This episode/mix was arranged exclusively for a recent show I did in Eugene, Oregon USA. Big up's to the Gaia-Tribe who continue to preserve why we do this thing called electronic music. This is just the beginning of many more to come...

Over the past 10 years I have seen dance music and its technology evolve from analog performances into the digital age. With Serato DJ's preserving the vinyl format, it goes without question that we will continue to utilize the turntable and digital modules to present our craft for another 10 years and beyond.

The age of the digital performer is upon us though, and with this I have been experimenting with different mediums, especially those which involve capturing a set within the Ableton Live platform. This interface literally turns the performer into a producer, and the producer into a performer overnight. With basic production knowledge, a fledgling performer can hone his arrangement skills and quickly create digital ready tracks or mixes to distribute over the net. Likewise, producers who have traditionally stayed within the realms of the studio are now finding themselves venturing out to perform on their laptops with midi interfaces and other compatible gear to produce memorable shows.

The simple ease of use within this software allows for creativity to literally flow uninterrupted...

The Able-Technolgy podcast and its subsequent episodes/mixes are only one example of utilizing this interface's powerful features. For this mix I performed simple editing and automation to existing tracks contained within my music library, and added sporadic production through out the mix to enhance the flow.

The more I work with Live... the more technical each consecutive episode/mix will be, but for the time being please sit back and enjoy the premiere episode of the Able-Technology series podcasts ( A Funky House Mix )

Track Listing:

Distant Funk - Slumbertime - Original Mix
Jimpster - Don't Push it - Swag's Don't pull it dub
Sound Republic- Insomnia Control- Original Mix
Sound Republic- Fresh Produce Control- Original Mix
Wagon Cooking - Moonstreams- Swag Dub Odor
Ricardo D Acosta - Greatest Invention - Vocal Mix
Dj Tye - Exotic Suburb - Original Mix
Sound Republic - Chop it up - Original Mix
Sound Republic - Huffy fun box - Original Mix
Sound Republic - Imaginary Lover - Original Mix
Soud Suspects- California Joe - Funky Formula Mix
Patrick L - Foot Days are gone - Original Mix
Jay West - Feeling Sexy - Original Mix
Swag - Music Box - Original Mix
Swazak - Big Al - Swag Dub
Instant Noodle - Decible Magic - Original Mix
Wawa- Flamenco - Tribal Beats Mix
Matt Shrewd _ Da Brothas into Hip Hop Flavor- Original Mix
Ed Gusto - Roots _ Wawa remix
Lady D and Sista Stroke - Unreleased Shit My brotha's and sista's


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