What’s up iStandard World??

\ The Road to Beast of the Beats V – where iStandard & Monster Energy will Unleash The Beast, continues this week, as the nationally renowned iStandard Producer Showcase returns to ATL on Thursday, July 14th & Friday, July 15th… \As always, we’re bringing some of the most influential music cats on the planet! Over these 2 evenings, 20 of the A’s dopest new producers will showcase their tracks in front of an esteemed industry panel and the most vibrant / conducive setting anywhere! Winner will receive a prize package consisting of a brand new Novation Nocturn 25, IK Multimedia products valued at over $600 – iRig Microphone / AmpliTube iRig / T-RackS 3 Deluxe, Ableton Live Intro, Indamixx USB, Beat Thang Virtual, a 101 Distribution Pro Deal, and much more… \ Judges so far for this event include Baby Paul (Platinum Producer for Nas, Fat Joe, AZ & More), Kane Beatz (Platinum Producer for Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj & more), Royal Flush (Grammy Nominated/ Platinum Producers for Outkast), Maestro (Platinum Producer for Lil Wayne, The Game, Yo Gotti & More), Homebwoi (Platinum Producer/ Writer for Ying Yang Twins, B.o.B & More), Caveman (101 Distribution Urban Music Consultant, Road manager for OJ The Juiceman), Miykal Snoddy (Producer of Diddy’s “Loving You No More” and Lupe Fiasco/\Trey Songz’ “Out of My Head”), with more surprises… PLUS A VERY SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE - \ 1/2 of The Clipse & 1/3 of The Re-Up Gang -Malice of The Clipse!   \Malice will not only be looking for the Atlanta’s dopest new producers for his upcoming mixtape this year and Clipse album next year, but he will also be signing copies of his new book “Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind & Naked” at the iStandard Producer Showcase – ATL Style!           We are also presenting a very special “iNSTORE Book Signing at Standard – Lenox Square Plaza, 3393 Peachtree Rd NE“ on Friday, July 15th from 5-7PM, where Malice will be signing copies of his book, doing an intimate “meet and greet”, all to the sounds of DJ Greg Street from V-103, who you know will be playing all your favorite Clipse / Re-Up Gang records. \ Sure you have heard by now how @iStandard will do it at Standard! \There are STILL a few spots left for this event, so submit for the ATL showcase, as well as events in 20 North American Cities @: www.istandardproducers.com/index.php? t=show_submit       \   \ Thanks for reading, and looking forward to seeing you in the A! \ \ The Team @iStandard \ www.iStandardProducers.com \\ \(Photo Courtesy of Brittney Boles)\ Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

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iStandard Producer Showcase \ATL Style 2011 – July 14-15 at Vinyl \ \\ \ \- For a Map of Vinyl Click HERE\ - For Industry Guest List, Click HERE\- To Purchase an Advance Ticket for Both Nights via PayPal to save $10, Click HERE\\ - For All Sponsorship Inquiries, Click HERE \ \\ \ \ \ Prize Package for Winning Producer: \\(click product image for more info)\\Novation Nocturn 25 – an intelligent plug-in/sequencer controller. It has a high quality keyboard, with 8 drum pads and a total of 33 assignable controls, which allow you to get hands-on control of your plug-in instruments, effects and sequencer. Nocturn Keyboard comes with Novation’s ‘Automap’ control software which graphically shows you exactly what each knob and button is controlling in your plug-in/sequencer. Automap also enables you to instantly assign many parameters by simply clicking on them and touching a control!\\ \\Ableton Live Intro – gives you the essentials of Ableton Live at a great price. Whether you’re a talented newcomer or a seasoned professional, Live Intro has got what you need for writing songs, making beats, recording, remixing, DJing and performing your music live on stage. If you’re just starting out, Live’s fluid workflow, real-time audio manipulation and an impressive 7 GB audio content package provide a smart step into the world of music production and digital DJing.\ \\ \\ \ IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe – The new T-RackS 3 raises the bar again in high-end DAW mastering and mixing, with a suite of 9 analog modeled and digital Dynamics/EQ processors, full metering suite, an audio quality that is unmatched in software, and scores of new and unique features. All processors and metering module can be combined within the plug-in/standalone suite or are also available as individual plug-ins for more convenient mixing within your DAW, for a truly complete bundle of 12 superior sounding tools (10 individual plug-ins, plug-in suite, standalone suite) \ \ IK Multimedia Amplitube iRig & iRig Mic -With AmpliTube iRig, you can plug your guitar into your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and jam anywhere with world class guitar and bass tone right in the palm of your hand – from the leader in studio-class guitar and bass software.iRig Mic is the first handheld, quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad designed for all of your mobile sound needs. Now you can make professional audio and vocal recordings anywhere on your iOS device. iRig Mic is the first handheld, quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad designed for all of your mobile sound needs. Now you can make professional audio and vocal recordings anywhere on your iOS device. \ \\ \\ \\ \\Beat Thang Virtual – Make Hot Beats Fast and Easy with Over 3000 Unique Sounds and Beat Samples. You Get Never Heard Before Instruments and Quality Sounds. Export your Finished Song or Beat Files in Seconds. You can use your Mouse, Touch Pad, Computer Keyboard or USB Midi Controller to Make Hot Beats Only Minutes After YOU Download Beat Thang Virtual to Your Computer!!\\Indamixx USB Stick – Now we know that Indamixx has been pushing their mobile audio hardware for a while now, but now the guys over at Indamixx have gone one step further to produce the Indamixx USB stick that turns any Netbook or Laptop into a mobile recording studio. What is great about the stick is that it is loaded with music production software for an incredible price. Simply load the stick in an available USB port, answer 3 or 4 questions and in 14 minutes you have a dedicated audio computer for music production on the go! Even if you have Windows loaded on your existing machine the installer wizard can set you up a dual boot environment in no time.\\ \\101 Distribution Pro Deal - For artists, producers and filmmakers who plan on selling more than 50 full album downloads or DVD copies. Includes 100% payout on all net sales, Distribution through upwards of 120 digital stores & mobile carriers, 24-48 hour deliver to iTunes, Your own Android, iPhone & Blackberry apps, 100,000 banner impressions, Unlimited ringtone uploads, and 250 Download Cards\\ \ \

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I know its not Thursday but tech waits for no man! I’ve been on the road doing the iStandard thing and my 2ew Gunn Ciz, the illest artist alive thing so I apologize for the hiatus on the blog thing and in particular the tech thing.

The Cloud concept is not new. Many of us have been using the cloud for a long time. The sudden need to have information sync in the cloud for access from different locations without physically transferring or emailing data is evident in all the new products and services offered by major media and computer companies based on the cloud. Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Music as well as Netflix and Google Docs allow you to do something one place, get up and go and continue doing that same thing elsewhere. Its genius! Now close your eyes and imagine a laptop built specifically for cloud based applications. The laptop would be built around the fastest and most innovative web browser out and built on an open platform OS based on Linux. Ok, open them….

Does this replace your laptop? Not yet. It would take alot for me to give up my glorious Macbook, but for those times when I just need to work on the go and hit my google docs and edit a few pics in picasa or wherever else and listen to soundcloud or google music, this will come in handy. They should be priced in the 350 to 500 range initially. They will come in wi-fi and 3g/4g versions. Oh and did I mention it boots up in 8 seconds? Yes 8 seconds! It goes right back to where to where you were. Amazing! Samsung and Acer are the current manufacturers and they will debut June 15th on Amazon.com. Thank me later!

May 3rd its on..

Treyarch releases the second DLC for Black Ops on May 3rd. The First Strike pack was dope. I have to say they were much better than first DLC for MW2. I expect big things from Escalation. I will be downloading as soon as its available! If you have Xbox add Mr 2ew Gunna and NorthPhillyKane.. Team YBMusic/MLMG go hard! Thanks to IGN for the trailer.

It appears to be a ripoff of Angry Birds but with an Owl lol.

Google’s Gmail Motion prank was great tho. Had me actually excited. There are 3 different videos displaying motion and its effectiveness lol. What a creative joke.

We all get behind things we believe in much more than things we either don’t or are on the fence about right? Right. Well please believe me when I say I am behind this dude as an artist and as a friend and never do the two meet. The moment he makes some trash I will let him know… but that’s highly unlikely. If you aren’t familiar then check the vid asap! The Beast hath arisen! This song is a favorite to everyone who has heard it or seen it performed live and the visual is as dark and dangerous as the Beast himself. The song is produced by iStandard alum and Big Tune legend Vanderslice and is from Beast’s latest album, “The Beast Within”. Shout to Eddro on the filming and editing. Check for my cameo over his left (which would be your right) shoulder… Memory Lane Music Group, YBMusic and MaadManagement are on for 2011 and beyond!

Want more Nico the Beast? Check for him in the following locations online:
The Beast on Twitter
NicotheBeast.com
Nico the Beast Bandcamp Page
Nico the Beast on YouTube

“The Beast Within”
iTunes
Amazon