Producer Sessions Live

Gary Bromham

dmcglynn — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:22:52 +0000

Gary began his production/writing career in Iceland, working with Jazz-Funk band Mezzoforte and worked with the now in-famous artist, Bjork. As a result of Gary writing with Andrew Ridgeley he was offered his first publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music in 1990. More recently he has collaborated with top songwriter Pam Sheyne on different writing/ production projects including Sony sensation Delta Goodrem, Lemar, Kylie and Tina Arena.

Gary has been selected by Apple as one of three ADP’s (Apple Distinguished Professionals) in the UK to represent how their application, Logic Studio, is used in a professional studio environment. As part of this program he is also a certified Logic 101 and 301 trainer through Alchemea College of Recording.

Rodney Orpheus

dmcglynn — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:15:32 +0000

For the past twenty years, Rodney Orpheus has been well-known as a musician, record producer and author. He lectures frequently at colleges and music business events, where his ability to present highly technical matters in an entertaining, understandable style has made him very much in demand. Rodney has acted as a consultant for many of the top companies in the music technology industry in the past few years, most notably with PreSonus, Steinberg and DTS, as well as previously writing a regular monthly column for Computer Music magazine.

He has worked with diverse acts such as Future Sound of London, Die Krupps, LTJ Bukem, and The Sisters of Mercy, as well as producing and remixing many independent acts in Europe and the USA, and continues to work with his own band The Cassandra Complex. Catch his FREE session, 10.30am on Sunday.

Xantoné Blacq

dmcglynn — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:34:30 +0000

Producer, Vocalist and Multi-Instrumentalist Xantoné Blacqʼs music is filled with exotic and vibrant soundscapes that fuse Jazz-Funk, Soul, Afro and Latin music with ethnic sounds from around the world. He has produced and remixed for labels including Warner Bros, Trama (Brazil), Loop (New Zealand) and for artists including Earth,
Wind & Fire, Intuit and Wagon Cookinʼ. No stranger to the big stage, Xan has performed for over two years as the Keyboard Player and Backing Vocalist with Amy Winehouse, and worked with Jessie J, Soul legend Candi Staton and Master Violinist Nigel Kennedy. See his FREE session at 12 on Sunday.

Adam White

dmcglynn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:29:21 +0000

After delivering a string of successful records over the last ten years, Adam has been among music his entire life. Classically-trained at a young age, Adam’s extensive knowledge and talent has led to globally-acclaimed tracks such as The Whiteroom and Ballerina. His ability and originality has not gone unnoticed and his big room production talent has been recognised globally. Support from DJs such as Paul Oakenfold, Tiësto and Paul Van Dyk has helped build his success. Catch his session, 4.30, Saturday.

Richard Dinsdale

dmcglynn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:25:47 +0000

A card carrying member of Mark Knight’s mighty Toolroom Records stable, his passport and dancefloors were both stamped heartily with approval no more than two years after his first release on Kinky Vinyl. Even Fatboy Slim has played a part, heralding a young Richard as a key peak-time weapon merchant within just a handful of releases. His latest release sees him collaborating with other mainroom maestro, D. Ramirez, which they both will be discussing in Richard’s session at PSL 2011! See it live, 12 on Saturday.

Solo

dmcglynn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:22:39 +0000

His prodigious rise to prominence over the last few years has seen him released on the most exciting labels in contemporary Dance music, remixing the likes of Underworld, Depeche Mode and Wiley. After his track ‘Congaloid’ was picked up by Claude Von Stroke for his Dirtybird label, Solo’s name was placed firmly on the map and he hasn’t looked back since. With another world tour lined up and a host of releases scheduled for the next six months, 2011 is a busy year for Solo. Learn his techniques at 1.30 on Sunday.

Sharooz

dmcglynn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:21:42 +0000

In 2008, Sharooz scored one of the year’s biggest selling dance downloads with ‘Get Off’. Supported by the likes of 2 Many DJs, Moby, Mylo, Erol Alkan and Boys Noize. In 2010, Sharooz launched his label La Bombe, scoring two consecutive top 20s on Beatport’s Indie/Dance chart. In March, he remixed Robyn’s ‘Don’t Fucking Tell Me What To Do’ alongside Scottish Electro whiz Mylo and with a slew of remixes and productions due in 2011, Sharooz continues to break new ground and further cement his name in the underground Dance music hierarchy. Watch him do his thing at 3pm on Saturday.

Florian Meindl

dmcglynn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:39:10 +0000

Florian Meindl is an Austrian DJ, producer and sound designer. In addition to numerous collaborations with international artists he’s busy writing soundtracks for movies, advertisings, producing remixes (currently for Röyksopp & Hot Chip). He’s also written articles for Future Music as well as creating loops and samples for his own sample brand Riemann Kollektion and for SampleMagic. Catch him on the Sunday at 4.30.

Starsmith

mumpleby — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:38:27 +0000

Starsmith is a one man production machine. He’s produced Ellie Goulding, most notably her smash hit Lights album. He’s also remixed Lady Gaga, and written tracks for Kylie. Now you can learn the production secrets that have made him one of the UK’s most in-demand new producers.

Nu:Tone

dgriffiths — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:04:29 +0000

Hospital Record’s Nu:Tone is a
Drum ‘n’ Bass scientist whose
technical skills are second to none.
New album sees him pushing
boundaries and teaming up with
4hero, Ben Westbeech, Natalie Williams and more.
Discover the changing face
of D’n’B at his exclusive PSL session.

Stonebridge

producersessionslive — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:03:51 +0000

Swedish legend, Stonebridge has a career in dance music that most DJs and producers can only dream of. He’s the man behind Robin S’s classic ‘Show Me Love’ and summer anthem ‘Put ‘Em High’. He’s remixed every pop act going and was one of Future Music’s most popular ‘In The Studio With’ artists ever.

James Reynolds

mumpleby — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:02:31 +0000

The incredibly talented and musically diverse Reynolds has produced hits for Tinchy Stryder, Tinie Tempah, The Saturdays and Pixie Lott.

He’s also enjoyed massive dancefloor success in his own Felix Baumgartner guise.

James Hockley

mumpleby — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:58:43 +0000

As an international DJ and core writing and producing partner of crossover stars Chicane, James has helped craft a string of House hits.

His studio knowledge and skill with Logic Pro is second to none.

D.Ramirez

producersessionslive — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:32:14 +0000

As Future Music hero and production heavyweight, you’ll know D.Ramirez for his reworking of Bodyrox’s chart smash, Yeah Yeah which also gained him an Ivor Novello award nomination. His staggering catalogue of Tech House bangers have seen him released on Dance Music’s biggest record labels and have seen him tearing up practically every major club on the planet. More recently he’s collaborated and released tracks with Underworld & Mark Knight, Steve Mac and mixed compilations for Toolroom Records and Ministry Of Sound.

Mark Hill/ Artful Dodger

mumpleby — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:31:57 +0000

One of the figureheads of the UK Garage scene,
Mark has sold millions of records,
hit the UK top ten on multiple occasions
and was one of the producers responsible
for launching Craig David’s stratospheric career.

Tommy D

producersessionslive — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:27:49 +0000

While working as a DJ, Tommy discovered and produced ‘I’m Too Sexy’ with Right Said Fred. Since then he’s sent many artists to number one, winning plenty of awards along the way, including Best Producer at the Q Awards in 2000. In recent years Tommy D has worked with Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson, KT Tunstall, Kanye West, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jay Z and many more. Working out of his impressively-equipped home studio, Tommy continues to be one of the most successful producers in the UK.

Kid Massive

producersessionslive — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:27:05 +0000

Danish born, but London based, Kid Massive is a commercial house star who’s been picked up by the majors. He’s remixed a plethora of acts and regularly appears as part of Roger Sanchez’s Stealth line up and releases on Sanchez’s ground-breaking label.

Nicky Romero

producersessionslive — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:26:29 +0000

Dutch rising star, Nicky is
marked by Fedde Le Grand
as one of his labels best new talents.
He’s regularly attacking the
Beatport charts and DJing all over the world
to thousands of people each week.
Soon to be super massive,
Producer Sessions has bagged a star in the making.

Steve Mac

producersessionslive — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:26:06 +0000

Topping the charts recently with pop dance stomper ‘Paddy’s Revenge’, he’s better known as one half of The Rhythm Masters and a DJ and producer in his own right continually releasing on the biggest labels in house music.

Dom Kane

producersessionslive — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:25:18 +0000

House titan Dom Kane is an accomplished producer, DJ and commercial sound designer who’s crafted countless loop libraries and even made the presets for Moog’s Little Phatty. An expert in Cubase, Reason and Ableton Live, his hit ‘Intraphase’ is textbook tech house.

Dave Spoon

producersessionslive — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:24:52 +0000

Dave Spoon is a chart-topping DJ and producer whose smash hit ‘At Night’ defined the UK house sound. He’s a contributor to Radio 1’s ‘In New Music We Trust’ show and a regular collaborator with Pete Tong, alongside remixing everyone from Madonna to Dizee Rascal.

Danny Byrd

producersessionslive — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:45:10 +0000

Championed by everyone from Annie Mac to Andy C, Danny Byrd has become the Radio 1 darling of Drum ’n’ Bass. Both his own track Red Mist VIP and his remix of Liquid’s Sweet Harmony entered the UK charts with Red Mist VIP going to number one in the Dance Charts. With his hit Rave Digger album and best-selling Artist Series sample DVD for Loopmasters he’s got plenty to talk about.