Wave Music’s Francois K Provides Soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV)

I was driving around Liberty City when I heard Deadmau5′ remix of One + One’s “No Pressure” coming through my speakers. “I KNOW this track…I’ve PLAYED this track!” Sure enough, Wikipedia told me not only was I hearing Deadmau5, but a mix by Wave Music’s Francois K for the game’s Electro-Choc radio station.

Here’s the tracklist:

It’s great to see electronic music gaining a wider audience. Furthermore, it places these artists on the same footing as R. Kelly, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Elton John, R.E.M. the Smashing Pumpkins, Aphex Twin, Ghostface Killah, Nas, and Mobb Deep receive.

New April Mix


April 2008 Mix.mp3

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  • Def Jaguar, Flip (DK) – This Sound
  • Junior Boys – No Kinda Man (Jona Remix)
  • Andrea Doria, LXR – The Beauty of Silence (Inpetto Remix)
  • Sebastian Leger – Jaguar
  • Alex Gold – Give It Up / Reaction (Adam K, Soha , & Alex Gold Remix)
  • Oliver Klein, Martin Eyerer – Babylon
  • Danny Tenaglia – Bottom Heavy 2008 (Phunk Investigation Instrumental DJ Mix)
  • Sunshine Jones – If You Wouldn’t Mind (Tiger Stripes Remix)
  • Eric Prydz – Pjanoo

Allen & Heath release Xone:4D

  • Totally new USB2 soundcard
  • 24bit/96kHz capability
  • Drivers available for both PC and Mac
  • 4 stereo outputs plus digital out
  • 4 stereo inputs plus digital in
  • 8 extra soundcard configuration switches remove the need for the desktop configuration utility of the :3D
  • Ability to switch FX2 RCA sockets to be recording outputs
  • Unique real-time LFO waveform edit function
  • Dual layer control surface with control snapshot allows 225 mappable MIDI controls across the two layers
  • Updated mixer circuitry
  • Improved BPM detection system
  • Heavy duty chassis and front panel
Description:
The Xone:4D utilises a USB 2.0 soundcard which is now in production in the Xone:2D and which offers much greater capability and flexibility over the previous version.
The Xone 4D will do everything that the 3D could do, and more. It will enable DJs to greatly extend the capability of their digital setup, e.g. by running 4 simultaneous decks in Native Instruments Traktor, or by being able to achieve genuine multi-track recording of their sets in applications such as Ableton Live or ProTools. The new 4D should soon be given Traktor Scratch approval by Native Instruments, enabling full compatibility with their encoded vinyl system.
Of course, the most noticeable visible element about the 4D is the new style. The 4D Has been developed in response to many people’s requests for panels which are easier to read in low light (all the white screening is in Ultra Violet sensitive paint, which glows when exposed to UV light), and for the Xone design to become more stylish and representative of contemporary design.

    Available 16 May