Students create "Welcome Home Music"

DSU students Adam House, Jacob Johnson, and Matt Lyon have created and developed a YouTube channel over the course of the semester titled, "Welcome Home Music". The concept of the channel is to find and promote electronic music that is positive and "chilled" in style. Much of the music falls under the category of EDM (Electronic Dance Music), and is great for discovering new artists or even just playing as background music.


Some of the videos have also featured high-definition video backgrounds to further enhance the relaxed mood. The creators of the channel plan to also develop a website and continue to increase their following through their subscribers, facebook page followers, and via twitter. Make sure to check it out and subscribe!

First video from the Show

Enjoy this fantastic video produced by Nathan Fields, with assistance from numerous DSU Live members. Watching in full HD is highly recommended:

Folk & Bluegrass Bands Rock the Underground

The crowd had a great time last Thursday night when DSU Live hosted Burlap Wolf King and The Tinder Box in the DSU Underground.  Not only was it a spectacular show, we also captured the audio and six different camera angles of HD video in order to create a video production of the event.  Check out these awesome pics from DSU student (and soon to be Audio Production Grad) Nathan Fields:

Sioux Falls Bands Visiting DSU!

This Thursday, DSU Live is excited to be hosting two fantastic folk and bluegrass bands from Sioux Falls: The Tinder Box and Burlap Wolf King! They are playing a show in the Trojan Center Underground that is free and open to both students and the public.  We are also excitedly anticipating a show later this month featuring Amos Slade and June Embers.

These bands have been featured on a recent podcast episode of "Here in the Middle", which is produced by DSU instructors Nathan and Cassie Edwards. Be sure to give it a listen and check out the shows if you will be in the area!

Students Remix Tracks in MIDI Class

In the Spring 2013 MIDI Techniques class, students were provided with a short sample of an electronic track, and they were given the task of creating a short remixed version.  The tracks were arranged using the software Reason, which provides a series of virtual synthesizers, drum machines, and effects.  The students did an excellent job, and here is the result:

NAMM Conference Highlights

From left: Jordan Nyenhuis, Matt Lyon, Austin Lee, Dan Stefanich, Bruce Schulz, Tyler Steele, Professor Nathan Edwards (also in attendance: Tristen Boyte, Daryl Becker)

Eight students and I packed in a whole lot into the three days of the National Association of Music Merchandising show this past January in Anaheim.  I'm excited to share the highlights! You can link to them below on my personal website:

NAMM Show - Day One

NAMM Show - Day Two

NAMM Show - Day Three

Audio Students go to "Pensado's Place"

In late January, eight Audio Production students attended the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandising) trade show in Anaheim, California.  While there, we had the opportunity to be audience members in the front several rows of the internet video show, "Pensado's Place".  In the show, Grammy award winning mix engineer Dave Pensado, presents tips and tricks for mix engineers.

During this special 100th episode, many guest recording engineers made an appearance.  Needless to say, we were all very excited and inspired following the show.  Full details of the NAMM show are soon to come!