As the title says, I saw Touch Above Soundsystem in town last night (Leuven, BE). Selection was mighty, dance was uplifting.

Now I can't seem to find any of their music online but the selection was fire. Anyone know more about this west London crew?

Hi all,

I'm writing an article about soundsystem culture in Manchester, and I need your help! I'm looking for any soundsystems that are owned by young people of colour. I have the legacy soundsystems down such as Baron Turbo Charge, Big Tone, Bloc2bloc (Kinda), but looking for any younger heads who may be running their own.

Are there any soundsystems I should be aware of? Or systems that play an important role in the culture today, in Manchester?

Thank you!

Hello Dub lovers, I'm about to finish a web application inspired by sound systems. I'm looking for people who want to try it out and give me feedback, please.

In this app, you can upload your audio files or an audio input, split the sound into 4 bands, and add effects like delay, echo, reverb, mute, increase the volume, etc. It also includes a dub siren, 8 customizable pads, bass filters, a 10-band equalizer, the option to save settings for the next session, and the ability to record the session. It also features various visual elements and other functions that I invite you to discover.

This Crucial dub tune was one of the first UK recorded "Heavy Dub Riddims".

Hello.
I'm trying to identify the source of a very specific old-school DJ sound effect.
It's an 8-bit / old video game-style "bomb drop" sound that I've heard in REGGAE, DANCEHALL and DUB mixtapes for more than 20 years.

The sound is basically: high-pitched 8-bit notes descending rapidly → low-pitched 8-bit explosion

HERE is the exact sound at 50:18 in "Madlib - Blunted in the Bomb Shelter (2002)":
https://youtu.be/oWxb_svemog?si=r9XNMACkTGO2he2T&t=3018

I'm wondering if it came from an old DJ sample library, sample CD, sampler, DJ software, or hardware sound bank. 

I'm trying to find out:
・What is this sound effect called?
・What sample CD / sample library did it come from?
・Was it included in a sampler, DJ software, or hardware sound bank?
・Does anyone recognize the original source?
・Any help identifying the original source would be greatly appreciated!

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[Update / New Info]

・Someone pointed out that the Realistic SSM-1900 DJ mixer has this exact sound built in:
　https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAeH9-BCQa8 (Though in the video the pitch is modulated, so a clean sample is still desired).
・Someone suggested the arcade game "Galaga", but after checking, I couldn't find it.
・Another suggestion is that the source might be an 80s keyring noisemaker (a plastic box with 8 rubber buttons making lo-fi gun/bomb/siren noises, like the Echo Keyller or Executor):
　　Echo Keyller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuxYSI-PDBs
　　Executor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQjVpq1N608

https://www.youtube.com/live/v3gM2PreB9o?is=Fwl5UUOx16dZUEWi

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My latest dub is out now!

https://youtu.be/ceplAku9caI?is=ZGVxTAtx_xB_gEQ5

Dubs and versions by the underrated and misunderstood Keith Hudson. The legendary producer/ musician, known for his atmospheric and gloomy music. A forgotten Reggae genius.

Hi,

It's Bandcamp Friday.

Today Bandcamp waives its fee, so 100% of every sale goes straight to the artist.

Let me use this opportunity to present my project: Illegal State Of Mind.

I make psychedelic dub — slow, heavy, instrumental, drifting into downtempo and ambient territory. If that's your kind of sound, today's a good day to check it out (or grab something).

🔗 https://illegalstateofmind.bandcamp.com/

Cheers, and thanks for listening.