jeff milligan : news

The Wii Remote Scripts have been removed from this site for download. The scripts are still available by request.

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Jeff Milligan has released his Remote Buddy scripts which allow the digital DJ to take their hands off the computer and get back to mixing. The scripts are downloadable from the quick downloads section in the top right corner of this website. Unzip and then install them in Remote Buddy with a double click. With a pre-existing set-up of Serato SL and an Apple computer, all that is required is Remote Buddy software and a Nintendo Wii Remote, running up a bill of around 50euro.

Serato ScratchLIVE Nintendo Wii Remote Mapping :

Up : up (tracklist & crates)
Up (held) : up scroll (tracklist & crates)
Down : down (tracklist & crates)
Down (held) : down scroll (tracklist & crates)
Left : load left deck
Left (held) : load left deck
Right : load right deck
Right (held) : load right deck
A / Play / Pause : toggle between tracklist & crates
A / Play / Pause (held) : n/a
B / Menu : n/a
B / Menu (held) : n/a
Home : prepare track (sends track to prepare crate)
Home (held) : n/a
+ : zoom main waveform +
+ (held) : zoom main waveform +
- : zoom main waveform -
- (held) : zoom main waveform -
1 : find (moves cursor to search dialog box)
1 (held) : n/a
2 : n/a
2 (held) : n/a

Requirements :

- Serato ScratchLIVE : www.scratchlive.net
- Apple Macintosh computer : www.apple.com
- Nintendo Wii remote : www.wii.com
- Remote Buddy software : www.iospirit.com

One advantage of digi-djing is that you dont need to take the record off the turntable as the control vinyl drives whichever file we wish it to. One disadvantage is constantly having to go back and forth to the laptop to search and load the decks, ironically neutralizing the time gained from not replacing the record with another. Searching for records becomes a more complicated task in a sea of personality-less, exclusively text based means by which to search for the perfect track for the moment. As many djs know, booths can also often be too small or ill-designed to accomodate the laptop dj and so the computer becomes a back-burner and its set-up in the antartica of the dj booth, making it even harder to get from the computer keyboard to the mixer. There is now a solution which allows the dj control the computer remotely, putting the selectors controls wherever he/she wants them. Controlling the computer by remote and taking ones hands off the computer keyboard saves time and annoyance. All you need is a Mac, a Nintendo Wii remote, and a cheap program called Remote Buddy which makes controlling any application on the mac hands free with a little bit of relatively easy programming on the side. Jeff Milligan configured short key triggers to his Wii remote so he could be taking care of the decks and mixer, rather than spending valuable time scrolling a database of music via the computer keyboard. the Nintendo Wii remote can be purchased separately from the Wii console and retails for around 30 euro. With a Mac, Serato SL or Final Scratch and a purchased Wii remote and Remote Buddy, you have fully versatile, hands free mixing solution for around 50 euro. Remote Buddy behaviours for Serato SL can be easily programmed for any application.

A demonstration video can be viewed on this site, YouTube etc.

Recent Releases:

- Original Production : "Knoll ogg Tott" on Level Rec., Cologne just released. In celebration of the release, Jeff performs the Level Rec. label night on April 30 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

- The long overdue remix of [a]pendics.shuffle's "Bass Up" is still upcoming with a release date TBA on Italy's Adagio Music.

Press :

- Jeff is using the Nintendo Wii remote to control Serato SL. Press release and video clips are available on the Serato SL website and YouTube.

On Tour :

- Jeff returned to Europe one month ago after residing back in canada for the past 9 months. Pending dates in South America will be announced soon.

Current Projects :

Jeff is currently working slowly on a number of upcoming projects. including...
- A remix of Atom Heart (with keyboardist Stephane Vera). More details TBA.
- A remix of Mike Shannon (with keys by Stephane Vera). More details TBA.
- A collaboration EP with Switzerland's Shaka under the alias "Father Milk".
- A solo E.P. for Wagon Repair
- A remix of Yapacc for his upcoming solo album. more details TBA.

Coming up on RevolverCanada :

- RevolverCanada 0023 is a very exciting project by Canada's "Rozek" who was Jeff's studio and live show partner over 15 years ago under the alias "Algorithm and Troll"!

new and recent releases:
RevolverCanada (Canada) : James Taylor of Swayzak fame appears as a guest remixer on Revolver Canada's Recollection series Vol. #2, reinterpreting Jeff Milligan's "Tekutap". Geoff White (Ghostly International, USA) also uses components of Jeff's music on this EP as he creates a composite remix of bits and pieces from Horror Inc.(Perlon, Germany), Deadbeat (~Scape, Germany) and Jeff. current & upcoming releases : Trenton Rec. (Germany/France) : Jeff's loop series for Trenton's first loop compilation is now available on Beatport.
NewKanada Rec. (Canada) : Jeff's "Dot Wiggin" remix appears on Adam Marshall's NewKanada imprint.
Adagio Music Rec. (Italy) : Jeff's remix of Appendix Shuffle's "Bass Up" appears on Gaetano Parisio's Adagio Music imprint.
RevolverCanada (Canada) : Jeff soon introduces the first in his Collaboration Series on RevolverCanada. The EP will feature collaborations between Jeff and labelmate Mike Shannon (Cynosure, Canada), [a]pendics.shuffle (Adjunct, USA) and Fenin (Shitkatapult, Germany).
r.fm (Sweden) : Jeff's original release of "Least Said, Soonest Mended" on Fat32(Japan) appears as a download for mobile phones via Sweden's r.fm. This full-length live/studio edit features Jeff's mellow and emotive tracks, previously released on a variety of international labels over the past few years. Jeff also wrote a number of custom ringtones for r.fm, which will also be available for download soon.

press:
Jeff recently completed a number of interviews and articles for print and online magazines in the United States, Canada, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine. Links to the original language publications appear on www.jeffmilligan.ca on the press page, alongside English language translations. Jeff's feedback and record reviews appear on the WordandSound Distribution website and numerous reviews have been written for Tailored Communications and Star&Heroes publicity agencies.

on tour:
Jeff has recently wrapped up dates in Europe and departs on tour in North America this summer. A tour of Asia in September is solidifying now, with a comprehensive list of dates throughout Jeff's favourite home away from home (Japan), alongside pending requests throughout Asia. Dates throughout Europe are currently being planned for Fall/Winter.

current projects:
Due to overwhelming demand, Jeff's most labour intensive and enterprising project is a professional DVD project which will feature a full length live video of Jeff performing a four turntable megamix, to be available on DVD and as an audio download. A promotional teaser will be online any day now. Jeff is currently working in conjunction with Sweden's Mikael Stavostrand, Canada's Deadbeat, Switzerland's Shaka and the USA's Bruno Pronsato on a variety of collaborations and remixes.
Remixes and original tracks are also soon to be announced on Cynosure Rec. (Canada) and Level Rec. (Germany) soon.

Someone Else's remix of Jeff Milligan's and Robin Roy's Due Corde (rev0001) is set for release on march 12,2007. Jeff just returned from touring Mexico and Canada. Jeff is currently working on collaborative projects with Mike Shannon (Cynosure), Fenin (Shitkatapult), Mikael Stavostrand (Sunset Diskos) and Appendix Shuffle (Adjunct).

:: featured links ::

- check out the lastest jeff milligan dj videos uploaded by fans at : www.revver.com, www.youtube.com

If you were lucky enough to receive the latest revolver canada and cynosure recordings newsletter, you would have received a link to download a special xmas gift from jeff. "least said, soonest mended" is a full length live/studio edit of tracks previously released on a variety of international labels over the past few years. not for the dancefloor, "least said, soonest mended" features jeff's mellow and emotive tracks, strung together in one continuous mix with bits and pieces added, subtracted, mangled and rearranged into a delightful headphone session for critical listening. perfect for a sombre winter season. this official/unofficial album originally appeared on tokyo, japan's "fat32" label and was an exclusive release for cisco distribution in japan. the hi-quality cd version of the album is still available from cisco. to buy it, please follow this link...
cisco-records.co.jp

happy holidays!

Our next label showcase is at the Watergate in Berlin, Germany on November 4th. Featuring ... Tobias aka Pink Elln live, Mike Shannon live, Audio Werner, Jeff Samuel, Jeff Milligan and Chica Paula.

- special thanks...

Arigato Japan! Giant thanks to all who attended the Cynosure vs Wagon Repair party hosted by Real Grooves @ Yellow in Tokyo and the Revolver Canada vs. Wagon Repair show in Sapporo, hosted by Precious Hall. And a special thanks to all the other amazing clubs who hosted the Revolver Canada parties on Jeff Milligan's recent month long DJ tour. Extra special thanks to Yellow in Tokyo, Precious Hall in Sapporo, Sound Channel in Osaka, Praha in Niigata and the Keith Flack club in Fukuoka. Sorry if we forgot a name or two!

- other news..

Follow the link to play the Toronto level of the Pacman vs. Piet Mondrian game "Pacmondrian". All sound effects and music written and produced by Jeff Milligan.

http://pbfb.ca/pac-mondrian/toronto_play.html

sorry for the long months without and update. this site is partially complete as a content management system is slowly being implemented, module by module. stay tuned for when it will be complete. in the meantime... news : jeff has just returned to europe after a two month long trip back to north america. coming up next is a summer swiss tour alongside shaka in support of revolver 016. (more details on the schedule page. this summer jeff releases his first full length live/studio edit as a japanese exclusive for fat32, available exclusively through cisco distribution. as of september, jeff embarks on tour in asia with pending dates throughout japan and china.