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Mac + Akai = Perfect Fit

My Apple alphanumeric keyboard just happens to piggyback perfectly on top of my Akai keyboard controller w/out messing w/any of the buttons. I love when things work out like this! http://instagr.am/p/JliYYEAa2T/

New Armen App for Apple Devices

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New Armen App for Droid

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Logic Pro 9 Screen Recording of "Global Communiqué"

This is what it looks like when I'm working on my computer recording and mixing my music.


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New Gear - Akai MPK88 Keyboard Controller

The newest addition to my studio!

"Hurry Up News" Battle drums, whooshes and just enough piano to make you wonder if you're color blind or not.

Hulk Hogan doesn't know his sex tape partner? This is the perfect track for this HUGE story and expresses the world's dismay!




News music to shock common sense out of you!
Headline/Tabloid news music

"Frenetic Fury" Headline news music for the celebrity aficionado. Big drums, big strings, and some attitude for good luck.

Mixed feelings that Elton John's hubby plans to NOT watch Madonna's Super Bowl halftime performance? I'm so confused.

Headline/Tabloid news music

"Urgent Bombast" Groovin' hard rock with thunderous drums and sprinkled with some orchestral strings because I believe in chivalry!

Stoked that Tom Cruise's & Nicole Kidman's son DJ's a Hollywood Party? Hell yea! Urgent news! I've got the right track!


Headline/Tabloid news music

"Headline Thunder" Big strings meet big drums and some electric guitar thrown in for justice!

Breaking News! Your 2 fav fem celebs wore the same dress @ the Golden Globes? Soak in the drama w/"Headline Thunder"!

Headline/Tabloid news music

Size Matters

Mini? I'd hate to see the large!