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  As an artist, DJ Haidak is very hands-on with the type of music he puts out for the public. One might say that he is a master of music production, as much as he is a master of the arts. Today, he shares some methodical steps in music production. Image source: mi.edu Let's say, for instance, that you already have a song in your head, something which you imagine to be worth a shot in releasing. You record it one time, and you like what you hear. Is it right to release it straight away? Most seasoned artists and mostly everyone else involved in music production, including Haidak, suggest that you hold off on doing so. Most novice musicians need to understand that in a situation like this, the only thing that has been established is the creative aspect of songwriting. This means that you have merely succeeded in logically arranging the words and the melody to the point that it satisfies you. Image source: lowendtheoryclub.com For it to be worthy of putting out, it has to

  Recording and producing music are important aspects of every musician’s life. One way or another, a musician has recorded, edited, mixed, and produced music either for their personal enjoyment or for public consumption. Music production is a wonderful world that is both challenging and encouraging to explore. Image source: ipr.edu Making music is innovative . The whole process of producing music requires a person to be creative, imaginative, innovative, and resourceful, keeping in mind that what they do is generative. Every little note, each strum, and each beat of the drum help build music. Music production is collaborative at its core, says DJ-producer Haidak. Vocalists, musicians, producers, and sound engineers work hand-in-hand in creating music that speaks to listeners. Producing music isn’t one of those activities that offer instant gratification. As a result, it helps develop positive qualities in a person such as patience, diligence, and excellence. Without

  DJ Haidak, along with other DJs and a diversity of people in the arts out there, have been affected, one way or another, by the sudden slowdown that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. Through this blog, he shares what some aspiring DJs in his circle have been doing to be productive. Image source: expressnews.com 1. Getting better As DJing becomes serious business for anyone who wishes to pursue it as a career, aspiring DJs have been conditioning themselves during this time of the pandemic. DJing is just like taking up your sport of choice. If you stop playing, you will get rusty and sluggish, warns Haidak. DJs always need to keep their creative juices flowing because performance level requires them to have it no other way. If you need to pretend to have an audience in front of you just so you can get in the zone, go on and do it. Image source: theconversation.com 2. Performing online Some novices want to exercise their creativity but aren’t very comfortable showing what t

Image source: anandtech.com In this day and age, laptops are as powerful as desktops. DJ-ing and music production may require a DJ-producer to be on-the-go. A laptop fit for the job would be of great help during live shows, late nights in the studio, or listening parties.     For DJ-producer Haidak, Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro is the supreme choice for live gigs, all-night mixing, and mastering. The coveted M1 Chip and 8-16GM RAM, along with the usual premium display and audio, make the MacBook Pro the common weapon of the pros. Next on the list is Dell’s XPS 13 which was released last year. Its 10th Gen Intel Core i5/i7, Intel Iris Plus, 8-16GB RAM, large 13.3” display, and massive storage (ranging from 256GB to 1TB SSD), places the brand on the same level as Apple when it comes to music production and live DJ-ing.  Image source: macworld.com Touring DJs and producers may pick the 16-inch MacBook Pro for its incredible power and prestige. It carries all the power and juice a

  European-based DJ Haidak has often said that one of the best things about his profession is that he never stops learning. Every day, he tinkers with his gear and learns to find new sounds to put into loops. His background in sound and music has helped him develop a keen awareness, whenever he watches movies and TV shows.  Image source: flickr.com Haidak mentions that sound and music plays a huge role in the quality and success of a film or TV show. In fact, one of the things Haidak finds extremely fascinating is sound design and engineering. These are the sounds that may sound real, but are actually made artificially, such as explosions, gun shots, and even the eerie creaks of hardwood floors in suspense thrillers. Throughout the years, sound design has become more and more sophisticated. Sound designers have put in immense effort to make the sound in films become extremely realistic. And that process doesn’t take into account the timing of these sound effects – yet.  Image

  According to European-based DJ Haidak, one of the most exciting things about being in his line of work is that he gets to experiment with sound as much as he wants. When he gets to discover some unique sounds, he includes them in his repertoire.  Image source: forbes.com For this blog, Haidak shares with young DJs some fascinating tips and helpful advice on how to mix sounds and hopefully find a few that are worth sharing with the world. Combine tracks : While this may require a bit of knowledge in the basics of music such as keys, rhythm, and tempo, Haidak assures young DJs that a combination of tracks from different songs may yield pleasantly surprising results. At the very least, doing so provides hours of fun for most DJs. Consider the 'feel' : Sounds carry with them emotions all their own. Matching and combining sounds based on the "feelings" they have may open entirely new worlds when mixing. Haidak mentions that it's the same for people. Some