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Beyond being a DJ: Sound mixing tips

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  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 ...
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Five reasons to dive into the beautiful world of music production

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  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. Wit...
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Five best laptops for live gigs and mixing

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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 th...
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