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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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What aspiring DJs have been doing to be productive during this pandemic

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  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 wh...
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