House and Techno, two electronic dance music (EDM) genres that could sound similar to some people. However, there are differences between the two genres.
Author: Markus Kreukniet
Markus Kreukniet is an electronic dance music (EDM) producer and founder of Passion for EDM. He wants to share his EDM knowledge with the rest of the world. Read more about Markus Kreukniet
What Do TR-808, TR-909, and TB-303 in Music Mean?
You might have come across TR-808, TR-909, or TB-303, and you may be wondering what they mean in music. At first glance, these are only letters and numbers. However, they represent some of the most important musical instruments in the history of modern music.
The Progressive House Genre
In the late 1990s, the Progressive House genre emerged as a new, unique take on traditional house music and related electronic dance music (EDM) styles. Over the years, artists and DJs have immersed themselves in Progressive House music, both sticking to the original qualities and straying from the path a bit. So, what is Progressive… Continue reading The Progressive House Genre
Common Tempos of EDM Genres in Beats per Minute (BPM)
We can use the tempo of a song as part of classifying the music genre of the song. Knowing the common tempos of a music genre can help us understand that genre better, which can help, for example, to make songs for that genre. This post is about common EDM genre tempos.
Why Do People Like Electronic Dance Music (EDM)?
Some people don’t like electronic dance music (EDM), yet its popularity has only soared over recent years. So what is it about EDM that draws listeners in and keeps them coming back for more? Why do people like it?
Synthesizer’s Unison Detune Button Purpose and How To Use It
Many hardware and software synthesizers have a detune button that we, for example, can find in the unison section. With this button, we can change the wideness of the sound. However, knowing what this button does might help us to use it more effectively.
Do DJs Organize the Events Where They Play Music?
When planning an event, some people might wonder if they can hire a DJ that can also work as an event organizer. The idea could be to save time and money by hiring one person who can do both jobs and pull off a great event.
Do DJs Bring Their Own Equipment to a Venue?
Maybe you are a new DJ ready to get your first gig under your belt. But you might be wondering whether you should plan to bring your equipment to use or if the venue will have equipment there that you can use.
Is EDM a Genre? EDM explanation and EDM genre examples
Some people use the abbreviation EDM as a music genre, and some use it as a term for multiple music genres of a particular type. Therefore, I did some research about the abbreviation EDM.
Should I Learn to DJ or Produce First?
DJs and producers are the people we rely on to bring entertainment to our lives. DJs play the music that producers create. But if you want to do both, which is most important to learn first?