There are some great hardware drum machines on which we can program drums and drum rhythms that we can use in our productions or live performances. However, not all of those machines have drum sounds that many people like consciously or unconsciously. The purpose of this post is to inform you about a drum machine… Continue reading The Best Hardware Drum Machine for Many People in 2020
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 Is a VJ (Visual Jockey or Video Jockey)?
Many people talk/write about VJs, which can be in combination with electronic dance music (EDM). The abbreviation VJ stands for visual jockey and video jockey, and both terms can mean two different things. Moreover, an EDM VJ might do other things than a not EDM VJ.
The Best DJ Controller under $300 for Many People in 2020
There are some great DJ controllers on which we can learn serious professional DJing, even under $300. However, on some DJ controllers, we might argue that we can get an experience that is a bit fake and less useful than on other controllers. The purpose of this post is to inform you about a DJ… Continue reading The Best DJ Controller under $300 for Many People in 2020
Why Use Multiple Synthesizers for Sound Design?
There are many powerful and good sounding synthesizers available that are capable of creating a full sound for a song element by itself. Yet, many people can still choose to use multiple synthesizers for the sound design of a single song element, such as a melody or a bassline.
Top 3 DJ Headphones of 2020
This post is about the top three DJ headphones for DJing, which can help people with choosing headphones to buy. These DJ headphones are for DJing, and therefore it doesn’t mean that these headphones are also the top for other uses, such as producing (making) music.
The Importance of Lyrics in EDM Songs
When we listen to EDM songs, we might hear some lyrics, and they can play a huge role in these songs, but not always. Also, not all of those songs have lyrics. This post gives information about the importance of lyrics in EDM songs.
Why Do DJs Use Headphones?
Many DJs wear headphones while DJing. Headphones have a few purposes for DJs, which this post will explain. Also, this post explains that headphones are not always necessary for DJs.
How Do EDM Producers Get Vocals for Their Tracks?
Many EDM (electronic dance music) tracks have vocals in them. When producers want to add vocals to their tracks, then they have many options to get those vocals. This post explains many of those options.
Use (Mix) a Distortion Effect on a Hi-hat (Open and Closed)
We can use distortion effects on our hi-hats to make them more personal. However, using a distortion effect on a hi-hat can be hard since the resulted sound can easily become an unusable noise. Moreover, we need to place an equalizer after using one or more distortion effects, at least most of the time.
The Longest DJ Mix Set Ever
If you have ever been to an EDM event, you maybe know that some disc jockeys have a reputation for endurance. Some epic 10-hour mix sets have etched a few DJ’s names’ in history, but those with the most endurance have gone way longer than 10 hours.