In dance music, the problem of using quality samples is a significant one. It is not uncommon to find songs in house music that have older samples layered in new production. One popular technique is … [Read more...]
DJ 101: Native Instruments’ Traktor Setup Tutorial Part 3
Part 3 of our DJ 101 Traktor setup tutorial takes you through a step-by-step process for getting setup and started with Native Instruments’ Traktor DJ software. Gene Lee shows you the ins and outs of … [Read more...]
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The DJOYbeat Guide to Sample Packs
In dance music there are almost infinite ways to create interesting sounds. Most songs we hear are peppered with sound after sound, all engineered to grab your attention and keep it. Some songs are … [Read more...]
September 17, 2014 by
The Producer’s Workflow: Getting in The Creative Zone
“The Zone.” It’s a quirky term but I’m not sure what else to call it, a term I blatantly lifted from something I read in “The Complete Guide To Game Audio” by Aaron Marks. In the book, renowned game … [Read more...]
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