Consider these tips for developing your own sound
Having a signature sound as a DJ sets one apart from the pack. DJs have different sets of skills to produce the music they want their audiences to hear. DJ-producer James Haidak shares a few tips on how DJs can find their own sound. Image source: musicradar.com Image source: musiccritic.com When it comes to developing a sound that stands out, DJs have to let creative juices flow while they experiment. Listening to a wide variety of music helps DJ find their musical identity. Beginner DJs often take skills improvement for granted. Brush up on the basics of beatmatching and cueing , which should be instinctive to every DJ. Mastery in these two areas of mixing helps a DJ to find their own sound without compromising quality. For inspiration, listen to live mixes of other DJs . Observe the atmosphere shift throughout the set to know which songs work together and which mixes get audiences excited and dancing. Listening and understanding other DJs’ mixes is ...