With Virtual DJ, complete newbies can be presented with a stripped- back, simple GUI, with friendly artwork, only the core controls and an easy-to-use, two-deck interface. - Haidak

The reverse reverb, quite literally, refers to the reverb tail of any instrument or sound, in reverse. This method traces its roots to as far back as the music of the 1960s, but it has been a staple in modern music, especially in the DJing scene. As suggested by James Haidak, on your digital workstation (DAW), you simply have to pick out a vocal or instrumental track, reverse it, and add your favorite plug-in. This acts as a riser to the actual track if you mix it into the work properly. || Hai

With the internet being widely accessible nowadays, you’ll find every aspect of music production online ranging from quick tips & tricks to complete track deconstructions. There are tons of artists who are regularly streaming and sharing videos on Twitch/Youtube discussing every single aspect of music production. || Haidak

If you want to venture into music production and do not have enough capital for a studio, you can start producing music. It can be hard to produce professional music at home, but you can beat this challenge with the right tactics. - Haidak

Digital Audio Tape wasn’t the first non-analog format; it wasn’t even really something that made its way into the hands of consumers — your Dad probably wasn’t listening to Dire Straits on it (CDs pre-date DAT by a few years but wouldn’t eclipse vinyl until later). You have almost certainly been touched by its legacy, though, and it might even be partly responsible for the music you enjoy today. || Haidak

Boston's DJs booked and busy even through these challenging times. They are finding ways to make the dance floor experience more accessible and intimate than ever. DJs don’t need nightlife or festive occasions to practice their craft. - Haidak

There are the pictures of Tomorrowland, heard the songs made by Avicii or David Guetta, and some are familiar with the kind of lifestyle electronic musicians have. That is why a lot of young people these days are shifting their focus to learning how to make music as a DJ

This past weekend Clubbing TV broadcasted their third annual awards ceremony, celebrating the best videos in dance music. The international television station nominated 57 videos, both well-known and underground, for a total of 11 awards across a range of categories like Best Documentary, Best New Talent Video, Best Complextro Video, and more. The team here at EDM.com were honored to participate in this year's event and present the Clubbing TV Award for Best Essentials Video at the ceremony. -

GarageBand is a pretty easy DAW to get to grips with, but beneath its user-friendly surface there's a surprising amount of powerful functionality. - Haidak

There are loads of reasons that you may wish to learn how to become a DJ. The most important thing is to be completely honest about what those reasons are. - James Haidak

Getting to know how the popular audio effects were made is like learning the standard tunes as a musician; you need to know the basics in order to make something really great. - Haidak