In the early ’90s, affordable music production equipment gave artists access to electronic sound creation and experimentation. MIDI enabled each piece of hardware in their studio to be controlled with just a keystroke or control wheel movement – as opposed to multiple keypresses or pedal commands being required to access each individual device. These beats […]
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Since Daft Punk’s Homework created an international buzz in 1998 about France’s distinctive electronic music style – what has since come to be known as the French Touch – France has earned international respect for its electronic music productions. In Lyon, BFDM’s gonzo rave revivalism is captivating audiences worldwide; in Rennes, Brittany Laurente Exposito’s synth
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Music made with electronic sounds or instruments is a broad genre that encompasses numerous subgenres such as house, trance, techno, breakbeat and others. Magnetic tape was once the go-to format for musicians to record and edit together acoustic sounds into musique concrete pieces. In the 1970s, synthesizers began to emerge alongside bands like Kraftwerk. Furthermore,
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Handmade Electronic Music offers an engaging guide for crafting sound-producing electronic devices with its hands-on, experimental approach. Readers learn to exploit the creative potential of hardware hacking to take full advantage of creating new sonic worlds through objects like radios and toys; how to quickly make contact microphones, pickups for electromagnetic fields, oscillators distortion boxes
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Trap music lends itself to various genres – whether socially conscious hip hop, club bangers or Top 40 pop. With its simple yet dynamic formula and ability to add energy and a memorable melody effortlessly. Trap music relies heavily on drums – particularly crisp hi-hats and rhythmic snare patterns. Additionally, an 808 bass drum provides
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Many dance songs employ a standard verse-chorus song structure, but often include other unique elements to create transitions. A bridge provides an energy reset and break from dancing while adding emphasis to drops by decreasing bass and drum parts before rising back up for another massive buildup. 1. Listen to the Music Electronic music encompasses
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Music tuned to 432 Hz is thought to sound more harmonious and soothing than its standard 440 Hz counterpart, as well as possibly having resonances within both humans and nature that promote health and wellbeing. Although some claims around 432 Hz may sound pseudoscientific or border on conspiracy theory, others can be more credible when
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With an increase in dance clubs and deejay sets, New York is experiencing a dance dance revolution. New venues from abandoned warehouses to communist-era squats are offering electronic sounds of various kinds for audiences to experience. Experienced giggoers know these unique venues take concert experiences to another level – whether that means smoke-and-strobe-filled experiences or
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This journal’s articles investigate all facets of electronic dance music (EDM). These topics include its history, culture, production technologies and reception. EDM’s rhythmic structures engage the body’s haptic senses through volume, bass frequencies and an abundance of percussive sounds – which also increase body awareness when listening to other genres. These characteristics also offer enhanced
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EDM refers to an umbrella term covering various styles of electronic dance music designed specifically for dancing, typically featuring synth-heavy compositions with more aggressive and harder beats than regular house music. Originating from Techno and Hip-Hop, breakcore music consists of 4-by-4 electronic house beats with hip-hop overtones and turntablism sounds. Disco Disco is an infectious,
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