

Also avoid irritating noises that cause strain to human ears. An explosion may sound cool during electro remixes of hip hop but it would freak out someone listening to chill downtempo. Make sure you adapt the drop to your particular technique. Most drops do not last longer than a few seconds so the hardest part is going to be finding the perfect sound. Put some thought into how you want to incorporate different bits of audio into your set. Step 1: Obtain the Audioįirst you need a sound to sample. A DJ drop is oftentimes a recording of someone speaking, but it can also be a random sample such as a siren or gunshot. You often hear them on the radio in between songs when a booming voice or a celebrity announces what station it is. The purpose of a drop is to let the audience know what DJ they are listening to, and to add style to the mix.

You don’t have to pay for DJ drops unless you don’t have the time or desire to record and edit them.
