The Remix Manual

Description

Can you turn a soulful ballad into a hit dance track, or make any Billboard hit your own? With this all-in-one guide to remixing, you can! Whether you're a professional DJ or producer, or are just beginning to mix tracks, this step-by-step guide will bring you through the entire process of making your own professional-quality remixes. Author Simon Langford, a renowned DJ with over 300 remixes and chart-toppers under his belt, shares his years of experience and expertise in the most in-depth guide on the market. The Remix Manual covers creative processes, technical, legal, and contractual issues, a remix "walk-through," and useful contacts and links. The companion website, www.TheRemixManual.com, provides source files that illustrate all stages of the remix, plus demo versions of the hottest mixing software.

A working musician and remixer, Simon Langford provides up-to-the-minute information on all aspects of the remix, from the latest software tips and tricks to timeless artistic advice. While technical aspects are explained in depth, you also get a pros advice on how to produce outstanding tracks by being aware of the originals message, style and emotion. The creative side of remixing is explored from all angles, as a wide variety of industry insiders weigh in on key issues in exclusive interviews and quotes.

*A one-stop guide to remixing from making creative choices to understanding contracts *Author has chart topping remix experience and over 300 remixes to his name, get a pros advice on how to produce outstanding tracks *Website includes samples and example tracks, illustrating the various stages of the remix.

CONTENTS:

Section 1: The Art of Remixing Chapter 1 - The History of Remixing Chapter 2 - Being a Remixer Chapter 3 - Choosing Your Style Chapter 4 - Key, Chords and Melodies Chapter 5 - Tempo, Groove and Feel Chapter 6 - Arrangement Chapter 7 - Anatomy of a Remix Chapter 8 - A Remixer's Insight

Section 2: The Science of Remixing Chapter 9 - Studio Equipment and Environment Chapter 10 - Sound Design: Introduction Chapter 11 - Sound Design: Rhythmic and Percussive Sounds Chapter 12 - Sound Design: Melodic Sounds Chapter 13 - Time Design: Time-Stretching Chapter 14 - Time Design: Beat-Mapping and Recycling Chapter 15 - Time Design: When All Else Fails Chapter 16 - Mixing: Introduction Chapter 17 - Mixing: EQ and Dynamic Effects Chapter 18 - Mixing: Time Domain and Modulation Effects Chapter 19 - Mixing: Other Effects Chapter 20 - Mastering

Section 3: The Reality of Remixing Chapter 21 - Remix Walkthrough: First steps Chapter 22 - Remix Walkthrough: Working on the details Chapter 23 - Remix Walkthrough: Fine Tuning Chapter 24 - Remix Walkthrough: Finishing up

Section 4: The Business of Remixing Chapter 25 - Promotion Chapter 26 - Management and Representation Chapter 27 - The Importance of the DJ Chapter 28 - Legal and Contracts Companion website: www.theremixmanual.com