I'm a newbie to this area and can anyone walk me through the process of how a dj remix a track? for example, what's the differences in the process of a producer vs. a dj making/remixing a track? I know the dj's use an existing track but is it more common for them to use loops/samples rather than using midi instruments to add chords, fills… kinda like how a producer create a track? Also when you remix a track, how do you extract each instruments in the track (vocal, synth, keys…) to rearrange them?
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KonKossKang
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wikipedia or google, not sure. dj usually just make mashups while beatmakers make beats.
Common tools of a dj I think is syncing software and turntables but at the same time it doesn't have to be tools that define a beatmaker/dj/producer because well, that's all a part of making a beat lol.
beatmakers[myself included] usually do not use/own dj software and prefer making beats with drumpads/pianos/samplers and control surfaces.
The difference between both is just the live performing of the beat after it's done I think.
Common tools of a dj I think is syncing software and turntables but at the same time it doesn't have to be tools that define a beatmaker/dj/producer because well, that's all a part of making a beat lol.
beatmakers[myself included] usually do not use/own dj software and prefer making beats with drumpads/pianos/samplers and control surfaces.
The difference between both is just the live performing of the beat after it's done I think.
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TypikalStatistik
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A remix for a DJ is simple. Play a songs instrumental version on Deck 1. Then play an acapella version from another song on Deck 2. Match the tempo and play them together for a remix! With all the new gear though, performances can be taken a lot further, and remixes can get a lot more crazy.
I guess nowadays the line between producer and DJ, and everything else I guess is getting blurry. I'm not a DJ, but I would assume that when a DJ is performing they might have a set/routine in mind, and go with it on the fly. Whereas a producers approach is a lot more precise and in depth.
I guess nowadays the line between producer and DJ, and everything else I guess is getting blurry. I'm not a DJ, but I would assume that when a DJ is performing they might have a set/routine in mind, and go with it on the fly. Whereas a producers approach is a lot more precise and in depth.
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Well. Most "remixes" by a dj is just clever on the fly use of loops, hot cues, and an a capella and instrumental.
producers break it all down in a studio and don't do it in real time. They also use the individual constituent parts if available.
But some Dj's merge the 2. Think Richie Hawton