Audio Grenade

What type of synth do you prefer to use in your music?

Modern Hardware Synths
22%
Old School Hardware Synths
0%
Software Synths
56%
Hardware Samplers
11%
Software Samplers
11%
Whatever I get for free in Garage Band
0%
I make my own synths
0%
I don't use synthesizers
0%
none of the above
0%
Total votes: 9

What style of music do you prefer to remix?

Electronica
20%
House
54%
Techno
10%
Hip Hop
7%
Electro
5%
Rock
2%
Pop
0%
Experimental
2%
Total votes: 41

The Legalities of Sampling

Thought about sampling the latest Dedmau5 single? Think again.

Thousands of songs using samples from previous works are abound on the internet, with remixes of Top 40 hits making the rounds as fast a new single hitting iTunes. But sampling could get you in hot water—think legal action by record companies, including cease and desist orders, removal of content from host sites and hefty lawsuits.

What prize would you rather win in a remix competition?

Apple Logic Pro
0%
Ableton Live
10%
Cubase
0%
Max/MSP
0%
Software Synth
0%
Hardware Synth
30%
Effects Plugins
30%
MIDI Controller
20%
Computer Audio Interface
10%
Total votes: 10

Getting Radio Airplay for Your Mixes

by Meghan Gohil and Carrie Foresman

One quick way to reach a lot of people is by getting your music on the radio, in particular on specialty shows. You can usually find specialty shows late nights or on weekends at the local "Modern Rock" or "Active Rock" stations (and occasionally college stations).

These shows play the latest music by artists and bands. As an added bonus, they usually report to industry publications like KKBB, Mediabase and

Slumgullion a la Music

The art of remixing in a simple recipe

Remixing a musical composition is similar to cooking with a leftover meal; throw everything in a pot, add your own spices and seasonings, then serve.

What is your favorite software tool to create a remix?

Reason
0%
Ableton Live
36%
Sonar
0%
Cubase
12%
Logic
20%
Fruity Loops
12%
Custom Code (C++, JAVA, Max/MSP)
0%
Other Software
20%
Total votes: 25

Get Ready for the Master

by Meghan Gohil and Carrie Foresman

So you've just finished that latest greatest mix. What can you do to make it ready for radio and nightclubs, and make it work across a variety of consumer-grade systems? And how do you transfer your material to vinyl?

The best way is to take it to an experienced professional mastering engineer. In addition to providing the segues between songs, mastering engineers also can add a tremendous amount of punch and depth to your final recordings.

Towards a Remix Workflow

Consider rethinking your notion of a remix

The word “remix” carries particular connotations. Most significant of which is the notion of a remix as merely a re-tooling of a static piece of music. That is, a remix is not itself a definitive work. Furthermore, the person constructing a remix is not usually viewed as taking on the role of a composer or songwriter, but rather that of a producer or arranger. Yet, in practice, a remix walks a fine line between orchestration and composition. Within the world of Remixin, each remixer is faced with first identifying how his or her work will be understood as a remix.