The Complete Guide to Remixing: Produce Professional Dance-Floor Hits on Your Home Computer

by Erik Hawkins

(Berklee Methods). Learn cutting-edge remixing techniques and tips on producing hit dance music with today's hottest software, including Pro Tools, Live, Logic Audio and Reason. This comprehensive handbook of the history, technology, craft and art of remixing software and hardware you need to set up the ultimate new music production studio * tips on how to use many of the standard software programs to create professional remix effects * tools and production techniques used in today's top dance remixes * how to locate and legally remix tracks from major and independent label recording artists * tips from the industry's best remix artists and DJs. The CD features over 50 tracks of remixing examples, including arrangements in progress and completed productions. Hear for yourself the amazing production techniques described in the book.

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just another guidepost on my way to becoming a better DJ. Very well written, but requuired me to step up my tech speak quite a lot. Not for the first timers out there.

[The · Rating 3 out of 5]

More for beginners, but pretty solid analysis of how to remix on computers, with good specific tips and how-to stuff, as well as some quotes of advices from successful remixers.