What makes you get up and dance?
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- In this lesson, we will learn what the purpose of a mix-in is in EDM music and include one, musically, in the structure of our dance tracks.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is sampling?
Sampling is cutting up your own track so it can easily be used by others.
Sampling is slightly changing someone else's work.
Q2.
What is considered the most controversial aspect of sampling?
Sampling is not seen as controversial as it is a big part of many traditions such as hip hop and EDM.
Using someone else's work is considered lazy.
Q3.
How was sampling possible before Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)?
Artists would try to create the sound themselves.
Sampling wasn't possible before DAWs.
Q4.
What can be sampled in EDM?
EDM only samples everyday sounds.
EDM only samples vocals and instruments.
Q5.
What is the best way to sample in your own work?
Splice audio tape and stick it to another bit of tape.
Try to recreate the sound using body percussion or our voices.
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Q1.
What is a mix-in?
A mix-in is changing the volume of the tracks to create an overall balance.
A mix-in is using samples in your track.
Q2.
How does EDM use layers?
EDM uses layers to create harmony in the vocal parts.
EDM uses layers to make the samples easier to hear.
Q3.
How can we create a mix-in in our DAW?
Add all layers at the same time in the opening section before the main A section.
Gradually add layers after the main section of the music.
Q4.
Where in the song structure does a mix-in occur?
Usually at the end of the track.
Usually just after the main section of the track.
Q5.
What other section uses layers to change the texture?
Main A section
Mix-in