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dj steve_p
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 Posted: Sun, 01 Apr, 2007 8:35 Post subject: When to Start a Mix |
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Hi could anyone help im trying to find out the best place to start my mixes i.e I know how to beatmatch but not sure when in the 1st track i should start to bring in my 2nd track
Would it be possoble if someone could do me a demo in a audio format so i could here what goes on in the headphones so i can hear exactly what goes on and where i sould place my 2nd song
hope this makes sence
cheers
dj steve_p
P.S just to clear up something when people talk about 32s they are talking 32 beats yeah....
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SmittyDJ
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Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Typical Song Construction (12" mix)
INTRO
The Intro may begin with drum beats and gradually progress as instruments are added and the melody may be introduced. Begin mixing into the song here by cueing on the first down-beat (typically the first note of a 32-beat segment).
POST
The "post" is a radio term. It's usually the part of the song where the vocals kick-in the first verse. It's where you want to end your mix (and be completely out of the last song).
VERSE 1
The first verse is the first vocal segment. It may be 64, 96, or 128 beats long. Do not mix (or scratch) over this segment.
CHORUS
(aka the "hook") Chorus includes the melody (the part you hum along to). It usually is the subject of the song (like love, a girl's name, the name of a dance, etc.). Like the verse, DJ's generally do not mix (or scratch) over this segment.
VERSE 2
The second verse is the second vocal segment. It will most likely be the same length as the first verse.
CHORUS
Chorus repeats the same exact melody and lyrics as the first chorus.
SOLO/EFFECT
It may be a vocal solo, keyboard solo, break down/drop, or nothing at all. In the 70's, a guitar solo would go here. DJ's generally do not mix out of the song here.
VERSE 3 The third verse is the third vocal segment (In many cases, the words are more intense than the other verses).
CHORUS
Chorus repeats the same exact melody and lyrics as the first chorus.
BREAK TO END/OUTRO
The outro segment is when the song breaks down into simple beats so that you can begin mixing out of the song. It will most likely resemble the length of the intro. As the outro breaks down, it can be characterized as a reverse copy of the intro. Unlike the "break," the "outro" is the last opportunity to beat mix out of a song.
First of all make sure you know the structure of a tune. Most tunes are a 4/4 time sig or a 2/4 etc. You want to begin mixing at the "Break To End/Outro" section of the tune or maybe a little before depending on when the other tune drops.
32's are beats although they are classed as bars e.g. 32 beats will be 8 bars |
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