CHAPTER 1Why Mashups?
What is a mashup? Why would you use one? Is it difficult to put together?
Chances are if you’re reading this book, you already have some experience with mashups, whether by making your own, or hearing some effective mashups in sets from your favourite DJs. Some DJs even base their whole careers off mashups! So let’s begin by explaining …
WHAT IS A MASHUP?
Put simply, a mashup is the blending of two or more sections of music to create something new. This can be as simple as a vocal from one song placed over the instrumental version of another; or it can be as complex as a five-song mashup complete with a vocal from one song, the beats and bass-line from another song, an extra hook melody from another, with a vocal ...
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