CHAPTER 3The Right Mix of Elements
Let’s consider that we have main tracks, big breakdown moments, vocals, some effects put aside and maybe even some musical riffs. What do we do with them now?
To me it’s about taste. Bottom line—choose combinations that genuinely work—it’s like cooking. Yes, sympathetic keys are vital, as is good editing technique. But none of that really matters if your main combination is a bad choice to begin with.
(James Ash, DJ/Producer)
Mashups aren’t restricted to any genre, and as long as the concept is there, you will always have a way to innovate your set, and stay in tune with any current trends.
(DJ Trim, Australian Club DJ)
What is more important to a great mashup than using the right techniques is ...
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