![]() Speed up or slow down the song if you are mixing with another song that has a different tempo. You can adjust the speed of songs by changing the BPM (Beats Per Minute) setting on most programs. * Follow the software prompts to import the original track. Depending on the program you choose you will need to start a new project or file to begin mixing. #3part Blending the Songs 1 Choose an MP3 file of a song as your starting point. Make a note of when these transitions occur. * You can save time once you begin to blend by listening for the natural transitions in the songs between verses, chorus, and bridge. Try to alternate starting and stopping the two songs to hear how they sound one after the other. 4 Switch between the two songs. In a good musical blend the sound flows from one song to the next. * Listen for complimentary parts where both songs can be played together. * Consider the key of each song to make sure they are harmonized. * Make a note of the tempo of each song to determine if one should be sped up or slowed down. Listen to the sound of the songs together to make sure the songs mesh well together. Make a note of any specific parts of the song that you want to stand out when you mix the songs. Familiarize yourself with the tempo and musicality of the songs you are trying to blend. * Try blending an instrumental song with a song containing lyrics to create unique sounds. * Find songs that have similar instrumentation for back to back blends where one song fades into another. * Choose music with distinct beats for dance mixes. You will want to think about why you are making the mix when you are selecting songs to blend. #2PART Picking Songs to Mix 1 Consider the type of mix you are creating. 2 Download and install the software of your choice. ![]() ![]() #1PART Finding Software 1 Search for mixing software.
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