trying to learn to mix

There’s no set formula for this stuff, but as a general rule for me I try not to mix the melodies of each song together. In a lot of edm there’s a break from the beat i.e. just pads, vocal acapellas etc. The easiest way to mix two songs together is to mix the intro of one song into the ‘break’ of the other. At the same bpm this should be relatively simple, especially if you’re mixing songs with simple 16/32 bar sections. Hope that makes sense!

I agree taking this course is a lot of help, but i find that there isn’t enough time spent on explaining different transition types and how-tos, like with FX for example. Maybe an intermediate course could fix that? I’m trying to find on youtube some vids teaching different transitions but cant find any as good as Phil’s.

DJ Yaka wrote: You could try checking out DJ Tutor on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ellaskins
I learnt a lot off him when I was first starting out

Thx for the tip ill check it out

Theres no real wrong way or right way to mix…there is only what sounds good and what sounds like garbage.

There are so many different ways to mix that there is no rule of thumb. Every Genre can be mixed but they may sometimes involve different mixing techniques.

A lot of it is trial and error…and thinking that you are going to master it in a short time is really naive…The more time you put into it the more you are getting it.

A few tips i would suggest is that when you are practicing, make mistakes, try using different things, do things going into it knowing you are going to screw up. Getting frustrated is a waste of time as it is very counter productive to what you are trying to achieve.

A big thing for me is that when i practice i NEED to be alone, I always feel that if someone is listening that i need to make it sound good and then i dont take risks and try new things.

When im refering to practicing…i mean when you make a mistake stop, go back and try to do it again…keep doing it over and over until you know it sounds good…then move onto some other tracks and do the same thing…having the ears to make perfect mixes and getting used to song structure doesnt happen over night…for some they have a natural talent and pick it up easy…for others its something they need to work on everyday.

Either way you will eventually get it!