Learning how to remix a song or track is a great way to make your name as a producer and break into the music industry. Nowadays, successful remixes can springboard you to lucrative gigs on the DJ circuit. As a stand out from Point Blank music production school's Pro Producer series of music production courses, the Remix course breaks down the essential tricks and techniques that producers use to transform a track into a winner. We'll examine some of the classic remixes and provide you with multi track stems so you can create your own versions. Upload your music each week for DVR™- expert analysis and video feedback on your work from pro producer Danny J. Lewis (Defected/Enzyme Black). And with Point Blank Music Production College sponsors including Freerange and Cr2 Records checking out selected students' tracks from this course, your music could be heard in influential areas of the music industry.
Includes a minimum of 240 mins video / 4 x DVR™ (1-2-1 video feedback)/ 4 hours live masterclasses /1 year access / over 80 pages of course notes / 24/7 access to forum / exclusive audio resources to download. Optional: sign your track to Point Blank Music distributed by iTunes, beatport, Juno Download and Amazon.
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Week 1: History & Foundations
Analysis of "classic" remixes
Negotiating remix fees, royalties and remix swaps
Working to a deadline
Interviews with famous remixers/labels
Parts, stems and project files
Working out the tempo and musical key
Using Timestretch, Pitch Change and Flex Time
Week 2: Beats & Music
Which of the supplied parts to use in your remix
What does the label want / expect from your remix?
Vocal Cutups
Creating Instruments from the parts
Musical Elements
Beats
Week 3: Production FX Workshop
Filter types and techniques (DJ style filter FX, Autofilter...)
Pitch Envelope tricks
Creating Uprisers, Downfillers etc
Glitch edits and effects
Assigning MIDI controllers
Creating dubbed out effects and live dub mixes
Week 4: Arrangement & Mixdown
Structuring your remix: Arrangement of classic remixes
Creating contrast. Using buildups and breakdowns
Creating a Re-edit
Mixing and Mastering Overview: EQ, Limiting & Compression
Supplying the label: Exporting 24 bit source files, dithering explained.
I work at Interscope Records as A&R. I also do all the domestic remix commissioning for the company. 2 years ago I decided I wanted to dig into computer based production and decided to really get into Logic. As work consumes so much of my time i had to look for an online solution for my learning. I started with another online school, but their curriculum didn't really match up with what I was wanting to do. I came across Point Blank in an audio newsletter and checked out their website. I immediately enrolled in the Electro House Logic course with ben (who I actually have had do some remixes for us) and haven't looked back since. I just really like the way the lessons flow with text and video. I feel like i'm learning from a producer (which I am) and not from a instructor/professor. I have the same conversations with guys like Steve Angello and Dirtysouth that we have in the classes. I will keep taking the classes as long as there are more i haven't tried yet. The biggest reason I take the classes is to be able to speak the exact language as the producers I speak to everyday..whether it be hip hop guys or dance guys. I want to give them specific feedback..like perhaps open up the filter and add a little resonance on the mid layer synth part you have instead of..."make it sound cooler" or some shit like that. I also like being able to help the guys I work with from a tech standpoint. The courses have made me twice as good at my job. I love them.
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Adam Gockel
Course rating: 10/10
Hmmmm, where to begin with this one;) Well first of all the course was exceptional! I absolutely loved the material that was covered and enjoyed the videos showing multiple songs being developed from start to finish. I have taken; Trance, Songwriting and Mixing, which were all exceptional, but this one taught more than any others (because of the long, in depth videos). Now to the Tutor; Simon Langford is the best instructor I have ever had in any capacity! His combination of knowledge, thoroughness and true care for his students is remarkable. A few DVR's had to be split up into two because they were up to an hour long! Talk about going above and beyond! Most other dvd's in the other courses were 5-10 minutes, so to receive such in depth reviews was quite a treat! In addition, even with his incredibly busy schedule Simon went out of his way to do a thorough review (2 pages, with incredible detail) of a project I am working on outside of PB! Just this interaction/advice from Simon was worth the price of the course alone. You have found a real gem there in Simon! Find a way to get him involved as much as possible there at PB! Thanks again for a wonderful class! Yours truly, Satori
Wajih Sheikh
Course rating: 10/10
Just another really good course. Simon was an awesome tutor and his DVRs were really detailed - I learnt a lot from them. Thanks.
Kyle Reed
Course rating: 10/10
THe class was excellent. The materials and videos were helpful, but access to the tutor i the weekly chats was invaluable and the feedback in the DVRs was extremely helpful. Simon Langford was always willing to answer my questions, provide great feedback and help me achieve the sound I was going after.
sinead McMillan
Course rating: 10/10
I thought the course was really brilliant, and the course tutor gave lots of time and advice each week on the videos. I now feel i know logic inside out and havbe now got plenty of food for thought.
Leo Voin
Course rating: 10/10
Simon was outstanding. very patient and answered all our questions. He spent several sessions going over in our weekly chat and provided a tremendous amount of feedback on the DVRs! I actually ordered his book due to his phenomenal teaching. Thank you for having mentors/tutors like Simon on staff. Looking forward to more courses. Take care, Leo
David Rene - A&R at Interscope Records
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