i find it hard finding two songs that will actually mix!
any suggestions?

erm.... try something simple to start, like slower, less complicated songs.

Easy listening and dance are good. When you get better, try doing some Drum & Bass, or some hardcore dance. "Voodoo People" by Prodigy, or the Pendulum Remix Version is a great example. Download it and inspire yourself!

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kool fanks for the tips, but i want to mix sum rap songs with old classics (my mate done one it it sounds exelllent!).

Well, that is quite tricky.

What you have to do is find some songs with lyrics which are similar on topics, so they blend well.

The next requirement is a good sense of speed. If you choose something like 50 cent or Eminem and DIDO or Avril Lavigne etc, then it will be difficult, but the outcome can be fantastic.

The Last thing, is make sure you add clips from Song A to song B in the right places, otherwise the music is worthless.

Alternatively, you could just enhance and alter the sounds without another sony, so as to make it more lively, or repeat some verses. That is why i love sound-forge. It's great for moulding sound.

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wow great tips! thanks, i know what to do now

and yes sound-forge is great!

Glad i could help, PSPKid.

Also, if you want some AWESOME performance from soundforge, make sure you're using the latest version, and look around for some nice plug-ins.

Remember, start slow.


Oh, and i suggest that if you want really baby stepping stuff use Sound Forge Audio Studio, because Sound Forge 8 is the professional package. It's used mainly for record producers and people who know their stuff. So, if you want easy going, use Audio studio. If you want experience, then start with Forge 8. Sound Forge 8 isn't all that hard though, you pick it up as you go along, and after a while you ace it! A little like photoshop.

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fanks i will download audio studio, my skills are low as you say so little baby steps
atm im choosing two songs to mix, hmm this is hard

yes, but what you need to remember is that when you download the songs, listen to them both once or twice, and then decide what i am goig to do.

I always create a quick txt file so i know what goes where, remembering to write the places in the track you are going to modify. This helped me, but you might not want to.

Make sure when you've chosen, that you don't change your mind. Pick, and then stick with them. If, after two or three hours, you're really stuck, then consider swapping.

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ive got the perfect software. its called djDECKS

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