Remix Rock or Pop Music Into Dance Music Using Audacity

Do you want to turn a pop or rock song into something you can dance to? Here are some steps that can help you.

Steps

  1. Get a MP3, CD, or other digital format of the song that you want to remix.
  2. Download Audacity. If you already have this application installed, skip this step.
  3. Download a beat. You could try Sound Click.
  4. Import or open the song into Audacity.
  5. Import the beat onto Audacity.
  6. Edit the tracks however you want. Strip it, separate the verses from the choruses, change the pitch/speed/tempo, phase it, do what ever you want.
  7. Export the newly created sound into an MP3, when you're completely satisfied with it.. Download the LAME MP3 codec and install it per the instructions for Audacity.

Tips

  • Practicing and experimenting are the keys to making your remix sound good.
  • Don't worry if your remix is not perfect. There is always scope for further practice!

Warnings

  • Make sure your MP3 is legal.

Things You'll Need

  • Audacity (it is a free audio editor)
  • A digital copy (MP3/OGG/WAV) of the song you want
  • A beat

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