Do you think Remaking tracks is a good way to develop skills?
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 1 posts since 22 Jan, 2017
I recently read an article about why remaking tracks could help you in production. But I was shocked when people were telling it is waste of time, instead we could work on remixed or originals. I'm confused whether i should start doing remakes or focus more on making originals. Please help me out ASAP !
Also I'm new to this forum and this is my first post.
Also I'm new to this forum and this is my first post.
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Distorted Horizon Distorted Horizon https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=392076
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- 3882 posts since 17 Jan, 2017 from Planet of cats
IMO it's a good way to learn. Gives you some knowledge/tools for your brain to work those remixes and originals.
Ofc your focus shouldn't be only on remakes
Maybe make a remake or two and then move what you've learned to your own stuff?
Ofc your focus shouldn't be only on remakes
Maybe make a remake or two and then move what you've learned to your own stuff?
- KVRian
- 1421 posts since 14 Apr, 2016 from Germany
Yes, it needs knowledge to make remakes so nothing bad about it. As learning method recreating has a long history anyway.
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- KVRAF
- 2338 posts since 28 Feb, 2015
Myself I believe more in recreating a specific genre rather than a specific song, but that you use a song you like as inspiration, trying to copy its elements instead.
For example, I learn more from a tutorial by trying to change a little here and there instead of following the tutorial 100 %.
And sorry where are my manners. Welcome to this forum
For example, I learn more from a tutorial by trying to change a little here and there instead of following the tutorial 100 %.
And sorry where are my manners. Welcome to this forum
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- KVRist
- 44 posts since 31 Dec, 2014 from UK
Hello Explocat!
I can tell you that it depends on what are you trying to achieve. Do you make your music to polish your skills or do you have your head full of new ideas? Do you want to share all of them them?
As for me, I would concentrate on putting several ideas int one project, but keep in mind that "better" is sometimes opposite for the "good".
Of coures, if you are thinking about improving the producing and mixing skills, that is totally different thing. Sadly, there is always something better than your current mix. Little exception made for Pink Floyd
I can tell you that it depends on what are you trying to achieve. Do you make your music to polish your skills or do you have your head full of new ideas? Do you want to share all of them them?
As for me, I would concentrate on putting several ideas int one project, but keep in mind that "better" is sometimes opposite for the "good".
Of coures, if you are thinking about improving the producing and mixing skills, that is totally different thing. Sadly, there is always something better than your current mix. Little exception made for Pink Floyd
With great sound comes great power.
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- KVRAF
- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
It's a good idea, but don't get all anal with it.
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And when you have learned how to use your gear, learn how to abuse it. Tastefully, of course!
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- KVRAF
- 35405 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
When i played guitar, i almost entirely did "covers" of tracks i liked. It's not only a good way, but, IMO, the only true way to develop skills, see how a track or song is built up, and develop own ideas.
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- KVRAF
- 1800 posts since 10 Feb, 2007
I analyze other songs for their arrangement but I never bothered to recreate synthesis.
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- KVRist
- 274 posts since 6 Sep, 2004
I agree, really any work done in the studio is a good way to enhance your experience and skills..Distorted Horizon wrote:IMO it's a good way to learn. Gives you some knowledge/tools for your brain to work those remixes and originals.
Ofc your focus shouldn't be only on remakes
Maybe make a remake or two and then move what you've learned to your own stuff?
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simon.a.billington simon.a.billington https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=341278
- KVRAF
- 2375 posts since 12 Nov, 2014
Yeah it's a good way to learn engineering and even musically, if you do both.
- KVRer
- 19 posts since 11 May, 2016 from Hearthis.at
yap!1
it's gud for analyzing musicians music and gaining some nowledge. thats how i got to b the best moosician on Venus
I mean, that how i got too bee soo good (idk)
it's gud for analyzing musicians music and gaining some nowledge. thats how i got to b the best moosician on Venus
I mean, that how i got too bee soo good (idk)
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- KVRian
- 1226 posts since 26 Feb, 2016
Explokat wrote:I recently read an article about why remaking tracks could help you in production. But I was shocked when people were telling it is waste of time, instead we could work on remixed or originals. I'm confused whether i should start doing remakes or focus more on making originals. Please help me out ASAP !
Also I'm new to this forum and this is my first post.
When it comes to learning, nothing is a waste of time.
Some can find all sort of reasons why they should not go in the studio and work (I know because I am trying to get a good friend to complete his CD).
Remaking tracks is an excellent way to develop skills, and interesting.
Any time spent in the studio is good time.