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Explokat · Post by **Explokat** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:43 am

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

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Also I'm new to this forum and this is my first post.

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:16 am

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?

mladi · Post by **mladi** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:19 am

Yes, it needs knowledge to make remakes so nothing bad about it. As learning method recreating has a long history anyway.

starflakeprj · Post by **starflakeprj** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:28 am

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

lucidsamples · Post by **lucidsamples** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:08 pm

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

Googly Smythe · Post by **Googly Smythe** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:58 pm

It's a good idea, but don't get all anal with it.
And when you have learned how to use your gear, learn how to abuse it. Tastefully, of course!

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:21 pm

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.

Nielzie · Post by **Nielzie** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:31 pm

manducator · Post by **manducator** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:52 pm

I analyze other songs for their arrangement but I never bothered to recreate synthesis.

Musicisbest · Post by **Musicisbest** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:42 pm

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?

I agree, really any work done in the studio is a good way to enhance your experience and skills..

dea-man · Post by **dea-man** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:25 pm

Yes, of course, you can learn a lot from such an exercise.

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:12 am

Nielzie wrote:yes.

+1

simon.a.billington · Post by **simon.a.billington** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:14 am

Yeah it's a good way to learn engineering and even musically, if you do both.

Ahoojidao · Post by **Ahoojidao** » Fri Feb 03, 2017 2:02 pm

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)

SteveWZ · Post by **SteveWZ** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:50 am

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.

Do you think Remaking tracks is a good way to develop skills?