Original Message 1/11                 Date: 29-Sep-00  @  11:19 PM   -   Basic Dance Music Production

MusicBear2000

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Hi,

I am new to Dance Music Production, and would like to know where I can find out some of the "basics?"

For instance, as a start, I am thinking that the bass drum should be the most prominent in the mix, or the loudest, is this correct thinking?

If so, what is next in line for prominance in a Dance Club mix? What comes next? What guidelines usually work best for creating a sucessful Dance Music Mix?

Can anyone offer any suggestions other than the usual that I hear, "Mix it then take it to a club and listen to it!"

There must be some "basic" ground rules, but where can they be found?

Thanks,
Ray "MusicBear" Baker
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Message 2/11                 Date: 29-Sep-00  @  11:20 PM   -   Basic Dance Music Production

MusicBear2000

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Hi,

I am new to Dance Music Production, and would like to know where I can find out some of the "basics?"

For instance, as a start, I am thinking that the bass drum should be the most prominent in the mix, or the loudest, is this correct thinking?

If so, what is next in line for prominance in a Dance Club mix? What comes next? What guidelines usually work best for creating a sucessful Dance Music Mix?

Can anyone offer any suggestions other than the usual that I hear, "Mix it then take it to a club and listen to it!"

There must be some "basic" ground rules, but where can they be found?

Thanks,
Ray "MusicBear" Baker
http://www.nav.to/musicbear

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Message 3/11                 Date: 01-Oct-00  @  12:44 AM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

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I just posted these links here about week ago because somebody asked almost same question... so maybe you find something helpful from these sites.

http://members.dencity.com/MusicTheory/basics.html

http://musiciansweb.8m.com/drums.html

http://members.tripod.com/~TroyWoodfield/akai.html

http://www.stack.nl/~erwint/RecordingFAQ.html

http://www.digido.com/

http://www.lanset.com/shansen/dnbarticle.htm

http://www.sospubs.co.uk/sos/apr00/articles/arrangingpop.htm

http://www.tweakheadz.com/programmer.html

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Message 4/11                 Date: 02-Oct-00  @  04:38 PM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

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it's a big question and most of it depends on:

1. what style you want to make


2. what kit you have

this determines the proceedure.

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Message 5/11                 Date: 03-Oct-00  @  01:59 PM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

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you could allways try having a go at it yourself and seeing what happens..

fuck! remember that guys! learning it yourself.. or am I being a bit old fashioned here?

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Message 6/11                 Date: 03-Oct-00  @  04:10 PM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

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I'm with Jasper here. Listen to some stuff that's like what you want to play and use your ears. Or arrive at it by experimentation.

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Message 7/11                 Date: 03-Oct-00  @  10:10 PM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

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agreed but again the kit determines the 'Procedure' ... the mechanical factual proccess of creating the piece which perhaps he also means as a newbie... like how to go about it sorta thing.. where do i start technically .

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Message 8/11                 Date: 04-Oct-00  @  01:15 AM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

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Yes, K is right! I am new to all of this mixing, and my basic question is, I start with the bass drum, so, how loud should the drum be in the mix?
I usually let it dominate the mix, but is that good mixing for Dance Clubs?

How should the other instrument levels be set, in comparisson to that booming bass drum.

Also, what about "panning?" Is wide panning of instuments good for Dance Clubs, or should the specturm be tighter. What about panning effects, yes, no, lots, none?

I'm looking for some "basics!"

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Message 9/11                 Date: 04-Oct-00  @  12:18 PM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

Jasper

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ok, so maybe I'm coming across as the mean old uncle who never buys the kids presents at christmas etc..

well, you'll learn more from your mistakes but put the kick, bass, snare in the centre.. all the other stuff is up to you.. honestly, it's called creative freedom.. our government has not yet issued guidelines for dance music production so feel free and un-oppressed to do what you like.. hooray and three cheers for old-blightey - god bless her cotton socks.

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Message 10/11                 Date: 06-Oct-00  @  02:07 AM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

k

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read this thread.
'Your approach to isolation...Please.'

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Message 11/11                 Date: 06-Oct-00  @  07:32 AM   -   RE: Basic Dance Music Production

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I started in '87 so I had to teach
myself but I want more presents at
Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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