Re-edits in ableton (where to begin, what actually constitutes a reedit)


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Posted by |Thrax| on Jun-01-2007 16:16:

Re-edits in ableton (where to begin, what actually constitutes a reedit)

Hi
I would like to take my ableton experimentation and dj'ing a little further and start doing re-edits in order to keep with the flow and shorten insanely long tracks.

so I ask,
what exactly is a reedit can you give me examples of the like, I didnt think its like a remix where you have to have all the parts of a song (sasha remix contest etc).

Anything else I should know?

I have reason, peak and ableton live 6 as my tools so-far.

Thanks
-chris

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Jun-01-2007 16:33:

There is no definition of a "re-edit".

Usually it's a track you've changed around a bit but not enough to call it a remix.

Posted by flutlicht junky on Jun-01-2007 16:38:

If you edit something don't you move / remove parts not add?

You coud do a PVD and get tunes made by up and coming producers and cut all the build ups / breakdowns into a tune with a lng buildup and one breakdown?

Posted by |Thrax| on Jun-01-2007 17:13:

Can someone post a sample of a tune and then a reedit so I can hear how the structure changes (if any).

then I can "use these sounds" to switcharoo tracks I already own into something new.

Posted by Fait on Jun-01-2007 18:47:

Obligatory "harder kick" post.

Posted by Zombie0729 on Jun-01-2007 19:31:

quote:
Originally posted by Fait
Obligatory "harder kick" post.

i lol'd...

Posted by |Thrax| on Jun-01-2007 20:03:

lol @ Thrax-Tyas edit.

Seriously though, I find my favorite sets are always the ones that edit their own stuff to perfect the sound.

Posted by ASFSE on Jun-01-2007 20:17:

Re: Re-edits in ableton (where to begin, what actually constitutes a reedit)

quote:
Originally posted by |Thrax|
start doing re-edits in order to keep with the flow and shorten insanely long tracks.

didnt you just answer your own question?

you edit the track to make it fit in your set, whether it be taking out a breakdown or adding in percusive elements...

not that complicated, especially with a program like ableton.

Posted by thesuperfunk on Jun-01-2007 21:37:

quote:
Originally posted by |Thrax|
Can someone post a sample of a tune and then a reedit so I can hear how the structure changes (if any).

then I can "use these sounds" to switcharoo tracks I already own into something new.

It could be anything from cutting a few loops of un-needed percussion to re-arranging the whole track - by the definition of 'edit' you are changing something ... it's upto you to decide what!

Posted by DiscoStew on Jun-06-2007 15:34:

Here is an example of a re-edit:

[URL=http://dj.chrisbasiliere.com/production/Malcolm%20Abdila%20-%20Discotronic%20(Chris%20Basiliere's%20Doomsday%20Device%20Re-Edit).mp3]Malcolm Abdila - Discotronic (Chris Basiliere's Doomsday Device Re-Edit)[/URL]

The reason for re-editing this track was that I heard it on some compilation CD and it sounded awesome. The problem was that the track was only about two-and-a-half minutes long. So, I sliced it, diced it, mixed it up, added my own personal touch, and here's what I got.

If you have any specific questions on making a re-edit, feel free to PM me.

Posted by DiscoStew on Jun-06-2007 15:36:

Err...that link pasted strangely. Here's the URL:

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Posted by |Thrax| on Jun-06-2007 17:16:

Thanks, I got all the info I need now.

I probably did answer my own question in the OP, but thanks for the clarifications.

Cheers!