What makes you get up and dance?

Music

A mix-in is adding layers prior to a fuller section.

A mix-in is changing the volume of the tracks to create an overall balance.

EDM uses layers to create harmony in the vocal parts.

EDM uses layers to increase/decrease momentum.

EDM uses layers to make the samples easier to hear.

Add all layers at the same time in the opening section before the main A section.

Gradually add layers after the main section of the music.

Gradually add layers in the opening section before the main A section.

Usually just after the main section of the track.

Usually the beginning of the track, before the main A section.

Where in the song structure does a mix-in occur?

What other section uses layers to change the texture?

Sampling is cutting up your own track so it can easily be used by others.

Sampling is slightly changing someone else's work.

Sampling is where an artist reuses a portion of a recording from another recording.

Sampling is not seen as controversial as it is a big part of many traditions such as hip hop and EDM.

Some artists use the work of others without permission/crediting the original artist.

Using someone else's work is considered lazy.

What is considered the most controversial aspect of sampling?

Artists had to splice audio tape and stick them to another bit of tape.

Artists would try to create the sound themselves.

How was sampling possible before Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)?

EDM uses samples of many sounds from drums to vocals to everyday sounds.

Splice audio tape and stick it to another bit of tape.

Try to recreate the sound using body percussion or our voices.

What is the best way to sample in your own work?