Remixes, Covers and Forks

Making something new from songs that already exist, the right way.

The craft of remixing: getting the parts, fitting tempo and key, new chords under an old melody and a fresh arrangement. Plus covers, forking on BandLab, official remix contests, and the permissions that keep your work safe to share.

Remix craft

Turning an existing song into a new version: parts, tempo, key, harmony and arrangement.

1. What a remix is
2. Getting the parts
3. Tempo and key for a remix
4. New chords under an old melody
5. Rebuilding the arrangement
6. Remix check

Doing it right

Covers, forks, official stems and the permissions you need before you share or release.

1. Covers: what you need
2. Forking on BandLab
3. Official stems and remix contests
4. Remix a forkable song
5. Remix final