· By Bas Lefeber
Making a remix is one of the fastest ways to get your music heard. You're building on a song people already know, which means built-in recognition — listeners click because they recognize the title, and stay because your production is fresh. But remixing isn't just throwing an acapella over a new beat. There's a process — and if you skip steps, you'll end up with something that sounds sloppy or can't be released legally. Here's how to make a remix from scratch in 2026, whether you're flipping a pop hit into house, turning an R&B track into drum & bass,...