In The Style Of – Blue Monday (Lite)

In The Style Of: Blue Monday

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About this resource

This sample pack features acapellas, instrumental & vocal loops and MIDI samples of Blue Monday by New Order.

The audio samples and MIDI files can be imported into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Video tutorials showing the basic functions of five of the most popular DAWs can be found via the button below.

The purpose of this resource is to use these samples as a starting point in your chosen DAW and then to use your creative skills to build your own song around it, also known as a remix.

The BPM is 128 and the KEY is D minor

This is a sample of an In The Style Of resource and contains a Lite version of the downloadable sample pack. You must log in or sign up to access the full version.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how to create a remix of an existing piece of music
  • Learn how to use the editing features of a Digital Audio Workstation
  • Learn how to manipulate samples
  • Understand how to use MIDI & software instruments to record your own parts

 

Remix Example

Before You Start

Back to: In The Style Of DOWNLOAD Blue Monday Sample Pack (Lite) DAW Basic Functions

Sample Pack Contents

Understanding File Names

Files in the sample pack are named like the following: vocals_1_shape_of_you_LOOP_96_C#m.wav

The graphic below breaks down the file name to help you understand it’s meaning.

Remix Tasks

TUTORIAL: Adding Audio & MIDI

Choose your DAW below and head to the tutorial that shows how to add audio & midi to a project.

TUTORIAL: Creating A Drum Beat

Choose your DAW below and head to the tutorial that shows how to create a drum beat.

DOWNLOAD: Structure & Texture Chart

Structure Breakdown – Blue Monday

TUTORIAL: Creating Software Instruments

Choose your DAW below and head to the tutorial that shows how to create software instruments.

TUTORIAL: MIDI Editing

Choose your DAW below and head to the tutorial that shows how to edit MIDI.

TUTORIAL: Exporting

Choose your DAW below and head to the tutorial that shows how to create software instruments.

Share Your Remix

Submit your remix to us for a chance to be featured in the MUFU SOUND SYSTEM. This audio platform is available to all Musical Futures Online members and is available to listen to anywhere!

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Extension Task 1

Extension Task 2

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