Understanding Remixes in Music

What is an official remix?

• A remix made without permission of the original artist.

• A remix requested by an artist or label, often involving stems and sometimes MIDI files.

• A remix made by the original artist for a DJ set.

• A remix that is more popular than the original track.

What is a bootleg remix?

• A remix made by the original artist for a DJ set.

• A remix that uses the popularity of the original track.

• An unofficial remix made without permission of the original artist.

• A remix that always receives a fee or profit share from sales.

What is a VIP remix?

• A remix made by a fan without access to stems.

• A remix that is more popular than the original track.

• A remix made by the original artist to be played in a DJ set.

• A remix requested by an artist or label.

Which of the following is true about official remixes?

• They are always more popular than the original track.

• They are made without permission of the original artist.

• They often involve a fee or profit share from sales.

• They are made by the original artist for a DJ set.

What is a common issue faced by bootleg remixes?

• They are always more popular than the original track.

• They often receive copyright strikes and get taken down.

• They are requested by an artist or label.

• They are made by the original artist for a DJ set.

Which type of remix is typically made by the original artist?

• Bootleg

• Official remix

• VIP

• All of the above

What do bootleggers often do to change up the groove of a song?

• Use the stems provided by the artist.

• Add their own drums to parts of the song with no drums.

• Request permission from the original artist.

• Use the popularity of the original track.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an official remix?

• It is requested by an artist or label.

• It is made without permission of the original artist.

• It involves the use of stems and sometimes MIDI files.

• It may result in a fee or profit share from sales.

What is a potential benefit for a remixer creating an official remix?

• They can make the remix without any permission.

• They receive a fee or profit share from the sales.

• They can use the remix in their own DJ sets.

• They can avoid copyright strikes.

Which type of remix might use a DIY acapella?

• Official remix

• Bootleg

• VIP

• All of the above