HERE ARE SOME SOUND IDEAS. Wonder what would happen if the Big Band sound crashed into heavy metal? Or what the offspring of a balladeer and a rapper might sound like? How about smooth jazz and acid rock? Stop wondering-this book will take you there. You'll explore hardware and software choices first and select what you need; then you'll sample a little music theory. After that, it's step by step to the big mashup. Do what sounds good. How to mix & mash. Cool stuff you'll learn:* How to use mashup construction software* Basics of songwriting and music theory* Insider tips on selecting your songs* How to get your tracks in key and in sync* Ways to extract vocals from full songs* Tricks for arranging your mashup for maximum impact* How to polish up your mashup with mastering and effects* Rendering, distribution, and legal considerations Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.