Do you compose Stock Music or Production music? Then you need to create edits of your tracks. In this guide, I show you how to create 60 second edits like a pro!
Why do I need to create edits?
So, you’ve created your track and you want to upload it to Stock Music Libraries like Pond5 and Audiojungle. However, if you want to maximise your chances of selling, you need to create some edits.
Here’s why:
- Edits add value for the customer
- Customers may need longer than the track you have created – this is why we make Loop edits
- Customers need short, concise edits for certain mediums
- 30 or 60 seconds is a common length for TV or Radio commercials
- You can sell edits as separate tracks (on certain libraries), increasing the potential for sales
How to create 60 second edits like a pro
In this video I show you how I create a 60 second edit of one of my tracks. Watch and learn how to create 60 second versions of your tracks in this easy-to-follow video.
General Rules
There are some general rules to guide you when creating edits. However, bear in mind that each track is different and depends on the tempo, structure and length of the original track. You may need to try different techniques in order to get a 60 second edit to work for you.
Here are my general rules:-
- Use the locators (or loop region markers) in your DAW to measure out a 60 second region.
- Move the locators around the timeline to see which parts of your composition work best within the time frame
- Copy the section of your track that works best – it doesn’t have to be exact. Slightly less than 60 seconds is best
- Use some kind of intro – a reverse cymbal crash or cymbal swell, for example
- For the outro, make sure the music fades out completely by 60 seconds. For example, the last hit or note should be on 58 seconds.
Conclusion
So there you go. How to create 60 second edits like a pro.
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