On the matter of mix CDs.

[rsadelle]

I have a shiny new DVD burner and a spindle of CDs and I promised to make Sarah a copy of Mrs. Potter (a Molly Mix). I also keep thinking that maybe I would try my hand at making a mix CD. However, I've never done this before, and I have no idea what I'm doing.


[Poll #675453]

Of course, the really big questions don't fit neatly into a poll: What makes a good mix CD and how does one develop the skills needed to make a good mix CD?

Comments

[meacoustic.livejournal.com]

I am mediocre at making mix CDs, the Mrs. Potter mix probably the only good one, but I think having the songs in an order that makes sound-sense is a good idea. Like, it's kind of jarring to go from something soft and sweet to heavy metal. But that is the only tip I have.

[rsadelle]

I have three Molly Mixes, and I like them all!

[archivecats.livejournal.com]

What exactly is a Molly Mix?

[rsadelle]

A mix made by Molly. That makes more sense if you actually know amatia.

[allegram.livejournal.com]

you need an "other" column for the last question because although I need no more CD's, my answer was "Oh yeah" (insert deep voicedness there)

The thing I like about doing it with Itunes is you make a playlist, listen to it, adjust it if the sound isn't right (I agree about making like sounds go together), then burn it. It's a much easier process with itunes in my experience than with windows media where switching song orders is a pain (the only other thing I"ve used was drag'n'drop and that's a terrible idea).

[rsadelle]

Hee!

I imported a whole bunch of songs into iTunes, so next I'll have to play the mix and see if it works before I make a CD out of it.