When remixing, striking the right balance between honoring the original track and infusing your own style is essential. Start by carefully analyzing the stems—decide which elements to retain for familiarity (like vocals or key hooks) and which to transform or replace to create your unique vibe.

For inspiration, Glen Nicholls’ approach is a masterclass. In his remix of Surround Me by Franky Scarlet, he combines a chunky drum break and a classic Moog bassline to build a Synthwave groove while chopping original parts to fit seamlessly. Adding fresh synths for arps, pads, and leads can help define new sections and elevate choruses with faster rhythms and melodies.

Keep your mix tight by processing with EQ, compression, reverb, and delay as you go. Continuously check levels and frequencies to ensure each element sits perfectly in the mix.

Want to dive deeper? Glen's course not only teaches these techniques but also provides a 100MB pack of Synthwave samples from Loopmasters—everything you need to create standout remixes today.