Example: Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Mastermix DJ Edit) This version isolates the instrumental break and adds a 16-bar percussive loop. As a DJ, you can loop that section and layer the acapella of "Finesse" (Remix) over it. You become a producer, not just a player.
While specific volumes change (Mastermix releases these regularly as part of their DJ Edits series), the quality remains consistent. Let’s look at the type of material you can expect from a typical Various Artists - Mastermix DJ Edits Collection.
You are playing a Top 40 hip-hop set at 80 BPM. The bride requests "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers (normally 150 BPM). Without an edit, this is a trainwreck. With the Mastermix Transition Edit, you press play on their "145 BPM to 80 BPM" version. The song starts fast for the Killers fans, then glides down to 80 BPM where you bring back the baseline. Hero status achieved. Various Artists - Mastermix DJ Edits Collection...
These collections usually contain current chart hits, dance classics, and party anthems. For instance:
Owning the Various Artists - Mastermix DJ Edits Collection is not enough. You must know how to find the edits fast during a gig. Example: Mark Ronson ft
Pro Tip for Rekordbox and Serato Users: When you import the collection, rename your tags. Do not just leave the title as "Levitating (Mastermix DJ Edit)." Add a color code (e.g., Red for Short Cuts, Blue for Quick Mixes). Create a Smart Playlist called "MMX - Floor Fillers" and set the filter to "Comment contains 'Mastermix Edit.'"
Because these tracks are from various artists, your library will naturally group them if you sort by "Album." This is efficient if you plan to play a block of pop edits, but dangerous if you forget to sort by BPM afterwards. Always, always analyze the key and bpm in your software first. You become a producer, not just a player
Example: Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer (Mastermix Quick Mix) The original has a long, acoustic intro. A wedding DJ playing that intro loses the energy from the previous song. The Mastermix version starts with a four-on-the-floor kick drum and the chorus vocal right at bar one. You are in the hook within 15 seconds.