Analyze the song you wish to remix. Listen for its hooks, catchy rhythms or lyrics that distinguish the track. Isolate these features and use them as the foundation of your techno remix of the original song.
Choose software to help you create techno remixes. Some frequently used brands include Splice Music, Reaper, Fruity Loops, Pro Tools, Podium, Mixcraft and Ableton. These software applications allow you to enter and play with song structure via slicing, stretching, warping, experimenting with key and tempo, and other features.
Maintain the essence of the song. Audiences often appreciate hearing a new spin on a song with which they are familiar, but are less enthusiastic about techno remixes that diverge too far from the original tempo and structure. Keep the tempo consistent; speed it up or slow it down up to 20 beats per minute from the remixed track. Also, avoid overloading your remix with too many features, which can distract from the signature of the original song you're using. Include a few well-done elements repeated throughout the remix to create a satisfying product.
Incorporate long sequences. To do this, visit sites such as FreeLoops to find loop samples of percussion, bass, sound effects and more. Insert several seconds of these loops and riffs into the dissection and reconstruction of your song as a remix. Ideally, you will place these long sequence loops at the start and finish of your remix.
Listen to classic techno remixes for inspiration. "Dr. Pressure" by Mylo, sampling the Miami Sound Machine, and the “Hardfloor” remix of New Order's "Blue Monday" are a couple of tracks that demonstrate how to execute a techno remix. Mylo's track is well known for its offbeat drum loop, which, though stylish, still highlights the original Miami Sound Machine sample. The middle section of the "Blue Monday" remix is a strong example of an excellent long sequence.