Recently we’ve been exploring the wonderful world of musical interpolation. From understanding exactly what it is and how it differs from sampling (What’s is an interpolation and how does it differ from sampling?), to the…
Category: Music Sampling
In the previous post, we explored what interpolation is in the context of music production. We learnt how it differs from sampling, and why it has become such a valuable creative technique in its own…
Sampling has become one of the defining creative techniques in modern music production, but it isn’t the only way to incorporate elements of an existing song into a new composition. You may also have come…
While the name Barry Beats may not be as familiar in the world of Hip-Hop production as a Dr Dre, or a Kanye West, those in the know are only too aware that on YouTube…
For today’s blog, we are going back in time… Way back, as we pose the question “What was the very first record to use a sample loop?” So, don your detective hats as we predate…
Whether it’s a hypnotic Techno groove, a gritty trap 808, or a chest-rattling dubstep wobble, great bass can make or break a track. While the electric bass guitar once dominated low-end duties, synthesizers have revolutionised…
One of the biggest trends recently in music production has been the move toward portability. Producers are no longer confined to darkened studios tethered to their recording setup. With nothing more than a battery pack,…
Users of the popular sampling app Koala have been rejoicing after the latest update (1.4162). This update now allows those running Koala on Apple devices to load AUv3 instruments and effects directly inside the standalone…
Here we go with more exciting stem separation news. This latest announcement comes from leading separators of the stem LALAL.AI as they unveil two major new features. The first is a dedicated VST plugin that…
Only a few weeks back we bought news of a new MPC on the horizon. At this point details were scant, with many even speculating that it could be a hoax or the work of…
