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…
Tag: Samples
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…
Year on year, AI is becoming more and more a part of modern music production workflows. But is this constant march towards AI powered music creation a positive development or a shortcut that could do…
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,…
Just last week we announced the release of Native Instruments’ flagship software collection, Komplete 26, and this week they’re back in the news once again. At the time, we noted that Native Instruments were having…
Before diving into the latest instalment of Native Instruments’ flagship Komplete collection, it’s worth remembering that only a few months ago the company entered preliminary insolvency proceedings. This was seen as surprising news for a…
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…
When it comes to product launches, this was probably not what Akai had in mind for their latest MPC instalment – The MPC Sample. A rogue eBay listing from a US retailer appeared and then…
We take modern music production for granted these days. Everything happens in the box: unlimited tracks, instant editing, endless plug-ins. But if you rewind to the previous century, things looked very different. This post is…
