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…
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In his latest video, Boom Bap producer and prolific YouTuber Navie D breaks down the different roles that samples play in sample-based music production. Using the analogy of a movie production, he identifies four key…
Did you know that tomorrow (Sat 11th of Oct) marks Universal Music Day? And before you start worrying, this has nothing to do with promoting the Universal Music Group. Instead, it’s designed to celebrate music…
Few products have gained the mythical status of Akai’s MPC (MIDI Production Centre) series of Drum machine style samplers. From the revolutionary Rodger Linn designed MPC 60 through to their latest highly portable stand alone…
With modern sampling technology, no instrument or sound is out of reach. Most of us have our trusted go-to virtual instruments, think orchestral libraries, pianos, synths, guitars, or basses, but sometimes the most memorable productions…
Who doesn’t love a free plugin? And if you can’t get enough reverb in your life then prepare to let out a little whoop. For the very generous folk at Molecular Bytes audio software has…
Looking to transform samples into something entirely new? The Granulator plugin from Phil Speiser makes it easy to turn any sound into a playable instrument, unlocking endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration or…
Synthwave music represents pure retro nostalgia, inspired by a decade where the synthesizer was king. Traditionally, recreating those iconic sounds meant tracking down vintage gear like a Yamaha DX7 or an Oberheim DMX. But here’s…
Sampling is at the heart of modern music production, but the magic lies in making that sample truly yours. Whether you’re flipping a dusty old loop or scooping something digital, there are countless ways to…
Who doesn’t like a free plugin? Well how about six free virtual instrument plugins? Scottish-based Music Tech company Crow Hill very generously operate a rotating 6 free plugin policy. Every month, when a new plugin…
