So are you tired of simply looping up samples? The joy of sampling is that there are no limits to the creative possibilities. Sample loops are a fantastic source of inspiration but where you take those samples is very much in your hands! In this article, we check out 5 great techniques for creative sample manipulation. Why not give them a go and see where they take your tracks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It sounds simple but reversing samples almost always sounds COOL!!! Experiment with reversing small sections of the sample or even the whole loop. A useful technique is to create two tracks, one with the sample playing normally and the other with the sample in reverse. Then experiment by applying slices to both sample loops bringing reversed sections in and out.
Samples that have less drums in tend to work slightly better and are easier to use but this is by no means a hard and fast rule. A great example of a reversed sample in Hip-Hop is Dilla’s production on The Pharcyde’s Drop. The video is even flipped and filmed in reverse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n