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Sampling

Mike Masnick flags racial bias in calls to change sampling copyright law

Mike was spitting and he did not miss.

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
You wouldn't steal a sample
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Sampling

Naomi Overo on the cultural importance of sampling in preserving legacies

‘Music is inseparable from history, existing as a continuous art created to serve generations to come, both as a form of entertainment and a source of inspiration.’

March 6, 2022March 22, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop Sampling

Tracklib signs licensing deal with Bandai Namco meaning anime samples for all!

This is kind of a big (licensing) deal.

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Sampling

Norient on political sampling

There’s more to sampling than chops and loops as Norient observed in its new issue.

December 20, 2021December 19, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop Sampling Technology Video

Why spvidz loves his SP-303

As one of the most influential machines in hip hop over the last 20 years, the SP-303 has a lot of cool features. Here are 5 reasons why you should pick one up.

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
SP-303
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Sampling

David Byrne and Open Mike Eagle shared their thoughts on sampling on FUSE: A BOMB Podcast

The pair also discussed anime and gatekeeping in the music industry.

October 31, 2021February 11, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
David Byrne and Open Mike Eagle
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Sampling

USA Today on recent Billboard chart hits that use samples

The Billboard charts are full of samples.

October 30, 2021December 9, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
sampler rack
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Funk Hip Hop Instrumental Hip Hop Sampling Soul

J-Zone – Concussion Percussion

This is J-Zone’s fifth drumbreak collection.

August 31, 2021December 22, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Sampling

Pan African Music on 6 iconic Nigerian samples

There’s a rich history in Nigerian music, with decades of different styles. Here are 6 samples from that pool of music.

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Fela Kuti smiling, with his arms in the air
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Hip Hop R&B Sampling

Sampleface Five: Japanese music samples

Where would we be without Japanese music and its trendsetting behaviour?

August 19, 2021February 11, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Sampling Technology

Novation’s Circuit Rhythm enters the standalone sampler market

Novation’s first standalone sampler is set to be a good ‘un.

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Novation’s Circuit Rhythm on a desk
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Sampling

TechRadar's best free music samples of 2021 (so far)

Distributing and sharing small audio files has become a simple task nowadays with the help of the Internet. In the ‘90s, people had to go through vinyl record after vinyl record to find the perfect track to match what their visual presentation needed. The artists of today definitely have it easier and simpler. The list …

June 17, 2021July 3, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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DOOM Hip Hop Sampling

blank check – tribute to madvillain

Tripping off the beat kinda, dripping off the meat grinder. Heat niner, pimping, stripping, soft sweet c-minor.

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Sampling

20 famous video game samples

Games like Street Fighter, Pokémon, and Legend of Zelda got a few nods.

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
someone playing on an arcade machine
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Electronic Sampling Video

35 minutes of Daft Punk samples

Or is it?

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
daft punk
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Sampling

Sampleface Five: Cowboy Bebop Samples

See You Space Cowboy …

January 22, 2021February 11, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
cowboy bebop
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Hip Hop Sampling Video

Beat Culture & the SP-404

Find out what the SP-404 meant to a community of LA beat makers in Beat Culture & the SP-404.

December 24, 2020June 29, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Free Download Sampling

Sampleface Five: Free Music Samples

If you need free samples, look no further as the links from this list contain over a million music samples, all royalty-free.

December 22, 2020June 29, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Playing midi keyboard. Sound engineer working and mixing music indoors in the studio.
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Sampling Technology

How to make a lo-fi beat with AI

Using Selector—the world’s first AI sample recommendation tool—you can create beats with ease.

December 9, 2020January 13, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Someone with a MPC on their desk
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Sampling Video

9th Wonder talks about DUCKWORTH. for NPR's 'The Formula'

In this video, 9th Wonder spoke about DUCKWORTH. and the samples he used.

December 8, 2020January 6, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
9th Wonder on DUCKWORTH. for The Formula
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