Category: Sampling

  • A Guide to Vinyl Collecting for the Creative Sample-based Artist

    A Guide to Vinyl Collecting for the Creative Sample-based Artist

    In this digital age of music, the charm and nostalgia that comes with vinyl records have made them a beloved medium for many artists, especially those who create sample-based music. This article is a guide for those creative souls looking to delve into the world of vinyl collecting. Understanding the Allure of Vinyl Before we…

  • Creating Sample Packs: Sharing Sounds with the Next Generation

    Creating Sample Packs: Sharing Sounds with the Next Generation

    In the world of music production, sample packs are like treasure chests. They’re packed with unique sounds that can inspire new ideas, add character to a mix, or even form the backbone of a track. As an experienced home recording artist, creating your own sample pack is a fantastic way to share your sounds with…

  • Tapegerm: A Hub for Collaborative Music Creation

    Tapegerm: A Hub for Collaborative Music Creation

    In the vast world of music production, it’s easy to feel isolated in your creative process. But what if there was a platform designed specifically for musicians to share, collaborate, and inspire each other? Enter Tapegerm.com, a unique online community that’s redefining how we create music. What is Tapegerm? Tapegerm is an innovative platform that…

  • Signature Sounds (free loops)

    Signature Sounds (free loops)

    Signature Sounds offers a load of free loops and one shots from this musician’s creations over many years. Judging from the titles of the packs below the selections appear to be curated by someone really into recording everything around. The field recordings are from around Edinburgh, Scotland. The only ask is a donation if you…

  • Azu Tiwaline’s Reaktor Instruments 

    Azu Tiwaline’s Reaktor Instruments 

    Native-Instruments’ new blog from 1-21-21 features Azu Tiwaline and her shortlist of favorite Reaktor instruments. Some have been around for years and could be called “old skool” electronic at this point (is that a thing now?). Check it out at https://blog.native-instruments.com/5-reaktor-favorites-by-azu-tiwaline/

Homemade Music is published by Briyan Frederick Baker (GAJOOB, Tapegerm Collective, Discover Sounds) focuses on making music in your own space. It’s more about the activity than technical.

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