Tag: sampling
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The Spitfire Audio Château Piano: A Sonic Time Capsule
The Château Piano by Spitfire Audio is a captured moment in musical history, frozen in time and made playable through your DAW. This exquisite library centers around a grand piano housed in a French château once belonging to Frédéric Chopin’s lover, George Sand. In other words, it’s got some serious romantic-era vibes baked in. What…
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Exploring Freesound.org: A Sonic Goldmine for Creators
Field recordings, found sound, remix fuel, and a global community of sonic sharers. For artists who work with sound in its rawest, weirdest, or most unexpected forms, Freesound.org is a digital treasure chest. It’s not just a sample library — it’s a community-driven archive of noises, textures, glitches, ambiances, field recordings, loops, spoken words, and…
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MonkeyC Release Rando: A New Frontier for Software Samplers
In a significant development for music producers and sound engineers, MonkeyC has released Rando, a unique software sampler that brings a new level of spontaneity and unpredictability to digital music production. Rando, with its innovative randomization features, is set to revolutionize the way artists create and manipulate sounds. The standout feature of Rando is its…
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MonkeyC Announces Rando Sampler
MonkeyC announces the release of a new software sampler called Rando by MonkeyC. Rando is a unique software sampler that plays random parts of a loaded sample when a note-on message is received. It allows musicians to create unexpected and innovative sounds, making it a perfect tool for those who want to experiment with their…
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Citizen DJ: Making Free-to-use, Culturally Significant and underutilized Audio and Video Materials Readily Available and Accessible
Citizen DJ is an innovative project that fuses the cultural richness of the Library of Congress’s audio and video collections with the creativity of the public. The project’s main goal is to inspire new music by making free-to-use, culturally significant, and underutilized audio and video materials readily available and accessible. The project, which is a…
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Using the OP-1 to Control and Sample your Analog Synth
As a musician, you’re always looking for new tools and ways to experiment with sounds. The OP-1 by Teenage Engineering is a beloved synth among many musicians, but what if you could use it in conjunction with your analog synth for even more possibilities? In this article, we’ll delve into how to connect your OP-1…
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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…
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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…
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Adventures in Sound Design: Experimenting with Field Recordings
Sound design is an exciting frontier of music production, where the only limit is your imagination. It’s about sculpting audio into something that enhances a musical piece, creates an atmosphere, or tells a story. One of the most fascinating tools in the sound designer’s kit is field recording: capturing sounds from the world around us…
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Fueling Collaboration with Internet Archive: A Guide for Hosting Audio Sample Packs
In the world of music creation, sharing and collaboration are key. One way to foster this collaborative spirit is by creating and sharing sample packs online. In this article, we’ll explore how you can use the Internet Archive to host your audio for sample packs, and how this can fuel collaboration among musicians. What is…
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