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The Evolution of Sampling: From Loops to AI
Sampling records has been the backbone of hip-hop since its inception over 50 years ago. From looping drum breaks in the 1970s to the intricate layering of samples in the...
The Evolution of Sampling: From Loops to AI
Sampling records has been the backbone of hip-hop since its inception over 50 years ago. From looping drum breaks in the 1970s to the intricate layering of samples in the...
The Neptunes' Blueprint: How Pharrell & Chad Sh...
From the late '90s through the 2000s, The Neptunes—comprising Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo—crafted a sound that dominated the airwaves. At their peak in 2003, one study found that nearly...
The Neptunes' Blueprint: How Pharrell & Chad Sh...
From the late '90s through the 2000s, The Neptunes—comprising Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo—crafted a sound that dominated the airwaves. At their peak in 2003, one study found that nearly...
The Art of Crafting Hip-Hop Drums That Smack
What do all your favourite producers have in common? Their drums smack. Whether it’s J Dilla’s laid-back swing, The Neptunes’ crisp bounce, or DJ Premier’s gritty chops, great drums are...
The Art of Crafting Hip-Hop Drums That Smack
What do all your favourite producers have in common? Their drums smack. Whether it’s J Dilla’s laid-back swing, The Neptunes’ crisp bounce, or DJ Premier’s gritty chops, great drums are...
Kanye West and Chipmunk Soul: The Ultimate Guide
Chipmunk Soul: How to Flip Samples Like Kanye West Kanye West’s early 2000s production style, particularly across The College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation, redefined the sound of hip-hop. At...
Kanye West and Chipmunk Soul: The Ultimate Guide
Chipmunk Soul: How to Flip Samples Like Kanye West Kanye West’s early 2000s production style, particularly across The College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation, redefined the sound of hip-hop. At...
How The Beatles’ Studio Tricks Set the Blueprin...
How The Beatles' Studio Tricks Set the Blueprint for Modern Music Production When we think about the cutting-edge tools and techniques available to modern music producers, it’s easy to overlook...
How The Beatles’ Studio Tricks Set the Blueprin...
How The Beatles' Studio Tricks Set the Blueprint for Modern Music Production When we think about the cutting-edge tools and techniques available to modern music producers, it’s easy to overlook...
10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creati...
10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creating in 2025 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your music production journey or wondered how the pros consistently push the boundaries...
10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creati...
10 Pro Music Production Hacks to Get You Creating in 2025 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your music production journey or wondered how the pros consistently push the boundaries...