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A Beginners Guide: Making your first drum kit in Ableton.

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A Beginners Guide: Making your first drum kit in Ableton.

In this tutorial I'll be showing you how to make your first drum kit and beat using Ableton Live You can download a free trial here. Or, if you prefer using another DAW software you can follow along with that too. Now let's get started. A lot of a track’

4 Tips for Creating Fantastic Custom Samples

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4 Tips for Creating Fantastic Custom Samples

Sampling is far from a new concept, having first become popular in the 1970s and 1980s. What is new, however, are the modern methods and techniques used as technology develops and music trends change. It’s fair to say music sampling has advanced through time. Today, a musical masterpiece can

Creator Spotlight: DistalVision

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Creator Spotlight: DistalVision

Today we had the opportunity to sit down with DistalVision. He's created a super groovy experimental track using a variety of sounds he found on Sample Focus. Check out his polished production! Linked below are also the sounds he used and a brief description by the man himself. Are you

Creator Spotlight: Cru Fro

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Creator Spotlight: Cru Fro

Today we had the opportunity to sit down with Cru Fro, an experimental electronic music producer. Based out of Easthampton, Massachusetts, he's a prolific Sample Focus user. Recently he released 2 original tracks using sounds he found on the site. Take a listen to his experimental creations and the samples

How to make a beat Ep. 5 - Drum & Bass

How to make a beat Ep. 5 - Drum & Bass

We're finally back with another episode in our "How to make a beat" series! Today we'll be tackling something a little more fast paced - Drum & Bass. As per usual we are using FL Studio to showcase making a beat using sounds found on Sample Focus but you can easily

3 Creative Uses of Sampling For Dance Music

3 Creative Uses of Sampling For Dance Music

In this article I’m going to walk you through 3 ways I like to experiment with sound samples when producing dance music. I’ll be using Ableton as a visual guide but these techniques can be used in any DAW. 1. Pitched Vocals as Melodies This one is pretty

How to make a beat in 10 minutes Ep. 4 - Hip Hop

How to make a beat in 10 minutes Ep. 4 - Hip Hop

Here's a fresh new take in our "How to make a beat in 10 minutes" series. This time Hip Hop flavored! Instead of crafting a beat from a dance music producers perspective we try to help you lay down an inspiring loop to help you freestyle. Lets see what you

We’re out of Private beta 🍾

We’re out of Private beta 🍾

I’m pleased to announce that Sample Focus is now moving to an open beta period where anyone can sign up. On top of that we also just rolled out a new Login with Facebook feature! If you already have an account with us and you would like to be

Why I Started Sample Focus

Why I Started Sample Focus

I’ve been making electronic music off and on for the last 10 years. There were so many things that initially drew me to it — from the complexity and novelty of some of the unnatural sounds, to the sheer joy of a good dance groove. However, as I’m sure

Introducing Download Credits

Introducing Download Credits

Today we're rolling out a new download credit system on Sample Focus. This means that unlimited downloads will no longer be available if you do not contribute to the library. The intention here is to help grow our library to ultimately benefit you. The way the system is designed is

How to make a beat in 10 minutes Ep. 3 - Techno!

How to make a beat in 10 minutes Ep. 3 - Techno!

Here's our best episode yet! Get up and running with a Techno beat in just about 10 minutes. You finishing your next dance floor shaker is literally around the corner. All it takes is a little inspiration. Let's make some music! As per usual let us know your thoughts in

Instant Inspiration in 1 Click

Instant Inspiration in 1 Click

New Feature: Complimentary Sounds Have you ever felt like you are just missing the perfect addition to your mix but just can't quite put your finger on it? Now when you click on any Sample card, you'll be able to see other sounds that mix well together based on their

How to Make a Beat in 10 minutes. Ep. 2 - Trap edition

How to Make a Beat in 10 minutes. Ep. 2 - Trap edition

Episode 2 of our "How to make a beat in 10 minutes" series has been posted for your viewing pleasure. Check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments below ⬇.

How to make a Dubstep beat in 10 minutes!

How to make a Dubstep beat in 10 minutes!

I'd like to present the inaugural episode of Sample Focus' "How to make a beat in 10 minutes" webisode series. In each of these tutorials we hope to impart some music making wisdom and techniques in addition to showcasing how to use the Sample Focus web interface. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Sample Focus blog

Welcome to the Sample Focus blog

Hello World! Here's where we'll be posting news, updates, featured collections, tutorials about Sample Focus. Put simply, our mission is to organize and share the world's greatest sounds. If you are looking for royalty free sound effects, music samples, drum loops, or acapellas we'll have it. Read more about us