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Improve Your FL Studio Workflow: 7 Tips for Faster Production in 2023

Improve Your FL Studio Workflow: 7 Tips for Faster Production in 2023

Get tips on how to help improve your production workflow on FL Studio and get stuff done faster, while keeping the same quality output.

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Cubase vs Ableton: A Detailed Breakdown For Beginners

Explore Cubase vs Ableton: Discover their origins, beginner-friendliness, interfaces, and music production capabilities.

Lo-Fi Music Samples

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Lo-Fi Music Samples: Revive Vintage Sounds with Ableton Push 2

Ableton Push 2 and handpicked samples, to improve your lo-fi music production skills. Get insights on the unique lo-fi aesthetic.

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FL Studio Essentials: Top Plugins Every Producer Should Know

Explore the world of FL Studio with a guide to its top plugins. An in-depth tutorial on the essential tools for music makers using FL Studio.

Reimagining the Classics: Give a Fresh Spin to Well-Known Samples

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Reimagining the Classics: Give a Fresh Spin to Well-Known Samples

Adapt classic music samples with a new vibe that still maintains their essence. Learn how to revamp timeless beats like the "Funky Drummer" and develop your own approach to sampling.

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Beyond the Mainstream: Explore Underused Genres To Find Your Sound

Beyond mainstream music are vast underused genres that offer unique sounds. This article looks at genres like Witch House, Vaporwave, and more, to show how they can be used to create innovative tracks.

Dua Lipa Love Again Sample

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Dua Lipa "Love Again" Sample-Inspired Track using FL Studio

Want to capture the essence of Dua Lipa's "Love Again" using FL Studio? Here are some sampling techniques and sounds from the Sample Focus's library for inspiration.

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Produce a House Track with This Week's Top Samples

Tips on how you can use this week's top house music samples to create a track in no time.

Weekend Jam: Craft a Harmonious Track in G Minor using Free Samples

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Weekend Jam: Craft a Harmonious Track in G Minor using Free Samples

Learn to craft harmonious tracks in G minor. No need for complex music theory – see how it's done with free sounds from the Sample Focus library.

How to Create an Indie Digital Record Label to Release Your Music in 2023

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How to Create an Indie Digital Record Label to Release Your Music in 2023

Want to start your indie label in 2032? Here's a roadmap to establish a digital imprint. Dive into essentials, from setting the foundation to strategically releasing music online with trusted distribution partners.

Metro Boomin sampling techniques: Part 2

Metro Boomin sampling techniques: Part 2

The sequel to our exploration of Metro Boomin's iconic sound, delves into the subtleties that make his tracks resonate. From careful sound layering to emotional dynamics, these advanced insights use the Sample Focus library to help emulate Metro's style.

Discover the Groove: Jazz Samples That Add Depth To Your Sound

Discover the Groove: Jazz Samples That Add Depth To Your Sound

Discover the secrets of sourcing and refining jazz samples. From understanding diverse jazz vibes and navigating Sample Focus to create the mood you need for your jazz infused productions.

Phonk Essentials: Make Authentic Tracks with Free Samples

Phonk Essentials: Make Authentic Tracks with Free Samples

We explore how to create authentic, and Phonk inspired tracks by using free music samples from our own Sample Focus library. Dive into the world of gritty and vintage beats influenced by Memphis rap and nostalgic samples to learn mixing and mastering techniques for your own creations.

Mastering Music Arrangement Techniques for the Modern Producer: Exploring Macro and Micro Approaches in Your DAW

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Mastering Music Arrangement Techniques for the Modern Producer: Exploring Macro and Micro Approaches in Your DAW

As a music producer using a digital audio workstation (DAW) like Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, or Pro Tools, arranging music is a vital skill to develop. Arrangement involves organizing and structuring musical elements in your project to create a coherent and engaging final product. In this blog

6 tips on how to stay productive as a music producer

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6 tips on how to stay productive as a music producer

In recent years, bedroom music producers have become more and more prevalent in the music industry. With the advancements in technology, it has become easier to create music from the comfort of your own home. However, with this convenience comes the challenge of staying productive in an era of endless

Travis Scott Type Beats in Ableton Live using Sample Focus.

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Travis Scott Type Beats in Ableton Live using Sample Focus.

Free Samples for Tutorial Download the samples used in this video tutorial by going to the following link and clicking "DOWNLOAD ALL": Travis Scott Beat Construction KitTravis Scott beat construction kit collection of audio samples.Sample Focus5 It's a totally free pack and requires 0 download credits to download. Are

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

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