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Amen Break Loops, Samples & Drums - Music Production Guide

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Amen Break Loops, Samples & Drums - Music Production Guide

The Amen Break has countless loops, samples and iterations. These "Amen Break loops" and samples are now essential sounds. Read on to learn more about how Amen Break producers blend vintage rhythm and modern sounds.

Advanced Sample Processing for House Music using Ableton Live

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Advanced Sample Processing for House Music using Ableton Live

Understand advanced sample processing in Ableton Live tailored for house music production. We cover precision editing with warp modes, creative layering using drum racks, granular synthesis with Max for Live, and the authenticity of field recordings

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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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The 2023 Music (Sample) Business Guide

An in-depth guide on the business side of music samples. We help you understand all the ins and outs, different strategies, legalities, branding and more, when it comes to business and sampling.

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Behind the Beats: The Amen Break

Amen Break, a pivotal element in music production since the mid-'80s. This piece offers a rich assortment of sounds, including thick basslines, breaks and synths. Download for free and discover the timeless nature of the Amen Break.

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.

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Music Sampling Tools: The Evolution of ReCycle and Modern Alternatives

An exploration of the music sampling journey - from ReCycle to modern alternatives - which now shape how samples are reimagined and new tracks are created.

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Tracks with Music Samples: Legal Stuff & Beyond.

Explore the intricacies of incorporating music samples in tracks. This guide addresses licensing, the significance of royalty-free samples, the role of visual branding, and strategies for successful releases. Perfect for producers keen on balancing creativity with compliance.

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.

The Art of Reinterpretation: How Producers Like DJ Snake Transform Samples

The Art of Reinterpretation: How Producers Like DJ Snake Transform Samples

Delve into DJ Snake's art of sample reinterpretation. From selecting memorable beats to nuanced alterations and creative effects, this article offers insight into the transformative techniques behind global hits. Discover how to apply these methods in your music.

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.

Sampling techniques to produce tracks like Metro Boomin

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Sampling techniques to produce tracks like Metro Boomin

Learn the methods and signature sampling techniques behind the songs by Metro Boomin. Learn how to blend classic Metro sounds with your own style by using Sample Focus.

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.

Ableton Push 2: A Journey Through Immersive Music Sampling

Ableton Push 2: A Journey Through Immersive Music Sampling

Want to know what immersive music production feels like? Ableton Push 2 is a hardware controller that provides a tactile experience when creating tracks and helps bring your musical ideas to life through interactive sample slicing.

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

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