You don’t need drum samples to make a beat. I REPEAT… you don’t need drum samples to make a beat! I know you might be envious of other producers with their endless amounts of samples and VSTs but you really don’t need any of that to make a great beat. To make a great beat,… [Read More] How to make a beat without drum samples
Sampling
How to create unique snare samples with Xpand!2
Have you ever been left underwhelmed with the selection of snare samples at your disposal? Do you keep trawling through sample libraries to try and find the exact sample you’re thinking of in your head? Well there are other ways to create the type of snare sound you’re looking for. In fact, you can design… [Read More] How to create unique snare samples with Xpand!2
How to use unconventional samples in your music
With the current technology at our disposal, sampling has never been easier. It’s mind boggling to think about the multitude of digital and analog samplers out there – as well as the endless number of sample libraries. Creating a beat with samples or being able to sample replace a kick or snare drum on the… [Read More] How to use unconventional samples in your music