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Watch salem ilese make a song with an assortment of mystery sounds
Watch singer-songwriter salem ilese write a demo out of nothing but the objects and prompts within our box.
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Sampling
Learn about the history of sampling and how to use samples to inspire your productions.
Watch KSHMR transform a rubber chicken into an epic arrangement
Watch KSHMR take his sampling skills to the test, flipping everything from his own sounds to a rubber chicken into a larger-than-life arrangement.
Oliver talks production tips, the “Espresso” sample, ’00s hip hop, and more
Oliver discusses his tips for producers, biggest sample placements, philosophy on music creation, and more.
Rob Grimaldi (BTS, BLACKPINK) shares his K-pop production tips
Watch Rob Grimaldi (BTS, BLACKPINK) share his production tips and techniques as he walks through his Pro Tools session for a K-pop instrumental.
The Torso S-4 sculpting sampler: A complete guide
Here's everything you need to know to get started with the Torso S-4 sculpting sampler.
Sampling in hip hop: 4 key eras
Explore four key eras and their defining sample touchpoints that have shaped the culture of sampling in hip hop.
How to chop samples like a pro
Expert producer vvundertone breaks down the art of sample chopping, covering everything from sound design to the joys of using analog hardware.
“Bara Bada Bastu”: The sample behind KAJ’s Eurovision sauna anthem
Learn about the source of the evocative accordion sample that's behind KAJ's Eurovision 2025 entry, "Bara Bada Bastu."
Sampling permafrost: The world’s quietest climate change threat
Musicians Charles Van Kirk and David Crowell traveled to Alaska to sonify permafrost, the world's quietest climate change threat.
Behind the sample in Pokémon’s “Pikkaan!”: A conversation with Petal Supply
Petal Supply breaks down how her sample heard in Pokémon's ending theme "Pikkaan!" was made and shares her top tips for budding producers.
Logic Pro sampler guide: 3 ways to sample in the DAW (free templates included)
In this in-depth Logic Pro sampler guide, we explore Quick Sampler, Sampler, and Sample Alchemy and discuss how they can elevate your productions.
Producers react to famous EDM samples (Daft Punk, Tiësto, and more)
Veteran music producers John Grand and Max Nepa-Rewak react to samples that are heard in tracks by the likes of Daft Punk, Tiësto, and others.