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5 hip hop sampling techniques that lasted for decades
Here are five timeless hip hop sampling techniques from the '90s and early '00s that you can use in your own productions.
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Sampling
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How video games inspire popular music
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Sampling tips and tricks for your next beat
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How remixing and sampling can grow your music career
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4 different ways to use samples in your music
From using loops as-is to cutting them out of your final track entirely, here are four different ideas for how you can apply samples in your music.
3 advanced sampling techniques you need to try
From resampling to granular synthesis, these advanced sampling techniques are a great way to introduce unique timbres to your productions.
Sampling and sound design tips for string instruments
We explore how you can build a beat that features string instruments in nuanced and interesting ways.
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3 sampling techniques you can learn from leading producers
Find inspiration for your next track with these three sampling techniques demonstrated by Chuck Sutton, Tennyson, and Virtual Riot.