4 ways to find inspiration with sampling

If you’re staring at a blank DAW session and don’t know where to start, sampling can be a great source for creating that first spark of inspiration.

Above, veteran producer and beatmaker Isaac Duarte returns to the Splice YouTube channel to share four powerful sampling techniques for finding inspiration. From recording yourself to adding motion with chops, these simple but powerful concepts are applicable in any DAW and genre.

“Take these tips, run with them, and do your own thing,” Duarte tells us. “And know that sometimes, keeping it simple can also be the best option for the moment if the sample already sounds incredible.”

If you’re looking for more ways to find inspiration for your next track, be sure to also check out Create, our AI-powered sample discovery tool that pairs compatible layers from the immense Splice Sounds catalog:

And there you have it! What was your favorite sampling technique that was covered in the tutorial? What other topics in music production would you like to see us explore next? Let us know in the comments section of the video, and join the Splice Discord to start a conversation with us and an ever-growing community of music creators.


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September 10, 2024

Harrison Shimazu

Harrison Shimazu is a composer, content strategist, and writer who’s passionate about democratizing music creation and education. He leads the Splice blog and produces vocaloid music as Namaboku.