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DECAP on 8 hits built on Drums That Knock, his approach to sample design, and his new label
From Bad Bunny to Charli XCX, DECAP discusses eight of the countless tracks that the music producer community has identified his drum samples on.
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How to make a sampler instrument: Setup and techniques
Expert film composer and educator Dave Kropf walks through how to make a sampler instrument from scratch that's both powerful and intuitive.
How to humanize your MIDI drums
From manipulating velocity to adding ghost notes, learn about three key techniques that will help you humanize your MIDI drums.
Get dry acoustic drums for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free acoustic drums preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Get a drum machine for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free drum machine preset for our new Splice INSTRUMENT plugin—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
The Torso S-4 sculpting sampler: A complete guide
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Learn about the history, key artists, and enduring impact of Memphis rap music, and learn how to start making your own beats in the genre.
How Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) makes his signature drum loops
Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) opens up his Ableton Live session to give us an exclusive inside look into how he makes his signature drum loops.
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The Pocket Queen on drum production, social media, and collaboration
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Ableton Move: A guide to its key features, workflows, and more
Here's everything you need to know about Ableton Move, from its layout and stock instruments to lesser-known features and tips.
4 ways to find inspiration with sampling
From recording yourself to adding motion with chops, here are four powerful ways to find inspiration with sampling.