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Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 2 – Asia
In this entry, let’s break down a few samples that inspired Jay Dee from Tomita and other Japanese artists, as well as his forays into Indian music.
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Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 1 – South America
This week, we explore Jay Dee’s world of sample choices in “Around the World with Jay Dee,” starting with South America and his love for Brazilian jazz.
From Final Fantasy VII to Breath of the Wild, a history of video game sound design
We take a look at a handful of games from the last few decades and explore how they changed the world of video game sound design forever.
The Sound: Detroit Techno & House of the 00s
We conclude our three-part editorial series with a deep dive into several Detroit techno and house classics of the 2000s.
The Sound: Detroit Techno of the 90s
In this article, we dissect the rhythms, basslines, chords, and hooks of several Detroit techno classics of the 1990s.
The Sound: Detroit Techno of the 80s
We kick off our three-part series by dissecting the rhythms, basslines, and hooks of several Detroit techno classics of the 1980s.
Getting started with sampling
Let's explore how to achieve the coveted sampling sound and some techniques you can use to make your samples feel special.
The Sound: ATL Trap
To kick off our "The Sound" series, we’ll take a look at the history and production techniques that give Atlanta trap its signature flavor.
Four facts about the godfather of modern pop
Even if you’ve never heard of Denniz Pop, you’ve definitely heard his sound. Here are four facts about the godfather of modern pop.
A History of the Amen Break: From The Winstons to Futurama and Om Unit
How did a six second drum sample go on to inspire entire sub-genres of music? Let's examine the history of the Amen Break.
The Pryda Snare: History and Recreating it
How does one go about making the Pryda Snare (aside from sampling it directly from “Miami to Atlanta”)? Here’s a quick rundown.