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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.
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The 6 best reverb plugins for vocals with SIRMA (free presets included)
Expert artist, songwriter, and music producer SIRMA showcases six reverb plugins for vocals that have become staples in her toolkit.
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