165 Results for "sampling"

Amazing Omnisphere Hack: Build Your Own Multisamples in Omnisphere 3!

According to Spectrasonics, you can’t import your own multisamples in Omnisphere 3. This YouTuber has figured out how to do it anyway!

5 of the Most Underrated Drum Machines

Here are five underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.

Against the Grain: Best Granular Synths & Samplers 2025

Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design. We check out the best granular synths of 2025.

AKAI MPC Live III Review: Welcome to the Future

The AKAI MPC Live III is a true quantum leap – not only in terms of sheer power, but also in terms of workflow and expression. Read our review to find out more.

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Gets Bluetooth MIDI: CME WIDI K.O. II

The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II goes wireless! The new CME WIDI K.O. II adapter lets you connect the sampler via Bluetooth to your DAW and synths.

The Story of SARARR

The Fairlight CMI's SARARR sample, sometimes known as ARR1, is one of the most recognised sounds of the 1980s. Here's the story of how it came to be.

Ableton Move 1.7 Update: Now Available as Public Beta with New Features – Review

Users of Ableton Move can now explore the sound of Drift in more depth directly on the device. However, the new Public Beta 1.7 offers even more functionality!

SONICWARE Lofi-12 XT Groovebox Sampler – Update to 1.5 Firmware!

SONICWARE's Lofi-12 XT has just received a significant update to v1.5, bringing a bunch of very cool new features!

Rossum Electro-Music 40th Anniversary SP-1200 Limited Edition: Celebrate Sampling With This Gorgeous Reissue

Dave Rossum takes it back to 1985 with the 40th Anniversary SP-1200 Limited Edition. There will only be 100 units available so you’ll have to act fast!

Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse Algorithmic Groovebox: Now Available in Stores!

The Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse groovebox is finally available in stores.

How to Sample Vinyl: The Dark Arts in a Modern Context

From the days of tape loops to digital samplers and beyond, sampling remains a cornerstone of modern music. We look at how to sample vinyl!

Elektron Digitakt II Drum Stereo Sampler Update 1.15 With Sample Slicer – Review

In our Elektron Digitakt II review, we check out what's new, what's great and what isn't great yet with the stereo sampler. And there's a new update available!

Granio: Portable Granular Sampler Offers “Intergalactic Creativity”

Granio offers granular sampling with the playful and intuitive interactivity of a portable gaming console. Now on Kickstarter!

AKAI Force 3.5: The Force Gets Its Biggest Update Yet

The AKAI Force just got a huge update! Force 3.5 brings many features from MPC 3 to the standalone workstation, including full plugin support and MPC Stems.

Ableton Note 1.3 Adds MIDI Editor at Last

Update 1.3 finally brings a MIDI editor to Ableton Note. It also gets 16 Pitches from Move. Is it finally time to download the iOS app?

Behringer LM Drum Receives Update, Expanding Tuning Functionality

The Behringer LM Drum started shipping this month, and it has already received a firmware update inspired by the comments of Roger Linn himself!

SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking

We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

Scary Beats: Horror Movie Samples in Famous Songs

To get into the spirit of Halloween, we're looking at classic Horror Movie Samples used in Famous Songs by some of our favourite artists.

Elektron Digitakt II Update: Overbridge is Finally Here!

The Elektron Digitakt II got an important firmware update today: As of today, the sampler finally supports Overbridge!

Waldorf Iridium Deal: Get 20% off the Iridium Desktop!

Thomann has slashed the price of the Waldorf Iridium Desktop by 20%! A perfect opportunity to add this powerful synth to your arsenal.

Sample Layering for Beginners: 5 Tips for Producers

In this article, we explore some of the fundamentals of sample layering and cover some tips for beginners in a music production context.

Samplette shows you the best samples and sounds on YouTube

Vinyl is so passé: Samplette turns your browser into an endless sample source. If only it weren't for the copyright.

AKAI MPC Stems: Now for Standalone MPCs!

AKAI MPC Stems is finally available for standalone MPCs! The new feature separates samples into up to four stems.