147 Results for "sampling"
The Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance
We discuss the key aspects of samplers and look at some of the best samplers for both creating music and incorporating into your live setup.Why sampling is still relevant in modern music production?
Love it or hate it, sampling has always been a part of music. We take a look at some ways to incorporate sampling into your music.Superbooth 23: Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab
The Sonicware LIVEN range is further bolstered by Texture Lab, another unique and interesting tabletop device with granular sampling and FX.The Critter and Guitari 5 Moons: A Wooden TX-6?
The Critter and Guitari 5 Moons is an innovative new multitrack looper, giving you a quick and easy way to create song ideas and demos.The Wild Bunch from Bristol: How To Sound Like Massive Attack
Massive Attack remains one of the most unique collectives to come out of the 1990s. We check out some of the band's key gear choices.Who’s Your Dada?: How To Sound Like Cabaret Voltaire
Cabaret Voltaire evolved from obscurity to becoming one of their generation's most influential electronic music acts. We find out how!Bring The Noise: How To Sound Like Public Enemy
01 Apr 2023 in Studio
In the late 1980s, Public Enemy shook the world with an aggressive, politically charged sound. We check out some of the gear they used!
The Chill-floor Killers: How To Sound Like Kruder & Dorfmeister
Austrian electronic duo, Kruder & Dorfmeister are known for their eclectic DJ-sets and soulful downtempo production style. We find out more!How to sound like Depeche Mode’s Never Let Me Down Again
Depeche Mode's Never Let Me Down Again was recently featured in the HBO series, The Last Of Us. We find out about the track's production.Roland SP-404 Mk.II Update – Multitracks & More
Roland release a new free update for the SP404 Mk.II delivering a slew of useful new features including multitrack support and moreBarons Of Boom Bap: How to sound like A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest combined conscious lyricism with Jazz-influenced beats to create some of Hip-Hop's classic albums. We find out how!Review: Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 – Lofi Hip-Hop Hardware Sampling
18 Jan 2023 in Synths
Think you don’t need a hardware sampler? Sonicware’s Liven Lofi-12 sampling groovebox says otherwise and it makes some pretty convincing arguments.
A Legend of the Production Game: How to sound like Timbaland
His raw and immersive production style continues to influence modern music culture today. We find out how to sound like Timbaland.Review: Arturia Pigments 4 Polychrome Synth
Arturia update their impressive polychrome soft synth, Pigments, to version 4. How have Arturia improved on this highly regarded instrument?Sonicware LIVEN LoFi-12 – Sampling Groovebox
22 Nov 2022 in Synths
The Sonicware LIVEN Lofi-12 features a retro sampling engine for that authentic low bit and sample rate sampling in a feature packed box
Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy
The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.Novation Circuit Rhythm 2.0: Firmware update to reinvent beat making
08 Nov 2022 in Synths
Novation introduces a new firmware for the Circuit Rhythm and adds editable effects, beat matching, Fixed Length Recording and numerous improvements.
Review: Ableton Note is a sketchbook for Live as an iOS App
18 Oct 2022 in Studio
Ableton Note takes Ableton Live on the road! Mobile music production with the iOS App makes beats and sound on the go a breeze - our first look!
Roland SPD-SX PRO: Ultimate sampling pad that raises the bar
20 Sep 2022 in Synths
Roland releases a new level of sampling pad in the SPD-SX PRO. With a bunch of road-tested professional enhancements for the most demanding gigs.
Samples of the week: Beat Machine, Vienna MIR Pro 3D, Empire Breaks
Samples of the week is here with new releases by IK Multimedia, Vienna MIR Pro 3D, Native Instruments, Rast Sound (VoxPlay), and freebies!AKAI MPC Key 61 Review: The MPC is a proper synth now!
23 Jun 2022 in Synths
It’s official: AKAI has unleashed the MPC Key 61! Find out everything you need to know about the first MPC with a keyboard in our review.
SmplTrek Portable Production Sampler: Killer SP-404 alternative?
31 Mar 2022 in Synths
Sonicware has just revealed the SmplTrek Sampler on Kickstarter and its handheld, groovy nature could give the Roland SP-404 MKII a run for its money.
Lambda II: real-time granular effects Max for Live device
23 Feb 2022 in Studio
Lambda II is capable of granulating input audio in freeze or real-time mode with playable 8-voice polyphony and a bunch of effects.