160 Results for "sampling"

Happy 404 Day! A look back at the origins of the Roland SP-404

To celebrate 404 Day, we're looking back at how the story of the Roland SP-404 began and its slow and steady evolution over the years.

Synth Deals from Korg, Elektron and Intellijel Designs

Synth Deals: Save on the mighty Korg modwave MKII wavetable synth, the semi-modular Intellijel Cascadia, and the Elektron Octatrack MKII performance sampler!

Tasty Chips GR-MEGA: New Video and a Shipping Date!

The Tasty Chips GR-MEGA granular synthesizer is finally nearing production! The manufacturer says that the first units will ship in May.

Blipblox myTRACKS: MPC-style Groovebox for Kids will be available soon!

BlipBlox myTRACKS is an MPC-style groovebox (not just?) for kids – with a built-in mic for sampling, five tracks, effects, MIDI, and lots of hands-on control. Available soon!

ConvertWithMoss: Free Sample bank converter

From AKAI MPC to Bitwig and 1010music blackbox to NI Kontakt and Korg wavestate: The freeware ConvertWithMoss converts sample formats.

Is AKAI Professional about to unveil the MPC Live III at NAMM?

Is the AKAI MPC Live III about to be released at NAMM 2024? A banner on the manufacturer's website hints at a new MPC that we haven't seen before.

E-mu Emulator II: How I upgraded a 1984 sampler for modern production

In this post we look at how to go about restoring a vintage Emulator II sampler from the 1980s and retrofit it for use in a modern studio.

The Most Underrated Drum Machines: 5 That Deserve A Second Look

With so many drum machines released every year, it's hard to keep track. Here are 5 underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.

Become an Organ Donor: How To Sound Like DJ Shadow

We explore the musical journey of self proclaimed Hip-Hop purist, DJ Shadow, and some of the instruments that shaped his production style.

Midweek Modular: Harmonic Looping, Warp Core and Voice Recording

This week we discovered four channels of overdubbing in Torus, CZ-flavoured synthesis in Warp Core and the simplest of samplers in Voice-rec-3.

Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse Algorithmic Groovebox: Now on Kickstarter

PolyPulse is a live performance workstation with unconventional algorithmic and polyrhythmic sequencing of FM and additive synthesis and sampling. 

Meet Zynaptiq Pitchmap::Colors and Orange Vocoder Nano

Introducing Zynaptiq Pitchmap::Colors and Orange Vocoder Nano, two streamlined and more affordable versions of Zynaptiq's renowned plugins.

1010music nanobox tangerine: juicy sampling in the palm of your hand

Nanobox tangerine is a compact, old-school-inspired sampler. 24 voices of multi-sampled, velocity-layered samples and instant sampling satisfaction.

The Technics SL-1200GR2: a next-generation turntable?

The new Technics SL-1200GR2 and SL-1210GR2 turntables get a facelift and some improvements aimed at increasing the overall sound quality.

Serato Sample 2.0: The new Standard in Software-based Sampling?

Serato Sample 2.0 is the latest version of Serato's versatile sampler instrument plug-in, now armed with audio separation features.

Playing the Villain: How to Sound like MF Doom

MF Doom was mystical figure from the backpack era of Hip-Hop. We find out more about his process and some of the gear that inspired it.

Shaolin Island: How To Sound Like Wu-Tang Clan

We explore the saga of the Wu-Tang Clan and check out some of the gear they used in the creation of their abstract and influential sound.

Midweek Modular: Granular Sampling, Entanglements and Roland Sounds

This week we've had a granular breakfast with Error Instruments, got entangled with Destiny and played with some Roland-inspired modules.

Glory Box of Tricks: How to Sound Like Portishead

Trip-Hop pioneers, Portishead, are known for unique production style, we find out more and look into some of their interesting gear choices.

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!