Beat Breaking: How to Create a Jungle-Inspired Track on Ableton Move
See how Side Brain builds a beat in under 20 minutes using Move's intuitive step sequencer, pads, and built-in effects.
Posts tagged with Sampling
Lukid on Re-Sampling Sketches and Getting Music Finished
Lukid talks about the art of re-sampling yourself and the quest to get music finished.
Zora Jones on Learning to Sing to Sample Herself
Zora Jones talks about learning to sing, producing for vocalists, designing clubbing utopia and the value of fandom on the Doing Music podcast.
One Thing Leads To Another: 100 Music-Making Inspirations
The One Thing video series has reached 100 episodes! Check out this overview of bite-sized tips, tricks and techniques filmed in artists’ workspaces around the world. Topics include everything from sound design, beat programming and field recording to strategies for starting, progressing and finishing tracks and much, much more.
Flower Storm: Techno Rhythms with Samples from Iran
Kasra V and Sepehr are Flower Storm, a duo exploring the dual influence of their Iranian heritage and years immersed in club music. Processing samples from the rich tradition of Persian music and creating their own unique library of sounds, the London-New York duo talk about the ideas that feed into their project and share a selection of their custom creations for you to experiment with in your own music.
Helado Negro on Sampling, Surroundings and Deep Listening
Helado Negro talks about finding inspiration in his environment, his love of experimentation and the importance of deep listening on the Doing Music podcast.
Gavsborg on his Studio Life and the Power of Pressure
Gavsborg talks about his studio life and what it takes to make a great collaboration.
Sofia Kourtesis on Making Music from the Heart and Embracing Chaos
Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis breaks down her approach to field recording and making imaginary movies out of her melodic club music.
Astrid Sonne: A Newfound Voice
Danish/UK producer-composer Astrid Sonne talks about transcending her classical training to find her own pop voice on her album Great Doubt.
Sirintip: Carbon Captured in Sound
Thai-Swedish singer and producer Sirintip blends artistry with activism on her latest album "Carbon". Using techniques such as data sonification, sustainable recording practices, or pressing on biodegradable vinyl, she creates a project that not only raises awareness but also explores creative approaches to sound and production.
Designing Dub Chords in Ableton Live with El Choop/Pizza Hotline
London-based artist El Choop aka Pizza Hotline discusses how he crafts sonically interesting chords reminiscent of 1990s dub techno, using a myriad of effects, filters and modulations in Ableton Live.
Made in Ableton Live: S1gns Of L1fe
Learn how S1gns Of L1fe builds an ambient piece from percussive artifacts, generative pads and interwoven melodies – and pick up some overlooked arrangement and mixing tips.
Bored Lord: Rhythmatic Movement in Unison with Others
Daria Lourd aka Bored Lord goes deep into the sampling and editing techniques that have become the hallmark of her 90s rave influenced breakbeat techno and house productions.
Made in Ableton Live: Beatrice
Learn the creative techniques Beatrice uses to build rich soundscapes from a small pool of her own vocal recordings.
Sounding the Collection: Samples from the Powerhouse Museum
Download a free collection of audio samples of toys, machines, and everyday objects from over 100 years of Australian history. Custom-made Instruments and Note Set included.
Water From Your Eyes: Microtonal Indie-Pop
Water From Your Eyes discuss how they use microtonal tunings and ideas from serialist composition to write the ‘beautifully ugly’ songs on their album Everyone’s Crushed.
Good Timing – Beatmaking with Auto-Warp in Live 11.3
Warp longer samples or entire songs to the grid with Live 11.3’s improved Auto-Warp algorithm.
The Orchestra of All Things: Sampling Your Environment
Learn how sampling your environment can add texture, narrative depth, and a personal touch to the music you create, and try it for yourself with Ableton Note.