Sampling Method Tips

[BEATBRAWLER]

I’ve been trying to practice a few different sample chopping methods. Do you all know of any also? Any tips or advice would be awesome

 

[Tomblr]

First question...
with what sampler are you working with?


If it's with Mpc One, MPC X or Mpc Live:
Whenever i sample, i start off programming the drums first
after that i listen to different tracks i uploaded, and whenever i get the feeling it's could be something dope
i put in the sample edit and change the chops automatically to a threshold for like 32 barz

that way you can play around with the sample (pitch it up or down)
and see what works for you

it's a way different approach than cutting small chops up like most beatmakers do
Be creative, and very importantly....have fun man!

If you got any more question, just shoot them

Peace

 

[BEATBRAWLER]

Awesome advice champ! I have an Akai MPC X but I’m addicted to FL Studio now because it was so hard for me at first but now I’m finally starting to get the hang of it. I really like Slice X. I can make beats using anything as long as I can get a little practice. I like having a high BPM around 280-300. Then I’ll rearrange my chops from Slice X on to the Piano Roll. Sometimes I’ll start with the Drums or at times I’ll start with the sample chops or melody. Lately I’ve been playing around with adding snare rolls to my Boom
Bap beats.

 

[Tomblr]

Awesome advice champ! I have an Akai MPC X but I’m addicted to FL Studio now because it was so hard for me at first but now I’m finally starting to get the hang of it. I really like Slice X. I can make beats using anything as long as I can get a little practice. I like having a high BPM around 280-300. Then I’ll rearrange my chops from Slice X on to the Piano Roll. Sometimes I’ll start with the Drums or at times I’ll start with the sample chops or melody. Lately I’ve been playing around with adding snare rolls to my Boom
Bap beats.

Tbh i never tried making beats with a softwareprogram, but as long as it does the trick...then why the fuck not?

One handy tip also when your working with a standalone:
Whenever you get your first 8 bar loop, copy it to a new sequence and add some different things in between the chops

What you can also do...

Copy it to a new sequence and delete the first 4 barz from a 8 bar loop
That way it's easier to hear if the transitions are matching or not

 

[BEATBRAWLER]

Thank you for the tips

 

[2GooD Productions]

First question...
with what sampler are you working with?


If it's with Mpc One, MPC X or Mpc Live:
Whenever i sample, i start off programming the drums first
after that i listen to different tracks i uploaded, and whenever i get the feeling it's could be something dope
i put in the sample edit and change the chops automatically to a threshold for like 32 barz

that way you can play around with the sample (pitch it up or down)
and see what works for you

it's a way different approach than cutting small chops up like most beatmakers do
Be creative, and very importantly....have fun man!

If you got any more question, just shoot them

Peace

Personally I start with the sample and no drums because the sample dictates everything that follows, key, vibe, groove. Everything.
I often start composing around the sample with a bassline or something before ever adding drums. Because I program the drums, I do it to the groove of the sample.

 

[BEATBRAWLER]

Personally I start with the sample and no drums because the sample dictates everything that follows, key, vibe, groove. Everything.
I often start composing around the sample with a bassline or something before ever adding drums. Because I program the drums, I do it to the groove of the sample

 

[BEATBRAWLER]

Great advice champ.

 

[Tomblr]

Personally I start with the sample and no drums because the sample dictates everything that follows, key, vibe, groove. Everything.
I often start composing around the sample with a bassline or something before ever adding drums. Because I program the drums, I do it to the groove of the sample.

Never tried it like that before

But it's something i'm gonna try myself next time

Thanks for the advice (and again, also for the drumkit)

 

[Mike Chief]

Do not fear drums in the sample..

Micro chop more than not...feel the vibe.

Work with the flow, not against. If the sample is battling you, take an ear break and come back and work on somethin else. Revisit later to see if youve elevated.

 

[BEATBRAWLER]

Great advice champ