Make 10,000 Beats: The Story of STLNDRMS
Atlanta-based producer STLNDRMS lifts the lid on his sampling and mixing processes and shares some wisdom for young beatmakers.
Posts tagged with Sampling
Sowall: From Jazz Chops to Finger Drumming
Sowall interview with Ableton in which the Korean finger drummer / composer describes her workflow and how her acoustic drumming skills apply to playing Push
Deconstructed Roundup: Five Big Beats and How They Were Made in Live
Five favorite episodes of Genius’ Deconstructed series – featuring Kirk Knight, Ludwig Göransson, Brasstracks, Stelios and BREGMA making beats in Live.
Start Here: How One Sample Spawned 800 Tracks in 12 Hours
Ableton challenged music makers to use one sample to create a 90 second track within 12 hours. Andrew Huang, Ebonie Smith and Nick Weiss listen to the results.
Tuamie: In a Place to Make the Music
Atlanta beatmaker Tuamie shares his music-making journey of practice and perseverance, plus shares free samples to download and use in your productions.
Ally Mobbs: Beat Picnicking Around the World
Globetrotting sound explorer, field recorder and beatsmith Ally Mobbs shares his experiences amidst an inaugural visit to LA for Ableton Loop.
A Personal Take: Abid Hussain on Sampling and Copyright
Abid Hussain gives an overview of recent legal cases that may well impact the way sampling is used in the future – video from Ableton Loop 2018 in Los Angeles
Alice Ivy: Dream Sequence In Progress
Ableton interview with Alice Ivy. The Melbourne musician details her sampling-based songwriting process. Free artist sample pack download included.
DJ Step1: Scratch, Sample and Push
Video of DJ Step1 doing an impressive one-take Push performance and then explaining her set-up with Ableton Live
X-Altera: Not Faking The Funk
Ableton interview with Detroit producer Tadd Mullinix on the techniques behind X-Altera, Dabrye, James T Cotton, Soundmurderer & SK-1.
Jon Hassell: Possible Musics
Interview with composer Jon Hassell on sampling, rhythm, encounters with Stockhausen, Can, Terry Riley, La Monte Young, Brian Eno and more.
Katie Gately: Sampling Her World
Ableton artist movies featuring LA producer and Björk remixer Katie Gately. The artist shows her studio and shares a free download of custom Instrument Racks.
Simpler and Sampler: Pro Tips and Techniques from Slynk
Evan Chandler aka Slynk shares an Ableton Live tutorial video on using the Simpler and Sampler devices
Rhythm Roundup: Five Inspired Sample Flips
Five favorite episodes of Rhythm Roulette – featuring Stro Elliot, DJ Dahi, Brasstracks, Rahki and Nick Hook flipping samples using Ableton Push and Live
Switching Moods and Stacking Layers – Inside the Track with Clockwerk
Watch German beatmaker Clockwerk perform live on Push. The complete kit used containing drums, bass, and synth is available for download.
Visible Cloaks: Synthesis and Systems
Ableton interview with Spencer Doran of Visible Cloaks discussing the influences, processes and sounds that went into the making of their “Reassemblage” album.
Kenny Segal: Afternoon Hangs
Watch a video of Kenny Segal from Team Supreme record a track with Busdriver, ELOS and Mr. Carmack. Download a free Live Set of the session including audio.
Slices, Samples and Layers – Inside the Track with TecBeatz
Atlanta to LA producer TecBeatz breaks down his workflow on Push and provides a free downloadable Live Set of chopped samples, drums and synths