I Upgraded KOALA SAMPLER to SAMURAI // Using Auto-Chop and Sequence Editor 🐨

Producing studio-level music does not always require a full studio of equipment. In fact, making full songs has never been more accessible, as it can be from many devices that you may already own. I have taken some of your advice and upgraded to Koala’s Samurai edition. Needless to say, I definitely think it’s worth the small cost, and recommend it if you are looking to start making sample based music! (#NotSponsored)
For this beat I used the Koala Sampler on iPad as the standalone tool to flip the Dells/Dramatics sample, sequence drums, and sequence the bassline.
I hope you enjoy this workflow and the sample based beat, and I hope the video provides some inspiration for your own production. I will be in the comments, so let me know if you want to see more videos like this one!
#KoalaSampler

[@SC36DC]

The app itself is $4.99 and the Samurai Edition is $3.99, so for $8.98 you really are getting an incredible deal and value for the money.

[@briancamus8131]

A tip for people that want to use Koala, but don’t have vinyl to sample from (I’m very new to beat making and have yet to start a vinyl collection). You can search for videos of vinyl recordings of whatever kind of music you’re looking for and record pieces you want using the screen recording feature on whatever device you have. Then you can upload it to Koala as a video file.

[@Unifono2012]

Most convenient feature ever

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Awesome tip, thanks for sharing this!!

[@Dru_Won]

Also , Android users dont have the screen capture option , so you can just use a free online youtube to wav converter , convert the video to a wav, download and then import it. Takes a couple minutes. Pretty obvious but android users new to this type of beat making might not be aware

[@Gangbang044]

Omg

[@brandonc.6500]

Been using this method in FL mobile. Cluttery as shit but works.

[@IsshmanGarcia]

Just grabbed this sampler today, upgraded to samurai and found easter egg. Good day after a Monday at work. Been jammin' for hours.

[@NewDave]

This app is a miracle

[@aweaponagainstevil]

Everyone needs koala in their life. A cheap midi controller and you have a 303.

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Agree! I def need to try this with a midi controller as well, appreciate you!

[@discowolf25]

Ehhhh let’s not go that far lol. I’ve never sold my 303 for a reason but, it’s def a 404.

[@devillosaurus]

Great vid - you achieved what you set out to perfectly, good info for me, thanks

[@andrewkeller2842]

Love you shouting out your digging spots. I agree… local record stores should be celebrated as much as possible. These shouldn’t be considered secrets by producers and djs… I’m sure these businesses would appreciate additional business… especially if they are struggling a bit. Or maybe it would afford them to increase inventory. Not to mention it’s an easy way to help yourself by helping others.

[@k1ngant_]

i was gonna say u got a very apollo brown vibe to ur sound but being out of Detroit makes it make sense 💪🏽 good shit! keep it up!

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Thanks man, really appreciate that!!

[@discowolf25]

I’m NGL- I chop on the MPC One but, I almost always bounce it to mix on my iPad then bounce back to my mpc’s/SP’s. Koala, especially once you know what you’re doing (ie low pass+flanger= 303 vinyl sim flutter. Re sample then, compress). Nobody outside of mixing engineers is gonna know the difference. Honestly that’s prolly 50/50 too. Beatmaker3 and Koala cannot be beat imo. If you’re trying too save up for an MPC- just download BM3 so you know wtf you’re doing when you get an actual MPC lol Fr. (It’s set up the same). Yea dude Koala is fire.

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Man, I gotta try this low pass and flanger combo! It’s crazy to me how far mobile apps have come though, crazy!

[@discowolf25]

@@RYANMAKESBEATS I got a guap of presets I made to emulate SP404A if you want em! And no, you will not pay me a thing cuz I’m not my brother/signed to Warner/ not delusional. 😂💯🤙👊✌️

[@p4dadon54]

What is bm3 ?

[@p4dadon54]

What is bm3 ?

[@discowolf25]

@@p4dadon54 beatmaker 3

[@beatsbyclaessic]

Inspiring as always Ryan!

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Thank you, appreciate you!

[@chevy4x466]

Thanks for visiting our fair city of Detroit. I am glad u enjoyed it

[@rydakule]

I got super hyped about the SP404 MK2 but was hesitant to splash that much cash just in case I didn’t vibe with the workflow. I got koala to see if I would like the workflow and I have not looked back! Maybe one day I’ll cop the SP but for now this app is a godsend.

[@martinhansen6466]

Buy this, and par it a midi keyboard, like korg nano controller or similar.

[@uselessvideo]

FYI…the Presonus Atom is a great companion midi controller for pads. I use that with my old Arturia mini MK1 for keys. The Atom SQ also looks like it could b more functional with additional knobs and keys that double as pads.

[@chilledm.136]

Fr bro I'm using exactly the same setup

[@mikeglinsey8595]

This Video was very very helpful. Thank You Sir

[@fade2blak91]

Hey that new stem extraction feature is a beat too! Nice way to isolate vocals, drums, instruments. I’ve learned if you do it twice you get a, relatively clean vocal stem!

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Just heard about this a few days ago and unlocked it, still need to test it out! Appreciate you as always bro!

[@fade2blak91]

@@RYANMAKESBEATS 👊🏾 always bro!

[@bboymac84]

You can hook up midi gear to this and get that tactile feel.😁👍🏽

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

I definitely need to try this, just need to get something to connect midi to by tablet. Appreciate you for watching!

[@bboymac84]

@@RYANMAKESBEATS np I use my midi keyboard all the time with Koala 😁👍🏽

[@cavacino]

which sampler do u think is better ...Koala or Flip? been using flip but this vid was cool i was considering it

[@peppyp7323]

I also would really like to know your thoughts on this…

[@bowieknife]

Want to know too

[@aikighost]

Flip is more featured for doing melodic sample based stuff in the style of a groovebox, koala is better for Hip Hop sp404 style chops and resampling style of workflow.

[@jordankeiser]

Do you have a tutorial on how you decide where to chop at? I’m new to this and when you skip past your method of where and when to chop. I think that would be super helpful to green thumbs like my self

[@Anders_EU]

Nice vid, thanks 🙏 can the chops be exported as wav's for use in my computer DAW?

[@darrylhoward3284]

You from Detroit? Nice video!!

[@whellbeatz]

rap sensation meus 80 Song

[@lilyolk299]

I couldn’t figure it out _at first…_ but, dude.. *you sound exactly like Kip Dynamite*

[@slik_p]

Did you activate the extract stems feature? It's super dope!

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Just unlocked it this week, really looking forward to testing it out! Being able to pull vocals and drums is going to be amazing!

[@johnviera3884]

How are you recording from a turntable RIAA phono output into a 3.5 mm line level input?

[@leonardobalderas519]

Please make more videos about koala sampler

[@AngryBrother360]

If you Ike that hardware feel, get the AKAI mpd 218 controller!.💯

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

Is there any way I can get my Koala on my android phone ? I bought koala and the samurai package for my iPad and iPhone iOS, but I don’t see why I should have to buy both payments , 2 different times …

[@tugzzcouncil485]

god damn

[@shmiqqy]

very informative video, recently been looking at making music again after teenage engineering released some overpriced piece of shit successor to the op-1, remembered reading about koala sampler in the teenage engineering subreddit and now wondering why i didn't get it earlier, it looks to be very suited to sp/mpc style users, sampling/sequencing and the like, surprisingly there were no apps like this for years especially for android

[@jermainemoaney9078]

What tablet are you using and does it give you any problems

[@vcodev108]

These vinyl recordings can be used for commercial purpose after when create music using koala sampler, bit confused as Im new to these stuff please guide me.

[@PabloDeModeOfficial]

You need to clear them

[@thekeysman6760]

Wait, what? Surely, due to impedance your deck is going through an amp or something prior to iPad input? And therefore you can turn it down prior to the iPad? If not, there is your answer re. a hot output.

[@wutangpaul]

Android version is terrible on my Kindle Fire. Pads are extremely unresponsive.

[@shenglongisback4688]

Oh real i just got gifted one, did you figure out what it was??

[@wutangpaul]

@@shenglongisback4688 Android devices, especially kindles, are not set up for this at all. If you want to use koala my advice would be to trade the kindle for a cheap, used iPad.