This forgotten sampling technique is the secret to great layering

[@mpchead]

My sample packs mpchead.bandcamp.com I share samples weekly here www.patreon.com/mpchead

[@tha1unknownmusic]

I’ve been doing that since 99 this is the best way to do things you’d never think of , it’s like having the happy accidents button turned on always

[@mpchead]

Yes that's exactly how I feel about this, if you listen carefully you'll hear a bunch of possible layers

[@prodbyll0yd]

but dont you need to match the key

[@hpfm3307]

This is a game changer for me, it makes it so much easier to match a sample with the overall sound of the beat. Sometimes its hard to see it fitting unless you try it out from the go

[@mpchead]

Yes makes it a lot easier to find samples, specially from records that you'd never thought of sampling or trying out.

[@TeraGreene1]

Good for you !! We are so fortunate to have Marco. Now that the game has changed for you, create, create, create. The world needs you . ✅😊

[@andrij.demianczuk]

Man, I love this. I’m just learning how to sample at 40 and this simple tip got me from struggling with crate digging to hearing stuff all over the place that is now usable! I’d always get scared of jazz like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock because of the complexity of the music, but this gave me a new lease on them!

[@mpchead]

Thanks for tuning in, good luck with the sampling

[@obscurewax]

Give this man his flowers! He's a living legend who's sampling IQ is higher than most... such a great technique. Thank you Marlow.

[@AmazingJayB51]

Word! 💐

[@crushrus]

No disrespect, but this is how EVERYONE SAMPLED 20 years ago. It’s just how it was done. Marlow would agree.

[@iiiVSoPiii]

Very easy to listen to as well he was born to teach💯

[@MrSubstance]

@@crushrus 100%! Back in the late 80s it was all about dropping the low out on the 5 or 7 band eq on some cheap ass mixer linked to the turntable and sampler and doing it that way. Also, it's funny as back then there were no 'tutorials' on how to make beats yada yada. People just used their ears and experimented, including those that turned out to be the GOAT producers. So many people saying 'i never thought of trying that' - question is... why?

[@wwjnz9263]

I watched this video, and when it was over, a text block popped up and it read "Pete Rock style unlocked". Honestly I never knew how the 90's greats did it. But now it makes sense. I always did this backwards. I always sampled while making sure the groove matched, and cut the frequencies in the mix. My mind is now blown! Thank You!

[@mpchead]

Thanks for watching

[@9londoncalling]

We use to use this technique way back over 30 years ago when samplers had maybe 10-20 seconds maximum sample time. One sample with all the high frequencies all dropped out by using Eq,s leaving it as just a bass if possible then the same sample copied and the reverse Eq treatment done to it I.e all the lows cut out. This way we had full control over the low part and the highs dropping them in a out whenever. Proper old school technique that was pure trial and error ( and quite a bit of work routing through a desk and eq). So much easier these days with one bit of kit that can do everything. Long live the Mpc

[@RYANMAKESBEATS]

Love this technique! Trying to get back to the analogue techniques get's you so connected with the beat and your samples. Great video!

[@mpchead]

Hey Ryan ✌🏼thanks for tuning in

[@lindasson]

Wassup Ryann, I felt the same way fam!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@CarlosDiaz-mf9uw]

"Let's grab some Miles" - Coltrane violently pops up Great video!

[@namaste303]

Man I can’t even express how inspirational your channel is. I’ve always wondered how you were so good at layering and how you did that. This completely changes the game for me.

[@mpchead]

🙏🏼

[@SheaMinta]

very helpful technique. I heard one of my favourite house producers uses this technique to keep his tracks stripped back, but sounding full. He'll layer lots of drum sounds, in a similar pattern or use saturation etc to fill the frequency range of his tracks, and this gives it that 'full sound', without adding too many unnecessary elements. Sick video man! Reaffirms for me how important this technique is when selecting samples etc.

[@Barasuishou91]

It's crazy how the simplest tools can be the most useful in the right context. I'm definitely going to try this on my SP and listen for samples with the isolator on.

[@SmartSleeper]

the new MKII? imma do the same brother

[@WesNavy]

@@SmartSleeper how do you do it?

[@awalkingshadowmusic]

I've been doing this intuitively already but you gave me a lot of inspiration to layer more than 2 samples in a beat. Thanks for your input!

[@timdemoss]

You are so articulate and calm & you seem to have great patience. Just by watching your process I felt encouraged to slow down and take my time getting to work. And the workflow tip itself was incredible too - thanks!

[@mpchead]

Our best tool is listening 👂🏼 you can't rush that, always take your time. Thanks for tuning in Tim ✌🏼

[@jordanhurst88]

You break it down better than many lectures I've given/received, and the material you're using perfectly compliments the subject. Planned or not, super helpful lol.

[@mpchead]

Not planned, the technique is really that good. Just gotta know that it works better on certain material.

[@saintrumi]

Man I don’t know why I never even considered using the effects on the input of the MPC to take this approach. This is crazy ninja stuff man. You’re always upping my game.

[@mpchead]

✌🏼Mike thanks for tuning in

[@saintrumi]

@@mpchead always brother. I’m a devoted follower. Hope you know how much we appreciate the knowledge and your skill.

[@rasulsilva2985]

I think most beatmakers do this intuitively already, but it's nice of you to make this video for new producers. The way you explained the idea was great. Excellent job man.

[@BirdBoss]

Fire technique! A lot of early 90s hiphop especially tribe was created this way nice to see it’s still a valuable way of making beats 🖤

[@kirkstate]

Your knowledge and insight never disappoints

[@mpchead]

🙏🏽

[@ricflomusic]

game changer technique to get clarity from the get go. Glad I come across this today!

[@mpchead]

🔥🔥🔥🙌🏼

[@Lofibodega]

Yooooooooo this is crazy been trying to really elevate my sampling game been studying micro chopping too thanks for this man about to make some beats today

[@matthewharrington5990]

Great to see your sharing the art of sampling. Respect

[@I.O.M.]

Your choices are always top notch. I am not a beat maker but learn so much from your content. Thanks!

[@AmazingJayB51]

Dope Dope Dope! This opened my eyes to some new a technique that’s classic but I already love from the past.

[@wasabisolomon]

between Marlow's videos and Patreon sample packs, you need no other resource for MPC knowledge and sampling. Thanks a lot man

[@mpchead]

Much appreciated! 🔥🔥🔥

[@hoptoad5367]

So dope to think about what frequency range is missing from the beat, not so much what is missing musically! I’ve been thinking way too much about what’s being played and not simply just looking for large gaps in the sound of the beat!

[@Schemez-16vhiphopbeatz]

Only had my mpc just over a week love it i was using the circuit rhythm before that but the mpc is easier to layer samples with as it tells u the key so u dont need to pitch stuff by ear really i was put of getting one for years as i thought the workflow was gonna be crazy hard but i learned it all quickly a few hours thanks to tutorials...id recommend the mpc to everybody its so easy to use if u know what u want to do

[@DJ279V]

This technique opens up the ability to take songs and samples that normally would be off-beat to blend right in. Increases the likelihood of me owning a Live 2 or something more advance in the future!!

[@radioseppe]

Man I thought that’s something you figure out quite early while sampling. But big thumbs up for making educative and really simple but clear tutorial for young cats. Also keep the cratedigging alive, digital sites are massive oasis’ for creativity but it’s almost like one of the elements. I just enjoy the craft, keep it alive but also know the roots.

[@TeraGreene1]

1) LISTEN is still one of my favourite records on deck right now 2) I graduated from the musicians institute in California in 2005. One of my favourite classes was the one we had with a very famous sound engineer who taught us and quizzed us on frequencies, even though we were in the recording artist program. That class was my most challenging but I ended up getting one of the highest grades because when I got it, I got it... 3) then I started my MpC journey and watched you talk about hi pass and low pass filters for cleaner production and it all REALLY clicked. I wish we saw your screen in this one. But the fact that I know what you were doing just by watching and listening, shows me you’re a damn great teacher and well, I definitely got it now. Thanks for all you do, Marco! You’ve been pivotal to all 500+ songs I’ve created since dec 2009. Now finally adding my vocals on it. You’re creating monsters lol😂 ❤❤🎉

[@mpchead]

Hey Tera, always great to hear that I can bring knowledge with my videos. And the same happens to me with various production tips, it only makes sense after a while. Sometimes we need to reach a certain level for things to make sense. Thanks for tuning in once again 🙏🏼

[@TeraGreene1]

@@mpchead You are a gift! Can’t wait for what your little one creates! 💕💕

[@whoistaryn]

Professional advice and a high quality beat all in one

[@mpchead]

🙏🏼

[@TheRealNativeSun]

Bro you took me back. I did this for my MPC60/S950 set up. I would just do this on my 15 band Sansui eq. Man you reminded me of this and I’m gonna do it again. Salute.

[@LuminorBeats]

6:25 insane needle drop, right on the money.

[@rushdontrun]

Mate this is something I have never considered when finding samples. Im gonna run Tracklib through this. So good.

[@reginaldchapman4028]

This is amazingly helpful. I don’t know why I didn’t think about this before.

[@mpchead]

✌🏼thanks for tuning in

[@chromofonic]

You are a master of filtering. Your beats are sick. Thank you for this video 👍

[@mpchead]

Appreciate you 🙏🏽

[@pgettmore6057]

Ear training for Vinyl heads... Dope tutorial bruh... your style speaks music appreciation, emphasis on sampling...

[@the16thLeVel]

Thank you. This will help a lot!

[@ricflomusic]

I wondered how you went from listening to sample chopped in pads so quickly but then realised I haven't done Slice to pad before either. Big up

[@EricEustace]

Ahh don't tell my secrets! I taught myself to make beats with an mpc60, mixer, turntable and a pirated copy of cool edit 2.0 (the band pass filter on there is perfect for this). This was way back in the late 90s /early 2000's. I find my work from this time was more complex with the layering. Having a mixer was essential to this technique (I added a korg electribe es1 mk2 for effects later and that added to the fun) . Great vid!

[@AzafranBeats]

Best way to adding samples to your drums I ever heard! Love this tecnique! Thanks for sharing!

[@robo.2k]

Genius technique!! Never even thought of doing it this way

[@danielkelly8756]

You see Large Professor do this technique on Rhythm Roullette. It's a natural way of doing it when you're using vinyl and are able to easily adjust the pitch. Creates a lot of 'happy accidents' which is something digital sampling you get less off because of inability to adjust pitch although you can also use the pitch adjuster on the input also, that works well on acapellas too. Trouble with pitch adjusters at the moment is the digital artifacts they create, they make the sample sound weird. Also you can put a slight LP filter on the input also as well as the HP to get rid of the noisy ride and hi hat cymbals. Sometimes works to put both on.

[@DJPjerrot]

Amazing video 🤙🏽 Really creative way of sampling. Was really surprised how tracks in completely different tempos ended up sounding so perfect, when the filter came on. I’ll definitely be using this

[@mpchead]

And that's why I never care about bpm. Tempo is an illusion

[@coreybeats3335]

Live mixing, tight work!!! We call it groove catching

[@imawhaleaooooroaoroaoao]

Hey man, absolutely LOVE your channel. Found this video yesterday and it totally changed my entire sample workflow and immediately fit a TON of new pieces into tracks that I'd been struggling with. Thank you so much, keep putting out the great content. PS more with the rytm mk2 plz :).

[@mpchead]

Glad to hear bro ✌🏼

[@artphonic]

This technique... top sampling secret ! Very good craftsmanship ! BIG UP from Ireland!!!

[@mpchead]

Peace 🇮🇪

[@peterfuzz3887]

the sound BEFORE the idea : YESSSSSSS ! Select by frequencies : you can also do the same with synths, or any kind of instrument or signal you want to add in the mix (y) simple but definitely the best way !

[@mathias6603]

Great tip, thanks for sharing this technique. I can really see this working, especially for secondary/next layer samples

[@chrisdek133]

Thanks for sharing this technique. I'm stuck in the pattern of looking only for certain instruments and wondering, why I'm not that happy with the results. Looking forward to trying this approach.

[@ggjason]

Honestly I didn't even realize you could use a high pass while in the sampler on the mpc live....killer.

[@tristanwhite5419]

Right same , I mean I guess I saw the black empty square , but I just never thought about it, does it record the sample with the effects or ..

[@tristanwhite5419]

Also I just realized I've totally been doing this approach but in reverse . I find my sample , put the kill eq filter on it ( no kick drum preset ) Then add my bass and drums and call it a day. Sounds wonderful. I don't think this technique helps with finding new samples to fit your pre existing beat. I think he had a beat and knew that miles Davis track was in the same key and let it play. I spent about 2 hours going through records and sweeping thru different filter kHz and found maybe 1 sample that kind-of worked.

[@mobeleen]

Man.. I’m nowhere near my MPC right now but I had no idea you could do a a high pass filter while sampling.. I don’t have a mixer to do this with (like we did in a the past) so I would filter out the Los after sampling by using one of the effects lines for the track.. Now I won’t have to do that anymore.. and will have an extra spot for effects. I was today years old when I learned this. This machine is full of surprises💯 thanks for the dope tutorial✊🏾😊

[@darumabeats]

Man that's so useful, I never did that always sampled something then filtered it to find something that fit. thx broski

[@MarcusElbow]

Dope technic Marlow! Thanks for sharing bro bro!! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@hip360hop]

Such a simple, yet effective technique 🙌

[@rondlayholmes9940]

That was very useful info I’m on it when I get home

[@mpchead]

Have fun with it ✌🏼

[@jackmademusic]

Nice video Marlow. Good vibes. Love that chill music

[@datboyfilmz1826]

I'm glad I came across your page you real changed my thinking of sampling technique, great video and vibe.

[@mpchead]

🙏🏼

[@fade2blak91]

🤯 i needed this man! Been a struggle getting layers that don’t muddy everything up 👊🏾

[@lindasson]

Wassup fam, I was thinking the same thing 🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@fade2blak91]

@@lindasson what’s good man! Yea I’m normally chopping from the same song but i wanna expand beyond that and this has helped a lot so far. I just started going back through my records that i skipped over to see what’s there and finding a few little pieces. Now to get it to blend together and sound like it came from the same source…still working that out!

[@MrSunnyBra]

Fuuuuuckkk…I didn’t realise the new MPCs can have fx on the input!!! Been wanting to do this for ages. Thank you Marlow!!!

[@riccallan4106]

You made that look so easy in the end! Keep up this content. It's a gold mine my friend.

[@BassSyndromeProduction]

Really amazing technique to sampling and great tips in the 90's i used to use a guitar pedal as a sampler then later purchase a Gemini sampler which I currently have put up with my records and turntables and mixer I don't really sample anymore. Sampling has really come a long way it has become an art form. 🎧Like#73

[@msp420]

you are an amazing teacher thank you for keeping the craft alive

[@mpchead]

🙏🏼

[@TheCratesMotel]

Yeh man, I used to do this with my 1200s and GLI PMX9000 DJ Mixer in to my SP1200 and MPC60 in the late 80s. It had a 5 band EQ. It was pretty terrible and I was restricted to 5 bands, but it's how we did it back then.

[@rockbwoyindabuilding5397]

Thats what I currently use the by gemini i wish marlow would stop giving these away for free ….

[@rockbwoyindabuilding5397]

Hurting the game and killing competition..

[@EricHicks]

Definitely a dope tip, I'm going to try to work this into my sampling structure.

[@101iswhatsup]

Confirming. I was messing with this technique the day before. I can dig it Digs.

[@anasthasultan3222]

Absolutely game changing for me. Feels illegal that this is free

[@into.cassette]

this is sweet! I do something similar w the Omni by Headache Sound. it has a built-in EQ, allowing you to switch between hifi, flat, and scratch. hifi = bass + treble boost. flat is bypass. scratch is hi-pass, which helps for isolating horn stabs to echo out over a boombap beat. thx for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@ryanmason9318]

Thanks for sharing this, I grew up listening to golden era hiphop and love to make boom bap. Your resources have taken me very far as an MPC user 🙏🏽

[@mpchead]

🔥🔥🔥

[@zsozsowagner]

When i heard Coltrane's sound from Dr. Jekyll (Milestones) over your chunky beat around 2k my heart just melted. And the time you picked fitted perfectly with the solo phrasing. You are great, sir! Thanks a lot!

[@mpchead]

Coltrane is just magic

[@zsozsowagner]

@@mpchead no doubt❤️

[@JayRaTheRu]

My dude got that SunRa record. I got a decent collection of SunRa. PEACE my man, dope video. Just watching this for the 1st time and I got to say, I LOVE sampling with the mids and highs boosted and I usually kill the LOW end so I can use my own bass wit the crispy mid-high filtered sample. It's how I sampled for years when I was rocking my SP12 years back. Somehow the limitations of the older machines produce the most flavor when used right. Keep on, I love your videos.

[@mpchead]

I'm also getting deep into Sun Ra, just got 4 new records from him recently. Gonna listen to one now and try to catch some cuts, should be easy. ✌🏼

[@JayRaTheRu]

@@mpchead For experienced ears it should be FUN to sample some SunRa, but for the inexperienced I feel like he is so all over the place and really abstract with the compositions. It's either pure brilliance, or sounds like a high school band on acid HAHA! I love it.

[@albertlopez2762]

That's dope homie, so many of us work in the box nowadays, leaving that 1200 collecting dust. The old numark mixers sometimes had a whole eq on it where you could drop the bass and get a similar effect. Good stuff!

[@mpchead]

Wish I could get my hands on a 1200

[@0711jackpot]

Thanks for sharing this man!! Never thought on using the filter straight away🙏🙏

[@SMEL]

Wow, didn't know I could do that on mpc... hope i can do that on the mpc one! Awesome sampling tip!

[@quentinjames981]

New subscriber here - Thanks for showing the actual process instead of just describing, great lesson!

[@vubeatz]

It's a bit scary that the way I always make beats is referred to as an old and forgotten technique

[@StLaRok]

Right? Listening to Pete Rock beats taught me this technique decades ago.

[@G.Man-]

@Doom Rustler Lol, chill out dude. Why you on here, if you feel that way 🤔

[@djbowlz2128]

@Doom Rustler you sound jealous af. Yes, Marlows beats are simple, but if you ask any artist or chef, simple is the hardest art to make. He has a Dilla-esque magic swing to his beats that is hard to achieve. Why don’t you Post something so we can compare.

[@userr5464]

@@StLaRok Right, but there is certainly people that didn't learn this or other techniques that this guy is showing in these videos so let's not be old heads and just let people learn from this guy. But one thing I hate is that people can't learn themselves nowadays but rather watch some yt videos. :(

[@obscurewax]

@Doom Rustler you’re a lame 🤣🤣🤣

[@mariusglaser4020]

I've been using this technique sometimes and even it's a Sound/Noise that is a second long and fits it can give the beat a whole new depth. Should use this technique more often. Great video, Marlow!

[@Noda93G]

Knowledge is the key! thanks Marlow

[@burgerbeatz6293]

This is dope, nice change of perspective!

[@benmochrie7832]

Yes Then! Also, check out your records’ left and right. Older records seem to have some mad pannings! You might find a bass line panned hard on its own! Keep on rockin’. 👊👊👊

[@nimrodrg]

This is an inspiring technique, thanks for this.

[@vinylloops2216]

Dope tutorial fam. Alot of the old techniques are falling by the wayside because of technology. Thank you for this!

[@mpchead]

That's my point exactly, thanks for bringing that up.

[@vinylloops2216]

No doubt! A few months ago I brought a Roland s10 sampling keyboard and they only get 1.1 second sample time per bank (4 banks). That forced me to go to the old technique of speeding up the record while sampling and then pitching it down once I recorded the sample to get more sample time. It forced me to become more creative. Now I do it with my mpc one. Nothing more than 3 second sample time.

[@clevadeva]

Wow who knew after all this time of making beats!👏🏾✔️

[@jwhite3389]

This was crazy to watch. I've never seen sampling like this done before.

[@Justpaulyallhtown]

Thanks you change my approach to sampling

[@mpchead]

Great to hear that 🙏🏼

[@definfected]

It's great to know how these old techniques started and how to implement them today. Awesome vid bro!! Much ❤️ Marlow!!

[@meatsouce5749]

You just opened my eyes man. Thanks-big time!

[@affel_3]

Muito bom, mano!!! Agradeço pelo conhecimento passado!!!

[@jeroennasnl1156]

M.i.n.d.b.l.o.w! Thanks @marlowdigs!

[@Prod.byalias]

Cool way to look at it!

[@Anthony90026]

I'm new to beat making and sampling (about 2 years in) and this video is SUPER helpful good looking out Marlow 👍 I love to see beat makers with more experience pass knowledge down to youngsters like myself who are trying to soak up as much as possible 🙌

[@ouyubeats]

Big fan of this technique 🙏

[@tastelesstouch]

This is a great idea! It’s also cool because you’re already manipulating the sound prior to using it so you’re already using it in a more creative way than if you had just took a bar of the sample and then pitched it up or whatever

[@Roland_Tr909_Swing]

You can add up to 4 effects when sampling/looping on the mpc its easier to get that sample perfect whilst sampling than have to eq it later.

[@Audiophlex11]

Thank you for these! Getting my feet wet digging and learning my SP404 MKII. Although this is a MPC tutorial, its an extremely helpful concept.

[@cireirby5359]

been doing that since the 80s on the Emu sp12 turbo 5 second ver not the 1.2 or 2.5 ver. its a great way to get that one part out of alot

[@hueNeo]

Legendary! 🐐 This sounds so timeless. I'll be trying it out. Thank you Marlow Digs 💎

[@BeatsByGemsmiff]

Been doin this subconsciously for a few years now but its gud to hear you talk about it.

[@ProdbyAdwerdz]

Thank you Sir

[@otmills2076]

Great video...love this technique!

[@thewizard___3030]

This is crazy cool, I've never even thought of trying this. Def gonna test it out next time