Sampling Like J Dilla | A Guide To Sample Chops...

[@jelanibeats]

I utilize all areas of a sample to pick and choose different variations.

[@BossDrSample]

When you use real vinyl and old school samplers its a lot more intuitive to do these dilla style quirks. You have to do it all with your hands so you think of things differently.

[@Bittamin]

I still think if he was around today he would’ve probably stuck with his old flow but you never know maybe he would’ve taken advantage of new features we have today that we take for granted 🎉

[@anonymousyoutuber9480]

​@@BittaminI agree.

[@Prodby_duke]

Big facts

[@opticalman6417]

@@Bittamin well no one truly dies so even in the spirit world he will know of these new features and i am sure he will be impressed with the mpc live 2

[@Bittamin]

@@opticalman6417 I’m not in a situation where I can use these gears, but I did get a KAT percussion pad last Christmas! I grew up drumming with sticks in school, so having a drum pad that’s the size of a snare-head split into 4 has been great!! I’m revisiting this video now because I am just coming out of a jungle craze; in the past 10 months I made over 30 songs but uploaded 24 Jungle tunes to KZbin 😅 before last October I hadn’t touched the genre.. now I need to step away from it for a bit!! During this year I have also taken full songs and chucked them into logics sampler. It’s really fun to just take a drum beat and mess around!!!

[@haissemhaggard]

Congratulations! There aren't a lot of good chopping tutorials and this could be one of the best on KZbin!

[@WillHatton]

You’re so kind! Thanks so much. Glad it was helpful

[@haissemhaggard]

@@WillHatton 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Becauseimme]

The J Dilla Moog Programming Dilla frequently programmed the Moog Synth in a special way to get his iconic bass sounds. It is generally known that he would use square and triangle wave oscillators; a typical starting point for his bass would be as follows: * OSC 1 - triangle at 32” * OSC 2 - square at 16” * OSC 3 - square at 16” He would usually detune OSC 2 & 3 very slightly to get that signature off-key sound and get a little extra resonance. The other setting would be as follows: * FILTER cutoff approx. 95% * Emphasis (resonance) 0-10% * Attack: 0 * Decay: 60% * Sustain: 35-40% * LOUDNESS attack: 0-10% * Decay: 60% * Sustain: 60% (NOTE these percentages are based on where the dial is positioned, from left to right)

[@WillHatton]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@conoredwards4423]

Love how you turned that sample chop into your own! It definitely inspires me to try something like that

[@WillHatton]

Perfect! That’s what the video was intended for, mission accomplished!

[@BenjaminNavillus]

This is exactly what I was looking for. If you do a search for ‘chopping samples,’ you’ll just get a list of stuff that are all tutorials for different software. This is a bit more insightful.

[@WillHatton]

Thanks glad it was helpful!

[@menobeats]

I've been wanting to improve my sample game for the longest time now. This video explains how to add that extra flavour so well, thanks again Will

[@WillHatton]

My pleasure bud! Your music is already awesome!!!!

[@jelanibeats]

Love your selection of sample...i always look for samples that have a certain emotion.

[@mooseybaby278]

Loved this one, The King of beats mix tapes are so great, really loved them

[@WillHatton]

Yessssss, totally agree! Thanks as always Moosey! 🙌🏼❤️

[@AdamMundok]

Bro - WTF 😮 your Mac Miller tattoo at 8:21 is 🤯🔥 plus I’ve been doing a lot of Jay Dee research lately. I just found your channel with this post and as a bedroom producer and music enthusiast alike, I can’t wait to explore all of your past posts and your music! Cheers 🙌🏽

[@WillHatton]

Thanks so much for so many like words Adam!

[@sergiosaleh]

I'm glad I found this.

[@5p1d3rhawk]

Amazing techniques! thanks for sharing your sampling wizardry

[@WillHatton]

Thanks for stopping by!!!

[@hoodstockreligiontv]

Best surprise when I open KZbin in the morning. I love your videos. For sampling I'm using the Maschine+ or Ableton's Simpler. For sampling drums I mostly use the Maschine because I'm more creative with it. Especially when I want to create more unusual patterns. The rest happens in Ableton. I'm addicted to this DAW.

[@WillHatton]

I hear ya! Maschine has a fantastic selection of drums and it’s so responsive!

[@Mpire1997]

A little late to the party but you're video showed up on my feed at the best of times. I mostly make beats on my mpc one and something I've been struggling with is connecting with my instrument. Like you said my sample chops felt formulaic and uninspired. You've given me things to think about. Just subscribed and looking forward to watching your content.

[@WillHatton]

I’m so pleased to read this! Thanks for stopping by and the kind words, happy to be a source of inspo!

[@TheBoiSos]

This video definitely introduced a new way for me to look at sampling. I appreciate that.

[@WillHatton]

If you haven't seen my latest video on everything to do with sampling, you'll probably get something new there too! Enjoy. Thanks for your kind words.

[@TheBoiSos]

@@WillHatton Will check it out now, subbed. Blessings!

[@WillHatton]

@@TheBoiSos Welcome aboard!

[@stickytentaclesmusic]

Super helpful and inspiring video. Just what i needed to point me in the right direction learning how to make beats. Instantly subscribed. Thank you, Sir!

[@WillHatton]

Thank YOU for the kind words!

[@blakehealymusic]

The distrokid thing BLEW MY MIND.

[@mnelson071799]

Outstanding Will, thank you once again for the inspiration. I was feeling stuck on a track, came to your channel as a bit of a "pallete cleanser", and now I'm ready to go again. 👍

[@WillHatton]

That’s the stuff I love to read! Nice one, Mike!!! Best of luck with the new jam!

[@danekiez1756]

Amazing info!...and BEAUTIFUL Mac Miller tattoo ❤ r.i.p.

[@WillHatton]

Thanks for the kindness ❤️

[@NicoSantanaMusic]

Will Hatton AND Dilla??? Made my day.

[@WillHatton]

I’m coming for your crown bro, I told you 😉😂

[@boyheartbeats5853]

all vibes created here, and great insights. also dug the cool ableton graphic during the promotion bit

[@WillHatton]

Thanks for saying and noticing bud 🙌🏼

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

I think you are really speaking for yourself Brother. How we all individually handle our samples defines our individuality. That's what makes us .. us. I've listened to your material in the past and your sound is basic and generic, and that's cool, I still have love for you as a brother, just not your music. The only way any of this works for us is that we are different than the rest of the heard, not just different but this difference is reflected in all the views and subs your material might get. Work flow improvements, how deep your pockets are, the equipment you can afford, plugins, none of that really matters. What matters is your personal journey, the parts of your life that has inspired you to the point where you are today. Lot of people don't understand that. For some this could be - food stamps. eviction, violence, incarceration, having a single parent or no parent, the streets, abuse: mental, physical or even sadly, sexual, being broke, hungry, angry. lost love, the loss of a loved one, depression, chemical dependence, and for others it could mean, love, the birth of a new child, the love and appreciate of music and or musicians, bands, parties, vacations, trips, happiness, the love and nurture of a parent(s), success, personal goals met, being fearless. It could also mean many other things, life events, or a combination of the two groups I just mentioned. this is were music really comes from. How has your life bleed into your music? There are a lot of videos on what buttons to push, and your video is yet another one of these endless videos on the subject but the videos that has the potential to help all of us make better tracks comes from within.

[@mP-eo3gd]

word

[@beatsbykas9273]

Great video!!! Thanks a million! Stressed Out (feat. Faith Evens) on A Tribe Called Quest’s album Beats, Rhymes & Life.

[@ThomAdams]

Bruh, how did I miss this video??? Always droppin the knowledge... thanks for this.

[@WillHatton]

My pleasure bud! Thanks for hopping by

[@djwillypoo]

Nice videos. Thanks Will. in an ocean of tutorial videos on yt this is succinct and Really useful! big ups

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help!!

[@noblewhitneyIII]

Very informative and inspiring gonna get to working chopping now

[@devik0]

that last technique was sick! gotta try that one. thanks!

[@WillHatton]

Big love 🙌🏼

[@bsang_beats]

Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@ERIKwTheK]

What have I stumbled upon today? YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@WillHatton]

Thank you Erik!! Right back at you!!

[@VaChiee]

great vid, im not much of a sampling artist but still alot to take away from this thanks!

[@WillHatton]

I’m so pleased, thanks!

[@PabloDeModeOfficial]

This is a must see video! ❤

[@WillHatton]

Thanks a bunch!

[@kornjo27]

oh damn i remember watching this but im gonna watch it again cuz im a real one🙏

[@JonGameMusic]

One of your best videos by far very informative thank you Will!

[@WillHatton]

Thanks Jonathan!!

[@PaozBeats]

Love this video, I'll try to apply this to a next track 🎵

[@wyapav]

happy J Dilla Day a timeless legend.

[@WillHatton]

Happy J Dilla day family!

[@L.i.am95]

This was an easy sub, great video

[@WillHatton]

Thanks a bunch, welcome aboard

[@ykhat]

wow again! man, you content is gold

[@andreaswolf6713]

Yo that was an epic video thanks G

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help, thanks dude!

[@kaiokevprod]

Thank you so much for all the tips, your content is always interesting and well explained, it's a pleasure to learn with your vids :)

[@WillHatton]

Thank YOU for such kind words. I’m glad the content is enjoyable and educational!

[@donnylee9897]

Thanks so much for this you gained my sub. You’re a great teacher

[@WillHatton]

Really appreciate that Donny! Thanks!

[@huber-lofiandchillbeat]

(sorry for my english I hope you'll get the idea) I was already thankful for your last video but man that's crazy, exactly the kind of content i'm looking at, I have a trumpet sample to flip, so when I saw your video in my recommandations I was like DON'T DO SH*T BEFORE WATCHING THIS VIDEO, so again, THANK YOU

[@WillHatton]

Your English is fantastic! I’m glad it was helpful, thank you for the kind support!

[@grameu]

Great video, this got me subscribe! Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge. Quick question about Ableton live use: how do you trigger slices in simpler with your laptop keyboard? It's very easy to use with Push but when I'm traveling and all I have is my laptop, I'd like to be able to use it as easily as you show it here. I haven't been able to figure it out yet.

[@jaymac6831]

Dope video..thanks for sharing the tips

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

This was very cool... May I ask, where would one start if starting in this "world" from scratch? Your video sparked an interest, so thank you!

[@yeshuamusic5102]

The chops on the second sample were incredible 🙏

[@WillHatton]

🙌🏼 ah you’re too kind!

[@yeshuamusic5102]

@@WillHatton Hey Will have you considered doing a video on approaching finger drumming or practices that producers can follow to improve their sense of rhythm?

[@WillHatton]

@@yeshuamusic5102 I’ve thought about it a couple times, if the community would like it. I’ll definitely consider a video or series!

[@BRINGINGtheBANTER]

@@WillHatton I’d like to see that

[@moetown2406]

Your videos are just so informative :)

[@WillHatton]

I try my best!

[@broolkeez]

Dope video dude 💪🏽🔥👑💯‼️

[@WillHatton]

Thank you!!

[@pinkbuddha_samplepackreviews]

incredible -- loved this!

[@WillHatton]

Thank you bud 🙌🏼

[@pelz789]

Subscribed , great vid

[@yannickrichard8212]

Damn that was a great video.

[@WillHatton]

That’s so kind, thank you!

[@samuelescobar2825]

Thank you!!! Climax is my ssshhhhhhhhiiitttt lol

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help!!!

[@Mark-wt7mg]

That was a well-put-together video! Thank you for your comments and for mentioning the common mistakes! I liked the beat until you put your own touch to it, to be honest. I know it was an example, but in my opinion, it took away the soul of the sample and detracted from the J Dilla sound. I'd love to see a tutorial on how J Dilla flips thes samples for Alien Family and adds swings to the beats! Thank you!

[@mlou4902]

This is easily the best Ableton sampling video. Just a quick question: do you always warp on Complex pro when chopping on simpler?

[@tvariuness]

haha this is how i always chopped my samples. i never knew any other way haha.

[@ainarobeats]

Amazing! 🤙🏼

[@kmg2947]

Mans world. Dilla flipt that

[@SlowSkyBeats]

Pure quality, you should release last lofi track….

[@WillHatton]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thankyou

[@myceliumbug]

very nice video!!

[@WillHatton]

Legend

[@김영우-l1k]

Wow blowin my mind tutorial. +1 subs

[@WillHatton]

Thanks for showing support!

[@Faymedelic]

would love to see how you find out the chords you've added

[@lordrassoull6216]

Alright, I've been searching youtube to find out how to chop samples and create new samples via the kicks and snares. You did a great job but then you said "halftime" and confused the hell out of me. Do you think you can do a video of explaining this kick/snare Dilla technique?

[@Con_ted92]

Learn about rhythm theory. I'm pretty new at this myself but I believe he meant to play: 1,2,3,4 instead of 1&,2&,3&,4&

[@neohrochester7872]

skills, have you ever used logic? it looks like the flex in abelton and alot of the other tools look easier to use? I started one track on abelton back in college and noticed it sounded chunkier from the get go? big ups for the content x

[@WillHatton]

Appreciate the support bud! Used to use Logic for about 10 years made the jump to Ableton about 4-5 years ago! Still use logic from time to time but more for a quick master!

[@neohrochester7872]

@@WillHatton I appreciate your support man, been needing some clear tuition for some time havnt felt like ive progressed for years now really but when I play stuff back I've improved. the problem I have is I cant play an instrument so struggle with the chords and because I use logic and get carried away I end up in a kerfuffle of samples with a million ideas and no progression working in a 16 or 32. splice definitely projected my sound but I feel like it's pretty dead compared to a few years ago and I swear alot of recordings have purposely placed uneditable noise in the background? need to get on the 404 with a turntable for samples but don't have the space atm

[@WillHatton]

@@neohrochester7872 I hear you! But remember just cos you get the 404 and the vinyl out doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of the woods! Then you’ll have all new hardware to master! Reach out if you need anything though partner, got a couple spaces for tuition at the Patreon too!

[@neohrochester7872]

@@WillHatton Legend keen to check that out, I will join up soon and rat you some more aha

[@persona7-7-7]

Confused how you're slicing up the sampled in the 'warp' section or whatever it's named. Are you using abletons sampler?

[@patrickolson8558]

cool stuff

[@WillHatton]

Thanks Patrick!

[@frankymino8773]

Do you use samples from vinyl in your music commercially?

[@WillHatton]

I don’t! I make my own samples (which I have an episode on) or utilise splice

[@scottyelstromm881]

We all need to start playing real instruments again.

[@persona7-7-7]

Can you post the loops?

[@HafDefBeats]

so your just using the drums attached to the sample? youre not adding any of your own?

[@mateo-oh2vm]

How do you keep the tempo of your track without affecting the sample your working on in your simpler. When I change the tempo of my track the track import in the simpler is changing pace also. I dont know if my question is clear but. Anyways thanks for the video

[@WillHatton]

Before changing anything you want to make sure you hit “warp” on your simpler device. If you do this after you’ll have a world of problems!

[@mateo-oh2vm]

Thank you for your response! I meant project instead of track, my bad. So lets say my tempo of my project is 100bpm, then I import an audio file into my simpler and play with it and find good sampling parts. Then I realise it would fit for a house song so I raise the tempo of my project to 130bpm, but when I do that the sample part I chose are now playing faster and dont sound as good :(

[@WillHatton]

@@mateo-oh2vm then it’s the opposite of what I said, don’t hit ‘warp’ change the tempo of your project and your sample will play at its original tempo still.

[@mateo-oh2vm]

Thank you!!

[@jjjhhjj250]

Nice Vid, what's the software you're using??

[@WillHatton]

Ableton

[@playboicarkeys9038]

hey can any1 explain to me how they created that setup and what software he is using? can I do this on flstudio? any help will be nice I'm new to this! thank you

[@konrad8020]

is this just me or does someone else find it so much more difficult to chop small parts of a sample (specific kicks, snares, hihats etc) in fl than what it looks like in this video on ableton? does anyone have any tips to the microchopping technique in fl?

[@blakjakk7191]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TooCole]

I’m really contemplating ableton for the simpler 🤣🤣

[@WillHatton]

👀 I think you should do it…

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

hard

[@RootinrPootine]

People want to have 20 chops who don’t even know how to find the best single 8 bar loop

[@iosmusicman]

Ace!! +sub.

[@WillHatton]

Thank you!

[@creamcz]

why do you do that? for f,,, numbers? DO YOU

[@WillHatton]

Yes

[@simongilbert3594]

Love the way you broke down your thought processes in this video Will. I struggled for ages to come with nice creative workflows. I've actually just dropped a vid where I show my sample chopping workflow including Live 'real-time' slicing using a max for live add on by AZ Labs> Have you tried going down the live chopping route man? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfLkGibbZKIgJI&t

[@bigfamsmusic]

You have to break conventional ideas about what you would do. catch a vibe

[@LexanderMiller]

Putting the sample in time is the opposite of the Dilla ethos.

[@WillHatton]

So is using Ableton as a whole 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@LexanderMiller]

@@WillHatton I don’t think that’s true. Seems to me the man was using the best tools of the day for quick workflow. Anyway, love your videos haha

[@WillHatton]

@@LexanderMiller love you 😂😘

[@LordConstrobuz]

braindead comment

[@sklobi]

Cookin Soul is dope but putting him in the same sentence as 9th and Dilla.... wtf?!? There’s levels to this bro. I’m sorry, he isn’t even close to them. They aren’t even comparable. Smh

[@wm1573]

im sorry, but this beat sounds like every single corporate "lofi" beat out there

[@opticalman6417]

my friend who makes music who has asperger's syndrome think in his warped deluded mind that all music needs to be bang on time if he went in to someone home studio to do music with them and the parts were off time he would be let me sort it for you and when it comes to adjusting anything simple that most people can do in a couple of seconds with a mouse click he take his time with and makes a real song and dance out of it its annoying

[@Meteotrance]

Chop loop is not so creative , using stab chord and one shot beat and note make you able to more mess arround with your favorite record, but it's a long process and need patience , it's more rewarding too...

[@JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

Lol. Paying distrokid to REMOVE copyright claims from your channel. It’s like y’all will never get it.

[@tzodearf2596]

Want a new idea? Find an old one and vamp. For instance, strip the chords to brief hits to punctuate the end of a rhythmic phrase. Or, let any melodic parts be reduced to sparse but regular blips and let the drums kick most of the beat. Leave those old soul records to collect dust in the crates because nobody listened to most of that crap anyway. Use them sparingly so your beat doesn't sound like the average porn groove.

[@deebaker4671]

Nice chops you have your own style, but reminds me nothing of J DIlla.

[@rockbwoyindabuilding5397]

and autochop is ruing yall creativity believe me

[@rockbwoyindabuilding5397]

You cant replicate dilla because yall dont want the same limitations as him…yall got all the sampling time in the world and better hardware and still cant compare and most people sampling choices is trash

[@quasimodo420]

Great video man. Found your insights incredibly helpful! So many fav dilla tracks: 2u4u The look of love Didn't cha know The Red

[@WillHatton]

Ooh! Great shouts, didn’t cha know would be in my list too!

[@jjbing3]

This is why I started learning synthesis. Sampling was becoming too monotonous for me. I even tried making my own samples. 🫤Modular has been a breath of fresh air. Thanks for the video and inspiration.

[@WillHatton]

It’s my pleasure, thanks for the kind words

[@diegobeccaris4270]

Supercool Will!😍 I found out not long ago that if you Press crtl+cmd+U (not sure what to press on PC) you can choose the amount of quantization you want to have, ti preserve a bit of that Human swing🤌

[@WillHatton]

I think it’s *shift + cmd + U but yes, super handy! And, if you hit command + 3 before, you’ll switch the grid to triplet view, so then quantisation can become a bit more swung!

[@diegobeccaris4270]

@@WillHatton Ah yes shift! nice tip😸