Every Technique of Sampling Music You NEED to Know (A Complete Guide)

[@WillHatton]

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[@ostricheggs6754]

Hi KZbinr, could You teach these Techniques for FL Studio 24?

[@hapexzm]

This is some good advice. Another tip I’d add: if you’re sampling vinyl and CDs is go digging in charity / thrift stores in more multicultural areas of your city. There’s nothing better than striking gold on someone’s grandmas entire collection of Indian / Thai / Korean vinyl 👀

[@SunAndMirror]

@@hapexzm brother. The amount of cassettes of stuff barely anyones heard. even in my own culture lineage i never known would exist. My parents pull out old Arabic cassettes with PHENOMINAL singers!! Im like "ma whos this?' Shes lik "oh its our neighbor from the village she died in the 80s before she got chance to be famous" im like WHAT? Sounds better than many pop artists. I think because in america we focus on quality gear and HQ recording, over in the villages all they had was Brute Practice.

[@hapexzm]

@@SunAndMirror totally. I also think that’s why a lot of drummers in the 60s were so technically like “jazz elite” - because prob the only entertainment they had in their apartment was sticks and a practice pad hah. And yea, I got a bunch of old Turkish home recorded reel to reels in London. I’ll never know the name of the songs or artists but there’s some crazy heat on there!

[@kaos01]

Groove, vibe and overall quality can be accomplished with just simple chopping and some pitch shift here and there. I am that boomer who does it the oldskool way and it makes me happy when all the stuff clicks together

[@ksager123]

I find it funny that the more technology thats made to help us sample, the less creativity people use when they sample

[@sherwoodd1]

Same goes for these midi chord and melody generators

[@stretch1807]

Okay boomer

[@ksager123]

@@stretch1807 ok fruit cake

[@ksager123]

@@sherwoodd1 facts

[@paidinfullproductions7752]

People over complicate sampling. It has to be a feeling.

[@domazz4431]

im still a beginner producer but one of the things i think helps with sampling is choosing a song that have a meaning or a memory attached to you believe me you will work on it better

[@MatteoHusman]

10/10, such a concise breakdown from beginning to end. I skipped and then realised I missed so much so had to go back and watch it in full!

[@WillHatton]

Thanks so much Mateo, I try my best to order things in the best narrative possible!

[@Scary_sarah]

This is the BEST video on sampling/mixing I have ever seen. Thank you! This is gunna make making music way more fun and satisfying!

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help!! If you have any other areas you’d like a “complete guide to” just let me know!

[@SeanMadden]

This was by far, the most comprehensive, helpful, and creative Sampling Techniques video I've ever seen. I've been searching for a video like this for a while and most time the techniques are either WAY to basic (such as simply chopping, or pitching a sample), or WAY to complicated, and they assume the viewer is a top notch producer/audio engineer. This was the best of all worlds, as it was showed the basic tactics for beat hobbyists like myself, but also thoroughly explained the more difficult techniques that I want to start exploring, as I feel I've moved into intermediate levels of sampling techniques. All in all, thank you for such a great video. You've got a subscriber out of me and I will continue to follow your content.

[@WillHatton]

What a wonderful comment and kind review! Thanks a bunch, glad it was helpful!

[@PabloDeModeOfficial]

This is one of the best video’s made regarding this topic. I’m fully into sampling on the mpc and even using some of the beginner’s techniques make wonders!

[@WillHatton]

@@PabloDeModeOfficial ah dude, that means the world! Mission accomplished!

[@RichardPageWorks]

Everyone else has already said most of everything, so I'll say this: one of my favorite parts of this is seeing his face and mood light up whenever he's playing or making music. I love seeing fellow creatives in their zone. Hella inspiring.

[@WillHatton]

Really appreciate that man, mixed reviews on the face cam most days but I think it’s what separates it from yet another AI voiced video. We want to have a bit of a conversation, even if it is a bit one sided! Cheers, really appreciate you taking the time!

[@kels866]

Theres so much value in the video its unreal! Proper quality and hugely inspiring content - so well presented and easy to understand. Looking forward to spending time on this and have bookmarked as Ill keep gong back to it. Thank you. This is awesome!

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help bud, I’m so pleased you found it useful, I put alot into it!

[@why0gilliams]

This one popped up again in my feed (like the fourth time now) ..and one more time you had to keep me company while making dinner tonight! :D Such a damn GREAT video man. I learn something new each time I watch it! Lovely stuff! :D

[@WillHatton]

Hooray!!! It’s a pleasure my friend, I’m glad you got something from it!

[@dragonremixes]

Absolutely fantastic guide to sampling in the modern era. Brilliantly produced video.

[@WillHatton]

Thanks so much that's very kind!

[@ultimatexl302]

That Wait and Bleed bossa nova remix was so good lol! You're really blessing people out here with this knowledge, thanks man! 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@WillHatton]

Thanks bud! Glad you enjoy it.

[@capucinedejoybert6218]

best sampling video ever

[@XtianApi]

Some of these samples you made are really freaking good

[@WillHatton]

Aye, thanks so much! Pleased you're enjoying them!

[@klean8oukos]

The "Wait and Bleed" melody just had me shaking 🤣🤣🤣

[@yuriiChaly]

You doing gods work, thank you I was watching alchemist videos all day and by the night i got this video blessed

[@WillHatton]

I'm so pleased you made it here!

[@philviral]

I don't know how the KZbin algorithm brought me here, but I'm so glad it did. I make an offering to the KZbin gods for continued good fortune (ie. liked and subscribed)

[@WillHatton]

@@philviral I’m pleased you found us! May the KZbin gods continue to bless your eyes and ears!

[@gogo_crunchy8926]

Fantastic video! Something for everyone, beginners and advanced producers. Nice demonstrations and inspiring ideas

[@WillHatton]

Thanks for the kind words, glad it resonated with you!

[@mooseybaby278]

oh wow, this really needs to be the new outro, sick.

[@itsjustarmani97]

I've never heard of you until this video but instant subscribe. Refreshing way of teaching & some techniques using stock plug ins that are amazing

[@WillHatton]

Welcome aboard, thanks for the kind words!!

[@GurjinderBhandal-s5n]

This is the video I’ve been searching for the past 14 years

[@WillHatton]

@@GurjinderBhandal-s5n glad you found it!

[@MotokoKusanagi]

Very clean, good tempo of the video, good talking points

[@WillHatton]

@@MotokoKusanagi wonderful feedback, thank you!

[@bremflux6464]

Never realized that utilizing midi notes was God level lol, it's how I started... Now I'm much more into theory and playing chords/progressions myself.

[@WillHatton]

@@bremflux6464 sick

[@halstedhouse]

@@WillHatton what plugin or settings did you use to chop up the sample @ 5:14

[@WillHatton]

@@halstedhouse Simpler, it's built into Ableton, all of my settings are on screen

[@DonnyKirkMusic]

TBH as a guy who uses a lot of midi in his plunderphonics I still feel like the tracks that I only use samples on both are harder to make and also are more rewarding to make for me. There is something insane in the best way about making something that is solely from other music, rather than me realizing "oh well I don't really have this type of instrument or progression sampled or something close to this, I'll just make it myself", for me its almost like giving up on doing a DJ Shadow thing, because I don't have the collection he has, but I respect how it could be seen as more "musical".

[@dilotseo]

Uuuuuhhmmmm, not to be hyperbolic - but you may have just changed my life!! Thank you, homie!

[@WillHatton]

Huge praise, happy to help!

[@OldDirtyMors]

My favorite samplebased producer is Blockhead. He has a great ear for combining different samples

[@lilpier_]

great video! I'm just starting to learn sampling, this is a perfect video for it, thank you!!

[@WillHatton]

@@lilpier_ my pleasure! Happy to help!

[@ahmetiverson2635]

i cant belive this video is free 10/10 bro you are the best

[@Dj_rollablunt]

Best sampling video I’ve seen

[@tgray3289]

Amazing!!! This definitely has given me some creative inspiration as I transition from Logic to Ableton DAW

[@cgxlmedia]

Bro hats off to you. I want to shake uour hand and just thank you so much for the good work you're doing on youtube. Im now a subscriber

[@WillHatton]

I appreciate that! Thank you, welcome aboard!

[@virtual6438]

9:02 you can also use a plugin called chroma or pitchmap on chords to help them stay in key while shifting

[@WillHatton]

@@virtual6438 thats so cool!

[@sergiopuebla649]

Absolutely phenomenal video! Thanks for the great tips 👏👏

[@WillHatton]

Thanks for swinging by!

[@samuelnaesen1176]

Really cool to see you grow man 🔥

[@WillHatton]

@@samuelnaesen1176 Thanks! Always a pleasure to hear from you bro, good to see you.

[@manisj-ru7fz]

love from india that sample was crazy

[@prodbreeze]

Absolutely the best video on this topic! I really could listen to you talk man, you're fun!

[@WillHatton]

Thanks so much!

[@hallmarcmusic]

Some inspiring tips for sampling. I vote yes to the outro track, really liked it.

[@WillHatton]

Hooray, thanks bud!

[@SinfidelityMusic]

Watching this made me think I need to pick up my game. Inspiring the tremolo trick I’ll use tomorrow

[@WillHatton]

Tiny incremental changes each day, enjoy adding the tremolo trick to your arsenal!

[@SiddharthaKC]

This is the best video I have seen on Sampling, period!

[@WillHatton]

I appreciate your kindness!

[@ryanbent9368]

Dude! This was amazing. Exactly what I was looking for when it comes to sampling

[@WillHatton]

@@ryanbent9368 mission accomplished! I’m so please you found it!

[@DeeJayRel]

Great tutorial! Mos Def used this sample!

[@forwardever]

Just stumbled across this. Never heard of you up until now. Great video. I’ll be digging into your other stuff! Thanks for sharing

[@WillHatton]

@@forwardever thank you! Welcome aboard

[@joeydomhof6480]

Really good stuff mate, cheers!

[@WillHatton]

Thanks a bunch, glad you enjoyed!

[@virtual6438]

that j dilla chop in 3 4 is so unique

[@WillHatton]

@@virtual6438 right? Dudes a genius!

[@lSupermerk2]

Real masterclass, love it

[@gtavkronikz6900]

Love your content,you somehow popped up on my feed whilst looking for sound tutorials 😅wasn't disappointed so have done a cheeky subscribe lads 👌🔥

[@WillHatton]

Appreciate you bud, hope you found what you needed! Welcome aboard.

[@sebinhohz]

Nice information, wow I need see again this video again. I love it 😎

[@WillHatton]

Glad it’s helping!

[@hxartthrob]

Damnit this video makes me want to switch to Ableton, anyways great advice bro. Appreciate it

[@WillHatton]

I think it's applicable to all DAWs, happy to help bud!

[@CapaUno1322]

What an amazingly informative video, thanks Will, have a fun day! ;D

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help, right back at you!

[@GaxtonOkobah]

I honestly didn't know the exact meaning of sampling but I think I know now.

[@WillHatton]

@@GaxtonOkobah I’m so pleased!

[@DystopianTofu]

This was very inspiring, one of the best videos i ever watched from you! Thank you!

[@WillHatton]

@@DystopianTofu thank you so much, I’ll try to keep it up!

[@luscaomusic]

that thumbnail is so funny yet true omg 😅

[@FranKiiskoClassic]

Man, thanks for this amazing video. Not only you offer advanced techniques but you also try to apply AI which is not only the future, but the present! (And not everyone is aware of that!) Of course I subscribed 🔝

[@WillHatton]

What kind feedback, thank you dude. Welcome aboard.

[@joaobolzan7055]

Such a great video bro!

[@WillHatton]

Thank you kindly!

[@oscarparrado4174]

Thanks a lot. Really helpful those tips!

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help!

[@RUIN-ingYourFavoriteSongs]

ohhh noooooooo that mr. bill tip killed me

[@jimiboi87]

I love that new outro song

[@WillHatton]

@@jimiboi87 jono did a fantastic job!

[@frankiedukes4591]

These are really clever techniques, lots of useful stuff here. Thanks for sharing

[@WillHatton]

My pleasure, glad it helps! :)

[@drum789]

@@WillHatton what ableton plugin did you use for chopping up samples (before the effects section chorus)

[@WillHatton]

@@drum789 Simpler

[@kimiuk]

this video is amazing, every single one you make is class and insightful!

[@WillHatton]

Thanks so much, friend!

[@peteypablo09]

2:57 Pretty sure this was in Heat. A Common song from Like Water for Chocolate

[@officialjfuzion]

Yep

[@mxnnymusic]

bro this is crazy great video!

[@WillHatton]

Thanks a bunch!

[@fullyleaded]

Absolutely can’t go wrong with amen break ❤❤❤❤❤

[@L1lly.mp3]

awesome video man, definably helped, an ai tool video would be awesome, but once again amazing stuff man

[@WillHatton]

Thank you, added to the list!

[@L1lly.mp3]

@@WillHatton also have you made a video on mixing and mastering before, if not i'd love to see one

[@sketchchomsky]

great episode mate!

[@WillHatton]

Thanks bud!

[@Lucassethpublic]

Amazing content as always Will, this is a game changer for me.

[@WillHatton]

@@Lucassethpublic I’m so pleased! Happy to help!

[@unclemick-synths]

I guess people watching P-6 videos is prompting the algorithm to give this video lots of impressions! I've got an MPC One already but the P-6 looks more fun.

[@kacywilson1348]

hilarious that he says there is too much there when grabbing a section of asiko by tony allen that jay dilla fsampled for heat by Common. hard to keep listening after that

[@osymmusic]

Yep caught that RIGHT AWAY #HotShit

[@TheD2Drumline]

Anyone have a link to the samba guitar dude?! Super cool!!

[@damirabdrakhmanov1930]

Great video, thank you 🔥🔥🔥

[@joshuaper1]

I got this pretty cool rim shot by sampling my stool

[@michaelcartier325]

Like the stool you were sitting on or your poop?

[@Paulbright101]

Great video! For the vocoder part, how did you map 4 parameters to be all controlled with Macro 1? Also in different directions. I would appreciate if you'd share.

[@amado7760]

Awesome Will, nicely done. Thanks :)

[@reefalefunk1244]

Great video . Thanks

[@georgesbahia]

Muito bom um Dicionário do Sample. Très bien un Dictionnaire du Sample. Bravo Merci

[@Biohazard-so9sh]

I use FL and i was curious if you could name some vst alternatives to the ableton plugins you showed in the video? great video by the way!

[@Hasil_Kureshi]

Amazing video very insighful

[@WillHatton]

@@Hasil_Kureshi happy to help!

[@michaelward4321]

Cheers Will, that was really useful... How would you go about sampling say a specific line from a film or part of a specific song or speech? Just find the audio and chop it up somehow? (I'm more of a beginner)

[@WillHatton]

I actually love sampling monologues from movies! I probably do this more than musical samples. Yeah, find the sample you like, if it's noisey (if there are cars going by or other music playing) you probably want to clean it up as best as you can using a site like lalal.ai or something similar if you don't want to pay) And then I try to chop up my movie sample so it's at least timely with the music, I think of it like a rap vocal, there's some spoken word, a space for music, some more spoken word. You still want to let the music breathe!

[@crescendo755]

Great vid thanks! Where can I see the full Wait and Bleed cover at 4:24?

[@halstedhouse]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOzfX5nfdeWr9Esi=GkrEy7z6mpODqzx7

[@wizgha1987]

@Bearamic

[@JayJay-ki4mi]

I've been sampling for over 20 years. This is a good video. But as an old timer I think you missed something fundamental. I grew up sampling from vinyl, tape, CD, radio and in the field using classic samplers like the MPC, and the Akai S200, using an Atari. This brings me onto the best part of sampling ... crate digging. Digging through boxes of vinyl wherever I could find them. And then getting home and sampling from them. Working within the sampling time limitations of an SP1200 is the reason why I use an SP1200. I've never used Tracklib. It doesn't appeal to me. I'm from a different era. Hardware and vinyl is a large part of sampling.

[@JonathanClark99]

wow, so many cool techniques, thanks!!

[@WillHatton]

Happy to help!!

[@JonathanClark99]

Will watch this a few times over. Lashings of good karma for you 🫡

[@WillHatton]

@@JonathanClark99 reach out if anything doesn’t make sense! ✌🏻

[@damiantaylor896]

Love this Will thank you!!!

[@WillHatton]

@@damiantaylor896 Thank you, sir!!!

[@Drummer9027]

Super video! Deserves a way more views:) If I may, the constant headphones on/off was a bit distracting. Otherwise awesome ideas!!

[@WillHatton]

@@Drummer9027 noted, thanks very much! :)

[@a.d.h.s.]

great stuff! Thanks for sharing

[@WillHatton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beraun1003]

An Alteernative for LALALA would be Vocal remover its free and has the same quality

[@marl-author2531]

Extremely informative

[@WillHatton]

@@marl-author2531 thanks, I’m glad you thought so!

[@fitzunlikeachair9653]

Do you know anything about copyright if chopping up say a 70's funk bassline? Nice vid BTW!

[@JP-oq7zr]

Oh man such a nice a video your voice is really pleasing to listen to. I like how youre not going with the typical annoying childish youtuber voice. So refreshing and hard to come by.

[@WillHatton]

@@JP-oq7zr oh my goodness, what a compliment - thank you!

[@purefrequencytunes]

Track Lib looks great, Being able to play around with the samples is cool. The automatic clearance is what you want, but the whole sharing reveue forever thing is a bit extreme. Should just be a one off payment. I love sampling but I hate paying to play......lol. Hey, do you still need to clear the samples if you comleptely mangle them to the point of unrecognizability. At a certain point the sound source becomes irrelevant, like when you used the resonator effect, it basically became a new sound. In that case Would Tracklib even know if you used their sample without clearing?

[@WillHatton]

If I haven't misread your comment, I think your referring to Tracklib of old. The copyright clearance is now part of your subscription I believe!

[@OldDirtyMors]

Sampling doesnt start for me on the internet, it starts by grabbing vinyl. I dont feel the internet sampling at all

[@wewillrise3663]

Elitist that must love to sniff his own farts LoL

[@DadAmongMen]

Great content 👊🏼

[@WillHatton]

I'm so pleased you think so, cheers!

[@EBANMUSIC]

Dope video bro 👌🏿

[@true.dat_]

great work Will! AI samples episode will be very welcomed

[@WillHatton]

@@true.dat_ I’ll add it to the list, sounds great!

[@johnbisci3125]

What computer program would you recommend for a beginner?

[@WillHatton]

If you don’t want to spend any money something like BandLab. However, you can begin on any programme, it’ll most likely become the thing you use for the next 5-10 years as you get used to it so just something you vibe with! Find creators that you like who are working with the programme you find most interesting and then you’ll have an unnending list of resources!

[@johnbisci3125]

@@WillHatton Thanks!

[@wazwylde]

Great information

[@saucefrye]

bro i think you should DS your voice a lilbit 😂

[@slik_p]

Masterclass.

[@WillHatton]

Shucks, thanks man!

[@kaylatheholisticmuse]

great video

[@WillHatton]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m pleased you enjoyed it!

[@6moon18]

Fire tutorial

[@ghostcorps]

Funny how he samples Squarepushers Come on my Selector from a track that had sampled it.

[@laurorobles]

you know whats up!!