Potillo - The Art of Sample Making

Hip Hop was the founding father of music sampling back in the 1980s allowing producers to use old music compositions to create new ones. Samples started out being taken and repurposed from other music; however, that isn’t the only way samples can be created.

This art of repurposing music has evolved across many other genres since then. A sample can completely change the atmosphere of any song. A great sample can create a world of adventure and tell an incredible story - something more complex and intricate.

Today, music producers often create original samples for other music producers to use so their music sounds unique. Simply using an original composition can turn what was originally a simply structured song into a true piece of art.

If you are looking to create amazing compositions, then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will break down the sample-making process for your average producer. There are many aspects to the art of sample making, and together, we’ll go through what it takes to create the most unique and powerful samples.

In this guide, we will discuss Melody, Sound Selection, Arrangement, and finally Processing. The Art of Sample Making was specifically created to provide you with a blueprint of the tools needed to create moving musical compositions and encourage you to further push the boundaries of music.