Before the modern era of internet-based music production, producers would comb through piles of old records in order to find just the right sample. They would have to look for quiet moments, those with just a drumbeat, or an isolated bass riff, or a unique wind sample. That type of vinyl scouring took creativity and imagination, but it was also incredibly laborious.
In 2020, though, samples are everywhere, and most of them are royalty-free, meaning you don’t need to contact Miles Davis’ publisher to…
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