Sampling permafrost: The world’s quietest climate change threat
Musicians Charles Van Kirk and David Crowell traveled to Alaska to sonify permafrost, the world's quietest climate change threat.
Sample Packs
What is a handpan? Exploring its unique history, anatomy, and sound
Learn about the history, anatomy, and sound of the handpan, a family of percussive instruments that share a unique, hypnotic...
Behind the sample in Pokémon’s “Pikkaan!”: A conversation with Petal Supply
Petal Supply breaks down how her sample heard in Pokémon's ending theme "Pikkaan!" was made and shares her top tips...
Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) gives an exclusive studio tour
In celebration of the release of his new sample pack, Oliver invited us to his studio to share the insights...
Oliver talks production tips, sample placements, and what’s to come
Oliver discusses his tips for producers, hearing his sounds on tracks from BLACKPINK and Chappell Roan, his new sample pack,...
Remote music collaboration: Approaches and best practices
Expert musicians Milk and Blika join us on a discussion of proven approaches and best practices for remote collaboration.
The Pocket Queen on drum production, social media, and collaboration
The Pocket Queen (Beyoncé, Doja Cat) sat down with us to discuss drum production, finding long-term success on social media,...
What is amapiano music? An in-depth guide with Kooldrink
Expert producer Kooldrink overviews the essential elements of amapiano music, from key artists and instruments to production techniques and more.
What is gospel music? Exploring the genre’s rich sound and history
The producers behind Sound Doctrine and leading musicians discuss the elements that define gospel music, its history, and powerful sound.
What is gospel music? Exploring the genre’s rich sound and history
The producers behind Sound Doctrine and leading musicians discuss the elements that define gospel music, its history, and powerful sound.
