Sampling platform Tracklib has announced the release of a new series of sample packs that feature authentic and original "vintage" recordings, repackaged and released as royalty-free samples. Tracklib ...

Sampling used to be a labour-intensive task, but with the rise of the internet, the sharing and distribution of small audio files has become the norm. While ‘90s producers had to sift through crates ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write for, and about, the up-and-coming musician. Royalty-free sample library and sound effects company Splice and Warner ...

If you're a songwriter or producer that likes to work with sample libraries, you've likely spent a considerable amount of time scrolling through a seemingly endless list of sounds, seeking out samples ...

Late last year, Canadian producer Deadmau5 was at the centre of a sampling controversy when it emerged that sounds from his song Faxing Berlin were being bundled with FL Studio. Presuming they were ...

Countless amounts of great music has come from sampling in the past. But as many artists know, sampling can be a bit tricky when it comes down to royalties. So the best bet when it comes to sampling ...