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The Most Iconic Hip-Hop Sample of Every Year (1973-2023). This whole thing was mesmerizing to watch & listen to — the visualizations really help you see how the various samples were modified, repeated, and layered to achieve the desired sounds. https://kottke.org/23/08/the-most-iconic-hip-hop-sample-of-every-year-1973-2023
The Most Iconic Hip-Hop Sample of Every Year (1973-2023)

This started off a little slow for me but once it hit the early-to-mid 80s, I was hooked — and bobbing my head uncontrollably th

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Show threadsayrerAug 14, 2023

@kottke If you really want to learn, there's a Kadenze class by a CalArts professor that is good “Audio Production in Ableton" or something like that. It's pretty easy if you can use that program.

I never noticed that Funky 4+1 song. I always knew the sample from Positive K - I Got A Man

Show threadsayrerAug 14, 2023

@kottke Here it is: https://www.kadenze.com/courses/sound-production-in-ableton-live-for-musicians-and-artists/info

I knew the basics, but I didn't know how to use Ableton. So I did this one. It's nice and approachable, he knows what he's doing, and the Ableton beat slicing is just so good.

Ableton Live Course: Sound Production for Musicians and Artists | Kadenze

This online music production course, taught by Jordan Hochenbaum of CalArts, teaches music production and sound design fundamentals in Ableton Live.

Show threadSandhuAug 15, 2023
@kottke that’s awesome