Sounds of KSHMR Vol.4 – latest in popular sample pack series hits Splice
California DJ/producer KSHMR has been one of the biggest names in dance music for some time now, having released plenty of singles, EPs, and a full album, as well as playing just about every major festival both in our genre and in music as a whole. As those of us who make music know, he also has a series of renowned
The best vocal sample packs in 2022
In many cases, songs representing electronic dance music are wrongly judged on the basis of only its drop or whether the melody is catchy enough to make the song a radio-friendly hit. More and more productions are becoming world hits and best-selling records thanks to other aspects, such as a neat combination on the producer-vocalist line, simple but catchy lyrics,
The best cinematic drums sample packs in 2022
For some time now, there has been a growing inspiration of cinematic sounds in the world of EDM. You can mainly see - or actually hear - it during concerts and at music festivals, where DJs are very eager to use this cinematic tension building in their intros. As far as music production is concerned, one can often hear the
The best Drum & Bass sample packs in 2022
Drum & Bass is a music genre born in the mid-90s in the UK. It's characterized by heavy rolling basslines and fast breakbeat drum patterns maintained mostly at a 160-180 BPM. Despite great popularity in the UK and Central Europe, DnB is still an underground genre in most parts of the world, including the US. However, this does not change the fact that the number
The best websites to download samples, presets & loops
Thanks to the incredible technological progress and the increasing popularity of electronic music, we are witnessing the development not only of new musical careers but also of everything connected with the music industry. Nowadays, anyone can become a self-proclaimed producer - you just need to have a computer, internet access, and a fund to purchase a professional DAW. As a
Best Synth Samples & One-Shots for Music Producers (free downloads)
Sound design forms an integral part of the music production process. The quality of your synths & basses massively affects how good your track will be. Sound design may not be your forte, or if you are feeling short on inspiration for sound design during a session, synth samples & one shots definitely help in such cases. For this matter,
Best Lofi Sample Packs in 2022 for Music Producers
Lofi is an effect that can be defined by the imperfections introduced while recording. Elements such as misplayed notes and tape hiss are undesirable in a professional context, however have been creatively used in recent times. In modern music productions, we try to achieve the most professional end product possible. Avoiding imperfections is one of the most important parts of
Best Live Instrument Sample Packs in 2022
Incorporating live performances into digital music productions has been an industry-standard process since the introduction of the very first DAW. As modern technology comes close to the end result of synthesizers and live bands, it still hasn't been able to catch the exact feeling of sonic warmth, character, and human touch that comes with it. It becomes easier and more
Samplesound release new sample pack & contest with Davide Squillace
Samplesound has been a purveyor of great sample packs for some time now, selling packs from a variety of genres and labels as well as making their own. It wasn't long ago that they released a groovy afro and deep house sample pack in conjunction with Italian DJ/producer Luca Bacchetti, and now they've got a similar collaboration with Davide Squillace.
The Best Synthwave & Vaporwave sample packs in 2022
Synthwave and Vaporwave are some of the hottest music trends and the most popular representatives of the "wave" community, which has been active in the electronic scene for a good few years now but has only recently started to make its presence known more strongly to the mainstream world. Wave draws inspiration from music, video games, and films from the
Best Guitar Samples of 2022
The guitar has been a really important instrument in music production for a long long time and its relevance hasn't decreased by a single percent to the present date. Since having a great guitar piece for your music requires some advanced playing skills along with the cost of a guitar and proper recording equipment, it can be very difficult for
Splice Awards 2020: Best Sample Packs & Producers
Splice is definitely one of the most widely used marketplaces for downloading sounds, sample packs & presets. It has over a million samples with a variety of sounds for each genre. Be it vocals, drums, bass, synths, grooves, MIDI, etc. Splice got you covered. This year Splice launched Splice Awards 2020 to list out the best producers and sample packs
Cymatics, Ghosthack & more launch Black Friday Deals for 2020
Cymatics, Ghosthack, and Loopmasters are one of the world-leading music companies offering their best-selling sample packs for every genre. Expect some sharp deals on single sample packs, free products, and huge discounts on bundles on Black Friday. A lot of the sample packs are up to 80% off as well as FREE high-quality products. We are here to list the
Cyber Monday deals for Music Producers
The holiday season has officially started and the market is full of exciting industry deals and offers. Cyber Monday which hits this year on 30th November is a marketing term for the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. It was created by retailers to encourage people to shop online. The music retail industry also witnesses the Cyber Monday sales in full swing as plugin manufacturers,
Black Friday Sample Pack Deals 2020
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here offering you enormous discounts on sample packs for music production. It's hard to find an outlet that doesn't have an ongoing sale at the moment and with so many out there it's quite tough for a music producer to find all the deals and figure out what would be the best for