
Practical Phrase Sampling For Modern Music Production: Part 3
In the final part of this series, Oli Bell gives you some practical tips and tricks on looping, re-grooving and time-stretching.

In the final part of this series, Oli Bell gives you some practical tips and tricks on looping, re-grooving and time-stretching.

The sampler has made its presence felt throughout modern music production, and phrase sampling in particular is the backbone of many musical styles. Oli Bell arms his loop points and explores some tricks of the trade.


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