
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.
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In the final part of this series, Oli Bell gives you some practical tips and tricks on looping, re-grooving and time-stretching.
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Simon Millward continues his fundamental guide to Steinberg's flagship MIDI recording software package.
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