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Sampling sits at the heart of modern electronic music. It’s more than lifting a sound from another track—it’s the process of taking audio from any source and reshaping it into something new. Producers use samples the same way visual artists use collage, turning tiny fragments of sound into original drums, melodies, textures or atmospheres. Electronic music grew from this idea. Early house tracks borrowed drum machine hits and disco snippets. Hip-hop chopped funk breaks into gritty new rhythms. Today’s producers pull sounds from vinyl, film dialogue, field recordings, YouTube clips, modular synths, old samplers and huge online libraries. What matters…
We were fortunate to be able to make the most of In Motion at Sonic Ranch with Mario Ramirez, who is a world-class engineer. That said, parts of this record and almost all of our previous music were recorded in our houses or friends’ houses. Again, some of the sounds on this record were recorded using a battery-powered setup in the woods rather than waiting to get back into a studio. I think with what’s available now, as far as portable gear and plugins like RX, you can make an excellent record almost anywhere. I really think whatever setting you’re…
The Clean Break From Analog In the mid-80s, music was drenched in warm analog pads, drifting oscillators, and chorus-soaked nostalgia. Then the Yamaha DX7 arrived. Sharp. Precise. Digital. Cold in the most beautiful way. It didn’t behave like analog. It didn’t sound like analog. It didn’t want to be analog. It was a new language — a crystalline universe of electric pianos, glass bells, plucked harmonics, and metallic basses. It gave producers a sound they’d never heard before: clarity with character. Quick Summary: 👉 Released in 1983, the Yamaha DX7 is a digital FM synthesizer whose crisp electric pianos, bells,…
Image Image Credit Kevin Winter/GA / Contributor via Getty Images and Kevin Winter / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky attends the Los Angeles special screening of Apple Original Films and A24’s “Highest 2 Lowest” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 13, 2025 and Winona Ryder attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” Season 5 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on November 06, 2025 in Hollywood, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Winona Ryder will co-star in A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky” video, adding a surprising cultural crossover. The teaser features surreal imagery and hints…
Image Image Credit JC Olivera / Contributor via Getty Images and Rodin Eckenroth / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Victoria Monét at the Give Her FlowHERS Gala 2025 held at The Beverly Hilton on November 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California and Jaylen Brown attends the 2024 Ebony Power 100 List at Nya Studios on November 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The salsa session between Victoria Monét and Jaylen Brown took place in Los Angeles. The duo danced to “Todo Tiene Su Final,” with later thanking instructor Raul Santiago. Fans praised the unexpected…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images and Jerritt Clark / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rapper Soulja Boy attends the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia and DDG attends his DDG Sunset Sounds – Album Release Event at Neuehouse on May 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Soulja Boy reignited his feud with DDG, claiming the rapper owes his career to him. The “Crank That” artist referenced DDG’s past custody battle and called out his recent…
Image Image Credit Simone Joyner/Contributor via Getty Images and Dave Kotinsky/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake and Adin Ross Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The lawsuit alleges that Drake, Adin Ross, and Stake promoted illegal gambling and manipulated streaming numbers. Plaintiffs say Stake’s tipping system enabled crypto transfers and artificial plays of Drake’s music. The case seeks over $5 million in damages and follows similar lawsuits filed in Missouri and New Mexico. Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and Stake were named in a civil RICO class action alleging illegal gambling promotion and inflated streaming of Drake’s music. As Rolling Stone…
Image Image Credit Arturo Holmes / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion attends the “Mean Girls” premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on January 08, 2024 in New York City. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion’s new Popeyes franchise in South Beach expands her growing portfolio of business ventures. The rapper personally greeted employees before the grand opening, sharing the moment with fans online. This move builds on her 2021 Popeyes partnership, which included the launch of Hottie Sauce and co-branded merch. Megan Thee Stallion is officially a franchise owner! On Wednesday (Dec. 31), the…
Image Image Credit Kaitlyn Morris / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Coi Leray arrives at EA Sports presents The Madden Bowl at Orpheum Theater on February 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A New Year’s selfie from Coi Leray has fans speculating about possible cosmetic surgery. She has previously discussed wanting implants and shared detailed notes from a consultation. While she has not confirmed surgery, fan reactions and past tweets are fueling speculation. Coi Leray is once again breaking the internet before the year even gets going. On Thursday (Jan. 1), the “Players” rapper…