Hank Shocklee: From Samples to Sonic Worlds

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The Bomb Squad were always my favorite when it came to sampling. The way they warped sounds and layered so much. Anyway, check it out:

Hank Shocklee: From Samples to Sonic Worlds - Output

We spoke with visionary producer Hank Shocklee (Public Enemy) about the history of sampling, creating music through the lens of sound design, and finding your own unique voice.

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The Bomb Squad were always my favorite when it came to sampling. The way they warped sounds and layered so much. Anyway, check it out:

Hank Shocklee: From Samples to Sonic Worlds - Output

We spoke with visionary producer Hank Shocklee (Public Enemy) about the history of sampling, creating music through the lens of sound design, and finding your own unique voice.

output.com

super dope article...that has been basically my philosophy on hip-hop since i first started making beats ... i wanted to use sounds and warp them into something amazing .. . i wanted samples ... i didnt ever want stock sounds and i still dont use stock sounds

 

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super dope article...that has been basically my philosophy on hip-hop since i first started making beats ... i wanted to use sounds and warp them into something amazing .. . i wanted samples ... i didnt ever want stock sounds and i still dont use stock sounds

Plus I always found that's the way to go when sampling. For those worried about copyright issues or just want a challenge, warping the samples makes sense. But besides that, it opens up a bunch of possibilities and can really change your sound.