THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF SAMPLING   9

Audio sampling is a technique that is used in nearly every area of music. From composers to pop artists, sampling is used as a means to save both time and resources. Sampling has also come into its own as a creative tool that is used to create new sounds and form brand new instruments. From the early tape-based samplers to the advanced modern samplers, a foundation has been laid for future expansion and development.

When sampling became economically feasible and widely used in recording studios, many people feared that musicians would be replaced. I’m sure the idea has crossed many producers’ minds. Over time, samplers have changed the way that many things are done. In some styles of music, they have ...

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