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Sample Stitch

Project by Matt Daniels is a simple online sequencer of samples designed to appreciate the focus of contemporary Hip-Hop production, using three songs as examples (from J Dilla, Kanye West, and 9th Wonder) :

I’ve been re-constructing hip hop songs from their original samples, and every time I’ve been fascinated by the producer’s choices.

Before we take a look at each sample, you might have noticed how weird it is to compose with milliseconds of a song. Producers are studying these moments for hours. They understand the minutia – the exact note at the exact millisecond that creates an interesting beat.

I wish that more people understood this process and gift, so I’ve re-created the process of chopping up a sample, just as a producer would. Note: I’m providing these samples to you on a platter. This is no way accounts for the hours/days spent crate-digging.

Try it out for yourself here

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