Sampling Like J Dilla | A Guide To Sample Chops...

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Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Boring Beats
2:36 - Slow vs Quick
5:00 - The Switch-up
6:31 - Think Different
8:09 - Play Different
10:36 - Make It Unique

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[BossDrSample]

When you use real vinyl and old school samplers its a lot more intuitive to do these dilla style quirks. You have to do it all with your hands so you think of things differently.

[jelanibeats]

I utilize all areas of a sample to pick and choose different variations.

[Becauseimme]

The J Dilla Moog Programming
Dilla frequently programmed the Moog Synth in a special way to get his iconic bass sounds. It is generally known that he would use square and triangle wave oscillators; a typical starting point for his bass would be as follows:
* OSC 1 – triangle at 32”
* OSC 2 – square at 16”
* OSC 3 – square at 16”
He would usually detune OSC 2 & 3 very slightly to get that signature off-key sound and get a little extra resonance. The other setting would be as follows:
* FILTER cutoff approx. 95%
* Emphasis (resonance) 0-10%
* Attack: 0
* Decay: 60%
* Sustain: 35-40%
* LOUDNESS attack: 0-10%
* Decay: 60%
* Sustain: 60%
(NOTE these percentages are based on where the dial is positioned, from left to right)

[haissemhaggard]

Congratulations! There aren't a lot of good chopping tutorials and this could be one of the best on YouTube!

[conoredwards]

Love how you turned that sample chop into your own! It definitely inspires me to try something like that

[menobeats]

I've been wanting to improve my sample game for the longest time now. This video explains how to add that extra flavour so well, thanks again Will

[jelanibeats]

Love your selection of sample...i always look for samples that have a certain emotion.

[navillus]

This is exactly what I was looking for. If you do a search for ‘chopping samples, ’ you’ll just get a list of stuff that are all tutorials for different software. This is a bit more insightful.

[TheBoiSos]

This video definitely introduced a new way for me to look at sampling. I appreciate that.

[mooseybaby]

Loved this one, The King of beats mix tapes are so great, really loved them

[Mpire]

A little late to the party but you're video showed up on my feed at the best of times. I mostly make beats on my mpc one and something I've been struggling with is connecting with my instrument. Like you said my sample chops felt formulaic and uninspired. You've given me things to think about. Just subscribed and looking forward to watching your content.

[pdrhawk]

Amazing techniques! thanks for sharing your sampling wizardry

[stickytentaclesmusic]

Super helpful and inspiring video. Just what i needed to point me in the right direction learning how to make beats. Instantly subscribed. Thank you, Sir!

[all.day.day-dreamer]

I think you are really speaking for yourself Brother. How we all individually handle our samples defines our individuality. That's what makes us .. us. I've listened to your material in the past and your sound is basic and generic, and that's cool, I still have love for you as a brother, just not your music. The only way any of this works for us is that we are different than the rest of the heard, not just different but this difference is reflected in all the views and subs your material might get. Work flow improvements, how deep your pockets are, the equipment you can afford, plugins, none of that really matters. What matters is your personal journey, the parts of your life that has inspired you to the point where you are today. Lot of people don't understand that. For some this could be - food stamps. eviction, violence, incarceration, having a single parent or no parent, the streets, abuse: mental, physical or even sadly, sexual, being broke, hungry, angry. lost love, the loss of a loved one, depression, chemical dependence, and for others it could mean, love, the birth of a new child, the love and appreciate of music and or musicians, bands, parties, vacations, trips, happiness, the love and nurture of a parent(s), success, personal goals met, being fearless. It could also mean many other things, life events, or a combination of the two groups I just mentioned. this is were music really comes from. How has your life bleed into your music? There are a lot of videos on what buttons to push, and your video is yet another one of these endless videos on the subject but the videos that has the potential to help all of us make better tracks comes from within.

[NicoSantanaMusic]

Will Hatton AND Dilla???

Made my day.

[hoodstockreligiontv]

Best surprise when I open YouTube in the morning. I love your videos. For sampling I'm using the Maschine+ or Ableton's Simpler. For sampling drums I mostly use the Maschine because I'm more creative with it. Especially when I want to create more unusual patterns. The rest happens in Ableton. I'm addicted to this DAW.

[AdamMundok]

Bro - WTF 😮 your Mac Miller tattoo at 8:21 is 🤯🔥 plus I’ve been doing a lot of Jay Dee research lately.

I just found your channel with this post and as a bedroom producer and music enthusiast alike, I can’t wait to explore all of your past posts and your music!

Cheers 🙌🏽

[beatsbykas]

Great video!!! Thanks a million! Stressed Out (feat. Faith Evens) on A Tribe Called Quest’s album Beats, Rhymes & Life.

[mnelson]

Outstanding Will, thank you once again for the inspiration. I was feeling stuck on a track, came to your channel as a bit of a "pallete cleanser", and now I'm ready to go again. 👍

[boyheartbeats]

all vibes created here, and great insights. also dug the cool ableton graphic during the promotion bit