This forgotten sampling technique is the secret to great layering

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[thaunknownmusic]

I’ve been doing that since 99 this is the best way to do things you’d never think of, it’s like having the happy accidents button turned on always

[hpfm]

This is a game changer for me, it makes it so much easier to match a sample with the overall sound of the beat. Sometimes its hard to see it fitting unless you try it out from the go

[wwjnz]

I watched this video, and when it was over, a text block popped up and it read "Pete Rock style unlocked".

Honestly I never knew how the 90's greats did it. But now it makes sense. I always did this backwards. I always sampled while making sure the groove matched, and cut the frequencies in the mix. My mind is now blown!

Thank You!

[andrij.demianczuk]

Man, I love this. I’m just learning how to sample at 40 and this simple tip got me from struggling with crate digging to hearing stuff all over the place that is now usable! I’d always get scared of jazz like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock because of the complexity of the music, but this gave me a new lease on them!

[obscurewax]

Give this man his flowers! He's a living legend who's sampling IQ is higher than most... such a great technique. Thank you Marlow.

[CarlosDiaz-mfuw]

"Let's grab some Miles"
- Coltrane violently pops up

Great video!

[RYANMAKESBEATS]

Love this technique! Trying to get back to the analogue techniques get's you so connected with the beat and your samples. Great video!

[londoncalling]

We use to use this technique way back over 30 years ago when samplers had maybe 10-20 seconds maximum sample time. One sample with all the high frequencies all dropped out by using Eq, s leaving it as just a bass if possible then the same sample copied and the reverse Eq treatment done to it I.e all the lows cut out. This way we had full control over the low part and the highs dropping them in a out whenever. Proper old school technique that was pure trial and error ( and quite a bit of work routing through a desk and eq). So much easier these days with one bit of kit that can do everything. Long live the Mpc

[namaste]

Man I can’t even express how inspirational your channel is. I’ve always wondered how you were so good at layering and how you did that. This completely changes the game for me.

[Barasuishou]

It's crazy how the simplest tools can be the most useful in the right context. I'm definitely going to try this on my SP and listen for samples with the isolator on.

[saintrumi]

Man I don’t know why I never even considered using the effects on the input of the MPC to take this approach. This is crazy ninja stuff man. You’re always upping my game.

[SheaMinta]

very helpful technique. I heard one of my favourite house producers uses this technique to keep his tracks stripped back, but sounding full. He'll layer lots of drum sounds, in a similar pattern or use saturation etc to fill the frequency range of his tracks, and this gives it that 'full sound', without adding too many unnecessary elements. Sick video man! Reaffirms for me how important this technique is when selecting samples etc.

[awalkingshadowmusic]

I've been doing this intuitively already but you gave me a lot of inspiration to layer more than 2 samples in a beat. Thanks for your input!

[kirkstate]

Your knowledge and insight never disappoints

[rasulsilva]

I think most beatmakers do this intuitively already, but it's nice of you to make this video for new producers. The way you explained the idea was great. Excellent job man.

[ricflomusic]

game changer technique to get clarity from the get go. Glad I come across this today!

[jordanhurst]

You break it down better than many lectures I've given/received, and the material you're using perfectly compliments the subject. Planned or not, super helpful lol.

[timdemoss]

You are so articulate and calm & you seem to have great patience. Just by watching your process I felt encouraged to slow down and take my time getting to work. And the workflow tip itself was incredible too - thanks!

[BirdBoss]

Fire technique! A lot of early 90s hiphop especially tribe was created this way nice to see it’s still a valuable way of making beats 🖤

[wasabisolomon]

between Marlow's videos and Patreon sample packs, you need no other resource for MPC knowledge and sampling. Thanks a lot man