Author: samplenerd
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Fast Nerd ⏩ Finds!
Reading Time: 2 minutesOK, it’s been awhile since the last Fast Nerd ⏩ Finds! But here we are! Released in 1984 E-MU’s Drumulator was a predecessor to its more famous stablemate the SP1200. EVEN THOUGH THE DRUMULATOR IS NOT QUITE AS FAMOUS AS THE E-MU SP1200, THIS ORIGINAL 8 BIT GEM STILL MANAGED TO FIND ITS…
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SAMPLE SWAG
Reading Time: 2 minutesAcoustic instruments are just presets. Random Internet person I really like that. But whether you’re using acoustic “presets” or are bolting VST’s into your DAW for your next creation – sounds are what you’ll need to bring that idea in your head into this reality. Ownership control of sounds is much more…
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MONSTER SYNTHS
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe immersive world of Monster Synths brought to you by Samplenerd com!
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Obviously?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSampleNerd.com asks the fundamental question: are KORG given enough credit for being the very reason the Pet Shop Boys partnership even got going?
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Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part V
Reading Time: 7 minutesWelcome to Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part V. This is the SampleNerd.com catalogue of the best synthesizer soundtracks listed as being amongst the best of the genre. According to Redbull.com; movieweb.com and MusicRadar.com. Let’s go! Starman Year: 1984 Score: Jack Nitzsche Verdict: Underrated both as a movie and a soundtrack.…
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Hollow Sun: Legacy
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere we are – the final part of the series! There is so much more that could have been written about the luminary Stephen Howell. One of the things that drew me to his story was the conjunction of creativity, business dealings, high art and the explorative world of synthesizers and sampling. Ultimately…
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Hollow Sun: Nightfall
Reading Time: 2 minutesSo far in this six part series, we have covered Stephens earlier years: growing up in Wales and achieving a scholarship. Singing for composer Benjamin Britten in one of his operas to working at the local live scene. From writing for magazines to a serendipitous meeting that developed into a long term working…
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Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part IV
Reading Time: 6 minutesWelcome to Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part IV. This is the SampleNerd.com catalogue of the best synthesizer soundtracks listed as being amongst the best of the genre. According to Redbull.com; movieweb.com and MusicRadar.com. Let’s go! Under the Skin Year: 2013 Score: Mica Levi Verdict: Opening with a fast moving din,…
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SampleNerd.com is one year old today!
Reading Time: 2 minutesA personal note from me, SampleNerd! Hello, SampleNerd.com began out of a desire to have something that was completely different, and that I hoped would grow over time. But, it’s been so much more than that. I have learnt so much. People, things, places I didn’t know about before. And this after…
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Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part III
Reading Time: 7 minutesWelcome Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part III! We are half way through this catalogue of the greatest synth soundtracks as cited by Movieweb.com; MusicRadar.com and Red Bull.com. Let’s go! Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Year: 1986 Score: Ira Newborn Verdict: The only film in this comprehensive series to feature an…
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Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part II
Reading Time: 4 minutesWelcome to Synth soundtracks – the OFFICIAL SampleNerd lowdown: part II. This is the SampleNerd.com catalogue of the best synthesizer soundtracks listed as being amongst the best of the genre. According to Redbull.com; movieweb.com and MusicRadar.com. Let’s go! It Follows Year: 2014 Score: Disasterpeace Verdict: Creepy both sonically and visually, David Robert Mitchell’s…
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If Mercedes Benz made a synthesizer
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis could be an article on the legendary Yamaha DX1. Or it could just be an excuse to show off these wonderful photos, which if it weren’t for SampleNerd.com could well be lost for all time. Many of the images you will find on this site (unless amended with a copyright notice)…
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