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Hans Zimmer

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hans Zimmer explains why computers are musical instruments, and the value of original work. Also, working with samples and the difference between samples and stems!

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Fast Nerd ⏩Facts

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sampler system libraries are a fascinating area of research, especially the early releases like Fairlight CMI or PPG Wave. Check out Fast Nerd ⏩Facts for more!

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The printer with a $2397 price tag! (fyi: its dot matrix)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Synclavier: a super pricey sampler with a super pricey accessory. Only for big studios and rich musicians. The Louis Vuitton of the workstation world

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The digital dark side

Reading Time: 2 minutes SampleNerd.com highlights the importance of good archiving practices, based on works by the University of the Arts London. Tips include annual archiving, avoiding duplicates, categorization, assessing future needs, creating backups, and using reliable storage formats.

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Conserving our history

Reading Time: 2 minutes From the quickly scribbled description on a coffee-stained disk label to the carefully manicured collections lovingly maintained over many years. Physical media has been king for nearly half a century.

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Allen Adkins pioneer

Reading Time: 6 minutes The Universe of Sounds from OMI was the world’s first sample library to be released on Compact Disk. Going on to achieve legendary status in the field of sampling. Learn all about the origins of this success story!

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