Reading Time: 2 minutesSampleNerd.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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom 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.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe 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!
Reading Time: 2 minutesTrevor Horn, bassist turned producer, used these data tapes for the Fairlight CMI Series III. From hits with Pet Shop Boys to The Buggles. Horn is a studio don.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSampleNerd.com wanted to take this opportunity to show you these rare photos of Fairlight CMI sample library diskettes. On the wonderfully large 8″ floppy disks! O R I G I N A L ✓ I’m used to seeing the libraries of classic sampling systems online, offered for download via a forum or listed on ebay. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Emulator II is a legendary sampler that has been used in countless albums and songs, including New Order’s “Elegia” and Depeche Mode’s “Somebody.” It’s a classic!