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Sound Samples

The Sample Libraries
Piccolo iconThousands of free, downloadable sound samples specially recorded by Philharmonia Orchestra players. These samples are suitable for creating any kind of music, no matter what you're into. From piccolo to double bass there are single notes, phrases and whole orchestra samples to choose from.
The Sound ExchangeThe Sound Exchange
Share your music and download other people's. Why not exchange some sound now?
Sergeant Pepper album coverSample History
The Mellotron, used by the Beatles on Strawberry Fields, was the first sucessful sampling instrument. Find out how sampling started and what's happening today.
Sample Story
A great introduction to how samples are used to create dance music. Sample Story takes you through the each stage in the creation of a new dance track from the initial recording of a violin sample to the finished mix with video.

Sample Story

Play the Orchestra!Play the Orchestra!
Use your mouse to play the Philharmonia Orchestra.
It's simple, but fun!

 

Duncan ChapmanInterview with Duncan Chapman
Sound artist Duncan Chapman answers our questions on life, samples and everything...
Music Technology ForumMusic Technology Forum
Discuss techno issues about samples, digital music and recording.

 

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