The Sample Journal

Comparing Two LM1 Drum Machines

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Samples From Mars

Comparing Two LM1 Drum Machines

We explored the difference in sound between two different versions of this classic 80s drum machine, by sampling a few one-hit kits from each machine. Which do you prefer? Download the samples to compare for yourself 🥁 Read more

The Origin of Samples From Mars

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Samples From Mars

The Origin of Samples From Mars

10 years ago I created this business and 10 years ago I made my first sample. I started Samples From Mars before I’d ever sampled anything (other than a record), with only a few pieces of gear to my name. Read more

How Drum Machine Volume Affects Tube DI Saturation

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Samples From Mars

How Drum Machine Volume Affects Tube DI Saturation

Drum machine volume greatly affects how much saturation we can achieve from a tube DI. To demonstrate this, we recorded our TR-909 at various levels through our REDDI. Read more

Reverbed-Out Drum Hits Made w/ a Classic Lexicon Reverb

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Samples From Mars

Reverbed-Out Drum Hits Made w/ a Classic Lexicon Reverb

We ran some drum machines and a synth through one of our favorite reverbs and created some reverbed-out samples 🥁 Read more

Processing an 808 Through an Ampeg Bass Amp

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Samples From Mars

Processing an 808 Through an Ampeg Bass Amp

We ran the 808 through the classic bass amp and sculpted the results into colorful one-hits, ranging from subtle and vintage, to downright smashed 😈 Read more

Welcome to the Sample Journal!

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Samples From Mars

Welcome to the Sample Journal!

Welcome to the Sample Journal, my friends! This is a fun little space where the SFM team and I (that's Ryan pictured above) can show you what we're up to in between putting out those massive sample packs... Read more