The Sample Journal

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

F R E E  D O W N L O A D. 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

$3 D O W N L O A D. 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

F R E E  D O W N L O A D. 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