Why Do You Need New Sound Samples?
Have you ever noticed if you use the same sound samples that after a while your beats start to sound very similar. This is a very common problem with producers. Keeping a fresh source of sound samples is a must for anyone who makes beats - no matter what type of music you produce.
If you listen closely, you'll hear the super producers changing their sound samples every once and a while. For example, many of the beats the neptunes were doing started to really sound the same. Check out the drum sounds used in the following songs:
Ray Jay - "Formal invite"
Usher - "You don't have to call"
Kelis - "Get along with you"
Jadakiss - "Knock yourself out"
These are just a few examples of songs with really similar drum kit sound samples. But you'll notice that the sounds have changed considerably in more recent songs like:
Nelly - "Hot in herr"
Snoop Dogg - "Drop it like it's hot"
Neptunes aren't the only producers to do this, you can find the same trend in any major producer. Check out some of Timbaland's earlier work and you'll here the same prominent snare used over and over. But you don't hear it that often in tracks like Omarion - "Ice box".
I believe this is what really defines a super producer. We all fall in love with certain sounds that go together. This is a natural occurrence as a producer. But super producers will keep coming out with new sound samples and redevelop their signature sound over and over.
Look at what's happening to Lil Jon. His signature synthesizer and club claps and kicks were used in at least a dozen songs, but now you don't really hear anything from him. I don't want to classify Lil Jon as a super producer or not, but I guarantee that if Lil Jon doesn't come out with new sounds to define his beats that he'll be a nobody in no time.
Your Source For Sound Samples
Platinum Soundsets is your source for sound samples when you produce music. It doesn't matter if you produce music with hardware or software samplers. Our professional sound samples are optimized and perfected for your next beat. You won't need to adjust these samples or use your equalizer to get the right frequency. The sound samples are radio-ready!
You just load them into your music sampler and starting making beats with no hassles or worries. You'll be surprised at how universal any of our sound samples are. It doesn't matter if you download the Missy Elliot soundset or the Dr. Dre soundset. Making beats with our sounds will always sound good if your making hyphe, west coast, east coast, or any other style of music. We also have a growing number of music producers who make R&B beats with our sound samples. Our R.Kelly soundset is one of our best sellers. We encourage you to check out each soundset for yourself. Listen to each audio demo and decide what sounds are best for you. But know that when you download 1,000 sound samples, you're going to find hundreds and hundreds of sounds no matter what set you get it from!
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12 Volume Collection |
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COLLECT THEM ALL! Here is your chance to own every volume for the lowest price possible. 12,000 sounds in the style of today's hottest producers. This collection alone will help you step your game up.
This soundset contains over 12,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
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DJ Quikness |
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Rule the rap industry with Quikness! If you want to keep it west coast and wicked, this soundset is perfect for you. Be an innovator and a pioneer like DJ Quik himself! This soundset provides you with everything you need to create your own unique sound that would reshape the way we think of the west coast style! All sounds in this soundset are in the style of of DJ Quik.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
JDizzy |
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Work your way to be the most consistent rap artist of our time. Turn old skoolish into hot tracks. This soundset captures Jermaine Dupris' signature flavor, with countless R&B sounds to add that smooth JDizzy touch. Turn your one-hit wonder into your very own, multi-platinum seller with this soundset. Maybe one day, you'll work with the big dogs…and it all started with the JDizzy soundset. This soundset contains sounds in the style of Jermaine Dupri.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
R. U-Ready Fo Kelly |
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Ever wanted to create those smooth, professional mixture of hip-hop beats that will make da ladies go nuts? This R. Kelly-intensified soundset will not be refused. Organized in 5 sub-categories packed full of drums, instruments, sound FX and R. Kelly's specialty soul-man crooning, funky sounds, this soundset will result in the most off-the-hook hip hop tracks ever created! All sounds in this soundset are in the style of R. Kelly.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Jazze Phaton |
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Hot beats, hot tracks! That's what the Jazze Phaton soundset is all about. Earn the reputation of being the main reputation for being a producer of the Dirty South sound like Jazze Pha. Create energetic or laid back hits with a 'lil bit 'o rhythm and blues with this sound package. Maybe it'll be your turn to say "Ladies and Gentlemen" and make everybody's heads turn. All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Jazzy Pha.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Mannie Freshie |
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Produce hits like Mannie Fresh with this soundset! The Manny Freshie adds freshie freshness to fulfill any fabulous track. With Fresh's well-noted bass heavy bass guitars, keyboards, drum machines, samplers, and synthesizers, you can create tight albums that are fresh off the production line. All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Mannie Fresh.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Miss Elliot |
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There will be "no artificial flavor" in your tracks if you use this soundset. Missy will never be so proud! Create works of pure artistic infusion in the style of Missy Elliot. No and's, if's or but's! This Miss Elliot Soundset provides you with all the sounds that will help you engineer a fusion of innovative instrumentals and dynamic deliveries that will take you to uncharted territory. All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Missy Elliot.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
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DRE-Xplosion |
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How did Dre eva come up with his exploding, hardcore sound? Do you think you can surpass the skilz of the latest and greatest himself? If so, you've got to have this soundset. Equipped with all of his signature sound FX, super-sub kicks, tight crackin' snares, and blazin' percussion, this Dr. Dre inspired soundset is enough for you to make tracks so tight, you'll be bouncin' with the big boys! All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Dr. Dre.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
KanyeKraze |
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Do you want to be a hitmaking producer or just plain hitmaking? Kan-ye kick it with the krazy kraze of Kanye West? Create your work into uniquely boastful tracks with a slight vintage feel. This soundset contains Kanye's signature sounds in such albums as "Late Registration" and tracks like "Touch the Sky" and "Gold Digga." This KayneKraze Soundset will not only help you achieve stellar production work, but set you apart from other producers. All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Kanye West.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Lil Jonified |
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Get ready to create your own Club diggin' mix! With the Lil Jonified Soundset, have da masses bouncin' from da window, to da wall! Put a Lil Jon-flavor in your next crunk album using some of this signature sounds featured in "Snap Yo Fingers" and more. Use this soundset to make tracks to skool your competitors with a cutting-edge Dirty South attitude perfect for any burgeoning club scene. All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Lil Jon.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Neptunz |
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Who ever said that quirky and nontraditional sounds cannot make hits? That is how the Neptunes did it! With this Neptunz Soundset, you bet you can create unrelenting, absurd lead singles. This soundset is packed full of signature Neptunes ambient sounds. Go ahead, try it out. If you're as creative as this crazy bunch and have a knack for using a 'lil bit o funk, this soundset will take you wherever you want! All sounds in this soundset are in the style of The Neptunes.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Timba-stacious |
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Ascend to the top Timba-stacious style! Create your own stuttering bass-heavy bounce and outlandish productions just like our very own, Timbaland. This soundset provides you with all the sounds to create your very own Timba-signature-like beats with his high-end synth stabs. Complete your tracks with a personal touch. No need to sample with this package of sounds! Work it! All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Timbaland.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Just Blazin' |
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Create jaw-droppin' drum beats that are just on fire! Our Just Blazin' soundset is ready for you to create Roc-A-Fella beats good enough for any top artist! This soundset combined with techniques of sped up soul samples will add just-style to your new blazin' hit. All sounds in this soundset are in the style of Just Blaze.
This soundset contains over 1,000 sound samples including drums, bass tones, instrument samples, sound effects, and ethnic samples. All the sounds are in standard WAV (16 bit 44.1kHz) format compatible with most any hardware or software sampler.
Sound Samples
Platinum Soundsets specializes in all of your sound sample needs. No matter what type of music you produce, our sound library has the newest, cleanest, and clearest sound samples available.
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Sound Samples
Music industry employs a wide range of products which are not solely based on the artistes’ expertise. The post 90’s grunge rock has seen an increase in the number of variations music has offered. However with the advent of all such variations, the music industry has also started using previously used samples of music and instruments to provide a more varied sound.
The use of such sound samples results in a variant which does not resemble the unadulterated sounds of guitars or drums. Such sound samples have become an essential in the R7B genre, where lyrics form the prime focus of all artistes and thus melodies are left to producers who rely heavily on these to provide the adequate melody.
Sound samples vary in not just the range of instrument employed but also in the types of formats used to play them on. There are numerous formats, but the more popular ones include Wave format, Mp3 format and MIDI format.
Mp3 formats are used by most of the upcoming systems and provide a high quality and easy to use format for sounds to be recorded and manipulated. Wave format has been an older and therefore more widely acknowledged platform for playing sound samples. This format is compatible with most other systems and is extremely popular in the music industry as well. Midi format was developed for sending music files between electronic devices like synthesizers and personal computers. Midi format enables a sound file to be compressed and therefore allows much more space.
However, sound samples are most commonly used in the wave format due to its easy accessibility and wide use.
Sound samples are an important tool, not just for music producers, but also for novices like students. They can range from instrumental beats which are solely sound samples of particular instruments, to sound loops which utilize all instruments and are therefore much more comprehensive.
The adequate use of sound samples is a sophisticated art which is not readily mastered and thus needs to be honed.
With the music industry relying more and more on catchy, ready to use riffs, sound samples have become a lucrative industry which employs not just musicians but also technicians. The progress in music composing software has allowed more and more sound samples to be formed with increased intricacy. However, it should be noted that sound samples are still a growing phenomenon and still offer plenty of opportunity for development.
Setting up your Home Music Studio
It has become quite common among the amateur beat makers to establish their own home studio for recording and producing their own beats and tunes. It is a challenge for an amateur beat maker to establish his or her own home studio as he is faced with the money constraints. An amateur beat maker would want to keep his costs lower and yet get adequate quality products for his studio that can help him in creating a better quality beats and tunes.
However, with such a constraint, making decisions regarding buying the instruments and the softwares etc, is quite difficult.
As an amateur beat maker, you can make your studio a bit smaller than the professional studios used by the established artists. For this purpose, you can also convert your bedroom into a studio or use your garage. A bedroom or a garage studio will be enough for creating your own demo CDs and editing and producing your tunes. Looking for the place for setting up a studio might not be as difficult as choosing the instruments.
There can be a variety of different instruments available in the market in various price ranges, but you need to look for only the basic instruments that you need to buy. Before going for the instruments, you should decide as to what kind of music you are going to produce; this will help you in arriving at the decision regarding the types of instruments you require for your studio. If you have a good budget, then you can also hire a professional studio. But this is not recommended if you do not have any experience in beat making.
Although buying used instruments might not be recommend, but if your budget does not allow you to buy new ones then it will be a great option for you.
As long as the instrument produces the same quality of sound, no one would be able to distinguish as to whether you are using a new instrument or a used one. However, if you have some cash in the pocket, then buying a new one is highly recommended.
After buying your instruments you need to look for music software that you can use to create and edit your beats and tunes.
The music software are your virtual studio where you can be more creative while making your own beats. These softwares allow you a variety of options regarding the types of beats you can create. Once you have decided the software, then you can just start recording your own beats and editing them to produce good quality beats for your tunes.
Setting up a home music studio is an easy task for the amateur beat makers if they know their requirements of instruments and the software.
Get Your Inspiration
Platinum Soundsets works hard to bring you the best resources as a music producer who makes beats. We have an amazing collection of sound samples and instrument samples.
Today we add a new resource for you, the music producer. Our new resource allows you to watch music videos on demand. This is perfect for when you need some inspiration for your creative juices.
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