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How To Make Your Samples Sound Better – Enhancing Your Vinyl Samples – Part 2

By Freddie HarbJune 29, 20221 min read
Enhance Vinyl Samples - Part 2

Part 2 in our series on making your vinyl samples better we get more in-depth about tricks you can use. Starting off with basic EQ you can do a whole lot to a sample. EQ is one of the main tools. I get into using Restoriation Tools as well, which can also be a handy tactic if you are looking to try to do some cleanup. I share ways you can do this as well as give examples.

Lastly, I discuss how saturation can help with samples. Stay tuned next week for part 3.

#TimeStamps

0:00 Start
00:56 EQ
03:01 Restoration
09:53 Saturation

#StepByStep

  1. EQ – EQ is one of your best friends, learn how EQ can help with samples.

    • Restoration – Restoration tools can work wonders, especially with older recordings or recordings with issues..

    • Saturation – Saturation can help take samples to the next level.

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