Videos like this (previously at Boing Boing) are a fantastic reminder that even though sampling is an incredible art form in-and-of itself. I've done a little bit of this sort of remixing in my life, but the ability to consistently identity the tiniest pieces of a melody and recombine into something fresh and new is truly remarkable.
Breaking down the sampling tricks on Daft Punk's "Discovery"
This new drum machine only makes sick medieval beats
Audio technology company Teenage Engineering recently released a remarkable new drum machine/sampler. On the surface, the EP-1320 medieval looks like almost any other vintage sampler—until you notice the fonts and… READ THE REST
The N64 GoldenEye Bond theme remixed in the style of different hip-hop scenes
Created by June Jissle, this is shockingly spot-on. Image: John Kannenberg / Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) READ THE REST
Forlorn wail of a cat transformed into music
Once again, we bring you another song from The Kiffness, but instead of sampling the sound of a Jazzy Glove Compartment, a neighbor's cat provides the foundation for an awesome… READ THE REST
Microsoft Office 2024 puts the old reliables back on your PC
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows is $54.99 (reg. $249.99) with Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,… READ THE REST
Speak a new language confidently sooner than you dreamed with Rosetta Stone Sapphire for $127.20
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Learn to speak one (or more!) new languages confidently and naturally with a one-year subscription to… READ THE REST
Microsoft Office is just $28, but only through July 26
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for $27.97 instead of $219.99. The one-time purchase includes eight… READ THE REST
