Sounds to Sample
Sounds to Sample is a UK-based website that sells copyright free audio samples and
loops for use in music production. It was launched in 2007Sharooz Raoofi and David Felton, initially as a digital download portal for the Sample Magic libraries, and expanded to include developers such as Sony, Zero G and Best Service.[1] In addition to its retail function, the site contains a number of articles on sound production and technical interviews with electronic music artists such as Chris Lake, Dave Audé
, Dean Coleman and Wolfgang Gartner.
by Products can be purchased in WAV, Apple Loops Utility or REX2 format,[2] either as an exact copy of their physical format or as a cut down 'sample pack' offering only selected portions of content. Titles can be auditioned using a dedicated pop-up sound player and purchased using PayPal or conventional credit cards via the Worldpay system. Once a user account has been established, there is a facility to download free samples from the site's bestselling titles. As of January 2009 the site had 30,000 registered users and served over 10,000 transactions.[citation needed]
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References
- ^ "Introducing Sounds to Sample - the UK's premier sample download site | Beatportal". www.beatportal.com. Archived from the original on 2011-03-21.
- ^ "Sounds to Sample Presents Minimal Techno and Funky House Beats Sample Packs - Sounds to Sample - 2008-07-08 | Harmony-Central.com". Archived from the original on 2009-06-04. Retrieved 2009-06-15.