Music Production at the Library: Sampling

Learn the basics of sampling, right here at the Brooklyn Public Library. Going back to the beginning, we will sample a vinyl record, search the internet for samples, and create a brand new sample using a microphone. Then, using free software, we will learn various techniques to manipulate and play with our samples. We will learn to use our samples in beats, textures, and otherworldly sounds -- splicing and reversing, layering, shifting, creating new instruments, and transforming everyday sounds into music. 

Carlos Hernandez is a musician, producer and audio engineer from Brooklyn, NY. With over 20 years experience running studio sessions. Carlos has become a go-to producer for NYC underground music, working with artists such as Princess Nokia, Palehound, Juan Wauters, Frankie Cosmos, Rachika Nayar, Nappy Nina, Eartheater, and many more. His band, Ava Luna, has been described by The New York Times as “...post-soul... pulsating from one energy to another, suggesting art project and ritual.” And his 2022 solo album was described by Pitchfork as “an excellent solo album of minimalist funk and R&B pared down to its barest essence.”