When it comes to cutting-edge audio technology, Serato consistently leads the pack. Their latest announcement, the Sample 2.0, takes sampling to an entirely new dimension.
A Leap Forward in Audio Sampling
Serato, the renowned audio software brand, has just launched Sample 2.0. This innovative update to their beloved sampling plugin integrates state-of-the-art stem-separation technology. Leveraging Serato’s unique machine-learning algorithm, this feature empowers producers to split source audio into four distinct stems, such as vocals, melody, bass, and drums, all without a dent in sound quality.
This breakthrough allows a seamless integration with existing digital audio workstations (DAWs). As Jake One, the GRAMMY Award-nominated producer for top artists like Drake and Travis Scott, puts it, “the audio separation on this is crazy clean.”
Redefining Sampling in Music Production
“Sampling used to be just chopping & stretching songs. Now, I get INSTANT access to audio stems in my DAW. Completely changes the game,” exclaims !llmind, a GRAMMY Award-winning producer. Indeed, Sample 2.0 revolutionizes the art of sampling. It’s not just a tool; it’s a creative powerhouse.
Serato’s legacy of producing top-tier audio software is evident in this release. From the company’s legendary Pitch ‘n Time technology, allowing for best-in-class sound quality when time-stretching or changing keys, to the real-time audio source separation feature, it’s a game-changer for the modern producer.
Nick Maclaren, Serato’s Chief Strategy Officer, emphasizes how this innovation takes center stage in Serato’s commitment to pushing boundaries. With the launch of Sample 2.0, the possibilities in the sampling universe just became boundless.
50 Years of Hip-Hop: Serato’s Tribute
As the music world commemorates Hip-Hop’s golden jubilee, the significance of sampling in shaping the genre cannot be ignored. Serato’s commitment to fostering the next era of sample-based hip-hop is evident with this release. The integration of Serato Stems into the iconic Serato Sample is set to inspire a fresh wave of hip-hop creations, making previously unattainable sections of samples accessible to producers.
About Serato
A dominant player since 1999, Serato has championed audio software innovations. From their flagship Serato DJ to the game-changing Serato Sample and Serato Studio, they’ve consistently elevated the tools available to DJs, producers, and artists. With the recent inclusion of real-time stem-splitting technology across its products, Serato continues to shape the music production landscape.
Serato Sample 2.0 is now available at serato.com/sample.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
