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Updates, announcements, and tips from SampleStack.
Bitbox mk2 vs Blackbox: which 1010music sampler is right for you?
A side-by-side comparison of the 1010music Bitbox mk2 and Blackbox: shared engine, different contexts. What each does well, where they diverge, and which fits your setup.
Read more →Sample manager vs DAW: which do you need?
A DAW and a sample manager solve different problems. Here's what each handles, where they overlap, and the hardware-specific issues a DAW leaves unsolved.
Read more →Intellijel Multigrain sample management: a complete guide
How the Intellijel Multigrain organizes samples across projects, the format it needs, the 32-second limit, recording into the module, and how to keep a working library.
Read more →Octatrack sample management: a complete guide
How the Elektron Octatrack MKII organizes samples, the difference between Flex and Static machines, and how to prep, transfer, and manage a working library.
Read more →WAV, AIFF, and FLAC for hardware samplers: which format actually matters
A clear look at the three most common audio formats, what's inside each one, and which hardware samplers can actually load them.
Read more →Free sample sites for hardware producers
A practical guide to the best free sample sources online: what each offers, its license, and which hardware it suits best.
Read more →How to Prepare Samples for the Make Noise Morphagene
A complete guide to preparing samples for the Make Noise Morphagene: file format, splice markers, reel structure, naming, and the gotchas that trip up new users.
Read more →Version 1.0.2: 20 New Instruments
SampleStack 1.0.2 adds support for 20 new hardware samplers and grooveboxes, custom manufacturer icons for all 29 instruments, and performance improvements.
Read more →37 Instruments and Counting
The SampleStack instruments directory now covers 37 hardware samplers and Eurorack modules with full technical specs and folder structures.
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