Loops have become an essential part of today’s music production landscape.
Platforms like Splice and Loopmasters are now a goldmine for producers in search of inspiration, with thousands of new samples being uploaded every day.
However, as a producer, it’s always an awkward feeling when you’re listening to a track and think, “I’ve heard that sample on Splice the other day”, or even worse, when you’ve heard that exact same loop in another track.
To avoid this, here are five ways to get more creative with your loops so that you stand out from the crowd.
Of course, all of these methods can (and should!) be combined together to create even more interesting results.