SAMPLED#beginners
3 stories
Stories tagged #beginners on Sampled — sound, style, and scenes, all in one place.
What Is a MIDI Keyboard and Do You Actually Need One?
A MIDI keyboard makes no sound of its own. Here is what it really does, what MIDI is, and how to tell whether you need one.
What Is a Plugin in Music Production, and Which Ones Do You Need?
VST, AU, AAX, CLAP — what plugins actually are, the difference between instruments and effects, and the handful you genuinely need to start.
Best Free DAWs for Beginners
GarageBand, Pro Tools Intro, Waveform Free, Cakewalk Next — the real question isn't which DAW is best, it's which one will actually make you finish a song.