How To Master Vintage Samples
Achieving a realistic, warm and vintage sound on a sample can take your music
to the next level. Learn how to master vintage sample in 3 easy steps!
Demibby • Published: May 03, 2023
Play with pitch shifting
After I get the main idea down for a sample I tend to start playing with effects that give the sample a vintage vibe like it came off of a vinyl record.
Even though there are many other pitch shifters I like to use. I use this this pitch shifter by Quikquak because of its gritty nature it adds to the sound.
Change the sonic character
After some gritty pitch shifting I add Saturation EQ, and Compression with the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack Plugin for some analog warmness and sonic character.
Simulate vinyl degradation
After the last chain of degradation effects I use one last degrading effect which simulates a Vinyl. I like the unique distortion and saturation this plugin gives also I put this on for it’s wow and flutter that gives the sample more of a vintage vibe.
And that’s it. In three steps, you’ve achieved my version of achieving a Vintage Sound.
Experiment with vintage mixer presets for soul samples