In the 1940s, the French composer Pierre Schaeffer developed musique concrète, an experimental form of … See more

The Guardian described the Chamberlin as the first sampler, developed by the English engineer Harry Chamberlin in the 1940s. The Chamberlin used a keyboard to trigger a series of tape decks, each containing eight secon… See more

Sampling has influenced many genres of music, particularly pop, hip hop and electronic music. The Guardian journalist David McNamee likened its importance in these genres to the importance of the guitar in rock. In … See more

To legally use a sample, an artist must acquire legal permission from the copyright holder, a potentially lengthy and complex process known as clearance. Sampling without permission can breach the copyright of the origin… See more

• Remix
• Mashup (music)
• Chopped and screwed
• Musical quotation
• Plunderphonics… See more

• WhoSampled, a website that catalogs samples See more