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Process To Product :: Synth Pack Volume 2
Posted on July 16 2018
On the second episode of Process To Product, you'll get a small peak into what Joel's been cooking up for our latest release, Synth Pack Volume 2, which drops July 18th.
Homage Turns a Soul Surplus Loop Into a Full Beat
Posted on July 13 2018
Our good friend Homage decided to utilize The Blue Pack in his latest beat-making video, showcasing the ease in which you can create while using Soul Surplus sample packs.
Process To Product :: The Blue Pack
Posted on July 09 2018
Creating sample packs from scratch is no easy feat. The time and dedication that goes into each chord, configuring hardware, and engineering sessions takes quite a bit of time and effort. In our new series, "Process To Product", we will highlight what goes into creating these libraries of sound.
Placed Samples :: Hypebae - Alexander Wang x adidas Originals Season 3
Posted on July 03 2018
Every week we receive encouraging messages and emails from producers who've used our sounds in their latest sessions, projects and placements. This week, our good friend Ryan Little, reached out to us to share this latest editorial video from Hypebae.
Staff Picks :: Top 5 Sample Flips
Posted on June 26 2018
In our journey as producers, each of us have come across a beat with a sample flip that has blown us away. For this edition of Staff Picks, I asked each member of the team which sample flip in particular was their favorite. In no particular order, here are our top 5 sample flips!
Gear Corner :: Crumar Roady
Posted on June 21 2018
With this synthesizer serving as the centerpiece of this week’s release we thought it would be appropriate to look at a little bit of background history and features of this keyboard and company.
Soul Surplus :: Q&A Sessions 2
Posted on June 18 2018
This week in our Q&A session, we answered questions about planning out releases, and creating melodies from creating pad synths.
3 Ways To Enhance Your Music Production
Posted on June 14 2018
In this exciting time of music production that is accessible to anyone with a laptop, iPad/tablet (or even phone now) you may struggle to make your music stand out among the crowd. Here’s 3 tips that we gathered to enhance your production and make music that stands out.
Soul Surplus :: Q&A Sessions 1
Posted on June 11 2018
Welcome to the first Soul Surplus Q&A Session. In these weekly sessions, we'll take a few minutes to answer questions from our fans and followers on social media.
A Conversation with Elvin “Wit” Shahbazian
Posted on June 08 2018
"Well, I’ve always felt that I have a good handle on what I want drums to sound like in production, being a drummer for a good portion of my life. Sonically I wanted the drums to have character and color to really help enhance production in a musical way."
5 Tips For Choosing A Daw
Posted on May 29 2018
If you find yourself in this dilemma, or even if you just have been searching around curious to know which DAW is best, here’s some tips we gathered for your consideration in the process.
Gear Corner: Acoustic Treatment
Posted on May 25 2018
Acoustic treatment is often neglected by bedroom producers and engineers and it’s easy to understand why. An explanation of two kinds of treatment you will commonly see in studios everywhere.
A Conversation With Featured Musician, Chris Stevens
Posted on May 24 2018
We got a chance to sit down with accomplished trumpeter, Chris Stevens, to hear a little bit about his musical background and the process behind recording for this release.
Beyond The Stratosphere: The "Daydream Sample Pack Volume 2"
Posted on May 21 2018
We interviewed the creator of this series, and member of the Soul Surplus team, John Smythe. He gave some pretty in-depth answers about the “Daydream” sound, and the creation process behind it.
Soul Surplus :: The Daydreaming Playlist
Posted on May 20 2018
For this week's playlist, The Daydreaming Playlist, we curated some tunes that will take you out of the stratosphere.
Moog Grandmother :: Semi-Modular Analog Synth
Posted on May 18 2018
If you're an analog junky like we are here at Soul Surplus, you've probably heard the good news about the new Grandmother Synth, by Moog.
Staff Picks: Our Top 5 Favorite Plugins
Posted on May 17 2018
We've already covered in great length what analog gear we love, we thought it would be appropriate to ask around and see what everyone’s favorite plugins were. Here is a list of our top 5 favorite plugins that we here at Soul Surplus find ourselves using frequently.
Gear Corner: A Case For A Hybrid Workflow
Posted on May 15 2018
A workflow that lives in both the digital and the analog realm, taking advantage of the speed of software, and the sound of hardware. The hybrid workflow.
A Conversation With Animator, Digs "digsBot" Coker
Posted on May 12 2018
We had an opportunity to speak to animator, art director, and producer, Digs "digsBot” Coker, about his creative journey, what we can expect in the near future, and finding the proper audio language, for his visual language.
The Unlikely Collaboration Behind "New Light" - John Mayer & No I.D.
Posted on May 11 2018
We took a closer look at what John Mayer revealed about the construction of the new record "New Light" and the collaborative process between him and No I.D.
Gear Corner: A Brief Moment of Appreciation for the Yamaha DX7
Posted on May 10 2018
What do artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Depeche Mode, Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, and Toto have in common? Well, besides all of them being legends, each of these esteemed acts have incorporated the Yamaha DX7 into their recordings.
3 Music Production Tricks to Take From "This is America"
Posted on May 08 2018
While the uproar certainly has everyone focusing on the satirical genius of the content we felt it would be cool to dissect the production of this song for the producer community. Here are 3 production tricks we noticed in the making of "This is America."
Memorable Rock Samples In Hip-Hop
Posted on May 07 2018
While finishing up The Black Pack, a great discussion ensued, on some of the greatest rock samples in hip-hop in recent memory. We figured we would share a few we considered some of the most memorable.
Leveraging Your Network
Posted on May 04 2018
3 tips to build and leverage a positive network as a producer.
Gear Corner :: Warm Audio EQP-WA & WA76
Posted on May 03 2018
If there is one thing that we have made abundantly clear here at Soul Surplus, it is that aside from our own talents as professional musicians, we rely on real analog gear to properly capture the soul sonics we are collectively known for.
Tuning Audio In Logic Pro X
Posted on April 30 2018
Last week we were presented a question in our YouTube comment section. One of our subscribers asked the following question after checking out the 3rd episode of our podcast...
3 Ways To Make More Money As A Music Producer
Posted on April 27 2018
A topic that's so important and worth expanding upon in an age where producers really have to get creative and rethink how they do business in order to succeed. Considering this I’ve compiled 3 ways that producers can make more money for their time and effort.
Product Review: 1993 Sample Pack
Posted on April 26 2018
This week we’re excited to present our newest product the “1993 Sample Pack,” a composition pack full of jazzy melodies and chords that are sure to be useful for anyone trying to push the envelope with their production to create interesting projects.
How To Work Through Creative Blocks
Posted on April 23 2018
Often times as producers and musicians we hit creative blocks where we feel uninspired. This roadblock can come in many forms. A few tips and suggestions on fighting through creativity blocks.
3 Tips To Avoid The Headaches Of Sample Clearance
Posted on April 20 2018
Sample clearance in the music industry (especially hip-hop) has been a consistent issue for the last few decades.
4 Ways To Incorporate Guitar In Your Next Production
Posted on April 16 2018
If you are a guitarist, or are in a session with an electric guitarist, try these four methods to bring new life and new sounds to your next track.
Product Review: Soul Surplus “A Trap Jawn Volume 1”
Posted on April 13 2018
We’re producers first, and we know what it’s like creating hard hitting trap beats--you just want to catch a vibe, quick! This pack achieves just that with all royalty free sounds that are ready to be flipped.
Gear Corner :: Analog Love
Posted on April 09 2018
Musicianship from real musicians with a bunch of real instruments and real analog gear.
April News Update
Posted on April 03 2018
As we enter into the second quarter of 2018, I figured today would be a good time to share some insights on where our company is currently, how we got here, and where we are going in the future.
Vlog 002 - Physical Products & Content Creation
Posted on March 19 2018
In episode 002 of the Soul Surplus Vlog series, the team sits down and discuss the possibility of new physical products for the future, and how they plan on using and creating content to drive the brand forward in the near and far future.
Soul Surplus :: John Smythe Interview - Roady Sample Pack
Posted on March 09 2018
In this interview Smythe goes into great depth on the equipment and hardware used to create this pack, and also gives some insight on what fans can expect in the near and distant future.
Joel McNeill Interview - Piano Sample Pack Volume 1
Posted on February 24 2018
Joel sits down with John to discuss the new "Piano Sample Pack Volume 1" that recently dropped on Soul Surplus.
Vlog 001 :: Licensing
Posted on February 19 2018
In the first episode of our new vlog series, Wes gives some insight on Soul Surplus stepping out into the music licensing world, as well as some news on the latest sample pack dropping later this week
Under The Hood :: Episode 001 ft. John Smythe
Posted on February 06 2018
Welcome to the first episode of our new series, "Under The Hood", where our team dissects the chords behind your favorite sample packs.
Soul Surplus - John Smythe Interview :: New Sample Pack
Posted on January 07 2018
This past Friday, our own John McNeill had a chance to sit down with our good friend, John Smythe, to talk about his new sample pack dropping Wednesday, January 10th.
Soul Surplus :: Meeting Excerpt From January 3rd
Posted on January 03 2018
We had our weekly brainstorming session today, going over where we're going for the first quarter of the year...
In The Lab :: 112917 (Replay)
Posted on November 30 2017
If you've been following our trajectory over the last 2 months, you've noticed we've put a bit of stock into producing live content...
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