If and Only If

DIY Samples

The main point of interest for this track is that I have been trying to record high quality samples directly, rather than relying on what is available on freesound, landr, etc.  In this case I sampled Lysa playing on this hollowed gourd that has regularly spaced ridges carved into it.  You can really hear the sound of her hand swiping across it.

The second directly recorded sample is from a cheap mbira (also called a kalimba).  I thought several samples of that might be useful but, ultimately, selecting one good one and pitching it with the sampler worked quite well.

Samples Used

Recorded myself:

• Key unlocking door and opening
• Percussive gourd played by Lysa
• Mbira

From landr.com:

• Atari Am 82 BPM Guitar
• Cinematic Vox Amin Chant2(dry)