But of course, quantity isn't the answer, or anyone hoarding a huge sample pack library would be successful (which we all know, is simply not true). We’ve all been duped into believing that the sheer quantity of filler sounds in most sample packs are necessary for a pack to be worth it. The Cold Hard Truth? Listen to any of your favorite artists and you'll start to realize that they actually recycle a small, targeted handful of similar sounds (.this is usually most obvious in their percussion). Think about this - do you really need 100+ future bass snares? Or 100+ dubstep kicks? Reason #3: Most sample packs simply do not have anywhere near enough variety. When in reality, it never had a chance to sound good in your track, to begin with. That’s why most sample pack companies bake in tons of reverbs, delays, effects and layers in an attempt to deliver a "professional sound" in isolation. amateur sounds isn’t how it sounds in isolation - it’s how it sounds in your mix.
But the difference in professional sounds vs. The Cold Hard Truth?A dry sound usually doesn’t come across as ‘impressive’ to the untrained ear. This comes across as impressive, but actually achieves the opposite. Reason #2:Most sample packs bake in wayyy too many effects in their samples and presets. The Cold Hard Truth?The really sad part here is that once a trend is being mimicked with sample packs, it’s usually too late for you as a producer to make a splash in the scene with those sounds anyway. Why be original and forward thinking when it pays to copy? Reason #1:Most sample pack companies recreate and replicate cookie-cutter sounds and styles of the latest fad or trend.