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Nicholas "Decap" Piantedosi is a hugely influential record producer whose "Drums That Knock" sample packs have shaped tracks from Kendrick Lamar to BTS and *Oppenheimer*'s score. Despite lacking mainstream name recognition, his signature sounds are ubiquitous across genres. He blends modern tools like Ableton Live with a vintage Boss SP-202 sampler and advocates against gear-focused gatekeeping in production.
Veteran composer Jesper Kyd, known for iconic scores like "Ezio's Family" from *Assassin's Creed*, reflects on his three-decade career, driven by a lifelong passion for innovation ignited by the C64 demo scene. He discusses the evolution of game music production, the distinct creative challenges of scoring games versus films, and his vision for dynamic soundtracks.
Learn why most vinyl records have digital origins and how that's perfectly fine. Understand the history, production, and playback realities to enhance your appreciation for your music collection.
