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Shoe-Endorsed Sampling Apps

Converse Rubber Tracks Offers Musicians Access to Over 28,000 Samples

— October 20, 2015 — Tech
The Converse Rubber Tracks sample library gives everyone, from young, aspiring musicians to amateur DJs, the opportunity to use musical samples from some of the world's top musicians. It's a collaborative effort to enrich the worldwide musical community and provide open access to valuable material for up-and-coming creators.

At its launch, the Converse Rubber Tracks library contained 11,000 musical samples, but it has since grown to over 28,000. The samples are entirely free to use forever, no strings attached. This means that there will never be royalties on any music created using the Converse Rubber Tracks samples. Converse Rubber Tracks also shapes a web-based musical community, providing a space for musicians to share the art they've created using the sample library.

At this year's Amsterdam Dance Event, Converse Rubber Tracks announced new features for the sample library, including an iPhone app to create music on the go.
Trend Themes
1. Music Sampling Apps - The rise of shoe-endorsed sampling apps like Converse Rubber Tracks presents an opportunity for musicians to explore and utilize a vast collection of high-quality samples in their compositions.
2. Open Access Collaboration - The success of Converse Rubber Tracks' sample library highlights the potential for open access collaboration platforms that provide valuable resources and foster creativity within a specific industry.
3. Mobile Music Production - As demonstrated by the announcement of Converse Rubber Tracks' iPhone app, the development of mobile music production tools enables musicians to create music anytime, anywhere, opening up new avenues for innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Music Production - The emergence of shoe-endorsed sampling apps like Converse Rubber Tracks presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the music production industry, fostering a new ecosystem of accessible samples for creators.
2. Collaborative Platforms - The success of Converse Rubber Tracks' open access sample library highlights the potential for collaborative platforms in various industries, allowing for the sharing of valuable resources and promoting community-driven innovation.
3. Mobile App Development - The introduction of Converse Rubber Tracks' iPhone app signifies disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile app development industry, catering to the growing demand for portable music production tools.
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