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Kasbï and Gianni approach production from instrumental backgrounds that prioritize melody and rhythm over genre labels.

Kasbï began with guitar before learning drums and keyboards. Giannni started with percussion. As cofounders of Blue Iris Records, they apply that experience to melodic and progressive house, with Afro-tech and indie dance feeding into their wider output. New wave also enters parts of their work.

Kasbï and Gianni approach production from instrumental backgrounds that prioritize melody and rhythm over genre labels. Kasbï began with guitar before learning drums and keyboards. Giannni started with percussion. As cofounders of Blue Iris Records, they apply that experience to melodic and progressive house, with Afro-tech and indie dance feeding into their wider output. New wave also enters parts of their work.

In this interview, Kasbï and Giannni explain why an immediate response to a sample can justify building around it before the arrangement exists. They discuss how mellow organic material can work in a club record once bass and percussion provide enough energy. Loopcloud gives them enough range to search past common choices, then reshape basslines as MIDI or reorganize drum loops until the source material fits their production style.

Why does a certain sample feel right for a Kasbï track before the arrangement even exists?

If we hear a melody or hook that connects with us immediately, we replay it and begin building around it. Many of the melodies in our tracks begin outside a sample library, usually with a guitar chord or piano progression. The full production then develops from that first idea.

“Astral” draws from melodic house, progressive house, Afro-tech, indie dance, and new wave. How do you use Loopcloud without letting those references pull the track in too many directions?

We begin with tightly defined categories so the search stays focused. Once we establish a direction, we bring in ideas from other genres. A melody may draw on alternative music or indie, while another element may come from blues. We do not copy one style.

We combine those references until the result feels cohesive and personal.

When you find an organic sample, how do you decide whether it belongs in a club record instead of feeling decorative?

An organic sample does not need to carry all the energy on its own. Its role depends on the production around it. A mellow melody can support a club record when the bassline and percussion supply the required drive. The surrounding production determines its energy.

Which kind of sample helps you connect club energy with a warmer musical tone?

We often begin with a bassline that gives us an idea. We convert it to MIDI so we can reinterpret the part and develop it across the track. For added energy, we use drum loops or build-ups, then chop and rearrange them until they fit the production.

When you find a guitar, percussion, or keys sample in Loopcloud, what makes you want to build around it?

Progression and melody decide it for us. If a sound or sample catches our attention within the first few seconds, we know it deserves further development. That immediate response is usually enough for us to start building around it.

Why does sample selection carry so much responsibility for how a club record feels and how listeners identify the artist?

Choosing the right samples is essential because those choices contribute to artistic identity. We avoid the most obvious sounds because many producers may already be using them.

Loopcloud contains billions of sounds, so we can search beyond the first results. Taking additional time with the search helps us find material that feels personal and carries emotion. That choice also supports a recognizable identity.

Here's Our Big Takeaway

The larger lesson from Kasbï and Giannni’s process is that sample selection starts with purpose. A sound earns its place because it suggests a musical direction or performs a specific job inside the track. A sample can remain mellow because bass and percussion establish the club energy around it. This approach allows organic material to become part of the composition rather than sit on top as decoration.

Loopcloud supports this method by making an extensive catalog easier to search with intention. Starting with specific categories keeps auditioning connected to the track, and the range available encourages Kasbï and Giannni to search past obvious selections. They can convert a bassline to MIDI or chop a drum loop into a new pattern once they find suitable source material. Their own melodies continue to lead the production, and Loopcloud helps them find supporting sounds that fit their identity.