Nicholas Piantedosi Scales Drum Sample Packs Into A Global Production Standard

By Terrence O’Brien · The Verge · 2026-09-26

The Verge profiles Nicholas Piantedosi, the producer behind the Drums That Knock sample series now entering its eleventh edition. While he remains less famous than the chart-topping artists who utilize his work, his specialized digital tools have become essential components in mo

The Verge profiles Nicholas Piantedosi, the producer behind the Drums That Knock sample series now entering its eleventh edition. While he remains less famous than the chart-topping artists who utilize his work, his specialized digital tools have become essential components in mo