Minta Foundry Breakdowns

Episode 7: "The One Where I Kick My Floor Tom"

xalhugx@gmail.com (Al Hug) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

In this 7th episode, AL HUG (@_al_hug) talks about Minta Foundry’s upcoming secret plug-in. The breakdown segment focuses on how the master chain can have a major impact on the sound of a sample.

We also play new music from ADULTS, a joint project by Barney Artist and Al Hug, and discuss how the MPC sampler is essentially a kids’ toy.

"Grow Up" by ADULTS

Thanks for being here and following along.

Support the show by purchasing packs and plug-ins at www.mintafoundry.com

Episode 6: "The One Where We Start All Over"

xalhugx@gmail.com (Al Hug) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:37:54 +0000

In this 6th episode, AL HUG (@_al_hug) introduces a new format that expands beyond the usual sample breakdowns. Alongside diving into sounds and techniques, we’re opening things up to include follower questions... bringing more of your perspective directly into the conversation.

We’ll also be giving you a glimpse into two upcoming (and still under wraps) releases. While we’re keeping things intentionally vague for now, expect just enough insight to spark your curiosity: one brand-new plug-in and one fresh music project that we’re genuinely excited about.

Thanks for being here and following along.

Score: Oslo.pdf

Support the show by purchasing packs and plug-ins on www.mintafoundry.com

MF Breakdowns s01e05 (The One With The Masked Singer)

xalhugx@gmail.com (Big L, Mac Miller, Pale Jay, Al Hug, Minta Foundry) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this fifth episode, Al breaks down one of his favorites songs that he created together with singer Pale Jay. What started as piano idea quickly turned into a full song and ended up being used on Big L's posthumous album "Harlem's Finest: Return Of The King". The song is called "Forever" and features Big L, Mac Miller and Pale Jay.

Forever - Big L, Mac Miller, Pale Jay
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/7lCpzHEIIBf7BQKfRyRP01?si=78f345a492ca45ad
https://music.apple.com/at/song/forever/1844684507

Big L
https://www.instagram.com/bigl_139

Mac Miller
https://www.instagram.com/macmiller

Pale Jay
https://www.instagram.com/palejaymusic

Al Hug
https://www.instagram.com/_al_hug

Minta Foundry
https://www.mintafoundry.com

MF Breakdowns s01e04 (The One With No Grid)

xalhugx@gmail.com (Al Hug, Minta Foundry) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:14:41 +0000

In this fourth episode, Al challenges you to create a sample without a grid or fixed tempo. Using one of his samples, he shows what challenges he had to face in doing so. This late 50s, early 60s inspired Jazz sample only features three instruments, but there are still tons of things to learn from this composition. From sample to finished beat, this episode looks at the whole process. Buy the stems pack here: www.mintalabs.com/product/s01e04-stems (includes dry/wet stems, Ableton project file, alternate piano takes and the episode in HQ) Follow Al Hug on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_al_hug Check out the Minta Foundry store: https://www.mintalabs.com/foundry and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintafoundry follow the discord and drop some questions that you want to be answered in episode 5: https://discord.gg/RmStgsm

MF Breakdowns s01e03 (The One With Reske)

xalhugx@gmail.com (Al Hug, Reske, Minta Foundry) — Sat, 8 Jan 2022 23:09:08 +0000

In this third episode, Al Hug welcomes the amazing Reske. Super-composer, sound-designer extraordinaire, and one of the most important sample creators in the genre right now.

Listen to us break down one of the samples from his most recent Kingsway Music release. 'House of Sand' is more than just a sample, it's a whole composition. We talk about his process of starting compositions by improvising and how to use arrangements to push the boundaries of the sample-maker genre.

Follow Reske on
twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reske__
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reske__

Get the pack containing this sample here:
https://www.kingswaymusiclibrary.com/products/kingsway-music-library-reske-vol-2

Follow Al Hug on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_al_hug

Check out the Minta Foundry store:
https://www.mintalabs.com/foundry
and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintafoundry

and follow the discord and drop some questions that you want to be answered in episode 4:
https://discord.gg/RmStgsm

MF Breakdowns s01e02 (The One With The Drum Break)

xalhugx@gmail.com (Al Hug) — Sat, 4 Dec 2021 23:00:00 +0000

In this second episode, Al Hug goes to break down one of his soul compositions and shows how he flipped it to make it sound like a J Dilla sample.

Get the Vulf Compressor preset here:

https://goodhertz.co/vulf-comp/3.5.1/?in=5&cm=100&wf=45&lf=88&out=-7&mix=48&wfs=2&wfp=23&lfng=-96&lfc=74&drl=0

Follow the discord and drop some questions that you want to be answered in episode 3:

https://discord.gg/RmStgsm

MF Breakdowns s01e01 (The One With The Spring Reverb)

xalhugx@gmail.com (Al Hug) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:00:55 +0000

In this first episode, Al Hug introduces the new Minta Foundry Breakdowns format and does a deep dive on one of his samples that is expected to come out on a song soon.

Follow the discord and drop some questions that you want to be answered in episode 2:

https://discord.gg/RmStgsm