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About ObiStrip
Why ObiStrip Exists
ObiStrip started from a very simple frustration.
When digging for samples on YouTube — vinyl rips, jazz uploads, movie soundtracks — the hardest part wasn't finding good material. It was remembering where the good moments were.
That exact problem shaped ObiStrip's broader YouTube digging workflow for producers who need a better way to save and revisit sample moments.
"You might discover a perfect 4-second drum break buried in a 50-minute video. You save the video to a playlist… and a few days later you're scrubbing through the entire upload again trying to find that moment."
After repeating this process way too many times, I decided to build a tool to solve the problem. ObiStrip is the result.
What ObiStrip Does
ObiStrip is not a downloader and it doesn't host samples.
Instead, it acts as a metadata layer for digging — helping producers organize interesting moments they discover in long videos. The system is intentionally simple:
Crates
Save YouTube videos or channels you want to dig through.
Samples
Drop timestamp markers when you hear something interesting.
Tapes
Organize those markers into playlists of curated moments.
Instead of bookmarking entire videos, you're saving specific moments of inspiration.
Built From a Real Sampling Workflow
ObiStrip was originally designed around a personal sampling workflow using an MPC Live. The typical process looks like this:
- 01
Dig casually through long uploads while listening.
- 02
Drop timestamp markers when something stands out.
- 03
Later open a Tape and jump through the saved moments.
- 04
Record and chop the ideas in the MPC or DAW.
The goal is simple: spend less time scrubbing through videos and more time making music.
A Hobby Project
ObiStrip started as a personal project built by a producer and developer who enjoys sample digging.
The focus is on building something genuinely useful for producers who spend time digging for sounds and inspiration. As the project grows, the goal is to keep improving the workflow and exploring ways to support the platform sustainably.
Community Tapes
One of the most interesting parts of ObiStrip is the idea of community-curated Tapes. Tapes can collect:
- Sample inspiration
- Drum breaks
- Textures and loops
- Digging starting points
- References for famous tracks
Over time, the goal is to create a community library of curated moments that help producers discover new material.
Built With Feedback
ObiStrip is still evolving, and the product gets better when producers share the small details that slow them down. Bugs, rough edges, workflow ideas, and feature requests all help shape what the tool becomes next.
The feedback space is there for practical input, not formalities. If something in the digging workflow feels clumsy, that is exactly the kind of detail worth sending through.
Feedback Welcome
Beta · Open to all producers
ObiStrip is still evolving, and feedback from producers is incredibly valuable. If you have ideas, feature requests, or workflows you'd like to see supported, feel free to reach out.
ObiStrip is built by someone who loves digging — for people who love digging.
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