Choose a section of the song to sample
Check the legal rights to the original recording and composition
Obtain permission or clear the sample if needed
Import the audio into a digital audio workstation
Trim the sample to the desired length
Adjust the tempo to match your project
Pitch-shift or time-stretch the sample if needed
Chop the sample into smaller pieces if desired
Loop, reverse, or rearrange the sample
Add effects such as EQ, filter, reverb, or delay
Layer the sample with other sounds
Mix the sample so it fits the track
Export the final version of the song