Sampling

This lesson is part of the Electronic Music & Sound Production category.

Objectives

• Students will be familiar with the concept and basics of patch sampling.
• Students will be able to create a patch using a sample or group of samples.

Resources

Readings

• Haas, Introduction to Computer Music: "Digital Audio"
• iZotope: Brown, "Making a Custom Sampler Instrument"
• Spitfire Audio: Henson, "Grow Your Own Samples"
• Pro Audio Files: Mantione, "The Fundamentals of Sampling Instruments and Libraries"

Class Activities

• Discussion and demonstration of an sampler
• Identification of sampling in music of different styles
• Creation of a patch using a sample or group of samples
• Improvisation using sampled sounds

Assignments

• Identification of sampling usage in recorded music
• Creation of a patch sample