{"id":1944,"date":"2021-08-07T14:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=1944"},"modified":"2023-06-06T19:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T18:19:42","slug":"how-to-use-a-sampler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/how-to-use-a-sampler","title":{"rendered":"How To Use A Sampler (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75.103163686382%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.060606060606%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:78.571428571429%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:37.857142857143%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:60%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:66.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-20::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-20{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-21::before{padding-top:74.723756906077%; }img#mv-trellis-img-21{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> was a game-changer in the development of modern music. It revolutionized the way people approach making music, paving the way to the yet unheard sonic landscapes and inspiring a whole new generation of record producers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">In this article, I will explain <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">how to use a sampler<\/span>, along with all the things you need to know, to set you on the right track to mastering various features of this awesome device. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">So, without further ado, let&rsquo;s start with the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">What Is A <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Sampler<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> is a digital musical <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">instrument<\/span> that lets you record, store, <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">playback<\/span>, and manipulate <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> recordings. You can tell this line to your nonmusician friends and <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> smart in front of them, but in layman&rsquo;s terms, <strong>a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> allows you to load in any <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> recording you want and mess around with it using an integrated set of tools.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44.jpg\" alt=\"Audio Sample Wave Form\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%20450'%3E%3Crect%20width='700'%20height='450'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Audio Sample Wave Form\" class=\"wp-image-1958 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitled-design-44-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">These <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> recordings are better known as &rdquo;samples,&rdquo; and they can be virtually everything. From the recordings of any real <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">instrument<\/span> to traffic noise, everything that emits a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> is potentially something that might end up on your next big hit! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Although the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> of a car engine might not at first glance seem like something usable in a song, through the power of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampling<\/span> technology, it can become a synth pad, a lead <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span>, or a snare <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> even! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">There are countless stories on the internet of people recording various bizzare sounds to their samplers and making songs out of it that <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> fantastic! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Some examples are a snare made from city ambiance, a lead synth made from a dog&rsquo;s bark, and a hi-hat made from lightswitch click.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">My favorite is <strong>Doc Scott <\/strong>creating a bassline on a track called &ldquo;<strong>Shadow Boxing<\/strong>&rdquo; out of a ship&rsquo;s horn. I guess you could say he started the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Drum<\/span> &amp; Bass &ldquo;Foghorn&rdquo; sub-genre way before becoming popular.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>From this (1.05)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.3;;mix-blend-mode:none;;background:#000000;;}.kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88 .kadence-video-popup-wrap:hover .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.5;;}.kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}.kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon > svg{stroke-width:2;}.glightbox-kadence-dark.kadence-popup-_93f41c-88 .goverlay{background:#000000;opacity:0.8;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_93f41c-88 .gclose path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_93f41c-88 .gnext path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_93f41c-88 .gprev path{fill:#ffffff;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_93f41c-88 .gslide-video, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_93f41c-88 .gvideo-local{max-width:900px !important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-videopopup kadence-video-popup_93f41c-88\"><div class=\"kadence-video-popup-wrap kadence-video-noshadow\"><div class=\"kadence-video-intrinsic \"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tahiti-Bora-Bora.png\" alt=\"Tahiti - Bora Bora\" width=\"727\" height=\"546\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-5115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tahiti-Bora-Bora.png 727w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tahiti-Bora-Bora-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tahiti-Bora-Bora.png.webp\" alt=\"Tahiti - Bora Bora\" width=\"727\" height=\"546\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-5115 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tahiti-Bora-Bora.png.webp 727w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tahiti-Bora-Bora-300x225.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tahiti-Bora-Bora.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div class=\"kadence-video-overlay\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ji698vRlBFw\" role=\"button\" data-popup-class=\"kadence-popup-_93f41c-88\" data-effect=\"none\" class=\"kadence-video-popup-link kadence-video-type-external\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-video-svg-icon kt-video-svg-icon-style-default kt-video-svg-icon-fas_play kt-video-play-animation-none kt-video-svg-icon-size-auto\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><title>Play<\/title><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>To this (1.35)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.3;;mix-blend-mode:none;;background:#000000;;}.kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d .kadence-video-popup-wrap:hover .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.5;;}.kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}.kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon > svg{stroke-width:2;}.glightbox-kadence-dark.kadence-popup-_d476bc-9d .goverlay{background:#000000;opacity:0.8;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_d476bc-9d .gclose path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_d476bc-9d .gnext path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_d476bc-9d .gprev path{fill:#ffffff;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_d476bc-9d .gslide-video, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_d476bc-9d .gvideo-local{max-width:900px !important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-videopopup kadence-video-popup_d476bc-9d\"><div class=\"kadence-video-popup-wrap kadence-video-noshadow\"><div class=\"kadence-video-intrinsic \"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Doc-Scott-Shadow-Boxing.png\" alt=\"Doc Scott - Shadow Boxing\" width=\"726\" height=\"407\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-5116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Doc-Scott-Shadow-Boxing.png 726w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Doc-Scott-Shadow-Boxing-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Doc-Scott-Shadow-Boxing.png.webp\" alt=\"Doc Scott - Shadow Boxing\" width=\"726\" height=\"407\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-5116 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Doc-Scott-Shadow-Boxing.png.webp 726w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Doc-Scott-Shadow-Boxing-300x168.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Doc-Scott-Shadow-Boxing.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div class=\"kadence-video-overlay\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z_VKMWs2eaI\" role=\"button\" data-popup-class=\"kadence-popup-_d476bc-9d\" data-effect=\"none\" class=\"kadence-video-popup-link kadence-video-type-external\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-video-svg-icon kt-video-svg-icon-style-default kt-video-svg-icon-fas_play kt-video-play-animation-none kt-video-svg-icon-size-auto\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><title>Play<\/title><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Once you realize the sampler&rsquo;s full potential, you will become addicted to recording everything you can record and creating your own <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> pack<\/span>. But first, I would like to evoke a feeling of appreciation for having all this amazing technology on our hands by going back in time to the beginning of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampling<\/span> and how it all came to be.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How It All Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Nowadays, hardware samplers are light, compact, powerful, and relatively cheap devices. But it wasn&rsquo;t always so. The first commercially available digital <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampling<\/span> device was released in 1976, and it was a great step forwards in digital instrumentation, but compared to today&rsquo;s units, it was terribly impractical. It was big and heavy! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You could compare a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampling<\/span> device of that day to a gamer pc setup of today &ndash; It had its own monitor screen, separate <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">keyboard<\/span> to navigate through the menu, and a big housing for all the parts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"__PWS_ROOT__\" data-reactcontainer=\"true\">\n<div class=\"App AppBase\">\n<div class=\"zI7 iyn Hsu\" role=\"banner\">\n<div class=\"zI7 iyn Hsu\" data-test-id=\"skipToContentContainer\">\n<div class=\"Jrn fZz qDf zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"tBJ dyH iFc yTZ erh tg7 IZT mWe\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=314196511509761039\" width=\"600\" height=\"797\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"appContent\" role=\"main\">\n<div class=\"mainContainer\">\n<div class=\"reactCloseupScrollContainer\">\n<div class=\"Closeup Module flex flex-auto justify-around flex-column tw_scheduled\" role=\"presentation\" data-test-id=\"closeup-data-loaded\" data-mouse-over-event-fired=\"1\">\n<div class=\"zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"Jea mQ8 zI7 iyn Hsu\" data-test-id=\"gradient\" data-mouse-over-event-fired=\"1\">\n<div class=\"zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"m2F zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"OVX zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"showCloseupContentRight closeupLegoContainer\" data-mouse-over-event-fired=\"1\">\n<div class=\"zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"XiG zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"DUt KO4 XiG qJc zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"Jea jzS zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"Jea zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"zI7 iyn Hsu\" data-test-id=\"visual-content-container\">\n<div class=\"Jea XiG mQ8 zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"Jea Mhr l7T mQ8 zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"XiG zI7 iyn Hsu\" data-test-id=\"closeup-body-image-container\">\n<div class=\"sLG zI7 iyn Hsu\" data-test-id=\"closeup-image\">\n<div class=\"Pj7 sLG XiG eEj m1e\">\n<div class=\"XiG zI7 iyn Hsu\">\n<div class=\"MIw QLY Rym ojN p6V sLG zI7 iyn Hsu\">Also, it was costly.&nbsp; Far too expensive for an average person to afford. Compare that to a modern <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">hardware <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span>, which you can put in your pocket and make a whole world your sonic playground for a fraction of the price of the first edition!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Gradually, in the early &rsquo;80s, samplers were getting more compact, affordable, and more accessible to the general public. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">One of the first samplers of this kind was the famous <strong>E-MU SP- 1200<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This device is one of those historic pieces of gear that define the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> of a musical movement. One could not imagine the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> of &rsquo;80s and 90&rsquo;s hip hop without this model!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=504755070706515514\" width=\"600\" height=\"521\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Eventually, samplers reached a point in their development in the &rsquo;90s where they got affordable enough to be purchased by amateur musicians. This was the first incarnation of what we now call a &lsquo;bedroom studio.&rsquo; Indeed, a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> is a compact studio in a way. It contains all the features needed to create songs and records from scratch, but more on that in the next section of the article.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1975\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra.jpg\" alt=\"Emu 64 Ultra Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Emu 64 Ultra Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1975 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/emu-64-ultra.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>My Emu 64 Ultra Sampler I bought in the late 90s<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">In the 2000s, the first software versions of these devices appeared on the market, and after that, nothing was the same anymore. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Hardware versions were already packed with functions and tools, but with the software, computing power surpassed the potential of human creativity! It opened up possibilities that are still being explored today, which will probably never be fully explored.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Since samplers went through such a drastic change over a span of only a couple of decades, starting as an aspiring producer might feel a bit overwhelming. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you&rsquo;ve ever had a chance to try out a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span>, you might have felt confused and intimidated by the various functions found in it. Or perhaps you got comfortable working with the stock sounds found in the manufacturer&rsquo;s preset libraries but feel like you don&rsquo;t really know the functions all that well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The next section should clear all the misunderstandings and give you the knowledge required to take your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">music production<\/span> skills to the next level!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">How To Use A Sampler<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Although ways in which you can use a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> are pretty much endless, I&rsquo;ve found that there are two major ways most producers use them &ndash; <strong>structuring songs via a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sequencer<\/span> <\/strong>or <strong>manipulating sounds <\/strong>in real-time through improvisation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">In other words, you can use a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> as an <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> workstation or as a musical <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">instrument<\/span>. Both approaches require certain skills to be more developed than others, but many of them overlap.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45.jpg\" alt=\"Different ways to use a sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Different ways to use a sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1963 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">As discussed earlier, there are hardware units and software versions of the samplers. Both options are packed with features and generally work on the same principle, but knowing first how to use the hardware version could be beneficial as it provides a more tactile learning experience. So, let&rsquo;s dive into the process of using this device!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Finding The Right <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Sampler<\/span> For You<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">I would recommend beginner producers go for a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> that will provide you with all the possible features in a single device. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">That means having a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> that has:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><strong>Transport section <\/strong>(part of the device that lets you record, <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">playback<\/span>, and loop <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span>)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><strong>Self-powered<\/strong> (ideally through batteries or USB cable)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><strong>Effects section<\/strong> (which can be used to process the recorded samples)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><strong>Modulation section<\/strong> (allowing you to pitch shift and time stretch the samples)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><strong>Envelope section <\/strong>(allowing you to control the duration and position at which the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> is played)<\/span><\/li><li><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><strong>Pads or keys<\/strong> that will trigger the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">playback<\/span> of samples when pressed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51.jpg\" alt=\"Sampler - playback, stop and loop function\" class=\"wp-image-1971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sampler - playback, stop and loop function\" class=\"wp-image-1971 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-51.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">As a beginner, you want to streamline your first experience and cut right to the chase without having to spend hours trying to set your device up needlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Hardware samplers have gone a long way since the &rsquo;80s in terms of pricing. Nowadays, you can grab one for just a few hundred dollars. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">One such <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> is the <strong><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Akai<\/span> MPX16<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s light, compact, and has tons of features that are more than enough for a beginner producer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cg-box-layout-seven  #519FEE\" style=\"--cg-theme-color:#519FEE\"><div class=\"cg-our-top-pick\">Sample Pad Controller<\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-row\"><div class=\"cg-layout-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/eaBR\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cg-aff-link \"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41pg+V8W-OL._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1\" alt=\"Akai Professional MPX16\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41pg+V8W-OL._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1 lazyload\" alt=\"Akai Professional MPX16\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>            <\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-content\"><div class=\"cg-tag\"><h3 class=\"cg-box-name\">Akai Professional MPX16<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cg-text\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><li>Record and play-back pro-quality stereo.<\/li><li>16 velocity-sensitive MPC-style backlit pads.<\/li><li>Edit and manipulate your samples easily.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div><div class=\"cg-lc-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/eaBR\" class=\"cg-one-button cg-btn cg-red cg-aff-link cg-btn-lg\" data-style=\"default\" data-extra=\"\" style=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click For Latest Price<\/a>                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Then, there&rsquo;s <strong>Novation Circuit Groove Box<\/strong> which is a bit pricey but well worth your money as it basically acts as a standalone production unit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cg-box-layout-seven  #519FEE\" style=\"--cg-theme-color:#519FEE\"><div class=\"cg-our-top-pick\">Synth, Drum Machine and Sequence<\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-row\"><div class=\"cg-layout-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/alBhuV3\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cg-aff-link \"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51177VUdOtL._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1\" alt=\"Novation Circuit Groove Box\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51177VUdOtL._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1 lazyload\" alt=\"Novation Circuit Groove Box\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>            <\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-content\"><div class=\"cg-tag\"><h3 class=\"cg-box-name\">Novation Circuit Groove Box<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cg-text\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><li>2-part Nova, analog-modeled synthesizer.<\/li><li>4-part drum machine, 6 voice polyphony per synth.<\/li><li>4-part drum machine: store up to 64 drums, samples, and one-shots.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div><div class=\"cg-lc-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/alBhuV3\" class=\"cg-one-button cg-btn cg-red cg-aff-link cg-btn-lg\" data-style=\"default\" data-extra=\"\" style=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click For Latest Price<\/a>                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you are a complete beginner, a unit like <strong>PO-35 KO<\/strong> would be a great entry into the production world. It&rsquo;s by far the cheapest option, but with slightly fewer functions. However, it does have a built-in microphone, so you can record whatever you are missing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cg-box-layout-seven  #519FEE\" style=\"--cg-theme-color:#519FEE\"><div class=\"cg-our-top-pick\">Sequencer Bundle<\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-row\"><div class=\"cg-layout-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/7BdQN\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cg-aff-link \"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51HwT09QdML._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1\" alt=\"Teenage Engineering PO-35\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51HwT09QdML._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1 lazyload\" alt=\"Teenage Engineering PO-35\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>            <\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-content\"><div class=\"cg-tag\"><h3 class=\"cg-box-name\">Teenage Engineering PO-35<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cg-text\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><li>Create unique vocal sounds.<\/li><li>Provides 120 seconds of sampling memory.<\/li><li>Fine-tune your samples.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div><div class=\"cg-lc-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/7BdQN\" class=\"cg-one-button cg-btn cg-red cg-aff-link cg-btn-lg\" data-style=\"default\" data-extra=\"\" style=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click For Latest Price<\/a>                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Each sampler has a slightly different user interface, but all of them operate on the same principle. Most samplers contain more or less the same set of sections mentioned above. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">So, let&rsquo;s break down each of these sections and learn how they work!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Each manufacturer may add some unique features to each model, but generally, this section of the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> usually has at least 4 functions. The first and most important one is the &rdquo;<strong>record<\/strong>&rdquo; button. It lets you record internally (sounds that you produce from the device by triggering samples with the pad, for example) or externally (hooking up an external device such as your smartphone,pc, or a microphone and recording songs or sounds directly into the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Other functions in this section are &rdquo;<strong>stop<\/strong>&rdquo;(plays the recording from the very beginning) &rdquo;play\/pause&rdquo;(plays and stops the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> exactly at the time when engaged), and &rdquo;loop&rdquo;(plays the recorded <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> on repeat until stopped manually).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">There are usually two modes in which the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> can <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">playback<\/span> the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> recorded- one is a &rdquo;<strong>grid<\/strong>&rdquo; mode, and the other is &rdquo;<strong>free<\/strong>&rdquo; mode. The grid mode quantizes and arranges your music in perfect symmetry and accuracy, and the &rdquo;free&rdquo; mode lets all of the nuances in your playing come through. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Grid mode is generally more useful if you are composing a track, while the free mode is more suitable for the live performance, so choose accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47.jpg\" alt=\"Audio wave in a grid \" class=\"wp-image-1966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Audio wave in a grid \" class=\"wp-image-1966 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-47.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Sample<\/span> Triggers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This is the &rdquo;heart and soul&rdquo; of the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span>. Triggers can appear in two ways, as<strong> pads<\/strong> and as<strong> piano keys<\/strong>, and depending on the manufacturer, there may be <strong>4<\/strong>,<strong>6<\/strong>,<strong>8<\/strong>, or <strong>88<\/strong> of these triggers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">They basically let you play the samples recorded in various ways. There are 2 ways these triggers can play a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span>, and you can adjust it according to your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The first one is the <strong>one-shot<\/strong> setting. In this mode, you determine the length of the played <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> by holding or releasing the trigger. As soon as you lift a finger off the trigger, the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> is cut off. This is useful when playing lead lines and melodies, as you generally want to control the note&rsquo;s length.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3.jpg\" alt=\"SAMPLER TRIGGER MODES - Home Music Maker\" class=\"wp-image-1981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"SAMPLER TRIGGER MODES - Home Music Maker\" class=\"wp-image-1981 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-TRIGGER-MODES-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The other option is to have the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> be played all the way through once the trigger is engaged. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">For example, if you have a 10-second <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span>, no matter how long you press the trigger, a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> will play it all the way through. This comes in handy when you have a longer loop assigned to a pad, and you play a beat underneath that loop. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">These triggers can be arranged just how you like them and need them to be, for a particular song or a performance style. You can assign any <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> to any pad or piano key. You can group certain &rdquo;blocks&rdquo; of pads to be just the percussion samples, and then put a lead synth on the other pads, with perhaps chords on 2 or 3 pads or keys.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48.jpg\" alt=\"Midi keyboard and pads to trigger samples\" class=\"wp-image-1968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Midi keyboard and pads to trigger samples\" class=\"wp-image-1968 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-48.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This way, you have the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> of the whole band under your fingertips! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">It actually takes quite some practicing to play all of that and make everything sound fluent simultaneously. I&rsquo;ve tried and failed miserably! It really made me appreciate the talent of the artists who can pull that off.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Additionally, these triggers can also serve as transposers for the samples which you have recorded. For example, you recorded a dog&rsquo;s bark into your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span>. Now the sampler can automatically transpose that core sound to various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/change-pitch-sample-ableton\">pitches<\/a> and assign each pitch to a different pad or key, so you can actually play melodies with it. How cool is that!? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">These are the moments where samplers really shine and where possibilities become pretty much only limited by your imagination. You can record any <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> and turn it into whatever <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> you want, experimenting with the sonic qualities and timbers to create completely new sonic landscapes never before heard. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This can serve as an endless source of inspiration, and many people witness having their perception of music being changed completely after being introduced to the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampling<\/span> world. All of a sudden, everything around you becomes a potential work of art.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Another important feature regarding the pads and keys is the velocity sensitivity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This means that you can turn on the option of having the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">playback<\/span> react to the way you press the pads or keys. Since well-designed samples have multiple <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">velocity layers<\/span>, a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> will<\/span> be played louder if you hit your pad harder and vice versa. This allows you to get an expressive performance with lots of details and subtle twists to the melody or <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">drum<\/span> beat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Alternatively, you can switch this off in the menu and have every <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> play at the same velocity regardless of how hard you press the pad.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49.jpg\" alt=\"Sampler velocity sensitive pads\" class=\"wp-image-1969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sampler velocity sensitive pads\" class=\"wp-image-1969 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-49.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Envelope Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This section might be more interesting to the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> designers, but it still has a utility beyond mere <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound design<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This tool allows you to shape the samples within a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample editor<\/span> by controlling at which point they actually start playing or at which point and how quickly they fade out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> We usually have two faders or potentiometers; one called &rdquo;<strong>attack<\/strong>,&rdquo; and the other called &rdquo;<strong>decay\/release<\/strong>&rdquo;. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">With the &rdquo;attack&rdquo; function, we can cut out the first couple of milliseconds (or more) of the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample,<\/span> which creates a smoother <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span>. If, for example, you want to have ambient string <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> in your production, you usually do not want to have the attack of the bow hitting the string in your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Once you roll off the first couple of milliseconds with the attack function, you will get just the pure note without the click. This can be applied to any <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span>, of course, to soften and smooth out percussions, lead sounds, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release.jpg\" alt=\"SAMPLER Attack and Release - Home Music Maker\" class=\"wp-image-1983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release.jpg.webp\" alt=\"SAMPLER Attack and Release - Home Music Maker\" class=\"wp-image-1983 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-Attack-and-Release.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The other function is the &rdquo;release\/decay&rdquo;. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This lets you shape the endings of the samples. It is handy if you want to get a tighter <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> of the drums. By shortening the kit pieces&rsquo; length, you allow more of the punch to come through and have a cleaner <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> since there won&rsquo;t be lingering overtones and muddy decay of the kick <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">drum<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Also, this function is useful if you want to isolate a specific <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> from a longer <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span>. Say you have a 15 seconds song excerpt, and there is a cool-sounding vocal at the beginning. Pull back the release knob until you have targeted only the desired <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound,<\/span> and enjoy your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/how-to-sample-vocals-from-a-song\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vocal<\/a> <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span>! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modulation Section <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Depending on the manufacturer, we could have various things here, but some standard things include <strong>pitch shift<\/strong>, <strong>time warp<\/strong>, and <strong>filter options<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The pitch shift option allows us to tune the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> to the desired pitch or use it as a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> effect. It does so by an increment of semitones or cents. You can tune snares, kicks, or hats, or crank it for ultra pitched down vocal effect!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation.jpg\" alt=\"SAMPLER modulation\" class=\"wp-image-1990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation.jpg.webp\" alt=\"SAMPLER modulation\" class=\"wp-image-1990 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SAMPLER-modulation.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/stretch-sample-fl-studio\">stretch lets you slow down or speed up the samples<\/a> without the change in pitch. This function is crucial for producers who are into remixing songs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You can use a vocal line from a different song that is not in your session&rsquo;s original tempo and time-stretch it until it&rsquo;s perfectly aligned. Or you may want to transform a pop ballad into an EDM track with a huge beat. You can speed up a whole song, record some sick beats on top of it, and profit! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Alternatively, it can also be used as an effect since excessive time-stretching introduces some <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span> artifacts, which can be desirable in some situations! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The filter option is an interesting one. This is basically a predetermined EQ curve that runs through a frequency spectrum, enhancing certain frequencies depending on your position of the fader or knob. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You can enhance your lead sounds, fatten the percussions, roll the high end off the voice or manipulate the EQ curve in real-time and create flanging and phasing effects. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Effects Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This is where a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> really becomes a studio workhorse. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Nowadays, hardware samplers have so many effects that you could easily produce a whole record using this device alone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This section provides you with the tools to really spice up your bland-sounding samples. Specific effects are found to vary, depending on the manufacturer, but generally, most samplers have some<strong> distortion <\/strong>or <strong>overdrive<\/strong> <strong>effect<\/strong>, <strong>EQ<\/strong>, <strong>Limiter<\/strong>, <strong>Exciter<\/strong>, <strong>Delays of various subdivisions<\/strong>, and <strong>various Reverbs<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you are not familiar with what these effects do, we&rsquo;ll go through all of them briefly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Distortion <\/strong>&ndash; It can make your samples have a &rdquo;lo-fi&rdquo; feel or add character to a sound that doesn&rsquo;t particularly excite you.<\/li><li><strong>EQ<\/strong> &ndash; You can shape your samples&rsquo; tonal character, enhancing frequencies that you like or cutting the ones you don&rsquo;t.<\/li><li><strong>Limiter<\/strong> &ndash; Compresses the sound, leveling out the dynamics. You can also use it to make your samples have more sonic energy.<\/li><li><strong>Exciter<\/strong> &ndash; Adds a parallel compressed high-frequency content, making your dull samples come to life.<\/li><li><strong>Delay &amp; Reverb<\/strong> &ndash; Add a sense of space and depth to your productions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">I would advise you to take your time and explore these effects in-depth, as the payoff is well worth it. Most of the samplers will allow you to record these effects in real-time. This opens a whole new world of creativity. Just press record, assign an effect to a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> of your choice and treat that effect as a musical <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">instrument<\/span> in itself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You can do a whole pass of playing around with the distortion on the kick, for example, slightly crunching it initially and gradually adding more heat to it as the song progresses. Or experiment with the different delay times throughout the track. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This will give you plenty of fun and joy and increase your production value, as you are constantly challenging the listener&rsquo;s ears with exciting little twists.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">All of the functions covered so far might seem too complicated if you are starting, but trust me, once you start messing around with it, it&rsquo;s surprising how fast you can get a grip on all of these potent tools. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">A big advantage of learning how a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">hardware sampler<\/span> works are the incredible fun you have while working with it! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">To me, it feels like the ultimate musical <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">instrument<\/span> because it doesn&rsquo;t undermine your creativity.  You can load any <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> that inspires you and have the tactile experience of moving the faders and knobs, pressing various buttons, and crawling through the menu makes me feel like I actually know what I&rsquo;m doing!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56.jpg\" alt=\"Sampler controls\" class=\"wp-image-1993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sampler controls\" class=\"wp-image-1993 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-56.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Sampling<\/span> Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So how do you <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> something?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">It can be done in two ways- through recording with the microphone or connecting a device to your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> and play a piece of music or a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> you want to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span>. Many samplers have a built-in microphone, but if yours doesn&rsquo;t, you can always plug one into the input section and hit the record button. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Once you feel like you got it right, press stop, and the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> will automatically save your recording ready for <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">playback<\/span>. This can be a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">single <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> or a complete <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> loop,<\/span> and from then on, you can manipulate it in the ways described above.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If there is a particular song you would like to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> a part of, that&rsquo;s also very easy to do. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You connect a device that contains the track you want to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> (I usually use my smartphone) with the 3.5 mm cable to your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span>. You play the track from the device, and while the song is playing, press the record button on your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span>. Before you know it, you&rsquo;ll have banks of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">multiple samples; it&rsquo;s<\/span>&nbsp;as easy as that!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46.jpg\" alt=\"Hook up a smartphone to a sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Hook up a smartphone to a sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1965 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-46.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you feel like your stock samples are not sounding all that great, and the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampling<\/span> process seems tiresome to you, you can always search for the samples online. A quick Google search will probably get you at the right place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Once downloaded, you can import them into the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> through your PC, or if that isn&rsquo;t an option, just recorded them from your smartphone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hardware vs Software Samplers. What&rsquo;s The Difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">As in all other hardware vs software discussions, the main difference comes down to having reliability and practicality in software but a more tactile and simplified workflow with the hardware units. Hardware samplers are still very relevant, and in my opinion, for a good reason. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Since those devices created such a revolution in music-making, many people feel a deep connection to those specific sounds used in groundbreaking tracks. For example,<strong> 808 <\/strong>style <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">drum<\/span> samples are still one of the most widely used ones for <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">drum<\/span> productions, even 30 years after their initial release! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">However, we can&rsquo;t deny the flexibility that software versions provide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">A <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">software sampler<\/span> works in pretty much the same way as hardware units but has the advantage of the digital world&rsquo;s immense power. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">In software versions, you can edit your samples with machine-like precision, have the tools so vast and powerful that you probably won&rsquo;t use 90% of the potential.  You can also have a ridiculous amount of different samples, and not have to worry about the insufficient storage data, and perhaps most important one- software can&rsquo;t break. It&rsquo;s reliable and behaves the same way under all circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">A big advantage of the software samplers is that you can get all the tools you need to start making music for free in the form of a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">VST plugin<\/span>. Many free VST samplers work amazingly well. Some of the ones I tried and could recommend are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onesmallclue.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grace<\/a> by One Small Clue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54.jpg\" alt=\"One Small Clue - Grace Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-561x441.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-364x286.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-608x478.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54.jpg.webp\" alt=\"One Small Clue - Grace Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1985 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-300x236.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-561x441.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-364x286.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54-608x478.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-54.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/decomposer.de\/sitala\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sitala<\/a> by Decomposer<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55.jpg\" alt=\"Decomposer Sitala Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-561x212.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-364x138.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-608x230.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Decomposer Sitala Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1986 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-300x114.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-561x212.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-364x138.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55-608x230.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-55.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tx16wx.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TX16Wx<\/a> by CWITEC<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53.jpg\" alt=\"TX16Wx Software Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-561x337.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-364x218.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-608x365.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53.jpg.webp\" alt=\"TX16Wx Software Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1987 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-300x180.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-561x337.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-364x218.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53-608x365.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-53.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you own any DAW, for example, <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"><strong>FL Studio<\/strong><\/span> or <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"><strong>Logic Pro X<\/strong>,<\/span> chances are that you do not even have to reach for the third-party plugins at all.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Yyou probably have a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> somewhere in there without you even realizing it! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">In <strong>Cubase<\/strong>, there is <strong>HALion<\/strong>, <strong>Studio One<\/strong> has <strong>SampleOne<\/strong>, in <strong>Pro Tools<\/strong>, there is <strong>Structure Free<\/strong>, <strong>Abelton<\/strong> and <strong>Logic<\/strong> have the straightforward <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Sampler,<\/span> and <strong>Reaper <\/strong>has its own <strong>ReaSamplomatic 5000<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">I really can&rsquo;t say which one is the best since all of them work wonderfully once you know them inside out. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">But the basic principle is the same as in the hardware units.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You load a sample bank, assign the samples to the desired trigger pads, drum machine, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/does-a-midi-controller-need-an-audio-interface\">midi keyboard<\/a> keys and start from there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">All of the hardware unit functions are applicable in the software as well, except the terminology might be a bit different.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1943 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler.jpg\" alt=\"Ableton Live 10 - Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ableton Live 10 - Sampler\" class=\"wp-image-1943 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ableton-Sampler.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/is-ableton-live-good-for-beginners\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ableton Live<\/a> 10 Sampler<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">So, after listing all the pros and cons of the software and hardware units, is there a definitive answer to the question of which one is better?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">It&rsquo;s a tough question to answer, but I&rsquo;ll try to avoid not answering it and say that if you are a beginner, go for the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">hardware sampler<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">I&rsquo;ve intentionally chosen not to show you how the samplers work in a software environment. The options can be overwhelming for beginner producers who want to start making some cool-sounding music. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You can grab a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">hardware sampler<\/span> nowadays for a relatively small amount of money and, using this article, figure out the basics in a matter of hours. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If at any point in your development you start feeling like the hardware unit is limiting your creativity (although highly unlikely), you can start exploring the software versions and eventually make a transition into the digital realm. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">However, software and hardware samplers do not necessarily have to exclude each other. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">A couple of years ago, I came across a <strong>Korg&rsquo;s<\/strong> unit called <strong>Electribe<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Besides being a great <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">hardware sampler<\/span>, what struck me as an amazing feature was the compatibility with the Abelton Live. Basically, you can hook up your unit via USB to a computer and export the song from the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> into the Abelton. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">That seemed to me like the best of both worlds!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cg-box-layout-seven  #519FEE\" style=\"--cg-theme-color:#519FEE\"><div class=\"cg-our-top-pick\">Links with Ableton<\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-row\"><div class=\"cg-layout-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IQXTABM?tag=homemusicmake-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cg-aff-link \"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/5159coslDiL._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1\" alt=\"Korg Electribe\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/5159coslDiL._SL500_.jpg\" class=\"cg-img-1 lazyload\" alt=\"Korg Electribe\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>            <\/div><div class=\"cg-layout-content\"><div class=\"cg-tag\"><h3 class=\"cg-box-name\">Korg Electribe<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cg-text\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><li>Pattern chaining: string patterns together to create full songs.<\/li><li>One-level undo.<\/li><li>Ableton Live compatibility.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div><div class=\"cg-lc-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IQXTABM?tag=homemusicmake-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" class=\"cg-one-button cg-btn cg-red cg-aff-link cg-btn-lg\" data-style=\"default\" data-extra=\"\" style=\"\" target=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click For Latest Price<\/a>                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Now, if for some reason you feel like there is some trick you want to have in your production, but it isn&rsquo;t available in the Electribe, simply import the project into <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Ableton Live<\/span><\/span> and work from there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This means that you still keep the simplicity and the workflow of the hardware unit but at the same time have access to the powerful world of digital editing and shaping of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">audio<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg\" alt=\"Ableton &amp; controller \" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ableton &amp; controller \" class=\"wp-image-581 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/puremagnetik-effect-racks.png__800x533_q85_crop_subject_location-407_251_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Samples Are Legally Clear To Be Used Commercially?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You have mastered the art of using the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sampler<\/span> and are ready to share your music with the world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">But there is one topic that should be covered beforehand, and that is <strong>copyrighted music<\/strong>. After all, a big part of the fun is using your favorite tracks and making interesting loops out of those. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">But are you legally allowed to do so?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you make music just for fun and do not plan to release it commercially, you can pretty much use whatever you want. But if you do plan on releasing it, that&rsquo;s where things start getting a little tricky.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">There is an ongoing myth on the internet that you can use any loop or <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> from a song as long as it doesn&rsquo;t last more than 6 seconds or 15 seconds&hellip; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Unfortunately, that&rsquo;s not really true. You are legally not allowed to use even a second of copyrighted music. Copyright is copyright, as they say. Now, there are two ways to go about this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57.jpg\" alt=\"Copyright Music \" class=\"wp-image-1995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Copyright Music \" class=\"wp-image-1995 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-57.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">One solution is to &rdquo;<strong>clear the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span><\/strong>&rdquo;. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This means that you would have to contact the song owner and the owner of the recording and ask for permission to use a piece of their music in your song. If you manage to get in touch with both parties, you will try and make a deal. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You are usually expected to cash out hundreds or, more likely, thousands of dollars, plus a percentage of all the sales.&nbsp; This could be judged on a case-by-case basis, but generally, it would look something like that. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Now, is it worth going through all that trouble and expense to obtain the rights to use a copyrighted <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> on your track? Well, you are the judge. If you are in a financial position to do so, go for it! If not, there is a workaround that won&rsquo;t hurt your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You can try to emulate the sampled material yourself, and that way, you won&rsquo;t have to pay for recording rights. You could still be sued for plagiarism, although I think that&rsquo;s highly unlikely since artists are not as picky about these things as the record labels are. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The best way to go about this issue is to use an online library of pre-cleared samples and not worry about hurting someone&rsquo;s intellectual property. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tracklib.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tracklib<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/audiojungle.net\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audiojungle<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pond5.com\/royalty-free-music\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pond5<\/a> let you use tracks for a relatively small price, so it might be worth considering if you plan on commercially releasing your music. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Then there are options like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loopmasters.com\/?a_aid=621a5ae998e82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loopmasters<\/a> also have extensive <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample libraries<\/span> available on a subscription basis or by simply purchasing the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span> or packs you want.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loopmasters.com\/bestsellers?utm_source=AFRS&amp;utm_medium=AFRS&amp;utm_campaign=bestsellers&amp;a_aid=621a5ae998e82&amp;a_bid=e9cb240a\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/loopmasters.postaffiliatepro.com\/accounts\/default1\/hfwq3b89wu2\/e9cb240a.jpg\" alt=\"Loopmasters Best Seller Music Samples\" title=\"Loopmasters Best Seller Music Samples\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/loopmasters.postaffiliatepro.com\/accounts\/default1\/hfwq3b89wu2\/e9cb240a.jpg\" alt=\"Loopmasters Best Seller Music Samples\" title=\"Loopmasters Best Seller Music Samples\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">An alternative route is to use copyrighted material and hope for the best! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You are highly unlikely to get into any legal trouble unless your track somehow becomes a big hit. But it would be a shame if you would have to remove your song from the streaming services due to a copyright claim, especially if it started gaining momentum among the listeners. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">In the end, it&rsquo;s your call to make.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Having said all of this, <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"> packs<\/span> that come with your hardware unit or <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sample<\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> libraries<\/span> that you paid for are all absolutely safe to be used for commercial purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Words &ndash; 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