Questions tagged [samples]
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How can I batch remove trailing silence from audio files
I'm working on a sample pack of small audio files. I create & record the samples into Ableton Live & for most of them that works fine as they are tied to the BPM, so I can just cut them to the ...
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Dealing with phase issues in sample libraries
I have just been checking a harp library that I'm using in Kontakt with a correlation meter. Some of the notes are fine and some aren't. And I can hear that those that show up negative on the meter ...
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Time-align perceived onsets of vocal samples
I have a homemade library of sung-word samples that I need to time align, such that the onset of the first vowel (i.e. the pitched part) is a fixed time distance from the beginning of the sample.
As a ...
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In a audio stream of signed data, what difference is there between a positive and a negative sample?
Say I have 16 bit signed data in my audio file.
What is the difference between a sample set to +1,000 and a sample set to -1,000? Since silence is still at 0, I'm not too sure how to interpret these ...
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How to make this synthpop 80's style tom sound?
i would like to know where the kind of drum sounds heard in this video at 27m13s 36m56s and in particular the tom sound ("pew pew pew" tom )are from. And how to make them?
The particular tom sound ...
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getting multitracks from a file
I was listening to some tracks which are remix versions of some songs(and some songs with samples from others), and my question is about how exactly tracks are remixed using say, just vocals from the ...
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which soundpack does these sfx comes from?
I've heard some samples from a video game and I've noticed them in many TV shows / other videogames.
So I think they are part of a widely used soundpack.
Did you recognize the soundpack, if so, ...
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Draw music in software
When we open up a song in an editor we see a wave track, if we zoom it we see that it's curves and bends at different places and etc. I wonder if it's possible to draw music this way? Theoretically i ...
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How did Blank Banshee extract such a clean sample from Grandmaster Flash's The Message?
This song from Blank Banshee--
takes a clean sample from this classic song--
The original song being as old as it is and recorded ...
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In general, what's a good dB level at which to normalize my audio files?
I'm a musician who extracts a very wide variety of audio samples from different sources. I then layer and arrange these samples together within music software to orchestrate songs.
When I save these ...
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Are there any alignment tools to support subtracting drums from vocals?
I like to take samples from my record collection. Sometimes the vocals to sample are over beats and melodies, but if those are predictable drum machine beats, then I can also sample the drums in a ...
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Hardware samplers used in sound design?
Is anyone using hardware samplers too process there sounds?
If so what unique sounds can you achive i use mainly AKAI rack samplers?
I have AKAI - S1000, S3000, S3000XL, S5000 with no fx expansions. ...
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Delayed Snare sound
Hey guys Im trying to get this sort of delayed snare sound, I think it may be my sample that IM using but kinda wanted to see how this is made. It seems like a snare drum that is delayed at very ...
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How to batch split a big wav file in multiple files with loop point?
Windows user here :)
I own an Ensoniq SQ1, and i dumped the wavetable ROMs, obtaining a single WAV file containing all the "waveforms" the synth uses for its OSCs.
I also have a spreadsheet table ...
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Is it possible to import Ableton Live's sound libraries into Logic Pro?
I own both Logic Pro X and Ableton Live 9.
I'm wondering if there is a way to use Live's sound packs/libraries in Logic.
I have been using Logic since it was available for Windows; so a very long ...
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Tools For Making Sample Libraries?
I would like to create some sample libraries for music production. The samples will be used in samplers (Kontakt), drum samplers (Battery) and synths (Alchemy). The samples will also be used as source ...
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Creating distorted/dark/disturbing samples on stage
In the last 3 years, I have created what we call "samples" for a metal album for a band here in Montreal. The samples are distorted, loud and dark sounds of around 1 minute to fill the silence between ...
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Samples clipping in Ableton
When I slow down the tempo of a song that has samples in it (samples cut from other songs not loops) the samples start to clip. Shouldn't changing the tempo of a sample just change the pitch? Is ...
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Where to find walla/ ambiences suitable for historical drama?
I'm working on a radio drama set in ancient Rome and I'm having trouble finding walla/ ambience/ room tones that are inconspicuous.
Most of the audio files I can get my hands on are only really ...
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Where to get Beats with constant Temp
I am looking for audio samples with very distinct beats and with constant tempos, does anyone know where I can find them? The tempo of the audio samples should also be available.I am looking to use ...
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Stock sample / voice acting request. (Or help finding the appropriate place)
I am searching for a sample of an older male, I imagine a 50 something Caucasian male speaking in a tone of voice of a military commander to his unit the words: "Keep 'em in the holding pattern." If ...
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Who makes sample packs and why?
Dubstep music is usually heavily loaded with samples. It's my goal to make my own high quality samples to be unique. However at times I struggle to make anything sound decent, so I resort to buying ...
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Looking for right Car Park ambience...
Hi,
Been searching for the right ambience for this scene and all my car park ambiences are too busy, or in the daytime, or just not right.
I'm wondering if anyone knows a sample library that has ...
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Samples of single notes played on various instruments
I am looking for a collection or database of samples of individual notes played on a variety of instruments, available in common audio formats (OGG, WAV, etc.). At a bare minimum, some kind of piano ...
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Which Sample Library was that? (Alternative sounds from conventional instruments)
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I remember coming across a small boutique recording company that releases sample libraries of otherworldly sounds produced by placing contact mics on standard instruments or using alternative ...
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Airplane sound effect
Anyone know any sites which supply fighter jet recordings for download?
I'm looking for specifics.. RAF/Eurofighter planes.
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Find The Samples In VST Instruments
Many sample players like Kontakt have special files (nkx) that house the samples in which it uses within a DAW.
Anyone know how to get to the actual wav files? I've heard this is possible.
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The power of many drums
I recently saw a performance of 10 drummers playing in unison. It has a certain power to it. It's loud of course. Although they played together quite well, obviously the attacks don't line up ...
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would you answer this short questionnaire to help with university research - revised
I am currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Music Production.
Part of my assignment requires the creation of sample-based software instruments (namely, Kontakt instruments).
I am creating a cinematic ...
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Need some train sounds ASAP
Hi guys,
I need a few different train sounds ASAP for an advertising animation I'm working on.
I'm looking for some onboard (but outside of the train) sound (so we can hear the train moving along ...
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Foley sampler instrument - Some questions to sound designers
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I am a MSc Sound Design Student at Leeds Met Uni in the UK and for my final major project (starting now and handed in at the end of September) I am proposing to make a Kontakt-based sampler ...
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How to automatically tag all samples in folder (Maschine)?
Is there a way to automatically tag all samples in a particular folder?
For example, I have a folder in my samples directory full of vocals, and I want to tag them all with type "Vocal" and subtype "...
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How many samples are in a frame?
I'm trying to find out the number of samples in one frame of SMPTE, does anybody know?
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pirate audio samples - how risky is it really? [closed]
I did a quick search for some information regarding sound design and legal issues, sound samples licensing, etc. though couldn't find anything too specific.
For some time now I've been downloading ...
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Do you keep copies of your work?
If so, what type? Do you save the final mix and a video file in a Pro Tools session?
Do you buy the DVD release or record it somehow?
Is it smart to keep a copy of everything you have ever worked on?...
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triggering samples with a computer keyboard (in Max/MSP)
hello there again. I have, with the huge amount of help of Andrew S., figured out how to have a bank of samples triggered by the keys on the keyboard. However, I cannot seem to get the samples to ...
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Max MSP and Computer Keyboard stuff
First off, hat's off to whomever decided this was a good idea, because it rocks!
I have a question about Max MSP and triggering samples with the computer keyboard. I know this can be done fairly ...