Decent Sampler v1.9.18 - assignable start points of samples

[LunarKitten]

Hello,

with a recent update of Decent Sampler (v1.9.18) it is possible to assign knobs to the start and end point of samples, as well as their loop points.

Dave Hilowitz has provided the following codebase:

<labeled-knob x="445" y="75" width="90" textSize="16" textColor="AA000000"
trackForegroundColor="CC000000" trackBackgroundColor="66999999"
label="Start" type="integer" minValue="0" maxValue="24000" value="0" >
<binding type="general" level="group" position="0" parameter="SAMPLE_START" />
</labeled-knob>
<labeled-knob x="515" y="75" width="90" textSize="16" textColor="AA000000"
trackForegroundColor="CC000000" trackBackgroundColor="66999999"
label="End" type="float" minValue="0.0" maxValue="24000" value="24000" >
<binding type="general" level="group" position="0" parameter="SAMPLE_END" />
</labeled-knob>
<labeled-knob x="585" y="75" width="90" textSize="16" textColor="AA000000"
trackForegroundColor="CC000000" trackBackgroundColor="66999999"
label="Loop Start" type="float" minValue="0.0" maxValue="24000" value="0" >
<binding type="general" level="group" position="0" parameter="LOOP_START" />
</labeled-knob>
<labeled-knob x="655" y="75" width="90" textSize="16" textColor="FF000000"
trackForegroundColor="CC000000" trackBackgroundColor="66999999"
label="Loop End" type="float" minValue="0" maxValue="24000" value="24000">
<binding type="general" level="group" position="0" parameter="LOOP_END" />
</labeled-knob>

Trying to implement it, it has worked for me. The start knob, however, does not seem to do anything on my end.

What I was trying to do is, to get decent sampler to start a sample at a random starting point within a certain range. I don't even want it to make the sample loop. I thought I could do it with this start function using a random automation curve for the starting point.

Has anyone a suggestion how to get decent sampler to trigger samples at random starting points within a defined range?

[LunarKitten]

I understand that this is a very specific question to ask. Unfortunatly I can't find decent documentation on how to create decent sample instruments out there. Searching for forum entries, I got the most hits with this forum. There doesn't seem to be a good place to get in touch with other developers. I have tried to contact Dave Hilowitz, and understandably he did not answer. I'm sure he gets alot of e-mails and has alot of things to take care of.

If anyone can share tips on how to get more knowledge or how to get in touch with others that know this stuff, it would be greatly appreachiated! I'd like to create my own Decent Sampler instruments, but my lack of knowledge is really holding me back.

[SampleScience]

Have you tried contacting David directly via his contact page?: https://www.decentsamples.com/contact/
There's also a Facebook group where you could get help with Decent Sampler: https://www.facebook.com/groups/964869521051473
The developer is part of the group, so if there's a problem, he'll see it.

[LunarKitten]

Have you tried contacting David directly via his contact page?: https://www.decentsamples.com/contact/
There's also a Facebook group where you could get help with Decent Sampler: https://www.facebook.com/groups/964869521051473
The developer is part of the group, so if there's a problem, he'll see it.

Yes, I have tried contacting him directly.

Thanks for the link to the facebook group.