Why wave samples?

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I don't get it. Why would anyone want a wave sample? you can't use them. They are never in the key or tempo you want.

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Sometimes when I am writing a sea chanty or something about boats I like to use a wave sample as an introduction to set the mood. :roll:

Dan

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I see.


You don't need a wave sampler for that do you? You can just use a wave file imported to your recorder.

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erussx2 wrote:They are never in the key or tempo you want.
:?:

If they are NEVER in the key you want, then I'd advise some songwriting remedy.

Wave samples should not have a "tempo" or "key". They should be adabtable. Unless, of course, you are referring to wave loops. That's a whole different ballpark.
Anti-aliasing is for "synthmonk%ys".

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And if you're talking wave loops,that's what things like ReCycle or Live were invented for;to transpose and/or change the tempo while keeping the loop sounding right.
ew
A spectral heretic...

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Maybe you can help me learn more about it.

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What the bloody is wrong with wave samples? It's fine for single shots and can be used by all programs. I don't use loops. If i want to sample a drum break, I break it up (usually manually). Its not like any other format can change either key or tempo without changing both for loops.

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Chase wrote:What the bloody is wrong with wave samples? It's fine for single shots and can be used by all programs. I don't use loops. If i want to sample a drum break, I break it up (usually manually). Its not like any other format can change either key or tempo without changing both for loops.
I meant loops. Sorry.

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ew wrote:And if you're talking wave loops,that's what things like ReCycle or Live were invented for;to transpose and/or change the tempo while keeping the loop sounding right.
ew
Maybe you could help me out?

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Hrm... well... to answer your question (though not providing much help), I guess a lot of people will use 'construction kits' which means that the loops are all in the same key and tempo.

If you're looking for a specific key and tempo, then it's time to roll up your sleeves and do some work. ;)

Exception-- drum loops. Since they don't really have a 'key' (I know drums can be tuned, but that's another matter) it's just the tempo you have to worry about. And ReCycle, Dicer, eXT, etc. can all take care of that.

Greg
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Lunch Money wrote: And ReCycle, Dicer, eXT, etc. can all take care of that.

Greg
I have Giga studio. Can I do it with that?

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And im sure you paid the full $199 - $599 that it costs to buy gigastudio too, right?

;)

RonC

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Hrm. People just don't go out and buy Gigastudio if they don't know what it's capable of.

No, Gigastudio is not a beatslicer.

Try buying eXT or MicroDicer for less than $50.

Greg
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lunch money i was trying to be subtle and sarcastic

oh well

RonC

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:roll:

Ron, I saw that... and elaborated on what you were saying by pointing out to HIM (not to you, because I know you already 'get it') why we don't believe that he actually owns it.

:hihi:

Then I gave him some suggestions because hey-- he might actually shell out on one of those 2 worthwhile developers, putting some money into their pocket and starting him down the road to legit software usage. ;)

Really, Ron....
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