A Short Audio Sampling Test!
Below is a short audio sampling test that is designed to see just how much you know about this technique and if it is indeed enough to ensure that you pass the upcoming continuous assessment. If you fail to get a high score, that just means you need to set up more study time. Give it a try and all the best!
- 1.
In what ways is sampling different from digital recording?
- A.
Sampling doesn't use complicated things such as anti-aliasing filters, etc.
- B.
With sampling the samples are held in RAM for instant performance.
- C.
Sampling often uses very short audio sections elongated by looping.
- D.
Samples can be triggered at different pitches.
Correct Answer(s)
B. With sampling the samples are held in RAM for instant performance.
C. Sampling often uses very short audio sections elongated by looping.
D. Samples can be triggered at different pitches.Explanation
Sampling uses the same digitizing process as digital recording, however, samplers can apply instant processes such as pitch-shifting as well as having dedicated controls for reversing and looping samples, etc.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is multi-sampling?
- A.
When you at different pitches to preserve the natural sound of a voice or instrument.
- B.
When you put a different sound to be triggered by each note.
Correct Answer
A. When you at different pitches to preserve the natural sound of a voice or instrument.Explanation
The most natural sounds are achieved when samples are played at a similar pitch to the one they were sampled at. Multisampling allows for new samples to be taken every few notes for maximum realism.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the mapping?
- A.
When you at different pitches to preserve the natural sound of a voice or instrument.
- B.
When you put a different sound to be triggered by each note.
Correct Answer
B. When you put a different sound to be triggered by each note.Explanation
Sometimes it is necessary to key a range of samples in one performance. To enable these different samples can be mapped to different notes. The MIDI drum map is a good example.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Sometimes two or more samples are assigned to the same key so that different intensities of the same pitch can be articulated; what is this normally called?
Correct Answer
Velocity switching
Velocity crossfadingExplanation
A range of different articulations can be assigned to the same key. It is possible to differentiate between these using velocity. If it is a sudden switch, say from arco to pizz violin then this is a velocity switch if the change is gradually it is called a crossfade.Rate this question:
- 5.
What is the relationship between sampling and synthesis?
- A.
Sometimes sampled waveform is used as the 'oscillator' in digital subtractive synthesis.
- B.
The front end of a sampler will usually have a filter, amplifier and modulation functions of a subtractive synth.
- C.
Many GM sounds have sampled origins.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sometimes sampled waveform is used as the 'oscillator' in digital subtractive synthesis.
B. The front end of a sampler will usually have a filter, amplifier and modulation functions of a subtractive synth.
C. Many GM sounds have sampled origins.Explanation
All the answers are true. Modern digital subtractive synths usually have the option of sampled waveforms and every sampler that I've ever used has a synth engine at the front to enable filtering and modulation etc.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which analogue intrument was the predecessor of the modern digital sampler?
Correct Answer(s)
Mellotron
The MellotronExplanation
The Mellotron worked by storing the 'samples' on a bank of tapes. Famous tracks include 'Strawberry fields' by the Beatles and 'Watchers of the sky' by Genesis.Rate this question:
- 7.
When did digital sampling become popular?
- A.
Late 1970's
- B.
Early 1980's
- C.
Early 1990's
Correct Answer
B. Early 1980'sExplanation
An 80's track such as 'Nineteen' could not have been created without sampling.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following were early samplers?
- A.
Emu-emulator
- B.
Yamaha DX7
- C.
Akai S612
Correct Answer(s)
A. Emu-emulator
C. Akai S612Explanation
The Emulator slogan was "From Pharts to Philharmonics..." The Akai S612 had a tiny memory by today's standards and saving was to floppy disk. The DX7 however was an FM Synthesiser.Rate this question:
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