Software Sampler |
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| A software sampler is a type of software that will route musical wav files, called instrument patches or a sound library, through a virtual midi port created by the software sampler and used by a sequencer, such as Sibelius or Finale. The main purpose of a software sampler is to enhance a midi file. Software samplers are used in the movies, tv commercials, the radio. I bet you did not know midi is used in the radio or the movie music that you hear. |
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In addition to enhancing the midi file, a software sampler also converts the midi file into a WAV file, thus creating the midi recording. This is essential to a composer because he can then burn his music on a CD and distribute it. A software sampler uses a lot of RAM, so a powerful computer is necessary. Also a good soundcard may be necessary in order for a software sampler to operate to its full potential. The cost of a software sampler can be between $300-600. Sound libraries also need to be purchased because a software sampler is useless without a sound library. The software sampler loads it into memory in order for the sequencer to play back the genuine sounds. |
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