Samples

Samples in electronic music are small segments of audio that have been recorded, digitized, and stored in a computer or electronic device. These samples can be utilized in many ways, such as to make loops and new sounds or give a track texture and intrigue.

Making loops is one of the most popular uses of samples in electronic music. A loop is a section of audio played repeatedly and can serve as the basis for a track. Drums, basslines, melodies, and other elements can all be sampled and used to create loops. A producer can make a complex and dynamic track by altering and overlaying many loops.

Additionally, new sounds can be produced using samples. For instance, a sample of a guitar sound can be altered and processed to create an entirely different sound from the original sample. Samples can also be merged and layered to add different textures and add interesting details to a track.

Additionally, samples can be used as a sound source in a synthesizer using “sampling synthesis,” a process that involves using the sample as an oscillator to produce new sounds.