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Loading a Sample into the Sampler

8.5Loading a Sample into the Sampler

We have built a simple Sampler, but now we need to load a sample, just to hear that it works.

First thing to do is to open the Sample Map Editor.

8.5.1Opening the Sample Map Editor from the View Menu

▪ Click on the Sample Map button in the Sidebar.

Fig. 8.5 The Sample Map button

You will see the Sample Map Editor below the Instrument.

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Loading a Sample into the Sampler

Now we have the Sample Map Editor, we do the same procedure as before when we added a sample to the Sample Map in Memory Drum 2.

8.5.2Adding a Sample to the Sample Map Editor

▪To add a sample to the Sample Map, click on Edit drop-down menu and choose the Add menu entry.

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Fig. 8.6 Using the Edit drop-down menu to add a Sample

This should open up your Audio folder. It is suggested to navigate to where you keep vocal loops or sound FX or some drone textures. After clicking “Open”, the Sample will be placed in the Sample Map.

Fig. 8.7 Sample in place

Now if you play your MIDI keyboard you should here the sample play back at different pitches!

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