Live 9 201: The Simpler Sampler - 1. What Is Sampling

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Live 9 201: The Simpler Sampler by Laura Escudé
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So what is sampling and how does Abletons Simpler sampler work? Well, let Laura Escud show you!

In this  sampling-for-beginners  tutorial renowned violinist and electronic music performer Laura Escud takes you through the very basics of sampling using Ableton Lives stock sampler, Simpler.  She starts you off with an overview detailing the history of audio sampling from its nascent beginnings with the famous Fairlight CMI through to software samplers of the present day.

From there youre off to a zoomed-in, zoomed-out look at the Simpler Plugin that is included with every copy of Live.  Laura takes you through all of Simplers parameters from envelopes to LFOs showing you how they work and how she uses them in her music.  She discusses the differences between Simpler and Lives premium instrument, Sampler ... and also shows you how they work together!

Finally, Laura, includes a few workshops where she divulges the arcana behind her Cello Wobble sound and how to use Simpler in an Instrument Rack. Laura then puts it all together with a triptych of videos showing how she uses Simpler in her live performances.

So if youre new to sampling and want to know how to use Simpler - or if your just want to  learn some cool sample playback techniques  - sample  this tutorial by Laura Escud: Lives Simpler Sampler!
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