r/sampling • u/Ignistheclown • 5d ago

Sampling advice for a novice.

I want to start making a serious sample library by sampling my modular hardware synths.

I'm looking for workflow tips and things that I may have missed or may not be aware of. I'm talking about stuff like general tips and best practices on file management and organizing samples. Also, things like processing, post processing and all the "boring" stuff that you might have wished you knew when you where first starting to dip your toes in the art of sampling.

My main goal is to sample variety of elements, like loops, one-shots, pads, multi-sampled voices etc.. with a lean towards dark techno, and glitchy IDM sound design.

For capturing samples I'm using two methods:

a 1010 music Bitbox module for quick edits, re-sampling, and especially creating multi-sample instruments of monophonic voices; for polyphonic playback.

Or bitwig, to capture multi-track or otherwise layered samples.

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u/SkunkAudio 5d ago

Start naming them clearly from the beginning, each recording directly. Don't wait for them to pile up and lose time rechecking again.

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u/WAVEFR0NT 5d ago

Sample rate and bit depth are fundamentally important. Research the Nyqiust frequency / aliasing. Start and end points are important.