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What are samples, sampled instruments, | What are samples, sampled instruments, | ||
- | **Sound synthesis** is the artificial generation of sound. It can be done via **spectral** or **physical modelling**. A **synthesizer** is a tool used for sound synthesis. Sound synthesis is not yet well-developed enough to realistically render orchestral pieces. | + | **Sound synthesis** is the artificial generation of sound. It can be done via **spectral** or **physical modelling**. A **synthesizer** is a tool used for sound synthesis. Sound synthesis is not yet well-developed enough to realistically render orchestral pieces. See [[apps: |
**Sampling** is the use of samples to produce audio. **Samples** are soundfiles of individual notes and articulations an acoustic instrument can produce. They serve as sources for **sampled instruments**, | **Sampling** is the use of samples to produce audio. **Samples** are soundfiles of individual notes and articulations an acoustic instrument can produce. They serve as sources for **sampled instruments**, | ||
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A **sequencer** is tool for playing and manipulating note information, | A **sequencer** is tool for playing and manipulating note information, | ||
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As it stands, most Linux users build their own **ad-hoc collections** by scavenging fragments from around the net. See the section [[wiki: | As it stands, most Linux users build their own **ad-hoc collections** by scavenging fragments from around the net. See the section [[wiki: | ||
- | === Popular sites === | ||
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- | === Orchestral soundfonts === | ||
- | The [[http:// | ||
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- | ==== Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra ==== | ||
- | The [[http:// | ||
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- | There is a need in the Linux community for an open sample library. It is the missing link that hinders otherwise good tools, like LinuxSampler, | ||
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- | He also maintains a [[https:// | ||
==== Commercial products ==== | ==== Commercial products ==== | ||
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Relevant forum discussion: [[http:// | Relevant forum discussion: [[http:// | ||
- | ==== List of Sampled Instruments ===== | + | ==== Free Sampled Instruments ===== |
See [[Free audio data]] | See [[Free audio data]] | ||
- | ==== Non-sample based instruments ===== | ||
- | See [[apps: | ||
==== External Links ===== | ==== External Links ===== |