Week 6 - Understanding Digital Samplers Flashcards

1
Q

True or False: A digital sampler is an instrument whose basic sound source is an analog waveform.

A

False

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2
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Which of the following is an example of a virtual digital sampler?
1. Akai Z4
2. Roland VP-9000
3. Native Instruments Kontakt
4. Yamaha A5000

A
  1. Native Instruments Kontakt
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3
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The term “sample rate” refers to:
1. The rate at which samples travel inside a sampler
2. The number of times per second the amplitude of a signal is measured
3. The speed of sound
4. The rate at which a sound begins

A
  1. The number of times per second the amplitude of a signal is measured.
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4
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The term “sample resolution” is used to describe:
1. The number of colors a monitor displays
2. The number of partials a sound contains
3. The granularity of sound bites
4. The degree of accuracy with which the amplitude of a signal is measured

A
  1. The degree of accuracy with which the amplitude of a signal is measured
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5
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A higher sample rate results in:
1. More sounds being stored in memory
2. Better fidelity in frequency response
3. Better signal-to-noise ratio
4. More available memory

A
  1. Better fidelity in frequency response
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6
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A higher sample resolution results in:
1. More sounds being stored in memory
2. Better fidelity in frequency response
3. Better signal-to-noise ratio
4. More available memory

A
  1. Better signal-to-noise ratio
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7
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True or False: The standard sample rate for compact disc is 44,100 samples/second.

A

True

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8
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True or False: The standard sample resolution for compact disc is 24-bits.

A

False

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9
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True or False: Looping is a technique used to extend memory by creating more samples.

A

False

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10
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True or False: A common way to view and edit samples is with a time domain graph.

A

True

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11
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A drum set is created by:
1. Mapping a single sample to many keys
2. Mapping a variety of samples, each to a specific key range.
3. Mapping many samples to the same key range
4. Mapping a single sample to a single key

A
  1. Mapping a variety of samples, each to a specific key range.
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12
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True or False: Most samplers also feature some synthesis capability.

A

True

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13
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True or False: The advantage of virtual samplers is they need no memory.

A

False

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