Week 6 - Understanding Digital Samplers

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

3. Native Instruments Kontakt

Question 3

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

Answer 3

2. The number of times per second the amplitude of a signal is measured.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

4. The degree of accuracy with which the amplitude of a signal is measured

Question 5

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

Answer 5

2. Better fidelity in frequency response

Question 6

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

Answer 6

3. Better signal-to-noise ratio

Question 7

True or False: The standard sample rate for compact disc is 44,100 samples/second.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

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

Answer 8

False

Question 9

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

Answer 9

False

Question 10

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

Answer 10

True

Question 11

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

Answer 11

2. Mapping a variety of samples, each to a specific key range.

Question 12

True or False: Most samplers also feature some synthesis capability.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

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

Answer 13

False