Integrated sampler (XSampler)

Figure 3. XSampler.

XSampler is a simple sampler that lets you import audio, perform basic processing, and play it like an instrument with up to 16 voices. Instantly convert a single audio file into a playable or triggable sound that can be played back at different pitches and speeds.

Highlights:

Multiple trigger modes

Up to 16 voices

Amplitude envelope generator (EG)

Filter

Pitch adjustment

Key mapping

Inserting XSampler

XSampler is inserted like any other VST3 instrument. To quickly create an XSampler instrument, do one of the following:

Click the Add Track button , select the Instrument tab, then click the Instrument drop-down menu and select Cakewalk > XSampler

Select Insert > Soft Synth > Cakewalk > XSampler

In the Plug-in Browser, select the Instruments tab , then double-click Cakewalk > XSampler (or drag XSampler to the track header pane)

Adding an audio sample

There are many ways to get audio into XSampler:

Import audio from the file system

Record directly into XSampler

Drag loops and one-shots from the Media Browser

Drag audio clips (including partial clip selections) from any track

After audio has been added, you can loop, trim, crossfade, change playback behavior and modulation or filtering options to create interesting musical ideas.

 

See:

XSampler

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