The Art Of Sampling - E-Mu EII+ Owner's Manual

ADVANCED APPLICATIONS

THE ART OF SAMPLING

Recording good samples is not always easy; creating a really super set of Presets requires
patience, practice, and skill. Sure, you can get musically useful results within a few days after
working with the Emulator II, but as you learn your craft the quality of your samples will improve
dramatically.
Sampling is a multi-stage process, so we will describe tips for each stage separately. These
stages are:
1. Taking the best possible sample.
2. Manipulating the sample within the Emulator II for maximum musicality (looping, splicing,
etc.).
3. Efficiently combining samples into Presets.
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