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Re: Chromatic Sampling (To Normalize or Not To Normalize)

2006-02-06 by mandcmiller

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Pete Thomas <logic@...> wrote:
>
> mandcmiller wrote:
> > Hey Folks,
> > I've been chromatically sampling the raw wavefroms from a bunch of vintage (80's
> > era) synths. I'm wondering if it is best to normalize each individual sample, or
> > should I allow the natural taper remain from the low to high notes? I'm sure there are 
> > arguements for and against, not withstanding the integtrity of the normailzing 
algorithms, 
> > but on a technical level, are non-normailzed samples going to be tapered twice - 
once by the 
> > synth and then by the EXS?
> 
> 
> Interesting question.
> 
> Why not do some tests and report back.
> 
> ie record the whole range, don't normalise, and check the meters level 
> of the EXS output against the meter levels of the synth input for the 
> same notes. (Same velocity of course!)

Sounds like a plan... I'll post the results soon.

Thanks, Matt

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