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DrumXchanger Analog Code
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Plug-in
SAMPLE Module
Control Elements
SAMPLE MODULE
The Sample module is the only one divided in two columns. We will
describe the functions starting from top to bottom of the left-hand
column.
The SPL Kits
The DrumXchanger includes four SPL drum kits (SPL Kits). All SPL
Kits include one snare, four toms and a bass drum. Every sample
is actually a multisample made up of five variations with sixteen
dynamic levels, which result in 80 different sounds for every drum.
The dynamic level of the sample depends on the original signal,
i.e. loud sounds are matched to loud samples. Sound variations
are very slight and are assigned randomly, so when a drum hit
is replaced it sounds more natural, considering that a drummer
doesn’t always play the exact same sound every time.
You can also add a rim shot sound to every snare and tom sample.
All samples were recorded by Chris Marr at Prinzipal Studios in
Münster, Germany. We used SPL channel strips and preamps and
four Transient Designers. All drums were recorded with all relevant
drum playing techniques. Drum hits were recorded in one-dB steps
from 0 dB to -28 dB and recorded at 24 bits/96 kHz.
SPL Kit Selectors
The first four buttons in the Sample module’s left-hand column are
meant to select one of the SPL Kits.
