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Sampler

Sampler

Ableton

Where to get itIncluded with Ableton Liveableton.com

Sampler is Ableton's sleek multisampling instrument designed to handle multi-gigabyte instrument libraries with ease while providing extensive internal modulation capabilities. It supports loading and playback of multisample presets, importing from third-party vendors, or using single samples, with every playback and tonal parameter addressable via an integrated modulation system. What makes it distinctive is its combination of sample-based playback with sophisticated modulation—featuring dedicated oscillators, envelopes, three LFOs, and comprehensive MIDI mapping—making it far more than a simple sampler.

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Key Features

01Three zone editors for mapping samples (Key, Velocity, Sample Select)
02Round Robin sample playback with Forward, Backward, Other, and Random modes
03Modulation oscillator with 21 waveforms for FM and AM modulation
04Polyphonic filter with 5 types and 5 circuit models (Clean, OSR, MS2, SMP, PRD)
05Pitch envelope with configurable ADSR and slope controls
06Three LFOs with 6 waveshape options and stereo modulation modes
07Auxiliary envelope with 29 modulation destinations
08Up to 32 simultaneous voices with optional retrigger mode

Things to Try

  • 01Enable Round Robin with Forward mode and a 1 bar reset interval to trigger the topmost sample predictably on the first note of each bar
  • 02Use Spread mode in the Pitch/Osc tab to generate two detuned voices per note for thicker, wider sound at the cost of doubled processing
  • 03Apply Sustain Loop with Back-and-Forth mode for seamless bidirectional looping during sustain, then enable Release Loop with linear crossfade to smooth loop transitions
  • 04Map Velocity to Loop Length in the MIDI tab with Amount A set to 100, so high velocities create longer loops and low velocities create shorter ones
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