Sampler Waveform - Revision history

Achenar at 21:56, 1 December 2025

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	The Waveform editor displays an instrument's samples so you can edit them with the provided tools and see the results graphically. New sounds can be recorded directly into the Sampler from external sources, or created by hand with the simple Draw tool. Existing samples can be imported and any changes made are exclusive to each individual song or instrument. The source samples are never modified unless you explicitly overwrite the file by saving it in the [[Disk Browser]]. Besides being non-destructive, the Sampler also supports endless undo/redo-ing of all your actions.		The Waveform editor displays an instrument's samples so you can edit them with the provided tools and see the results graphically. New sounds can be recorded directly into the Sampler from external sources, or created by hand with the simple Draw tool. Existing samples can be imported and any changes made are exclusive to each individual song or instrument. The source samples are never modified unless you explicitly overwrite the file by saving it in the [[Disk Browser]]. Besides being non-destructive, the Sampler also supports endless undo/redo-ing of all your actions.

	Samples (.flac) can be loaded and saved as presets using [[Libraries#Specific Preset Types\|the drop-down menu located at the top right corner]].		Samples (.flac) can be loaded and saved as presets using [[Libraries#Specific Preset Types\|the drop-down menu located at the top-right corner]].

	[[Image:3.5_waveform.png]]		[[Image:3.5_waveform.png]]
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	=== Record, Draw, Adjust/Create ===		=== Record, Draw, Adjust/Create ===

	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-record.png\|text-bottom]] - Found at the top left of the Waveform panel. Opens up the recording window to [[#Recording New Samples\|record new samples]] from various sources (e.g. microphone, line-in etc.) For further details, see the [[#Recording New Samples\|Recording New Samples]] section.		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-record.png\|text-bottom]] - Found at the top-left of the Waveform panel. Opens up the recording window to [[#Recording New Samples\|record new samples]] from various sources (e.g. microphone, line-in etc.) For further details, see the [[#Recording New Samples\|Recording New Samples]] section.

	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-draw.png\|text-bottom]] - The Draw button is located at the top center of the Waveform panel. Draw mode allows you to draw on the central waveform area with the mouse, where you can create brand new sounds or make adjustments to existing sounds, such as removing clicks.		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-draw.png\|text-bottom]] - The Draw button is located at the top-center of the Waveform panel. Draw mode allows you to draw on the central waveform area with the mouse, where you can create brand new sounds or make adjustments to existing sounds, such as removing clicks.

	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-adjust.png\|text-bottom]] / [[Image:3.5_waveform-create.png\|text-bottom]] - Edit sample properties / Create new sample. Changes the basic properties of an existing sample or, in a blank sample slot, creates a new sample. This is located at the top center of the Waveform panel.		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-adjust.png\|text-bottom]] / [[Image:3.5_waveform-create.png\|text-bottom]] - Edit sample properties / Create new sample. Changes the basic properties of an existing sample or, in a blank sample slot, creates a new sample. This is located at the top-center of the Waveform panel.

	=== Slice Markers ===		=== Slice Markers ===

	By placing markers onto a sample it can be sliced up. Those slices can then be used as if they were individual samples themselves. This process is non-destructive because the original sample is left untouched. The slicing controls are located at the top right of the interface.		By placing markers onto a sample it can be sliced up. Those slices can then be used as if they were individual samples themselves. This process is non-destructive because the original sample is left untouched. The slicing controls are located at the top-right of the interface.

	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-slice.png\|text-bottom]] - Activating the Slice Marker Tool allows you to left-click on the waveform to place the markers at useful points - individual drum hits, notes, vocal phrases etc.		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-slice.png\|text-bottom]] - Activating the Slice Marker Tool allows you to left-click on the waveform to place the markers at useful points - individual drum hits, notes, vocal phrases etc.
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	=== Snapping ===		=== Snapping ===

	The Snap controls are located at the top right of the interface.		The Snap controls are located at the top-right of the interface.

	[[Image:3.5_waveform-snap.png]]		[[Image:3.5_waveform-snap.png]]
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	== Recording New Samples ==		== Recording New Samples ==

	You can create new samples by recording them from various sources, including a line-in jack or microphone. To do so, press the [[Image:3.5_waveform-record.png\|text-bottom]] button found at the top left of the Waveform panel. Or in Renoise, choose, ''"File->Record New Sample..."'' from the main menu at the very top left of the interface.		You can create new samples by recording them from various sources, including a line-in jack or microphone. To do so, press the [[Image:3.5_waveform-record.png\|text-bottom]] button found at the top-left of the Waveform panel. Or in Renoise, choose, ''"File->Record New Sample..."'' from the main menu at the very top-left of the interface.

	To begin recording new samples, first configure the device you want to use for recording. For Redux, this is set up inside the host DAW, so refer to its specific documentation. In Renoise, this is done via the [[Preferences#Audio\|''"Edit->Preferences->Audio"'']] panel, but is only necessary when using DirectSound (Windows), Core Audio (macOS) or ALSA (Linux); ASIO is pre-configured to be used as a recording and playback source. When your soundcard has more than one input channel you'll be able to choose from them in the Audio Preferences or the recording window.		To begin recording new samples, first configure the device you want to use for recording. For Redux, this is set up inside the host DAW, so refer to its specific documentation. In Renoise, this is done via the [[Preferences#Audio\|''"Edit->Preferences->Audio"'']] panel, but is only necessary when using DirectSound (Windows), Core Audio (macOS) or ALSA (Linux); ASIO is pre-configured to be used as a recording and playback source. When your soundcard has more than one input channel you'll be able to choose from them in the Audio Preferences or the recording window.

Achenar at 21:00, 9 July 2025

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	Although you can still edit the original sample, you cannot edit the individual sample slices. However, the [[#Loop_Controls\|Loop type]] and all [[Sampler#Sample_Properties\|Sample Properties]] like volume, panning etc. can be changed per slice. A newly created slice will inherit the original sample's properties. To destructively render an instrument's slices into individual samples, right-click on the waveform and select ''"Slices > Destructively Render Slices"'' from the menu.		Although you can still edit the original sample, you cannot edit the individual sample slices. However, the [[#Loop_Controls\|Loop type]] and all [[Sampler#Sample_Properties\|Sample Properties]] like volume, panning etc. can be changed per slice. A newly created slice will inherit the original sample's properties. To destructively render an instrument's slices into individual samples, right-click on the waveform and select ''"Slices > Destructively Render Slices"'' from the menu.

	You may find it useful to watch our [https://youtu.be/yhhUY7FKJds "Sample Slicing" video].		You may find it useful to watch our [https://youtu.be/yhhUY7FKJds "Sample Slicing" video.]

	=== Snapping ===		=== Snapping ===
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	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-reverse.png\|text-bottom]] - Reverse the sample or selection.		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-reverse.png\|text-bottom]] - Reverse the sample or selection.
	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-dcoffset.png\|text-bottom]] - Center the sample or selection to the DC line, correcting any unwanted DC offsets. You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/Y_zeDK8rw_A our video on the subject].		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-dcoffset.png\|text-bottom]] - Center the sample or selection to the DC line, correcting any unwanted DC offsets. You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/Y_zeDK8rw_A our video on the subject.]
	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-invertphase.png\|text-bottom]] - Invert the phase of the sample or selection.		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-invertphase.png\|text-bottom]] - Invert the phase of the sample or selection.
	* [[Image:3.5_waveform-swapstereo.png\|text-bottom]] - Swap the left and right channels of the sample or selection. Only possible for stereo samples.		* [[Image:3.5_waveform-swapstereo.png\|text-bottom]] - Swap the left and right channels of the sample or selection. Only possible for stereo samples.

Achenar at 15:57, 8 July 2025

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Achenar at 17:06, 17 March 2022

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	You can create new samples by recording them from various sources, including a line-in jack or microphone. To do so, press the [[Image:3.1_waveform-record.png\|text-bottom]] button found at the top left of the Waveform panel. Or in Renoise, choose, ''"File->Record New Sample..."'' from the main menu at the very top left of the interface.		You can create new samples by recording them from various sources, including a line-in jack or microphone. To do so, press the [[Image:3.1_waveform-record.png\|text-bottom]] button found at the top left of the Waveform panel. Or in Renoise, choose, ''"File->Record New Sample..."'' from the main menu at the very top left of the interface.

	To begin recording new samples, first configure the device you want to use for recording. For Redux, this is set up inside the host DAW, so refer to its specific documentation. In Renoise, this is done via the [[Preferences#Audio\|''"Edit->Preferences->Audio"'']] panel, but is only necessary when using DirectSound (Windows), Core Audio (~~OSX~~) or ALSA (Linux); ASIO is pre-configured to be used as a recording and playback source. When your soundcard has more than one input channel you'll be able to choose from them in the Audio Preferences or the recording window.		To begin recording new samples, first configure the device you want to use for recording. For Redux, this is set up inside the host DAW, so refer to its specific documentation. In Renoise, this is done via the [[Preferences#Audio\|''"Edit->Preferences->Audio"'']] panel, but is only necessary when using DirectSound (Windows), Core Audio (MacOS) or ALSA (Linux); ASIO is pre-configured to be used as a recording and playback source. When your soundcard has more than one input channel you'll be able to choose from them in the Audio Preferences or the recording window.

	'''Renoise only:''' Opening the recording window and controlling the main record options can be mapped to a MIDI Controller with the [[MIDI Mapping]] options. This way you can quickly make new recordings using just your MIDI controller or master keyboard.		'''Renoise only:''' Opening the recording window and controlling the main record options can be mapped to a MIDI Controller with the [[MIDI Mapping]] options. This way you can quickly make new recordings using just your MIDI controller or master keyboard.

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Mouse Navigation and Selection

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	* '''Middle Mouse Button:'''		* '''Middle Mouse Button:'''
	** Single-click plays the sample from the clicked position to the end of the visible waveform.		** Single-click plays the sample from the clicked position to the end of the visible waveform. In a stereo sample, moving the mouse pointer above/below the top/bottom 0dB line will play the left or right channel only.
	** Click and drag selects an area then immediately plays that selection.		** Click and drag selects an area then immediately plays that selection.

Achenar: /* Waveform */

2019-08-27T15:43:00Z

Waveform

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	Samples (.flac) can be loaded and saved as presets using [[Libraries#Specific Preset Types\|the drop-down menu located at the top right corner]].		Samples (.flac) can be loaded and saved as presets using [[Libraries#Specific Preset Types\|the drop-down menu located at the top right corner]].

	[[Image:3.~~1_waveform~~.png]]		[[Image:3.2_waveform.png]]

	The large central section displays the waveform and allows you to select parts of the sound for editing. [[#Loop_Controls\|Loop points]] and [[#Slice_Markers\|Slice markers]] are also placed and displayed here. The top section features the sample-type options, [[#Drawing\|Draw]], [[#Slice_Markers\|Slice]] and [[#Snapping\|Snap]] controls. The lower section contains the options used to edit or modify the sample, with additional options available via the right-click context menu.		The large central section displays the waveform and allows you to select parts of the sound for editing. [[#Loop_Controls\|Loop points]] and [[#Slice_Markers\|Slice markers]] are also placed and displayed here. The top section features the sample-type options, [[#Drawing\|Draw]], [[#Slice_Markers\|Slice]] and [[#Snapping\|Snap]] controls. The lower section contains the options used to edit or modify the sample, with additional options available via the right-click context menu.

Achenar: /* Other Controls & Info */

2019-08-27T14:08:15Z

Other Controls & Info

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	=== Other Controls & Info ===		=== Other Controls & Info ===

			* [[Image:3.2_waveform-playselection.png\|text-bottom]] – When enabled, the computer keyboard and MIDI note input will play the sample from the cursor position to the end of the visible waveform, or play the selection if one is present. This bypasses any [[Phrase Editor\|Phrases]], [[Keyzones]], [[Modulation]] and [[Effects]], but is unaffected by the track-select option to the right.
	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-startstop.png\|text-bottom]] - Start/Stop playing sample from the cursor position to the end of the visible waveform, or Start/Stop playing the selection if one is present.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-startstop.png\|text-bottom]] - Start/Stop playing sample from the cursor position to the end of the visible waveform, or Start/Stop playing the selection if one is present.
	* [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] - ''(Renoise only)'' Select where the sample will be played back: On the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]] to bypass the [[Instruments#Track_Selector_.28Renoise_Only.29\|current track]]'s effects, or on the selected track to hear the sample with the currently active effects.		* [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] - ''(Renoise only)'' Select where the sample will be played back: On the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]] to bypass the [[Instruments#Track_Selector_.28Renoise_Only.29\|current track]]'s effects, or on the selected track to hear the sample with the currently active effects.

Achenar: /* Play/Stop */

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Play/Stop

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	** PingPong: Loop playback from start to end to start to end etc.		** PingPong: Loop playback from start to end to start to end etc.

	=== ~~Play/Stop~~ ===		=== Other Controls & Info ===

	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-startstop.png\|text-bottom]] - Start/Stop playing sample from the cursor position to the end of the visible waveform, or Start/Stop playing the selection if one is present.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-startstop.png\|text-bottom]] - Start/Stop playing sample from the cursor position to the end of the visible waveform, or Start/Stop playing the selection if one is present.

Achenar at 15:00, 4 February 2019

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	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-reverse.png\|text-bottom]] - Reverse the sample or selection.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-reverse.png\|text-bottom]] - Reverse the sample or selection.
	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-dcoffset.png\|text-bottom]] - Center the sample or selection to the DC line~~. Fixes vertical~~ DC offsets.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-dcoffset.png\|text-bottom]] - Center the sample or selection to the DC line, correcting any unwanted DC offsets. You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/Y_zeDK8rw_A our video on the subject].
	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-invertphase.png\|text-bottom]] - Invert the phase of the sample or selection.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-invertphase.png\|text-bottom]] - Invert the phase of the sample or selection.
	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-swapstereo.png\|text-bottom]] - Swap the left and right channels of the sample or selection. Only possible for stereo samples.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-swapstereo.png\|text-bottom]] - Swap the left and right channels of the sample or selection. Only possible for stereo samples.

Achenar at 11:59, 29 January 2019

2019-01-29T11:59:09Z

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	Although you can still edit the original sample, you cannot edit the individual sample slices. However, the [[#Loop_Controls\|Loop type]] and all [[Sampler#Sample_Properties\|Sample Properties]] like volume, panning etc. can be changed per slice. A newly created slice will inherit the original sample's properties. To destructively render an instrument's slices into individual samples, right-click on the waveform and select ''"Slices > Destructively Render Slices"'' from the menu.		Although you can still edit the original sample, you cannot edit the individual sample slices. However, the [[#Loop_Controls\|Loop type]] and all [[Sampler#Sample_Properties\|Sample Properties]] like volume, panning etc. can be changed per slice. A newly created slice will inherit the original sample's properties. To destructively render an instrument's slices into individual samples, right-click on the waveform and select ''"Slices > Destructively Render Slices"'' from the menu.

	You may find it useful to watch our ~~[[Image:video.png\|text-bottom]]~~ [https://youtu.be/yhhUY7FKJds "Sample Slicing" video].		You may find it useful to watch our [https://youtu.be/yhhUY7FKJds "Sample Slicing" video].

	=== Snapping ===		=== Snapping ===

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	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-reverse.png\|text-bottom]] - Reverse the sample or selection.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-reverse.png\|text-bottom]] - Reverse the sample or selection.
	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-dcoffset.png\|text-bottom]] - Center the sample or selection to the DC line~~. Fixes vertical~~ DC offsets.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-dcoffset.png\|text-bottom]] - Center the sample or selection to the DC line, correcting any unwanted DC offsets. You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/Y_zeDK8rw_A our video on the subject].
	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-invertphase.png\|text-bottom]] - Invert the phase of the sample or selection.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-invertphase.png\|text-bottom]] - Invert the phase of the sample or selection.
	* [[Image:3.0_waveform-swapstereo.png\|text-bottom]] - Swap the left and right channels of the sample or selection. Only possible for stereo samples.		* [[Image:3.0_waveform-swapstereo.png\|text-bottom]] - Swap the left and right channels of the sample or selection. Only possible for stereo samples.