Sampling Flashcards
What is the sample rate and bit depth for full quality CD audio?
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
Bit depth: 16 bits
What were the compromises in the 80s for the sample rate and bit depth of audio?
Sample rate: 32 kHz
Bit depth: 8 bit
How can samples often be identified?
Repetitions without mistakes or variations.
Cuts in the signal / clips.
Where was sampling stored in the 80s?
Floppy disks.
What is the difference between mp3 and wav?
MP3 files are much smaller and have been compressed so they lose some data.
WAV files are usually lossless and have not been compressed, so they have more data.
What does bit rate refer to?
Amount of data being transferred into audio - the higher the bit rate, the better quality generally.
What is the mellotron and why was it important?
Keyboard instrument that works by triggering audio samples. The first sample-based instrument (1963).
Which genre originated from the early days of sampling?
Hip-hop.
What is the Fairlight CMI and why was it important?
First commercially available digital synthesiser with a sampling function (1979).
What is the name of the music group that defined hip-hop and what is special about them?
Public Enemy. Used NO bass lines or reverb.
