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Yohance Marshall. I'm a musician, recording artist and educator who uses digital samplers to make music.

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A sampler is a digital audio instrument similar to a synthesizer. It uses small pieces of recorded audio to create new sounds through complex processing.

I make instrumental free form sample based music.

I use both hardware and software samplers?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Al0bxvazvE The Ensoniq EPS16+ circa 1991.

Ableton Live 11

None worth noting but I do use Max For Live. I don't think that counts though. Well maybe it does.

Whoa slow down there! I like them. Let’s not draw any unfounded conclusions now.

DIN Is Noise. I also like Kyma and Pigments and Phaseplant and a bunch more!

Nope. But I have this! https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de8f38_dff1392b67114e558dbb094d9e75ae0f~mv2.png

While many people have asked; The Carpenters SAW/DUST is specifically for those who still use floppies. They’re typically excluded from using modern sample packs and things of that nature. It’s a chance to give Ensoniq floppy disk users something just for them.   However, very recently I've developed an alternative that anyone can use with any sampler called CS/DVSO. CS/DVSO is essentially The Carpenters SAW/DUST on vinyl. This version of The Carpenters SAW/DUST aka CS/DVSO; is a wonderful blend of vinyl & sampling synthesis. In fact, it’s the world’s first “Vinyl Synthesizer Oscillator”. It's truly a fresh concept. What happens when you mix Oscillators & Vinyl? All the 32 raw waveforms will be cut to vinyl. You then can sample the waveforms (at whatever speed you like by the way), and loop them to create your own character-filled oscillators. This means you get all the goodness that sampling from records offer, while taking advantage of the synthesis capabilities of your chosen sampler. Funding has just been completed for it. In the meantime, you can learn more about the latest developments and progress here: https://www.thedaydreamsound.com/cs-dvso-fundraiser (https://www.thedaydreamsound.com/cs-dvso-fundraiser)

The Carpenters SAW/DUST is only compatible with the Ensoniq Trilogy Samplers (EPS Classic, EPS16+ & ASR-10). Despite that, The Carpenters SAW/DUST will load and play in the Ensoniq TS 10/12 synthesizers.

Both depending on which product you order. For physical products, an invoice/receipt will be sent to you along with the product. For digital items like the online manuals, you'll be sent a digital receipt only.

The Samplers Podcast is a weekly short-form podcast that looks at samplers and music life from the lens of a sampling artist. The episodes typically run between 8 -12 minutes on average with the exception of the special interviews that feature various people of interest.

Yes. Many lisnteners enjoy a particular episode of The Samplers Podcast so much that they want to have it with them offline. Each episode of The Samplers Podcast can be individually downloaded right from the podcast player for $1.00

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NTSC/PAL is the video subscription service containing a growing library of music related videos. The nature of the videos range from vintage samplers all the way to livestreams vlogs and music business.

No.

No.

Yes. Sometimes. Other-times. No

No. Any insight into music education and learning is offered through the manuals and NTSC/PAL subscription videos available here on the website.

I personally am very sensitive to the psychoacoustic behavior of excessive compression on music. Because of this my overall preference is to use as little as possible if any. I find recordings sound much better that way.

Music is always first. I’m not a gear head and have very little expectations from musical equipment on a whole.

The best advice that I could give in this situation is the following: Any sampler that you consider bringing into your work environment in general should fulfill the requirements that you expect of it. If you're not comfortable doing electrical maintenance; it's best if it's in near mint condition when purchased. Be completely realistic about the pros and cons of working with vintage samplers. Before You Buy A Vintage Sampler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdE0irHGbd4 Dawless Music - Hardware vs. Software Sampler Debate https://youtu.be/s1JAivh3XA8

Nope. That would fall under one-to-one counselling.

Yes! It's what I pay the least attention to! It is difficult though so everytime I think about it I refer to the question after this one.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!! It's what I pay attention to!

Toronto | Ontario, Canada | North America | Planet Earth for the moment.

Items can be return and exchanged within 30 days from the date your online order is delivered for in store credit. Both returns and exchanges must be returned in original packaging. All digital sales and downloads are final. The Daydream Sound Inc. reserves the right to refuse any exchange or return requests based on it's discretion.