Electronic
Sampler
The sampler is an electronic instrument that records and plays back audio samples. It's central to hip-hop, electronic music, and modern production.
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Overview
The sampler is an electronic instrument that records and plays back audio samples. It's central to hip-hop, electronic music, and modern production.
Cultural Context
Central to modern music production, representing the democratization of sound creation
Famous Players
DJ Premier
J Dilla
Kanye West
Fun Fact
The sampler can record any sound and play it back at different pitches and speeds.
Quick Facts
Origin
United States
Era
Central to modern music production, representing the democratization of sound creation
Difficulty
Intermediate
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