Sampler

Question 1

Zone

Answer 1

One shot:
Plays sample from start to finish when triggered

Reverse:
Plays sound backwards

Loop:
Creates looped playback

Fade in:
Smoothly increases volume at start

Fade out:
Smoothly decreases volume at end

Question 2

Mapping

Answer 2

Pitch mapping:
Spreads sample across different keys = pitch variation

Velocity:
Triggers different samples depending on how hard a note is hit

Question 3

Synth controls

Answer 3

Tuning:
Adjusts pitch of the sample

Filters:
Shape the tone

Voices:
Controls polyphony (how many notes can play at once)

Question 4

Modulators (Envelope & LFO)

Answer 4

Attack
Decay
Sustain
Release