Emulator Composite.book - Creative

11 - From Sample to Preset
Importing Other Sample Formats
Sample Options
These sample options are applied to all selected samples.
The Normalize option allows you to specify how amplitude normalization should be
applied to stereo samples.
Absolute Each side of the stereo sample is individually normalized without regard
to the other channel.
Relative Each side of the stereo sample normalized by the same gain factor, so
that the two channels maintain their relative volume.
Off No normalization processing will be performed.
The Auto-Loop option allows you to choose the algorithm for setting the loop points
of the imported samples. Auto Looping attempts to find the best loop point using autocorrelation
(See page 161). The auto-looping options are listed below.
Auto-loop Algorithms
Whole The loop points on each imported sample are set to enclose the
entire sample.
1/2 The loop points on each imported sample are set to enclose the last
half of the sample.
1/2 + Crossfade The loop points on each imported sample are set to enclose the last
half of the sample, including an appended crossfade to the loop
start.
1/3 The loop points enclose the last 1/3 of the sample.
1/3 + Crossfade The loop points enclose the last 1/3 of the sample, including an
appended crossfade to the loop start.
1/4 The loop points enclose the last 1/4 of the sample.
1/4 + Crossfade The loop points enclose the last 1/4 of the sample, including an
appended crossfade to the loop start.
1/8 The loop points enclose the last 1/8 of the sample.
1/8 + Crossfade The loop points enclose the last 1/8 of the sample, including an
appended crossfade to the loop start.
Tips for using Auto Loop
Use longer loops (1/2) and crossfade on harmonically complex samples such as
piano and strings.
Short loops work well on simpler waveforms such as brass, flutes, guitars, etc.
Don’t choose crossfade if you plan to fine tune your sample loops later.
For additional
information, see
Normalize on page 170.
Warning:
Crossfading permanently
modifies the sample data.
For additional
information, see
page 181.
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