Good samplers for real-time manipulation - Social Sound Design

Good samplers for real-time manipulation

2012-12-04T17:36:04Z

As my first post of what i assume will be many I'd just like to say hello to everyone, what an awesome space.

I'm looking for a good plugin to load active tones into and manipulate in real time in a space. Ideally it would emulate the physics of the movement and therefore the sound (pitch, EQ etc).

For example, i'd be able to use an active hum for a lightsaber, and pull the sound around and the processing would mimic how that sound would work in a space, thus eliminating using a loudspeaker and mic - all in one box.

Anyone come across anything like this?

ps. I was playing with Izotope's Iris and Camel's Alchemist and like them but i'm still missing the ability to move the sound around.

Answer by Nenad Kuzmanovic for Good samplers for real-time manipulation

2012-12-04T18:44:04Z

Try with Ableton Live. It has really nice samplers and via macro you can do anything with the sound on the fly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjr9IPEnQ_Y

Answer by Matt Glenn for Good samplers for real-time manipulation

2012-12-04T19:10:43Z

I strongly recommend Camel Audio's Alchemy. It's one of the most intuitive interfaces I've found for manipulating the pitch, speed, tonality, and envelope of any sound you upload. The algorithms sound fantastic too. Check out THIS video about the granular synthesis engine...it might be just what you need.

Cheers,
~Matt

Answer by Internet Human for Good samplers for real-time manipulation

2012-12-04T19:39:54Z

There simply isn't a single stand-alone sampler that has enough real-time and modulation flexibility, so most people use modular patcher programs (Reaktor, Max/MSP etc.) for that kind of stuff and more.

I would recommend either Usine or Bidule, because they are the easiest ones to use and can be used as VSTs in addition to running as stand-alone applications. And they can host 3rd party VSTs in patches, so you can throw in e.g. Alchemy and just attach controls to it + add effects and more:

http://www.sensomusic.com/usine/

http://www.plogue.com/products/bidule/

Another option, although a total overkill for just simple sampling, is Kyma.

Answer by Danny.Q for Good samplers for real-time manipulation

2012-12-04T19:52:34Z

To add to the above comment i would start looking at modular environments like max/MSP.. If you can't afford it or can not (cough, cough) 'aquire' it then you can achieve the same thing in Pure Data, although the learning resources and cold, grey interface do not compare to max/MSP in my eyes.

Maybe start emulating other samplers you like and then start modifying it how you see fit. It's a very steep learning curve and it will take years to get to a point where you can really start realizing big projects but once you start scratching the surface of it the possibilities are endless.