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Electrophones > Digital instruments, modules and components > Digital samplers and sampling synthesizers

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544Digital samplers and sampling synthesizers   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Electrical signals are generated in the form of quantized sequences of pulses. These are converted to continuous signals that activate a loudspeaker. The electrical signals are generated using electronically stored data and electronic circuitry. Configurations containing devices to digitally design and process electronic sound signals and/or sequences of signals. Digital samplers and sampling synthesizers. (en)

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  • 544

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/6195

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