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Sample editor
A sample editor is a tool for detailed editing of an audio sample.
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Sample editors can trim, loop, normalise, fade, reverse, tune, or clean individual audio files. They are useful when preparing samples for sequencing, triggering, or sound design.
Topics
SamplingEditingSoftware
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.