Learn the basics of Ableton Live's Simpler sampler with the new macProVideo.com video tutorial, Live 8 102 The Simpler Sampler.

Led by Ableton-Certified Live Trainer and electronic music performer Laura Escudè, this tutorial is basically a sampling-for-beginners video that will first show you what sampling is, and then show you how to sample with Simpler. The tutorial begins with an overview detailing the history of audio sampling from early uses with the Fairlight CMI through to software samplers of we're familiar with today.

All of Simpler's parameters are explored, from envelopes to LFOs, and Escudè will show you how they work and how she uses them in her music. She discusses the differences between Simpler and Live's premium instrument, Sampler, and also shows you how they work together.

In addition to the necessary basics, the tutorial includes a few workshop-like lessons where Escudè divulges the arcana behind her "Cello Wobble" sound and how to use Simpler in an Instrument Rack as well as in her live performances.

Topics:

• 1: Live's Simpler Sampler
• 1. What Is Sampling
• 2. Introduction to Simpler
• 3. Simpler vs Sampler
• 4. Sampler View
• 5. Sample Controls
• 6. How to Use Envelopes
• 7. Volume, Voices, Pan
• 8. Controlling Pitch - Part 1
• 9. Controlling Pitch - Part 2
• 10. Looking At Filters - Part 1
• 11. Looking At Filters - Part 2
• 12. Fun With LFOs - Part 1
• 13. Fun With LFOs - Part 2
• 14. Fun With LFOs - Part 3
• 15. Tip 1 - Cello Wobble
• 16. Tip 2 - Instrument Racks
• 17. Putting It All Together - Part 1
• 18. Putting It All Together - Part 2
• 19. Putting It All Together - Part 3

Anyone new to sampling or Simpler, or anyone wanting to lean some sample playback techniques will like this 83-minute video tutorial.

For more information on Live 8 102 The Simpler Sampler, visit macprovideo.com.