Music production is at anyone’s reach. Nowadays, computers, smartphones and tablets are able to run software that provides the necessary tools to compose music. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) are found at the more sophisticated end of the spectrum. These feature-packed programs are the type that you would find in locations ranging from the aspiring musician’s personal computer to the most professional recording studio in your city. One of the most powerful characteristics of these environments is being extensible via plugins.
The sampling techniques that emerged during the end of the 20th century gifted the world with new methods of music production. This project allows for the creation of an instrument that revolves around the technique of splitting of audio recordings. Users will be able to easily transform regions of an audio sample into sounds the instrument can play. The nature of the process is far from complex and can be streamlined to provide a fast way to design a bespoke sample-based instrument. By implementing this tool as a plugin, the instrument takes the form of a loadable module that is readily accessible to anybody working on a DAW
