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   Multi-Sample
   The creation of several samples, each covering a limited musical range, the idea being to produce a more natural range of sounds across the range of the instrument being sampled. For example, a piano may need to be sampled every two or three semitones in order to sound convincing
   Found op http://www.musiconmypc.co.uk/art_glossary.php
   
   
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   Multi-Sample
   The creation of several samples, each covering a limited musical range, the idea being to produce a more natural range of sounds across the range of the instrument being sampled. For example, a piano may need to be sampled every two or three semitones in order to sound convincing.
   Found op http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/music%20tech%20glossary/Music%20Tech%20Gl
   
   

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