Understanding Sample Tuning
Tuning Process
For this example, we’ll use a sample of a note played at E and recorded at 22050Hz.Create Instrument
If needed, use the “Create instrument from sample” button to make an instrument to use in the track.
Calculate Semitone Difference
Calculate the semitone difference in Hz between the note your recorded sample is playing and C.In this example, the nearest C is 4 semitones down from E.
Adjust Note Value
Set “Note” to 4 semitones lower than it shows.In this case, it starts at
F-6, so set it to C#6.Alternative method: Use a pitch calculator like Semitone Calculator:- Input Frequency 1 as 22050Hz
- Input -4 semitones
- Receive a Frequency 2 of 17501.10Hz
- Enter that value into “Hz”
Finding Sample Frequency
To find the frequency of a note:- Open the tuner (Window > Visualizers > Tuner)
- When sound is played, the tuner will continually update to show the note closest to it
- This corresponds to the highest peak shown in the spectrum analyzer (Window > Visualizers > Spectrum)
See the Tuner documentation for more information on using the tuner.
Troubleshooting
Notes Sound “Capped”
If notes seem “capped” (for example, playing anything over D-6 sounds like a D-6), those notes exceed the maximum sample playback rate for the chip.Samples Out of Tune in Pattern
If samples sound fine in the editor but out of tune when used in the track, there may be limitations on available playback rates.Check the chip’s documentation for details on sample playback limitations.