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# Using the Sampler

The Sampler is a very powerful tool that allows you to create, play and loop short sound snippets. With these short sound clips, you can either make entirely new music, or simply integrate them into the main mix. To create and build your own collection of samples, you can record individually from Turntable 1, 2 or the Microphone.
The Sampler has a highly precise recording timing which can be used to extract a particular fraction of a song, similar to how you would use a "trimmer" in audio editing applications.
How to use the Sampler
To show the Sampler open the Tools section first, then press the Sampler button in the middle of the Tools section.
The Sampler consists of six independent Recorders and Players. To use the Sampler:

1. Press one of the six sample buttons to trigger a sample.
2. For more advanced control you can press the popover button . Then you get the option to browse your samples and assign different sound to each slot. You can also create new samples by recording from either one of the turntables or the microphone.

Note: When recording from one of the turntables, holding the record button will automatically start the turntable if it is stopped. For example you can pause the turntable, move the needle to the desired position and then trigger a recording. When you record from the Microphone, djay will automatically activate the Mic panel to appear (if it is not already active).
How to use the Sample Collection
The samples are located in the Music/djay/Samples folder in your home folder. You can add other samples to your samples library in djay by dragging any audio files into this folder. djay will automatically find them the next time you open the Sampler window.