By
max
Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:13 pm
Depending on the type of sample that you have (mostly in live music), it might have slight tempo changes that can make it sound perfectly on time for some seconds and then off beat. That can produce the "gap" effect that you're talkin about It is always best cut a sample into small parts (1-2 bars) so that you can work on each separately and more precisely. You should also never cut off the ends of a sample exactly where it starts and finishs playing. Keep a margin because it can allow you, if needed, to make the sample start just a little bit earier or later. That can improve a lot the precision of the loop. Finally, you should maybe make the sample finish a little later (even if it might sound too late!) and use a very short fadeout on it. It can be helpful.
I hope it'll help you
peace