- Sampler
- Adding samples via Wooveconnect
- Sampling sounds from the audio input
- Re-sampling the internal synthesizer
- Vocoder
- Working with slices
- Auto-slicing
- Real-time pitch and time warping
- Amen chop tutorial
- Multi-sampled instruments
- Using samples and kits in your songs
- Using single-cycle AKWF samples
- Using Amiga Tracker samples
- Using Teenage Engineering OP-1 / OP-Z sample kits
- Backing up sample kits
- Auto-space reclaimer
- Limitations
- Sampling sounds from the audio input
- Line level vs mic level
Recording line level vs mic level
![A red 3.5mm jack mini microphone with a black pop-shield.](https://d2kvhj8ixnchwb.cloudfront.net/woovebox-prod-kfsrescdn/support/guides--tutorials/sampler/sampling-sounds-from-the-audio-input/line-level-vs-mic-level/ce1e57f7-6a64-4bfd-8715-ebbe61d4b5ae.jpg.d9f0e5d15eecc43c4f72ce66247da1cb)
Ideally, the audio source should output "line level" (a smartphone, table, laptop, keyboard, the audio output of any other synthesizer gear, etc.). However, if you are in a pinch and need to record voice for further processing, your Woovebox can also record faint "mic level" signals as produced by cheap unamplified microphones directly plugged into the input.
To record mic level, in the sampler, hold write and play, then turn the value knob right (for mic level) or left (for line level - default). Please note that trying to record faint mic level signals without switching the input to "Mic LEvL", will result in interference being audible in your recording.
Mic level signal amplification and filtering is performed in the digital domain; a custom-designed digital filtering algorithm removes the interference after recording a slice. As a result, a short pause (dependent on the length of the sample) occurs after recording the sample.
Sampling mic-level input is mostly meant for getting voice recording/input on the device for further processing (for example via the vocoder, or using the voice recordings as material for pitch and time warping). You may find it less suited for recording ambient or non-voice sounds. A fixed 300Hz - 8000Hz bandpass filter is in place to remove non-voice related frequencies and rumble.
Lastly, make sure your chosen mic is able (or TRS fixed-wired) to provide a stereo signal (e.g. has its signal on both the Tip and Ring).
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- Sampler
- Adding samples via Wooveconnect
- Sampling sounds from the audio input
- Re-sampling the internal synthesizer
- Vocoder
- Working with slices
- Auto-slicing
- Real-time pitch and time warping
- Amen chop tutorial
- Multi-sampled instruments
- Using samples and kits in your songs
- Using single-cycle AKWF samples
- Using Amiga Tracker samples
- Using Teenage Engineering OP-1 / OP-Z sample kits
- Backing up sample kits
- Auto-space reclaimer
- Limitations