Music Glossary: sample

Re-recording a part (interpolation) avoids master use but still requires publishing clearance. more

A prerecorded sound segment used in a new work. Ensure clearance/licensing for copyrighted source material. more

Legal permission to reuse another artist’s recording or composition. Skipping clearance risks takedowns and lawsuits. more

Common delivery: 44.1/48 kHz at 24-bit for mixes/masters; follow client/platform specs for consistency. more

Pair tight kicks with round basses, bright hats with dark snares, etc., for separation in the mix. more

Modulate start/end/loop points for rhythmic chops and glitch. more

Using another recording requires clearance of both master and publishing; or re-record. more

Sampling uses the recording (master); interpolation re-records the part. more