While this behavior can be replicated with the new Simpler by disabling the Warp toggle, the fact that samples can be Warped using Ableton’s time-stretching algorithm opens up all kinds of possibilities. Live’s previous Simpler strictly behaved as a re-pitch sample player: trigger it with a particular MIDI key and the sample would be transposed by a corresponding amount-drastically shortening or extending the playback time at higher or lower keys, respectively. PRO-TIP: Right- or Control-click directly on the waveform to easily Normalize, Crop, or Reverse your Sample or find handy Browser, Finder, and Sample Manager access directly from the resulting context menu. Click and drag down on the magnifying glass mouse icon that appears when hovering on the time ruler above the waveform to zoom into sample-accurate segments drag up to zoom out. The view toggle triangle to the left of the device on/off toggle expands the sample view area to a large window where the Session or Arrangement would be, allowing for more detailed sample editing and simultaneous access to advanced control parameters.
While basic filter, LFO, and amplitude envelope parameters are available along the bottom of the device when viewing the Sample panel, the Controls panel is where you can access advanced filter and LFO parameters, along with a dedicated pitch envelope and assorted globals.
Sample, as one might guess, is where waveform editing and playback is accessed. The previous long-standing version of Simpler had a single panel interface, while the new version is comprised of two panels, selectable in the upper right of the device: Sample and Controls.
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Better yet, Live’s upcoming free 9.7 update brings even more Simpler features-so let’s take a look at this powerful yet elegant sample manipulation tool. Most of the fanfare surrounding Simpler since has rightfully been focused on its brilliant integration with their Push 2 hardware-but the new version of Simpler deserves closer inspection in its own right, as it remains a powerful creative tool even for those who might not have a Push or Push 2. With Live 9.5, Ableton completely revamped their workhorse sampling instrument, Simpler.
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