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unsampled

unsampled

8.4
A sound or signal that is kept whole and not split into small digital parts
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈsæmpld/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no muestreado
  • Some audiophiles argue that unsampled recordings capture more detail than digital versions.

Examples

  • The musician preferred using unsampled instruments for a more authentic sound.

  • The audio was unsampled and sounded raw.

  • The unsampled signal was preserved to maintain the original quality of the audio.

  • Many unsampled recordings are used in experimental music.

  • The artist prefers unsampled sounds, believing they convey a raw and authentic emotion.

  • In audio production, using unsampled material can create a unique sound texture.

  • The new instrument produces unsampled tones, allowing musicians to explore original soundscapes.

Surface Forms

unsampled positive

Morphology

unsampled = sampled (transparent) = un + sample + ed

Formed by adding the productive negative prefix 'un-' to 'sampled', yielding the direct opposite meaning.

Etymology

Unsampled starts with un- meaning 'not' and uses sample meaning 'a small part or a short recorded sound'. In music and audio a 'sample' is a pre-recorded sound used to make new tracks, so unsampled means 'not made from pre-recorded pieces', pointing to real instruments or raw audio.