Creating sample libraries for Decent Sampler is easy. All you need are some WAV or AIFF files and a text editor. The best introduction to the process can be found here in this short video:
Once you’ve watched the video, you’ll want to check out the official Format Documentation. This document details almost every aspect of the Decent Sampler format.
Here is a list of useful topics :
- Decent Sampler boilerplate code
- Example: How to control two groups with knobs
- Dropdown Menus, Colored Keys, and Keyswitches come to Decent Sampler
- How to do voice-muting (like for hi-hats) and create legato samples
- How to use Convolution Reverb in Decent Sampler
- How to add buttons to your user interfaces
Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to ask them on the Decent Sampler Q&A page or on the Pianobook discord server (you’ll see there’s a #decent-sampler-help channel there).
Are you an instrument creator? You can sell your sample libraries via the Decent Sampler store
Commercial sample developers can apply to have their samples listed on the Decent Sampler store. From a business perspective, the sample store is set up sort of like an app store. In other words, Decent Samples handles hosting and maintaining the platform in exchange for a commission. If this is something you’d be interested in definitely let us know.