By grasping the concept of velocity layers in a sampler you will be able to better use and more easily create your own dynamic and exciting sampler patches. Digital samplers, like Reason\u2019s NN-XT, are an essential tool for creating your own unique sounds and audio effects (such as stuttering) and have been a secret weapon of hit producers since the early 80s (especially in hip-hop and dance music).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my Producing Music with Reason<\/a><\/em> course, I have an entire lesson dedicated to the NN-XT Sampler. It\u2019s that powerful and that deep to warrant a whole week of study. Yet, the assignment at the end of the week, to build from scratch your own NN-XT patch, is for many a serious struggle. Consequently, the way I figure it, I can\u2019t have enough material explaining the finer points of the NN-XT. That said, here\u2019s a video tutorial<\/a> I did on understanding the power of velocity layers in the NN-XT Sampler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n