sample-based application
nounUK /ˈsɑːmpl beɪst ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
US /ˈsæmpl beɪst ˌæpləˈkeɪʃn/
A computer program that uses small pieces of recorded sound or data to make music or other things.
The band used a sample-based application to add drum sounds to their song.
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2. A software tool that builds new content by reusing small excerpts of existing recordings or data.
She made a remix with a sample-based application that let her chop up old records.
3. A program that relies on representative data samples rather than complete datasets to run.
The survey team used a sample-based application to estimate the results quickly.
4. An app that plays back short recorded snippets in response to user input.
His sample-based application triggered funny sound effects every time he pressed a key.