The development of digital musical instruments software like the digital gamelan has contributed significantly in terms of providing accessibility to learning musical instruments, especially among school children. However, there were limitations in the existing digital gamelan applications found in the market. This article is based on a research project undertaken with the aim of developing an electronic musical instrument called GaMelLED Kromong which resembles one of the musical instruments found in the gamelan ensemble. The focus of this article is to discuss the audio sampling process as one of the phases undertaken in the study. Audio samples play an important role in the development of GaMelLED Kromong because they had an impact on the application of the instrument along with the creative work performed. This study was undertaken through a practice-led research approach which includes methods such as (i) media analysis, (ii) trial and error, (iii) critical peer, and (iv) reflective journal. The findings of this study show that audio sampling through the reflective method could reduce the quality of Kromong audio samples in terms of noise frequency reduction of around 125hz-8khz, more accurate adjustment quality without digital editing which produces a much clearer tone. Apart from the creation of an electronic Kromong that is smaller, lighter, cheaper, and more portable, the outcome of this study has contributed to a new method for an audio sampling of Kromong, especially with regards to the technical elements of recording using minimal equipment that is by simply manipulating the position of the Kromong during the recording process.
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To Cite this Article: Saidon, Z. L. Bin, & Nazeri, N. Bin. (2022). Audio Sampling Method in the Development of an Electronic Gamelan: Kromong GaMelLED. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(12), 1082– 1094.
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