MIDI, formats and standards · updated 2026-08-16

SAMPLE-ACCURATE AUTOMATION

Parameter changes calculated per audio sample rather than per processing block, so sweeps stay smooth and click-free.

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SOURCES AND CITATIONS

Free, primary references for sample-accurate automation — standards bodies, manufacturers, government offices and university course material.

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