Sample Editing: Trimming, Zero-Crossing Detection, and Fade Curves

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Edit raw audio samples by setting sample start/end markers at zero-crossing points and applying logarithmic crossfades to prevent clicks.

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Master sample preparation, keyzone mapping, multi-sampling, loop slicing, creative re-contextualisation, and sampler synthesizer engine parameters.

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