drumnbass.be forum » Production » Production questions & answers » How do I define the vocal key of a sample? How do I define the vocal key of a sample? Author Post benji b Steppa Registration Date: 27-06-2006 Posts: 182 Helpfulness rating:  hey peeps if you have no idea as to what key a vocal sample is in whats the best way to define the key? big up all who answer 29-01-2008 17:52 Nebulizer Danny boy Registration Date: 28-08-2007 Posts: 71 Helpfulness rating:  i dont think theres any super easy way into finding the key of a vocal sample, or any other sample for that matter. I think it just comes down to having a good ear for the music. Personally, if i have a melodic sample that i like (vocal or other) that doesnt fit the key of my tune i will play along with the sample with my synth untill i find a note that goes with the sample all the way through. So if i hold that single note and it fits with the sample nicely, it usually seems to be the key of the sample. Then i will hold that note in my head (maby whistle it out loud) and work out how many semi-tones the key of the sample is away from the key of my tune, then pitch shift accordingly. hope that helps __ Art For Your Ears... 29-01-2008 23:43 BattleDrone 2161... the future. Registration Date: 30-12-2005 Posts: 6,413 Helpfulness rating:  Check it on Antares Autotune. __ Check my soundcloud (exclusive tracks on there) 30-01-2008 00:00 Rudeone love & light Registration Date: 15-10-2005 Posts: 926 Helpfulness rating:  what nebulizer said.. __ MySpace 30-01-2008 09:31 drumnbass.be forum » Production » Production questions & answers » How do I define the vocal key of a sample?