+A sampler is an electronic instrument or software that records and plays back fragments of [Audio](/wiki/audio). These "samples" can be creatively manipulated, layered, and triggered to form new rhythms, melodies, and soundscapes, often working alongside a [Synthesizer](/wiki/synthesizer).
+## See also
+- [Drum Machine](/wiki/drum_machine)
+- [Sequencer](/wiki/sequencer)
+- [MIDI](/wiki/midi)