Hacker News with Generative AI: Sampling

Reservoir Sampling (samwho.dev)
Reservoir sampling is a technique for selecting a fair random sample when you don't know the size of the set you're sampling from.
Data Structures, Algorithms, Randomness, Sampling
532 points by chrisdemarco 15 days ago | 105 comments
Non-random uniform disk sampling (victorpoughon.fr)
Consider the problem of generating N points on a disk of diameter D. The function must be deterministic and the points somewhat uniformly spread around on the disk. Importantly, I want to generate exactly N points, for any integer value of N.
Computer Science, Algorithms, Mathematics, Sampling
56 points by fouronnes3 116 days ago | 28 comments
Ask HN: Help me restore the LCD displays on classic samplers so I can use them (ycombinator.com)
I have gotten hold of a few classic Akai samplers from the 90ish. Sadly, the lcd screens are either not working, or impossible to read, or faintly visible.
Electronics, Vintage Technology, Repair, Music Production, Sampling
36 points by ThinkBeat 248 days ago | 53 comments
The Queen of Sample Clearance: An Interview with Deborah Mannis-Gardner (2016) (forbes.com)
Music Industry, Interviews, Sampling, Business
28 points by chaosprint 403 days ago | 5 comments