Glossary of Terms
 
  SDS  
  An abbreviation for Sample Dump Standard, a standardized function used to transfer sample data via MIDI from one digital sample device to another. This can be used for archiving, transfer, or saving/loading. The direct transfer allows the data to stay in the digital domain.  
  Source: Recording Institute of Detroit  

Related terms:
  MIDI   MIDI bulk dump   sample   sample dump   sample rate   sample rate conversion   sampler   sampling   sampling frequency