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4. Sample mode
Tips for achieving good results
Other functions for editing
with Time Slice
a sample
Y While it is best to first try to set a BPM that results in the
smoothest playback of the sampled phrase, this may not al-If you wish to save a sample that was edited using these
ways result in the best Slice playback. In fact, it may be nec-functions, you must perform the Write operation before
essary to try different BPM values (including fractional BPMyou move to another sample or turn off the pop.32 wer. (
settings) within a +/- 3 BPM range. This means that if youOSaving a sample (WRITE)�)
have a sampled phrase that you know should playback at
120 BPM, when you make this setting and execute Slice, theNormalize
playback of your new Slice sample phrase possibly may not
This function boosts the level of the sample as far as possible
be perfect when placed into a Pattern.without causing it to become distorted.
If this is the case it is likely that there would be an irregular
1. Use the dial to select the sample that you wish to normalize.
rhythm introduced. So to correct this you should delete the
newly sliced sample and try again setting the BPM to 119, or2. Hold down the Shift key and press step key 11 (Normalize).
(Key 11 will blink.)
118.5, or even 121. Trying a few settings like this will help
you to find the BPM setting which produces the best slicing.3. Press step key 11 once again to execute the Normalize opera-
Y Even before you finish executing the Slice command you cantion. (Key 11 will go dark.)
tell if a phrase is going to come out OK. After choosing a
If you decide to cancel without executing, press the Stop/Can-
BPM setting and pressing the Slice sample part key, the step
cel key.
keys will light at certain note intervals based on the current
sensitivity setting. Now you can audition each lit step key to
hear how the slice is going to turn out. You should check the
Maximum level
timing of critical step keys, like step key 5 (beat 2), step key 9
(beat 3) etc. to hear if the sample timing is lining up with
critical downbeats in your phrase. If theyOre sounding strange
you should press the Stop/Cancel key right away and start
the procedure again, this time using a different BPM setting
Truncate
until you hear these critical step keys/beats matching up
This function deletes the portions of the sample that are earlier
better.
than Start and later than End.
Y When a phrase is cut into individual samples, each sample is
1. Use the dial to select the sample that you wish to Truncate.
given a small loop at the end to keep the sample from ending
too abruptly. If the tonality of this short loop is not to your2. Hold down the Shift key and press step key 12 (Truncate).
4. Sample mode
liking try changing the sensitivity to a higher number. This(Key 12 will blink.)
will result in less slices, so each slice will be longer and you
3. Press step key 12 once again to execute the Truncate opera-
wonOt notice these loops as much. Note that this may not al-
tion. (Key 12 will go dark.)
low you to vary the tempo of your phrase as much, but each
step will likely sound more natural.If you decide to cancel without executing, press the Stop/Can-
cel key.
Y Phrases with swung, or irregular rhythms (including many
hip-hop and jazz rhythms) are the most difficult to get theAfter the Truncate function has been executed, the Start
sliced timing right on. In these types of phrases you will needvalue will be 0 and the End value will be the length of the
to try a combination of different BPM settings and slice sen-sample.
sitivity. Finally, setting the Pattern Swing parameter to a
After Truncate is executed, the sample cannot be deleted
higher value will help to re-introduce the correct feel back
(section below) until you save the sample or select an-
into your playback. Experimenting with combinations of
other sample.
these ideas will yield the best results.
End
Y If a newly sliced phrase has some space between the step,
you will find that after you run it through an effect (or two),
Start
and change the tempo that this small gap is covered up, or
even adds a cool and unique quality to your music. So donOt
just listen back to the pure phrase and make a final judge-
ment � play around with it, add some other parts, and listenbefore
to how it works in context with your music. You may veryTruncate
well like the new quality that was introduced during the slic-
ing!
So with a little experimentation you will find the best results,
and remember that this is a new creative tool � you want to do
more than simply cut your phrase up, you want to use all the
parameters to create you own unique sound from the originalafter
source. Enjoy!Truncate
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