User manual KORG MICROSAMPLER

[. . . ] Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. · In direct sunlight · Locations of extreme temperature or humidity · Excessively dusty or dirty locations · Locations of excessive vibration · Close to magnetic fields THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] [SMPL 01. . . 36] For each pattern, this specifies the sample number that will be played in Keyboard mode. While holding down the [MUTE] button, press the key that you want to un-mute, making the button go dark. The sample of the key you pressed will be un-muted; when the pattern sequencer plays, the sample of that key will be heard. QUANTIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ["OFF, " 8, 8 TRI, 16, 16TRI, 32] When you record a pattern by playing the keyboard, it is sometimes difficult to avoid inaccuracies in your timing. The quantize function automatically corrects these inaccuracies, making the timing perfect. By specifying the desired quantize value, you can make the notes line up with precise 8th note or 16th note timing intervals. Parameter value "OFF" 8 8 TRI 16 16 TRI 32 Meaning Quantization will not be applied Timing will be adjusted to 8th notes Timing will be adjusted to 8th note triplets Timing will be adjusted to 16th notes Timing will be adjusted to 16th note triplets Timing will be adjusted to 32nd notes 5. Recording additional material into the pattern that's playing You can record an additional performance from the keyboard into the pattern that's playing. 1. The [REC] button will blink, and the microSAMPLER will be in pattern record standby mode. 3. Use the [PATTERN] dial to select the pattern (1­16) that you want to play. Editing a pattern Here's how to delete unwanted key data from a recorded performance, so that the corresponding samples will not be triggered. 1. 2. Using the mute function When playing back a performance recorded in the pattern sequencer, you can mute the samples of specific keys so that they will not be heard. Press the [REC] button twice to make it light-up; pattern recording will start. While holding down the [ENTER/SHIFT] button, press the key corresponding to the unwanted data. DEL PTRN (Delete Pattern) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [DEST ALL, DEST 01. . . 16] This deletes the pattern of the specified number. 1. 34 While holding down the "MUTE" button, press the key that you want to mute. The sample of the key you pressed will be muted; when the pattern sequencer plays, the sample of that key will not be heard. Patterns can be recorded in [SAMPLE] and [KEYBOARD] modes, ensure that you have selected the appropriate mode when using the mute function. 1. Use the [PARAMETER/FX CONTROL 1] knob to select the "PTRN SEQ" page. 7. Use the [PARAMETER/FX CONTROL 1] knob to select the "DEL PTRN" page. Use the [VALUE/FX CONTROL 2] knob to select the pattern that you want to delete. When the display asks "SURE?, " press the [ENTER/SHIFT] button once again to comfirm. The pattern will be deleted, and the screen will indicate "COMPLETE. " 4. 6. Use the [PARAMETER/FX CONTROL 1] knob to select the "LOAD. PTRN" page. Use the [VALUE/FX CONTROL 2] knob to select the bank containing the pattern you want to load. If there are no patterns in the bank, the display will indicate "ERROR NO. SAMPLE. " Press the [EXIT] button to return to step 5, and select a different bank. Use the [VALUE/FX CONTROL 2] knob to select the pattern you want to load. When the display asks "SURE?, " press the [ENTER/SHIFT] button once again to comfirm. [. . . ] 23 Sampling type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shift functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]