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points of A, and then press - this will copy sample A into sample J
without sample B so that you audition it in isolation using the ENT/PLAY key
(you can overwrite J later, of course, so you’ve done no permanent damage to
A if you get things wrong).
Notice how the figures at the bottom alter as the lengths of samples A and B
are changed. The figure before the s f I i : is the total length of the selected
portions of the two samples (minus the X-fade length - see below), and the
figure before the
nx:
is the length of the longest sample portion to be
included.
You may set the respective levels of each of the samples A and B using the
s c a le : parameters but be careful you don't overload the system by setting
too high a level.
Once you've set everything, press ISPLII. If sample J already contains data,
you will be asked if you want to overwrite it (you should press GO or ABORT
as necessary). After a few seconds (depending on the length of the samples),
you can hear the fruits of your labours by pressing the ENT/PLAY key.
CROSSFADING
To avoid a sharp break in sounds when you splice them together, one sound
can be crossfaded into another. The crossfading will start before the value set
in the la s t : point of A, the time at which crossfading starts depending on
the number of samples set in the X fade o y e r: field. This field has no
effect, of course, when layering samples.
Again, you can adjust the relative volumes of A and B by up to ±25dB, using
the s c a le : parameters. However, if you set these too high, you may get a
distorted sound, so use these with care.
When you’ve set up the start and end points for both samples, press EELH. If
sample J already contains data, you will be asked if you want to overwrite it
(you should press GO or ABORT as necessary). Again, the process will take a
few seconds (depending on the length of the samples and the amount of
crossfading) and when the operation is complete, you can listen to the new
sound by pressing the ENT/PLAY key.
MIXING AND LAYERING SAMPLES
It is also possible to 'stack' samples on top of each other. This can be an
effective way of layering sounds without eating into polyphony. The same
principles apply as above - select sample A and B and create a new sample J
(or use an unwanted existing sample). You may set the portion you want to
mix together (for example, you may want to layer the attack of one sound
directly on top of another) and also set the levels and relative balance in the
s c a le : field (please be especially careful here - because you are combining
two samples together, the levels will naturally go up. If anything, you may
need to use the scale parameters to turn them down). Once you're happy with
everything press I MIX I if the J sample already exists, you will be prompted
and you should respond accordingly and, after a few seconds, you will be able
to play the sound from the ENT/PLAY key.
You may repeat these techniques using the J sample as the basis for a new
splice, crossfade or layer. For example, you could:
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