Korg ESX-1 User Manual

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Using the external input sound to trigger sampling
AUTO SAMPLING ................................................... Off, 1...15
From sampling-ready mode, this function automatically begins sam-
pling when the input sound exceeds the “threshold level” you
specify.
If you set the Auto Sampling “Threshold” value to other than Off, the
ESX-1 will be waiting for external input whenever it is in the sam-
pling-ready mode; in this case, you will not be able to begin sam-
pling by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key.
1. First make the preparations described in steps 1–4 of “Sampling”.
When you have finished making preparations, stop playback on your
external device.
2. Press the SAMPLE key.
3. Press the [ ] cursor key to make the display read “AutoSmpl.”
4. Turn the dial to change the threshold level from “Off” to “10.”
The appropriate level will depend on your input source; try various
settings.
5. Hold down the SHIFT key and press the REC key to enter sampling-
ready mode. Now you can turn the dial to choose stereo or mono
sampling mode.
6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE key.
7. Start playback on your external device. If you set the threshold level
appropriately, sampling will start as soon as you begin playback.
8. Press the STOP/CANCEL key to stop sampling. Then press the
PLAY/PAUSE key to check the sample you recorded. If you want to
keep the sample, perform the Write/Rename operation (☞p.34).
If sampling does not start when you begin playback
Press the STOP/CANCEL key to exit sampling-ready mode, and try setting the
threshold level below 10. Alternatively, if noise in the input causes sampling to
begin sooner than you intended, try setting the threshold level above 10.

Korg ESX-1 Specifications

General

Polyphony	16 voices
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Power Supply	AC adapter (DC 9V)
Effects	16 types
Number of Songs	64
Inputs	2 x 1/4" Line Input, 1 x 1/4" Microphone Input
Outputs	2 x 1/4" Line Output, 1 x 1/4" Headphone Output
Dimensions	14.09" x 9.45" x 2.36"
Weight	4.85 lbs