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General| Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz |
|---|---|
| A/D Resolution | 16-bit |
| Polyphony | 12 voices |
| Type | Sampler |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jack |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jack |
| MIDI | In/Out |
| USB | Yes (for MIDI, Sync, and data transfer) |
| Storage | SD card slot |
| Display | LCD |
| Power Supply | USB power |
| Weight | 400 g |
Overview of the Lofi-12 XT's main features, live performance capabilities, and device synchronization.
Details on the display, control knobs, D-pad, and navigation buttons like OK, CLR, STEPs.
Explanation of buttons like PTN, COPY, PAD, SAVE, SONG, PROJECT, REC, PLAY, MIX, SYSTEM, EXT SRC, MUTE.
Information on ports (SYNC, DC12V, Output, Input, MIDI, USB, Headphone) and integrated components (Mic, Speaker, Card).
Guidance on using the AC adapter or batteries and the initial power-on sequence.
Instructions for turning the Lofi-12 XT unit on and off correctly.
Adjusting the overall master level and speaker/headphone volume.
Explanation of how direction, OK, and CLR buttons are used for navigation.
Details on using Control and VALUE knobs for parameter adjustment and mode switching.
How to use the function button in combination with other buttons for secondary functions.
Explanation of the 15PADs, Parameter PAD, and Track PAD functionalities.
Definitions and relationships between projects, tracks, and patterns.
Explanation of how songs are composed using patterns and their playback order.
Identifies common display items shown on various screens of the Lofi-12 XT.
Step-by-step guide to selecting and playing patterns on the device.
Instructions for selecting patterns beyond the initial 16 steps.
Covers reloading patterns and adjusting the volume of individual patterns.
Procedure for accessing and playing patterns stored in different projects.
How to change the pattern tempo, set swing amount, and manage metronome settings.
Details on enabling, adjusting volume, and setting pre-count for sequences.
Guide to adjusting track levels, panning, and send effects within the mixer.
Setting the master effect type, ON/OFF, and parameters like Filter and Compressor.
Using USB and external inputs for sampling or as tracks, and sending to effects.
Procedure for selecting and assigning samples to tracks.
How to mute individual tracks or groups of tracks.
Setting a global mute state that persists across patterns.
Using the D-pad for note input and velocity control in a roll pattern.
Configuring scale, key, sweep range, and sweep speed in PAD mode.
Guide to choosing from various scales available for PAD mode.
Information on compatible WAV formats and the number of available sample slots.
Overview of the directory structure on the SD card for managing files.
Details on choosing the audio source for sampling (mic, line, USB).
Explanation of the automatic naming convention for recorded sample files.
Information on sampling frequencies and bit depths compatible with conversion.
Steps for converting audio files using the Lofi-12 XT's engine.
Instructions for importing 12kHz or 24kHz/16-bit mono WAV files into the Pool folder.
Ways to load samples: via sampling, SOUND page, or PROJECT MENU's SAMPLE SLOT.
Using TAG SEARCH and the SAMPLE POOL to find and select samples.
How to tag samples for easier searching and update the audio file database.
Loading, deleting, selecting, and deselecting samples within slots.
Configuring sequence length, note length, transposition, and choke groups.
Methods for copying sequences and applying effects like Random, Stutter, and Quantize.
Adjusting sample slot, pitch, start/end points, and playback mode (1SHOT/LOOP).
Setting voice modes (MONO, POLY, SLICE) and related parameters like Glide, Arp, 12BIT, Velocity.
Explanation of the slice mode for dividing samples and adjusting slice parameters.
Guide to manual and automatic slicing of samples.
Adjusting slice parameters like choke, pitch, and level.
Procedure for saving edited slice information directly to audio files.
Adjusting filter cutoff frequency, type (LPF, HPF, BPF), and resonance.
Configuring filter envelope attack, release, delay, and inversion.
Adjusting LFO speed, depth, waveshape, and assignment targets.
List of parameters that can be modulated by LFOs.
Setting attack, release, envelope type, panning, and volume.
Controlling the amount of signal sent to delay and reverb effects.
How to select and enable insert effects for each track.
Overview of parameters available for various insert effect types.
Adjusting mix amounts for delay and reverb, and input mute.
Configuring delay time, feedback, width, and sync options.
Adjusting reverb pre-delay, decay time, low cut, and high dump.
Explanation of the step sequencer's capabilities and three input methods.
Details on sequence length, note lengths, and polyphony.
Instructions for inputting notes step-by-step while the sequencer is stopped.
How to input tied notes (long sounds) using the step recording method.
Guide to recording sequences in real-time while playing the pads.
Method for inputting notes directly onto steps during playback.
How to clear individual notes or tied notes from a sequence.
Recording knob operations to steps by pressing the STEP button.
Recording knob operations in real-time during pattern playback.
Instructions for clearing parameter lock information for individual steps or all at once.
Editing notes, parameter locks, and other data within a sequence step.
Recording and editing note-on/note-off timing for precise performance.
How to clear individual steps or entire track data.
Methods for copying track settings and entire tracks between patterns.
How to copy and paste individual steps within a sequence.
Procedures for saving patterns and clearing pattern data.
How to rename patterns and edit tracks within a pattern.
Operations for swapping, copying, moving, and clearing tracks.
Detailed steps for managing tracks within patterns.
How to select, play, and edit songs, including pattern order and tempo.
Performing actions within the SONG EDIT menu like insert, delete, and enable/disable patterns.
Procedures for renaming, clearing, and copying songs.
Steps for creating new projects, saving current projects, and saving as different projects.
How to rename existing projects and delete projects.
How to record audio during playback in the background using MIX TAPE.
Selecting different cassette types to simulate sound quality.
How to connect external synthesizers and drum machines for synchronization.
Setting up clock source (Internal, MIDI, SYNC) and polarity.
Assigning MIDI channel numbers to individual tracks.
Setting MIDI channels for the unit, including project, auto, and output channels.
Adjusting MIDI input/output, note transmission, control change, and clock settings.
Setting the velocity response curve (Fixed, Soft, Linear, Hard) for the pads.
How to permanently mute the built-in speaker.
Accessing card contents (samples, backups) from a PC/Mac via USB.
Steps for formatting SDHC cards for use with the Lofi-12 XT.
Measuring the performance of SD cards to ensure compatibility.
Configuring the battery type (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) for accurate display.
Setting the time duration before the unit automatically powers off.
How to view the current firmware version of the Lofi-12 XT.
Visual representation of the Lofi-12 XT's internal signal flow.
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