How do I chop a sample on the EP-1320?

# How do I chop a sample on the EP-1320?

The EP-1320 has a dedicated chop mode that can automatically slice samples by detecting beats, or let you manually create breaks by tapping along. Both methods distribute the slices across the 12 paeds in a selected group.

Entering Chop Mode

Press altero + demus to enter sample mode, then press demus again to enter chop mode (CHOPpeth).

Auto-Chop

Auto-chop uses beat tracking to divide your sample automatically.

1. 1.Select which group (A, B, C, or D) will receive the sliced sample.
2. 2.Use minus and plus to adjust the number of slices. The algorithm detects beats and divides accordingly.
3. 3.The slices are automatically distributed across the 12 paeds in your selected group.

Live Chop

Live chop lets you manually place slice points by tapping as the sample plays.

1. 1.Hold a paed while the sample plays through.
2. 2.The duration you hold the paed determines where the break/slice occurs.
3. 3.Each paed press creates a new slice point in real-time.

Refining Slices

After chopping, you can fine-tune each slice.

1. 1.Select a paed containing a slice.
2. 2.Turn KnobX to adjust the start point of that slice.
3. 3.Turn KnobY to adjust the end point (length) of the slice.
4. 4.Hold altero while turning either knob for finer, more precise control.