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How do I sample a sound?

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By ivan.codes·Updated Jul 2026·Official KO II Guide ↗

Press sample to enter sample mode, then hold a pad to start recording. Release the pad to stop. Press the pad again to audition what you captured.

Choose your input source

Press minus or plus while in sample mode to cycle through available sources:

  • Built-in mic
  • Line in mono
  • Line in stereo
  • Resample mono
  • Resample stereo
  • Line in left mono
  • Line in right mono

Adjust levels

Turn knobX to set the input gain. Turn knobY to set a threshold, so recording only starts when the audio hits a certain volume.

Hands-free sampling

If you need both hands free, press shift and a pad to lock the recording on. Record your performance, then press sample to stop.

Retake a sample

Not happy with the result? Press sample again while the pad is selected to retake it.

Exit sample mode

Press main to leave sample mode and return to the main screen. Your sample is automatically saved to the next available slot in the sound library.

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