How do I import my own samples?
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You can import your own audio samples into the OP-1 for use in the Synth Sampler or Drum Sampler engines. The process involves preparing your file and transferring it via USB.
Preparing your file
- Format the audio as a.aif file
- For Synth Sampler: keep the file under 6 seconds
- For Drum Sampler: keep the file under 12 seconds
Transferring to the OP-1
- 1.Connect the OP-1 to your computer via USB.
- 2.Press shift + com and select Disk mode by pressing T3.
- 3.The OP-1 will appear as a removable disk on your computer.
- 4.Open the disk and navigate to the synth or drum folder.
- 5.Place your.aif file into the "user" folder inside the appropriate folder.
- 6.Eject the disk safely, then disconnect USB.
Loading your sample
Once transferred, press Synth or Drum, then press shift + any sound key (1-8) to open the preset browser. Navigate to the user folder and select your imported file.
Tips
- Folder names are limited to ten common characters
- You can create your own subfolders inside the synth or drum folders to stay organized
- For drum samples, record all your sounds in one continuous file, then use the in and out point controls to map sections to individual keys