How do I sample a sound on the OP-XY?
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Sampling on the OP-XY:
Access the sampler: 1. Press the sound button 2. Navigate to sampler engine 3. Select the track for sampling
Input options:
- Line input — 3.5mm audio input
- USB audio — From computer/device
- Internal — Resample OP-XY output
Record a sample: 1. Set input source 2. Press record in sampler mode 3. Audio captures while record is held 4. Release to stop
After sampling:
- Sample loads to current track
- Play via step sequencer or keys
- Adjust start/end points
- Set loop on/off
Sample editing:
- Start point: Where sample begins playing
- End point: Where sample stops
- Loop: Sample repeats between points
- Pitch: Transpose the sample
Assigning samples:
- Each track can have one sound/sample
- Samples pitch-shift across notes
- Use chromatic mode for melodic sampling
Tips:
- Sample drum breaks for chopped patterns
- Sample synth patches from external gear
- Resample OP-XY output with effects
- Keep samples short to save memory
Sample management:
- Store samples in project
- Export via USB for backup
- Share samples between projects
Note: OP-XY sample memory is shared across tracks. Manage wisely for complex projects.