How do I use the drum sampler and slicing?
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The drum sampler lets you assign up to 24 one-shot samples across the keyboard, with powerful slicing tools for breaking up longer recordings into individual hits.
Recording to the Drum Sampler
- 1.Press Sample (top right, waveform icon)
- 2.Press a keyboard key to select which slot you want to record to
- 3.Configure your input source using the dark grey encoder
- 4.Hold M1 to start recording (max 20 seconds)
- 5.Release M1 when finished
Play Modes
Each sample can be set to different behaviors:
- Key (hold): plays while key is pressed
- Oneshot: triggers and plays fully
- Mute group: stops other samples in same group
- Loop: repeats continuously
Slicing Samples
To slice a longer recording into separate hits:
- 1.Select the sample you want to slice by pressing its keyboard key
- 2.Hold the key + press M1 to enter slice mode
- 3.Choose your slicing method using the mid grey encoder: - Transient: automatically detects hits - Even: divides into equal parts - Tap: manually tap rhythm on the key
- 4.Use the white encoder to set the number of slices
The slices are automatically distributed across the keyboard, giving you instant access to each individual hit. This is perfect for chopping up drum breaks or creating playable instruments from longer samples.