Assigning Audio Files To Sound Pad; Buttons - Zoom PodTrak P8 Operation Manual

Assigning audio files to SOUND PAD buttons
Built-in sounds and audio files saved on an SD card can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons.
Use a computer beforehand to store the audio file on the SD card in any directory other than the P8_
Multitrack and P8_Settings folders. (
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■ File format overview
Assign audio files with the following formats.
• Format: WAV
• Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
• Bit rate: 16/24-bit
• Mono/stereo
NOTE
• If a file is not compatible with SOUND PAD assignment, its name will be gray and it will not be
selectable or an error pop-up message will appear when it is selected.
• Files that are not compatible with SOUND PAD assignment but can be converted will appear on the File
List Screen. When they are selected, they can be converted to a compatible file format. The new file will
be automatically assigned after conversion.
• After the sample rate of a file has been converted to 44.1 kHz, "_441" will be added to the end of the file
name.
• After a file has been converted from MP3 to WAV, it will have the same name.
• A new file will be created during conversion, so the original file will remain.
• 88.2kHz and 96kHz WAV files can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons, but they will not be played with
thecorrect pitch or speed.
• Whether or not 48kHz WAV files are converted to 44.1kHz can be selected. If they are not converted,
they can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons, but they will not be played with the correct pitch or
speed.
Assigning audio files on the SOUND PAD settings screen
1.
Tap on the Home Screen.
2.
Tap the SOUND PAD button (A–I) to which you want to assign an audio file.
Change the bank as necessary (
The selected SOUND PAD will light.
"Transferring files to a computer, smartphone or tablet" on page
page 42).
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