Korg M3 Parameter Manual page 357

If you save to a song that already contains data, the
time-sliced samples may not play back in the same way
as original sample if the time signature is different. You
must set a matching time signature in the master track.
11. If you wish to save, press the Save button. If you decide
not to save, press the Cancel button. When you save,
the samples and multisample will automatically be
saved to vacant samples and multisamples.
In the case of stereo samples, the samples and
multisample will be saved in stereo.
12. By repeating steps 6–11 you can create as many samples
and multisamples as desired.
13. Press the Exit button to exit the Time Slice command.
If you exit Time Slice without using the Save button to
save the samples and multisamples, be aware that the
samples and multisamples you create will be lost.
Before executing Time Slice on a long sample, you
should first divide the sample into measures. In some
cases, it may not be possible to assign the sample to the
keyboard or create sequence data.
Time Slices requires vacant samples, multisamples, and
relative parameters in order to execute. Be sure that
there is sufficient free area before you execute. If there is
insufficient free area, an error will occur.
Note: If you open the Time Slice dialog box on the same
sample, it will be sliced in the same way as previously. These
slice locations will also be used if you execute Slice in the
Time Stretch menu command, so that you don't have to
make the settings again.
If you wish to detect the attacks again or to re-do the
operation, change the Sensitivity after you open the dialog
box.
Time Stretch
Time Stretch lengthens or shortens a sample without
changing its pitch. This is convenient when you wish to
change the tempo of a rhythm loop (drums) or a melodic
sample (e.g., vocal, strings, winds) to match the tempo of
another sample or of the sequencer. The M3 provides two
ways in which Time Stretch can be executed.
This command also supports stereo samples.
Sustaining
This type is suitable for sustained sounds such as vocal or
instruments. Using it to change the tempo of phrases such as
guitar or piano will also produce good results.
Slice
This type is suitable for decay-type instruments such as
drums. Using it to change the tempo of drum or percussion
loops will produce good results with minimal effect on the
attack.
Note: It is possible to change the pitch when you adjust the
tempo of a rhythm loop or similar sample, using the Pitch
BPM Adjust (Sampling), Detune BPM Adjust
(Combination, Sequencer) menu commands. You can create
interesting effects by raising or lowering the pitch of a drum
sound. For more information, please see "Detune BPM
Adjust" on page 188, and "Pitch BPM Adjust" on page 351.
Sampling: Menu Command Time Stretch
Using Time Stretch (Sustaining)
1. Select the sample that you wish to time-stretch using
the Sustaining method.
2. Select the Time Stretch command to access this dialog
box, where you can select the desired time stretch
method.
3. Use the radio buttons to select Sustaining. Then press
the OK button to execute, or the Cancel button to cancel
without executing.
If the L and R of a stereo sample are different in
length, blank data will automatically be added to the end of
the shorter sample so that it matches the longer side.
4. A dialog box for executing Time Stretch will appear.
5. Set Quality to specify the desired audio quality of the
sample produce by Time Stretch.
The range is 0–7. Although it will depend on the sample,
higher settings will produce better results. However, be
aware that higher settings will also require a longer time to
execute.
Since you can try this as many times as you like, you should
normally start with about 4, and raise or lower the setting
gradually.
6. Set the proportional length of the sample that will be
created by Time Stretch.
• To specify the length as a ratio
Set Ratio. The available range is 50.00%–200.00%. If you
specify 50.00%, the sample length will be halved. (The
tempo will double.) If you specify 200.00%, the sample
length will double. (The tempo will be halved.)
• To match an existing BPM tempo value
Set Beat as the number of quarter-note beats. When you
change Beat, the Source BPM value will be changed
automatically.
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