Chapter 14 Sampling And Sample Editing; Setting Up For Sampling; Cables And Input Jacks - Kurzweil K2600 Musician's Manual

Chapter 14
Sampling and Sample Editing

Setting Up For Sampling

Before you begin sampling, youÕll need to connect the proper cables from your sample source to
your K2600. The cables and input jacks you use depend on the sample format you choose, and
the output conÞguration of your sample source.
Note that sampling requires the K2600 sampling option. Even without the sampling option,
however, you still have access to all of the sample editing features covered later in this chapter,
provided you have some sample RAM in your K2600. Samples can be loaded from disk, or
dumped into the K2600 via MIDI Sample Dump Standard (SDS) or over SCSI using the SMDI
protocol. See the MusicianÕs Reference for information on the MIDI Sample Dump Standard and
SMDI. Also see SIMM SpeciÞcations on page 9-2 of the MusicianÕs Reference for information about
sample RAM requirements.

Cables and Input Jacks

If youÕre going to be sampling from an analog source, you have two options:
¥ For unbalanced signals, use a 1/4-inch mono or stereo cable connected to the 1/4-inch (HiZ)
stereo analog input jack
¥ For balanced signals, use balanced XLR (cannon) cables connected to one or both of the XLR
mono analog inputs
Although itÕs possible to send a balanced signal on a 1/4-inch cable, avoid sending a balanced
signal to the 1/4-inch jack when youÕre making stereo samples, since doing so can cause phase
cancellation in your signals.
Using a mono cable sends the signal to the K2600Õs left channel. If you use a mono cable, be sure
to set the Mode parameter on the SampleMode page to a value of Mono(L).
If youÕre using a digital sample source, you can use either a coaxial cable or an optical cable,
depending on the output format of your sample source. The coaxial input on the K2600 accepts
a standard male XLR Þtting. The K2600Õs XLR input is conÞgured as follows: Pin 1 is Common,
Pin 2 is High, and Pin 3 is Low. Depending on your sample source (a commercial DAT deck, for
example), you may need to use a cable with an RCA connector on one end and an XLR
connector on the other. In this case, you should tie the Common wire to the Low wire at the RCA
end. Glyph Technologies (telephone 1-800-335-0345) carries an XLR-to-RCA cable that works
with the K2600.
If your digital sample source has an optical output, connect your cable to the optical input jack
above the coaxial jack on the K2600Õs rear panel. This jack is covered by a small plug which is
easily removed. This plug should be kept in place whenever the optical input is not in use, since
dust or dirt can cause the optical input to malfunction.
Sampling and Sample Editing
Setting Up For Sampling
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