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Sampling and Sample Editing
Entering The Sampler - Two Different Ways
Entering The Sampler - Two Different Ways
There are two different methods of entering the Sampling page. Which method you choose
depends on the type of sampling you are doing - how many samples you are making and if you
need custom keymaps.
The difference between the two methods primarily concerns the ease of accessing the keymap
editor. Once you have made your samples, you will need to have them assigned to a keymap
and have that keymap assigned to a layer in a program. Refer to the section entitled "Building a
Keymap" on page 15-41, for a step by step explanation of how to create keymaps.
From Program, Setup, or Quick Access Mode
The simplest way to enter the Sampling page is from Program, Setup, or Quick Access Mode.
(Note: the Sample soft button is also on the Master page.) Press the soft button labelled
Sample on one of these pages. This is a good method to use if you are making only a couple of
samples, or if you want to assign each sample to its own keymap and program. Once you have
created and saved your sample, you can press the Preview soft button. This button will allow
you to quickly create a program and keymap, with that sample assigned across the entire range
of the keyboard. The program is a one layer program which uses the settings from the Default
program 199.
From the Keymap Editor
This is a better method to use if you are going to be doing lots of multi-sampling, or if you need
to create custom keymaps in which you have your new samples assigned across the keyboard
in one keymap. Call up program 199, Default Program. Press Edit , then Keymap . Select
Keymap 168, Silence, then press Edit again. This brings you to the Keymap editor. (In fact you
can choose any program and keymap you want to start with, but by choosing these, you are
starting with a "blank slate".) Now from the Keymap editor, press the MIDI Mode button. This
will jump you to the Sampling page. Once you have created and saved your samples, press
Exit. You will now return to the Keymap Editor page, where you can immediately assign those
samples across the keyboard. Once you have created and saved your keymap, you can either
exit the Keymap editor and create a program which uses your new keymap, or you can return
to the Sampling page for another round of sampling
Sampling Analog Signals
The K2500's analog sampling input is optimized for a low-impedance line level signal (-10
dBm). With a line level signal, an input gain setting of 0 dB should prevent any clipping of the
sample even at maximum output from the source. You can compensate for lower input levels
with the Gain parameter on the Sample mode page.
If you're sampling through a microphone, you'll probably want to use a preamp to optimize
your signal-to-noise ratio. If you don't have a preamp, you can adjust the Gain parameter. A
setting of 21 dB will give you reasonable results for many applications. This will increase the
noise level as well, however.
Running your sample signal through a mixer before sending it to the K2500 will give you the
most flexibility in controlling your signal level, since you can use its gain or pad if needed. This
may add noise to the signal, however. For the cleanest possible signal, you'll want to connect
your sample source directly to the K2500. The best results will be achieved by sampling from a
digital source, using one of the K2500's digital sample inputs.
Assuming your connections are made, you're ready to set up your first sample recording. Select
the Sample mode page (refer to "Entering The Sampler - Two Different Ways," above). The top
line of the sample mode page gives you the amount of free sample memory, and the amount of
free program memory.
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