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Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode)
In addition to its use in the Voice and Performance modes, the Sampling mode can also be entered from the Song and
Pattern modes. This lets you record audio (such as vocals, electric guitar, or audio from an external device), and use it
directly on a Song/Pattern track as a Sample Voice. This section covers the Sampling functions when entering the Sampling
mode by pressing the [INTEGRATED SAMPLING] button in the Song mode or the Pattern mode.
n You can also enter the Sampling mode by pressing the [INTEGRATED SAMPLING] button in the Voice mode or the Performance mode. Keep
in mind that the Sampling functions differ depending on from which mode the Sampling mode is called up, the Voice/Performance mode or
the Song/Pattern mode. See page 119 for instructions on using the Sampling function in the Voice mode/Performance mode.
NOTICE
The recorded (edited) Sample data will be lost when turning the power off. Before turning off the power, you should always copy the Sample
data to the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module (page 34), or save the Sample data to a USB storage device or a computer connected
to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 41).
Flash Memory Expansion Module (sold separately)
The sample obtained via the Sampling function can be stored as a Waveform by installing the optional Flash Memory Expansion
Module FL512M/FL1024M to the MOTIF XF. The sample on the Flash Memory Expansion Module will be maintained even if the power
is turned off and can be called up as a Waveform immediately. This is very convenient when using a User Voice containing the
Waveform to which the Sample created via the Sampling function has been assigned.
The Sampling mode structure
In this section, you'll learn about the structure and organization of Samples when recording audio to a Song/Pattern, as well
as the relationship between Samples, Sample Voices, and Mixings.
n For details about Samples, Waveforms, and Key Banks, see page 119.
Audio Recording to Song/Pattern
Because Songs and Patterns on the MOTIF XF handle only
MIDI data, audio signal cannot be recorded directly to a
track even by executing the Sampling operation.
Audio data you've recorded to a track via the Sampling
operation will be stored as a Sample Voice to a Song/
Pattern. The stored Sample Voice will automatically be
assigned to the Mixing Part corresponding to the recorded
track. In addition, the MIDI data for triggering the Sample
Voice will be recorded to the track. During playback, the
MIDI data of the track will trigger the Sample Voice.
Consequently, the resulting track effectively functions as an
Audio track.
Sequencer block
Sequence data
(Song, Pattern)
Track 1
Recording
Track 2
Audio Track 3
recording
Track 16
Audio data
Sample Voice
Audio data is recorded to a Sample Voice which is to be assigned to a
Song/Pattern, and note on/off events for triggering the recorded audio
signal are recorded to Track 3.
MIDI data
Audio data
MIDI data for triggering the Sample Voice
Tone Generator block
Mixing
Part 1: Voice 1
Part 2: Voice 2
Part 3: Sample Voice
Part 16: Voice 16
Assigning
Sample Voice
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