Changing Sample Start And End Points And Adding A Loop - Dave Smith Instruments Sequential PROPHET X User Manual

Changing Sample Start and End Points and Adding a Loop

Another way to change the sound of a sample is to change its start and
end points.
To change a sample's start or end point:
1. Recall the Basic Program and turn Oscillator 1 level down to 0.
2. In the Sample Playback section, use the
3. Use the
4. Play some notes and listen to the sample. It has a very strong attack.
5. Next, press the
eters in the main display.
6. Press Soft Button 4 (
7. Turn Soft Knob 1 clockwise to adjust the
edly strike a note on the keyboard.
Notice how the sound changes as sample playback begins farther away
from its original start point. The beginning of a sound is often the most
recognizable part of its character — particularly on acoustic instruments.
Changing the start point of a sample can dramatically change its sound.
Adding a Loop
To manipulate the sample even more, add a loop:
To enable a loop in the sample:
1. Set the
sample start
2. Use Soft Knob 4 to set the
3. Press the
4. Play a chord. The mandolin sample now sounds like a wobbly electric
organ.
The "wobble" is caused by the loop repeating itself. Because begin-
ning and end points of the loop contain different harmonics and volume
levels, there's a noticeable bump in the transition between the two. You
can smooth this transition by adjusting the loop crossfade rate. For more
details, see "Creating Longer Loops" on page 104.
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