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Thank you for purchasing Erica Synths Sample Drum!
Sample Drum is a part of Erica Synths Techno System,
but we believe it will find it's place in any live perfor-
mance system.
Sample Drum is 14HP eurorack sample player module with
straight-forward, intuitive interface, functionality and great
sound quality, designed with live performance use in mind.
It is composed of two identical parts and allows you to play
back, record and slice up samples or loops directly in your
modular system. For processing there are different play
modes, tuning functions (including 1 V/Oct pitch tracking),
virtual VCAs plus AD envelopes and real-time effects. Three
freely assignable CV inputs per channel guarantee a lot of
expression during performance. 16bit mono wav samples
are loaded into RAM (32MB / ~ 5 minutes of sampling time)
from SD card (16 GB SD card with factory preset samples
comes with the module) for instantaneous playback response.
All settings can be saved and recalled during live performance.
FEATURES
Two simultaneous sample players
Sample playback with fast trigger response
Manual and automatic sample slicing
1V/Oct tracking
3 assignable and configurable CV inputs per channel
Various effects for real time sample processing
Sample recording
Cue point loading from WAV files
Preset memory
User-friendly interface
16 GB SD card with factory preset samples included
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio output amplitude
Octave range
RAM size
Sample rate
Sample recording rate
CV input range (configurable)
Panel width
Module depth
Power consumption
10Vptp
C0 – C8
32Mb, 5 minutes of samples
48kHz, 16bit
48kHz, 12bit
-5V - +5V
14HP
30mm
65mA@+12V, 2mA@-12V
1
PL AY
TRG1
2
SHIF T
TRG2
A/DATA
6
D/BACK
TRIG 1
CV1
7
8
TRIG 2
CV1
SAMPLE DRU
1
This is manual trigger button for the first channel
2
This is manual trigger button for the second channel.
Also, it's a SHIFT button to access secondary features,
therefore manual trigger will work in Performance mode
only
3
OLED screen gives visual feedback on the module
functions
4
SD card slot accepts micro SD cards used for sample
upload. Observe the orientation of the card
5
Select between two channels. Two samples can be played
simultaneously
6
Six encoders (A-F) change their functions depending on
the operation mode. Encoder A always is the main
select/data encoder, clicking encoder D will return to the
previous menu page
7
These are trigger inputs
8
These are assignable CV inputs. Each channel has three
freely assignable CV inputs. CV3 of the second channel is
used as audio input for sample recording
9
These are audio outputs of the module
4
SD
3
1/2
5
B
C
E
F
CV2
CV3
OUT 1
9
CV2
CV3
OUT 2
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Summary of Contents for Erica Synths Sample Drum
- Page 1 SHIF T TRG2 Thank you for purchasing Erica Synths Sample Drum! A/DATA Sample Drum is a part of Erica Synths Techno System, but we believe it will find it’s place in any live perfor- mance system. D/BACK Sample Drum is 14HP eurorack sample player module with straight-forward, intuitive interface, functionality and great sound quality, designed with live performance use in mind.
- Page 2 SAMPLE DRU The main menu offers access to the main features of the Sample Drum. Use A/DATA encoder to scroll through icons and click it to ORKS? access the relevant menu. Click the D/BACK encoder to return to the main menu. LIBRARY MENU –...
- Page 3 Backward loop, backward, forward, forward loop. Rotate the encoder C to change the tune of the playback. The Sample Drum supports 1V/oct tuning, and the initial tune is relative – noted by A4. This means – it will play back the sample in the tune as it was originally recorded.
- Page 4 SAMPLE DRU Rotate the encoder D/BACK to select number of slices: 1 to 32 Push the encoder F to slice the sample in defined number of slices Rotate the encoder B to select slice playback mode, meaning, in what order the slices will be played back with incoming triggers.
- Page 5 Please refer to the PROJECTS menu. SAMPLE RECORD MENU – SAMPLING RECORD mode is an alternative way to obtain samples, and the Sample Drum primarily is designed as a sample player. Use the encoder A/DATA to navigate to the LIBRARY menu and push to confirm, and then push the encoder B to select RECORD mode.
- Page 6 SAMPLE DRU In the recorder sample edit mode you can manipulate the recorded sample: Rotate the encoder C to zoom in our out the sample. Rotate the encoder B to move the sample across the screen. Rotate the encoder D/BACK to move the starting point of the sample, if you want to save a slice of the sample, not the entire recording.
- Page 7 SAMPLE DRU Start with selecting the envelope RANGE! Rotate the encoder B to choose between SHORT (max attack, hold and decay time is 1”), MID (max attack, hold and decay time is 3”), LONG (max attack, hold and decay time is 10”) or RELATIVE. RELATIVE mode is particularly useful in sample slicing.
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Page 8: Amplitude Parameters
SAMPLE DRU Rotate the encoder A/DATA to assign CV1 input to some of the parameters (TUNE is selecte- das the parameter in the example on the left) and push the encoder to confirm. SAMPLE PARAMETERS: SMP: TUNE - control the tune of the sample SMP: MODE - switch the playback modes (forward, backward, etc.) SMP: SAMPLE - select the sample SMP: START - adjust the start point... - Page 9 In the Performance mode you also can assign Sample Drum parameters to the six encoders, so you can instantly tweak the parameters during live performance. Encoders A/DATA, B and C are dedicated to the channel 1, encoders D/BACK, E and F are dedicated to the channel 2.
- Page 10 SAMPLE DRU PROJECTS MENU – SAVING PERFORMANCE SETTINGS Use the encoder A/DATA to navigate to the PROJECTS menu and push to confirm. In PROJECTS menu you can save your samples with start/loop/end, slicing, play mode, ampli- tude envelope and FX settings, as well as CV and encoder (Performance mode) configura- tions.
- Page 11 SAMPLE DRU SETTINGS MENU – MAIN SYSTEM AND USER SETTINGS Rotate the encoder A/DATA to navigate to the SETTINGS menu and push to confirm. Here you can adjust master settings of the module. Three setting pages are available: System information, Audio output and Display settings. Rotate the encoder A/DATA to navigate to the relevant menu and push to confirm.
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Page 12: Safety Instructions
Erica Synths. Water is lethal for most of the electric devices, unless they are made waterproof. This Erica Synths module is NOT intended for use in a humid or wet environment. No liquids or other conducting substances must get into the module. Should this happen, the module should be disconnected from mains power immediately, dried, examined and cleaned by a qualified technician.
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