Let's Try Out Sampling; Manual Sampling - Zoom Sampletrak ST-224 Operation Manual

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(1) Manual Sampling

This section explains how to use the [RECORD] key to manually specify the start and end point of the

sampling process. Manual sampling is convenient for example for quickly sampling a desired rhythm or bass

pattern while listening to a CD.

Except for special cases such as personal use, unauthorized sampling of material from copyrighted sources

(including but not limited to CDs, records, tapes, video clips, broadcast material) is prohibited.

• In the factory default condition, the ST-224 will read the preset sample sources from

backup memory into the main memory. Also in this condition, it is possible to sample a new

NOTE

source and store the result in a free area of the main memory, but for maximum recording

length, you should first erase some or all preset samples from the main memory (

• The sampled waveform is temporarily stored in the main memory, but it will be lost if the unit

is turned off without first transferring the waveform data to the internal backup memory or

external data cards. (The next time the unit is turned on, the contents of the backup

memory will be read into the main memory.) Be sure to store important sample data (

TIME STRETCH

VOLUME/BASS

SCRATCH

EXCITER

DELAY

TREMOLO

REVERB

FLANGER

STEP CRY

CHORUS

PHASER

PITCH SHIFTER

LOW-PASS

DIMENSION

HIGH-PASS

DISTORTION

RING MODULATOR

EDIT 2

PAD ENABLE

EFFECT SYNC

EDIT 1

Connect the sound source (CD player or microphone etc.) to the [INPUT R] and [INPUT

STEP

L/MONO] jacks (

STEP

Press the [RECORD] key.

The ST-224 goes into the sampling standby mode, and the LED of

the [RECORD] key flashes. A number for the new sample is shown on

the display.

When wishing to change the sampling grade (sound quality), press the [GRADE] key.

STEP

The currently selected grade appears on the display. You can change

the grade between three settings by holding down the [GRADE] key

and using the [-] and [+] keys.

Grade

HiFi

(High fidelity)

Stnd

(Standard)

LoFi

(Low fidelity)