Sonicware SmplTrek Startup Manual

Sonicware SmplTrek Startup Manual

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TRK-010-SG-01-EN

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  • Page 1 Start Up Guide TRK-010-SG-01-EN...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a SONICWARE SmplTrek. This startup guide explains the basic functions of this product. We will explain how to use it, some functions and other features, while ac- tually creating a project. See the reference manual for details.
  • Page 3: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Top Panel SYNC IN/OUT jacks Selection buttons Mic gain knob Used to synchronize with Select items shown at Adjusts input gain of other compatible devices bottom of screen built-in mic VOL knob Adjusts headphone/ speaker level Input gain knobs Adjust gain of INPUT Control knobs L and R...
  • Page 4: Making Sound

    Preset data, including card. drum kits, instrument sound sources and demo After FORMAT&DUPLICATE projects, are stored inside completes, demo project 1 the SmplTrek. First of will load. all, prepare a blank card and execute FORMAT & DUPLICATE on it.
  • Page 5 Making sound Playing the demo project Project name Scene number Select with direction buttons Track type Turn LAUNCH mode on/off Home Screen Playing projects This will play the entire project. Stop Playing scenes Press the the desired scene to start playing it in a loop.
  • Page 6: Project Structure

    Vocals and MIDI. Global track 2 Chorus Global track 3 Guitar solo Sample pool The SmplTrek has settings and functions Sample Sample Sample that work on entire scenes, settings and …… The three GLOBAL tracks can functions that work on entire tracks, and...
  • Page 7: Learning Operations While Creating A Song

    Learning operations while creating a song Creating new projects We will create a project with 4 tracks, 1 scene and 4 bars for prac- tice. First we will arrange preset patterns in a DRUM track. Then, we will input a bass line in an INST track. In addition, we will sample while applying effects to a guitar with a LOOP track, and play a sampled effect sound with a SHOT track.
  • Page 8: Adding Drum Tracks

    Adding DRUM tracks Loading preset patterns Select a clip in Track 1, and Press , and while play- press ing the scene, turn change the tempo. The tempo can also be set by tapping with a steady rhythm. After the tempo is set, press again to stop playback.
  • Page 9 Adding DRUM tracks Extending a pattern to 4 bars and adding Press the right twice Use the direction but- to open the SEQ Screen. tons to move to the desired input position, and press to change the arrangement in the 4th bar. Press to duplicate the current pattern, doubling...
  • Page 10: Adding Inst Tracks

    Adding INST tracks Preparing an INST track Press to reopen the Home Screen, select a clip in Track 2, and press Select INST, and press Turn to select a sample. For this example, select Bass 1.wav.
  • Page 11 Adding INST tracks Real-time recording Press to close the pop- Press . Then, press the up menu. pads with the desired input timing. Press the octave keys to set the piano roll to the de- sired input range. • To play only the selected clip, press the left •...
  • Page 12: Sampling A Guitar On A Loop Track

    Sampling a guitar on a LOOP track Preparing a LOOP Preparing for sampling Connect a guitar to the IN track L jack on the rear panel. Press to reopen the Home Screen, select a clip in Track 3, and press Press to open the SAMPLING Settings...
  • Page 13 Sampling a guitar on a LOOP track On the EDIT Screen, press- Using inserts effects will enable audi- Press , select IN- tioning ( lights yellow), SERT and press allowing the sound that will be recorded to be checked. Press and practice the guitar part while the other tracks play back.
  • Page 14: Using A Shot Track To Play Sound Effects

    Using a SHOT track to play sound effects Preparing for sam- Quick sampling Press to reopen the pling HOME Screen. Press to open the SAMPLING Settings Screen. Turn to set the recording source to the built-in mic. Press and hold for Track 4 to start quick sampling.
  • Page 15 Using a SHOT track to play sound effects Preparing a SHOT Playing the effect track sound When a pop-up to select Press to reopen the the type of the assigned HOME Screen. track appears, select SHOT and press Press to start playing the scene.
  • Page 16: Mixing

    Mixing Adjusting levels, pan- Adjusting the EQ Press ning and effect send amounts Press to open the MIX- ER Screen, and press start playing the scene. to select a track, and press Select a track and adjust the various parameters. MIXER (PRM VALUE)...
  • Page 17: Saving Projects

    Saving projects Be sure to save projects regularly because unsaved project changes will be deleted when the power is turned off. Press In the PROJECT MENU, select SAVE. Select YES.

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