Reference [Pad Sampler]; How The Pad Sampler Works - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

Reference [Pad Sampler]

This section explains the pad sampler function which lets you import short sound passages from audio tracks or a CD-
ROM and assign these to the pads for playing.

How the pad sampler works

The pad sampler is a function which lets you assign
material from audio tracks or a CD-ROM to the pads of
the MRS-1608 for playing. This can be used to add effect
sounds to a song or play a rhythm pattern/rhythm song
with your original sounds.
The material (samples) used for the pad sampler can be
taken from an audio track or from an audio file on a CD-
ROM. The samples are stored on the hard disk of the
MRS-1608 in a special area called the "sample pool". A
maximum of 1000 samples can be stored. The playback
range can be set individually for each sample (see
illustration below).
To use the pad sampler, samples are loaded from the
sample pool into memory and assigned to the pads of the
MRS-1608. Up to 36 samples with a combined playing
time of 22 second (converted to mono) can be used at one
time. A combination of such assigned samples is called a
sampler program. The sampler program contains
information about assigning samples to pads, as well as
information about level, pan, pitch and other parameters.
In the MRS-1608, you can create up to 10 sampler
programs per project.
The created sampler programs are stored as part of a
project.
CD-ROM/R/RW
ZOOM MRS-1608
Sample pool
Audio file
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Sample
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Sample pool
Sample
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Sample
The pad sampler can also be played by a drum sequence
instead of the pads. (However, while the pad sampler is
being used, the drum kit and bass program are
unavailable.)
The output signal of the pad sampler is sent to the
[DRUM] fader of the mixer. Like a regular drum track, it
can be controlled by the status key and fader, and track
parameters can be used to modify the signal.
Rhythm section
Pad sampler
Drum sequence
Pads
Track/V-Take
Projects
Project
Sampler programs
DRUM
Audio signal
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