Introduction; Main Features - Korg microSAMPLER Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing the microSAMPLER sampling keyboard. In order
to take full advantage of your new instrument, please read this manual care-
fully and use the product as directed.

Main features

1. A new type of sampling keyboard
The microSAMPLER is a sampling keyboard that uses the keyboard to
sample and play back. By switching the function of the keyboard, you
can assign various different samples to the keyboard, or you can assign a
single sample to be played by the 37-note keyboard at different pitches.
2. New types of sampling functionality
You can choose from five different sampling methods to suit your needs.
For example, KEY GATE lets you record multiple samples consecutively
by using the keys as REC switches. AUTO NEXT lets you automatically
sample onto multiple keys one after the other.
3. Pattern sequencer
You can use the built-in pattern sequencer to quickly and easily record
your keyboard performance in realtime and play it back. Quantization is
also provided.
4. Built-in ROM bank samples
The built-in ROM bank contains 36 samples and 16 pattern sequences.
5. Effects to add the finishing touch
The microSAMPLER lets you apply one of 21 different types of effects to
your samples.
6. Editor/Librarian software
You can connect the microSAMPLER to your computer via USB, and use
the microSAMPLER's dedicated editor/librarian software to conve-
niently manage samples or edit parameters.

Introduction

7. Natural touch mini-keyboard
The microSAMPLER features a 37-note natural-touch mini-keyboard
with velocity sensitivity.
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