Sampling with the S-330/550
The steps below provide a basic set of instructions for sampling a sound with the S-330/550. More detailed information on sampling and editing samples can be found in the S-330/550 Owner’s Manual beginning on page 34.
1. Connect the audio output of your sampling source to the Input jack on the front of the S-330/550.
2. Set the LINE/MIC switch on the S-550’s front panel accordingly (depending on the source signal). For example, if you are recording directly from a microphone, press the LINE/MIC switch so it is lit (mic level). If you are recording the output of a CD player, press the LINE/MIC switch so it is not lit (line level).
NOTE: The LINE/MIC setting is not available on the S-330.
3. Make sure that the system disk is inserted and select “UTILITY” from the MODE menu.
4. Highlight “MENU” and press the left mouse button.
5. Highlight “Sampling” and press the left mouse button.
6. Highlight the currently selected Tone (next to Source) and use the left/right mouse buttons to select an empty Tone location.
7. Highlight the number next to Time and use the left/right mouse buttons to select a sample time that is slightly longer than the sound you wish to sample.
8. Highlight the number next to Freq and use the left/right mouse buttons to select “30K” (if necessary).
9. Highlight the number next to Threshold and use the left/right mouse buttons to select “0” (if necessary).
10. Highlight the number next to Pre-Trig and use the left/right mouse buttons to select “0” (if necessary).
11. Highlight the number next to Orig Key and use the left/right mouse buttons to select “C4” (if necessary).
12. Highlight “COM” and press the left mouse button.
13. Highlight “Manual” and press the left mouse button to begin sampling.
14. Start your source sound. The S-330/550 will stop sampling after the amount of time specified in step #7.
15. Play middle C (C4) on your keyboard to hear the results.
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