How do I set up for Analog sampling?
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS:
Plug the audio out(s) of the device you are sampling into the analog sampling inputs: (choose one of the following to use)
1/4 ” input: If you want to take a stereo sample, the cable must have a TRS (stereo) 1/4″ connector on the end going into the sample input. The other end(s) will need to match the needs of the device you are sampling from (i.e. with a consumer CD player with Left & Right RCA outs, the cable will need the individual RCA’s on each of the “Y” ends and a single stereo TRS 1/4″ on the other end). If you use a standard TS (mono) cable, the sample will be in mono.
XLR inputs : To use the XLR ins, make sure that both of the cables you are using are wired pin 2 hot. You will be using two (2) separate cables for stereo sampling; one for the left input and one for the right ; a mono sample can be taken with only one (1) cable.
NOTE : If the thing you are sampling, puts out anything less than a line level signal, (i.e. a mic, an instrument with a pick-up, a turntable etc.) you will achieve the best results by first connecting that mic or instrument through a pre-amp to boost its signal.
BIGGER NOTE: These sampling inputs are designed for line level use. This means don’t go connecting them to the outputs of amplifier speaker terminals or AC outlets in the wall.
INSTRUMENT SETTINGS : (starting from program mode)
1) Press
2) Set the Input : to Analog
3) Choose sample Rate: ; the higher the rate, the better the quality, but also …the more memory used up. Rule of Thumb: One (1) stereo min. of 44.1k 16 bit audio requires 10 Mb of memory ( only 5 Mb needed for the same in mono).
4) Set the Mode: to Stereo for a stereo sample; select either mono (L) or
Mono (R) for a mono sample.
5) For now, set the Thresh: to Off.
6) Set the amount of Time: you want to record. Enter slightly more time than you think you will need, you can trim things later.
7) Set the Mon: to On. You will hear the sample in the mix outs and headphones.
8) Lastly, set Src. : to Ext (external). In the case of the K2000 series keyboard models, there is no Src parameter. Instead, if a cable is plugged any of the Analog inputs, it will sample from the External source.
GETTING LEVELS:
9) Now play the sample source ((i.e. play the CD or sing into the mic, etc). As this happens, check the sample meters on the screen. For the best results, you want the level of what’s coming in to be as close to the zero (0) reading on the meters as possible without “clipping”. The screen will show the words ‘CLIP’ if the input is to loud. If the source material has a volume control for its output (or if you are running through a pre-amp), adjust it as needed. If the source has a fixed output, adjust the on screen Gain: as necessary.
TAKING THE SAMPLE:
10) Press
11) Next, the screen will ask you to ‘Strike root key…’ . The key you hit on the keyboard now, will determine this sample’s root. (i.e. the piano key from where the original pitch of the sample will be triggered.) If you press
12) Now press
13) Press
14) Finally, the ID# now showing on screen will be the ID# assigned to this ‘new sample’ if you press
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