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Sampler functions

First select the sample to be re-sampled using the DATA knob or the

+ / < and - / >

buttons. You cannot resample a sample to itself, so you must give the resampled

data a new name, using the

NAME button.

Next, select the new rate at which resampling is to be done. The default value is one-half

of the original sample rate, for example, a sample made at 44100Hz will have the default

value set to 22050Hz. If you adjust this value, ("new sample rate"), the fields below this

will change: the length of the new sample, together with the amount of memory space it

will take up, and the amount by which the new sample will be detuned, relative to the old

sample ("

tune offset"). By simple mathematics, you can work out that if a sample is

resampled at half the frequency of the original, but the original time of the sample is

maintained, there will only be half as many sample points as before, and the overall pitch

will be dropped by one octave.

In addition to the new sampling frequency, a filter can be chosen to prevent aliasing or

"glitching" in the new sample. There is a choice of four different filter types (Filter 1

being the highest-frequency filter, and Filter 4 being the lowest frequency), in addition to

an "autoF" facility, which lets the S1000 pick the most appropriate filter for the

resampling being done.

Two specially-configured soft keys, 3/4 a and 2/3 , allow you to resample at 0.75

or 0.67 of the original sample rate. These will drop the pitch by 5 or 7 semitones

respectively. Simply press either of these soft keys in order to perform resampling

at these rates.

If you are not using these pre-defined resampling rates, press GO. After a while, the

re-sampling in progress" message will disappear, and you can press the PLAY

soft key to listen to the resampled sound (pressing ENT/PLAY will give you the original

sound). If you are not happy with the new, resampled sound, you can alter the parameters

and try again using the

GO button. You can always overwrite existing samples (as with the

JOIN and TIME facilities).

Note that smooth looping points which were carefully selected prior to resampling may

change, as critical sample points may disappear. If this occurs, reset the looping points

(but moving them by only one or two sample points will generally put things right again).

Conclusion

This ends the tour of the facilities provided by the S1000 for editing samples. Though

there's a comprehensive array of options, most of the facilities provided can be accessed

and implemented using a little common-sense. As with any complex system, practice

makes perfect. It's unrealistic to expect to get perfect results on your first try with the

S1000. Sampling is more of an art than a science, and experience will refine your skills of

recording and editing sampling. Remember to trust your ears - they're the ultimate test of

whether something sounds good or not.

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