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102 Using Sampled Instruments Dave Smith Instruments
Let’s start with a simple example, using the piano again:
To use sample stretch:
1. Recall the Basic Program. (See previous examples if necessary.)
2. In the Mixer section, turn Instrument 2 level to 127. (Instrument 1 is
already at 127 by default in the Basic Program.)
3. Turn Oscillator 1 level down to 0. ( It’s at 127 by default in the Basic
Program.)
4. In the Sample Playback section, use the
type
knob to select
piano
.
5. Use the
instrument
knob to select the first piano ( 1928
grand near
).
6. Now, hold down the lowest C on the Prophet X keyboard and press the
sample stretch
button.
7. Play a few chords. The piano just changed dramatically.
This illustrates an important point: extreme sample stretching can sound
very interesting. Now try it in the opposite direction and stretch a high-
pitched note.
To use sample stretch again:
1. Press the
sample stretch
button again to disable it.
2. Hold down the highest C on the Prophet X keyboard and press the
sample stretch
button.
3. Play a few chords. The piano again sounds very different.
Generally speaking, stretching samples downward makes them sound
duller. Conversely, stretching them upward makes them sound brighter.