E-Mu ESI-32, Operation Manual

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Sample Management
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MIDI Sample Dump allows sample data to be transferred to and from
the ESI-32 using the MIDI Sample Dump Standard. This is a way of
transferring samples to and from other samplers, although none of the
preset parameters are transferred. Sample loop data is retained. If
imported samples have loop problems such as “ticks or pops”, the
Sample Integrity function (Digital Processing, 7-7) may be able to
automatically repair them. Otherwise adjust the loop points.
The ESI-32 can transmit sample data with a word size of either 14 or 16
bits (Certain instruments such as the SP-1200 require the use of the 14
bit word size). In addition, for instruments that use 14 bits or less, 14 bit
mode transmits data 30% faster.
Before initiating MIDI Sample Dump, make sure that the MIDI cables are
properly connected. A single MIDI cable (open-loop) is sufficient but the
data transfer will be much faster if two MIDI cables are used (closed-
loop). The closed-loop allows the two units to handshake and prevents
idle time between each data packet. The cables should be connected
between the MIDI In and MIDI Out of both units.
9. Sample
Dump
A “closed-loop” connection greatly accelerates MIDI Sample Dumps.
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VOLUME
PHONES
O
TRANSPOSE DIGITAL PROC SAMPLE MGT MASTER/GLOBAL
MULTIMODE PRESET MGT DYNAMIC PROC PRESET DEF
DRIVE SELECT LOAD SAVE AUDITION TRIGGER MODE
ESCAPE
MIDI
ENTER
DEC/NO
INC/YES
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
MIDI CHANNEL: 01
Volume: 115
Pan: -01
000 Synth Flute
MIDI In MIDI Out
MIDI Out MIDI In
In the Sample Dump Standard and in the ESI-32, samples are assigned
numbers. The ESI-32 sample number and the MIDI sample number
remain the same. For example, sample #36 transferred from another
device to the ESI-32 will be placed in sample location 36.
• When transferring samples to the Emax II, the sample location
numbers correspond to sample dump MIDI key numbers. For
example, a sample placed in location #60 in the ESI-32, once
transmitted, will be placed on MIDI key #60 (middle C) of the
Emax II. If sample location #36 is chosen as a reception location
on the ESI-32, the ESI-32 will request that the sample placed on
MIDI key # 36 (C1) of the Emax II be sent.
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Caution: When transferring files to the
Emax II, be sure that the sample rates match
the Emax or the samples will play back at the
wrong pitch. (Use sample rate conversion.)
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Tip:
If you are having trouble transfer-
ring samples to your computer, try quitting
any other programs running simultaneously.
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Caution: The ESI-32 cannot receive
samples to location 000 (clipboard).