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244 Sampling
The Time Slice procedure
Slices
This (non-editable) parameter shows the number of generated
slices, i.e. generated samples and notes in the midifile. To change
this value, edit the Release and Threshold parameters.
Note:
You can have a maximum of 100 slices.
Slice
Select this command to execute the Slice after entering the Time
Slice page, or changing the Release value. This command is
“ghosted” (i.e., non-selectable) if no sample has been recorded of
loaded yet.
The Time Slice operation is executed on the sample, from the
“Start” to the “End” point set in the Sample Edit / Sample Record
section.
Extend
See “The Extend procedure” on page 245 for more information.
When using a sliced groove with a tempo slower than the origi-
nal, an annoying gap may be heard between a sample and the
following one. The Extend function allows you to fix this prob-
lem by adding a “tail” to all samples, making their decay
smoother and more musical.
Note: You can use the Extend function only after a Time Slice
operation.
Note: The Extend function increases the original sample size.
By
Use this parameter to set the length of the “tail” added to the
samples (in percentage). The higher this value, the greater the
size of the samples. A setting of 20-30% is usually suitable to
most grooves.
Caveat: With higher “By” values, the Extend function may add
audible artifacts.
Mode
This parameter specifies if the added “tail” must decay in a linear
way, or sustain for a longer time and then fall suddenly.
Normal This option is most suitable for percussive sound
with a short (but not immediate) decay. The “tail”
envelope is linear, and the level decays fast.
Long This option is most suitable for cymbals, whose
sound should be sustained up until the next note.
The “tail” envelope is sustained and falls slowly,
then falls suddenly next to the end.
Extend
Touch this button to execute the Extend command. After you
select it, it will return “ghosted”, meaning that you can’t select it
again. If you change any of the parameters in this page, it will be
available again.
The Time Slice procedure
Before executing a Slice operation, you must record or load a
sample. Then, you may edit the sample on “Sample Edit > Edit”,
then execute the Slice operation on this sample.
1.
After recording or loading a sample, go to the Time Slice
page.
2.
Pa3XLe automatically calculates the BPM parameter, based
on the given Meter and Measures values. If you know these
data, set the Meter, Measures and BPM (Beats Per Minute)
parameters. This would make the slicing more accurate.
3. Select the “Slice” command.
The original sample will be sliced, and each generated sam-
ple assigned to a different key:
Before extending…
…and after extending…
Added “tail”
Key Assigned sample/pattern Speed %
C2 Full pattern cycling at half the speed 50%
C#2
Full pattern cycling at various speeds
53%
D2 56%
D#2 60%
E2 63%
F2 67%
F#2 71%
G2 75%
G#2 80%
A2 84%
A#2 89%
B2 94%
C3 Full pattern cycling at the original speed 100%
C#3 and
above
Separate sliced samples
–
C2…B2: Full pattern at a
slower speed
Separate sliced samples
C3: Full pattern at the
original speed
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