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Bitbox Micro User Manual 1.0.7
Record a Multi-sample Pack
Bitbox micro’s Auto-Sample feature makes it easy to create a multi-sample pack if the
source you are recording can be triggered by MIDI or CV. You can also create a multi-
sample pack manually if needed.
Recording a multi-sample pack starts out the same way as recording a single sample,
but you use the 1x button next to the grid icon to change to Multi (Mx) mode.
To Auto-Sample a Multi-sample Pack:
In Auto-sample mode, you can choose the range of notes to be recorded, how many
steps between recorded samples, how many velocity layers to include, and the length of
the notes. Once you start recording, bitbox micro will send out CV and MIDI signals to
trigger the notes and record each note into a separate WAV file. When finished, you will
have a folder full of WAV files that you can use as a multi-sample pack.
1.
First you need to set up the outputs from bitbox micro to the source to be
recorded.
MIDI: If you want to trigger the source using MIDI, connect the MIDI out of
bitbox micro to the MIDI input of the instrument to be recorded. Bitbox micro’s
MIDI output uses the mini-TRS B standard. Use the included MIDI adapter if
needed. See
Pin Mapping for Mini-TRS Jack to MIDI 5 Pin DIN Connectors
below for more information.
CV: If you want to trigger the source using CV, connect Out 1 of bitbox micro
to the pitch control of the instrument to be recorded. Connect Out 2 of bitbox
micro to the Gate control of the instrument to be recorded. Bitbox micro will
sound out a CV signal on Out 1 that maps 1 V per octave.
2.
Next, connect the audio output or outputs from the source to Input Jacks 1
and 2 on bitbox micro.
3.
Now let’s make sure bitbox micro is set to use Input 1 and 2 for audio. Push
TOOLS twice on bitbox micro to display the Input screen. Select the box for
Input 1 by touching or turning the top knob. Turn the bottom knob to select
Audio. Do the same for Input 2.
4.
Now we can set up the pad for recording. Push the HOME button to display
the Pads screen.
5.
Touch a pad to select it. With the pad selected, press the right arrow button. If
the pad is empty, bitbox micro will display the Load and Record screen. If the
pad is already loaded, bitbox micro will display the Waveform screen. If you
are on the Waveform screen, press the Pad Mode icon to the left of the WAV
file name at the top of the screen and then touch New Recording. You will
now see the Load and Record screen.