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Feedback Knob
The Feedback knob controls how much of the Sampler's output gets mixed back into the input. As it is a different
entity than the actual AC outputs, it will work the same way regardless of Blend control's setting.
By default, the Feedback gain is factory set at just over 100% with the EQ flat and an Echo/delay time of 10mS.
As Sample Rates change, the dynamics of Feedback will vary, i.e.
A really tight echo (Karplus range) will run away at the same setting and echo will happily fade into oblivion over
time. This is because the tight echo audio will begin to pile up upon itself and create a much louder/stronger signal,
that is then re-sampled and so-on.
If you really must, the Feedback limit can be changed. But warning: It's very touchy! See sect. IX.A. "Settings"
PlayFX knobs
The PlayFX knobs are covered well in the PlayFX section of this manual, but a couple of good
practices will make your sampling experience run much smoother!
1) Always set the top PlayFX knob (ST/GM/POS) to the extreme left, so when started, a PlayFX
sample will start from the point it was captured, offering a smooth transition. If standing by in
G-Move mode (blue LED), right of center is best.
2) Always set the bottom (END/SIZE) PlayFX knob up some.
One reason for this is the bottom setting in all 3 PlayFX modes almost always results
in silence or a buzz, as was intended, but a real performance killer.
Another reason is if you're about to edit a Slice and both knobs are at zero, then you hit
record immediately after entering PlayFX, you will delete that slice.
It has happened to me believe it or not!
Stutter Mode:
The PlayFX knobs are used by Stutter mode. The Top knob controls Right Stutter, while the bottom, Left.
This applies for Fine Stutter mode as well.
-When not in a PlayFX these knobs become immediately active, so set them both fully down for a smoother start.
-When inside a PlayFX and entering Stutter mode, the knobs don't become active until set fully down first.
The accompanying CV's will both control Stutter mode as the knobs do, but if the CV + knob is greater than
the knob range, the resulting Stutter setting will "roll" around to a lower setting, instead of piling at one end.
Pitch-Shift Entry
The PlayFX knob ST/GM/POS changes when in Pitch-Shift mode (G-Move +REC only). Instead of controlling the
tracking speed/direction G-Move grains through a sample, it becomes a delay control for near zero to 1 second.
The accompanying CV (ST/GM/POS) acts in a bipolar (+/- 5V) fashion, offsetting the knob's setting.
The END/SIZE CV input acts as usual in G-Move and G-Move Fine modes.