Korg ES-1 manual Creating a slice sample Time Slice, Scale/Beat

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4. Sample mode

Slice

Slice is a function that can be used to cut up a phrase into smaller elements so you can:

•change the tempo of its playback without affecting pitch

•change the rhythm pattern by turning on and off different sliced samples

•affect each sample (using a motion sequence) to change its pitch, forward/backward playback, effect on/off and filter setting for new, creative possibilities

Slice works best on samples that have a clearly defined attack, such as rhythm phrases, to divide them into separate notes. For example if you had a rhythm phrase containing kick, snare drum, and hi-hat, you could detect the attack of each element, and slice the phrase into individual notes. Once this is done, you are able to deal with each step key to which a sliced sample is assigned individually, giving you amazing new control over the playback of the phrase.

A sample that has been divided in this way is called a Slice sample.

A slice sample can be used only by the Slice Sample part. Un- like sample parts 1—7B, individual notes are assigned to each step in Pattern mode. If a note does not exist, there will be no sound.

If you select a slice sample in Sample mode, step keys at which a note exists will light to indicate the way in which the slice sample has been divided.

You can also press a step key that is lit to hear the sound.

The slice sample will be divided into either 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 48, or 64 steps. Each step is a 16th note, and the scale will be calcu- lated automatically from the sample length and the BPM. The assigned step locations will depend on this.

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If a slice sample is shorter than the length, it will be assigned repeatedly. If it is longer, the excess steps will be ignored.

Creating a slice sample (Time Slice)

It is not possible to slice a stereo sample.

1.Use the dial to select a monaural sample that you wish to slice.

2.Hold down the Shift key, and press step key 13 (Time Slice). (Key 13 will light, and the Slice sample part key will blink.)

3.If you press the Slice sample part key, the tempo of the sample will automatically be calculated and shown in the display, and the sample will be played repeatedly in time with the tempo. If the Global mode Metronome setting is on, the met- ronome sound will also play.

4.Use the dial to adjust the tempo. You can also use Tap Tempo to adjust the tempo. Make adjustments so that the transitions occur in a natural-sounding way.

The pitch and tempo of the playing sample will not change.

5.Press the Slice sample part key once again. Playback will stop, and the step keys at each note interval will light. The display will indicate the sensitivity at which slices will be detected. If you press a step key that is lit, you will hear the sound.

6.If you use the dial to change the sensitivity, the sample will be divided in a different way. The resolution value is within 0r—9r, 0—9. Lower values will result in a greater sensitivity, allowing finer slices to be detected. When you choose a reso- lution value number which includes the letter "r", each slice will have an extended release "tail" to help sliced patterns play better at slower tempos.

When you change the sensitivity, a certain amount of time may be required for the sample to be re-divided.

Depending on the volume or type of the sample, there may be cases in which changing the sensitivity will not change how the sample is divided.

7.Press the Slice sample part key once again to complete the Slice procedure. (The Slice sample part key will go dark.)

If you decide to cancel mid-way through the procedure, press the Stop/Cancel key.

A slice sample is indicated by a “l l” after the sample number.

 

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Time Slice cannot be used on a sample that has not been saved, or on a sample that has not been saved after ex- ecuting Truncate.

If you use a slice sample on sample parts 1— 7B, it will be handled as a conventional sample.

A slice sample cannot be used in Pattern mode unless it is saved (☞p.32).

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Contents Page FCC Regulation Warning for U.S.A CE mark for European Harmonized StandardsContents Pattern mode Directly sampling the sound of the ES-1 ResamplingSong mode Global modeAppendices Main features IntroductionData you create on the ES-1 Example connections Adapter cable holder Power switch AC Local VoltageMake connections and play Preparing to playConnector section Front and rear panelCommon section Effect section Part Edit sectionFront and rear panel Part Select section Sequence Control sectionStep Key section Select keyConnector section Power switchBasic operation Quick Start Conceptual diagram of the ES-1What is a Song? Listening to a SongListening to a Pattern What is a Pattern?What is a Sample? Listening to a SampleTrying out the functions Using the dial to change the tempoUsing the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo Changing the tempo of a song or patternModifying editing the sound Editing the effect and delay settingsWhat is the Part Edit section? Striking the part keys along with a song or patternBasic operation Quick Start What is Length? Using the step keys to edit the rhythm Step RecordingWhat is a Rhythm Pattern? Modifying editing a rhythm patternUsing the part keys to edit the rhythm Realtime Recording EraseSaving a pattern you create Write Using a Motion Sequence What is a Motion Sequence?Sound input from Audio Connecting various sources to the audio inputsInput from CD or MD, etc Peak LED Sound heard from Audio In line outputLet’s record a sample Input from CD or MD, etcAbout the Resample function Assigning a sample sound to a sample partAbout the Slice function Sample soundPlaying with Pattern Set Using the ES-1 as a tone generator moduleWhat is Pattern Set? Midi keyboard etcSynchronizing with an EA-1 or ER-1 Playing a sample Sample modeSelecting a sample Recording a sampleSpecifying the fade-out Length Specifying the start locationSpecifying the end location Directly sampling the sound ES-1 ResamplingResampling from the middle of a Pattern or song Resampling just one note of a partSlice Creating a slice sample Time SliceScale/Beat Tips for achieving good results With Time Slice End Start Before Truncate After Truncate Sample modeOther functions for editing Sample NormalizeSaving a sample Write Once a sample has been deleted, it cannot be recoveredDeleting a sample Delete Sample Checking the remaining Amount of sampling area MemoryPlaying a pattern Pattern modeSetting the playback tempo Pattern PlayPart Mute function Display when no parts are soloed Solo one partSelecting parts Part Solo functionCreating a pattern Assigning a sampleEditing effect and delay Compressor Ring Mod. ring modulationPitch Shifter DecimatorMotion Seq motion sequence Length, Scale/Beat settingsTime delay time Msec .. sec For BPM Sync 1/4...8 BPM SyncSetting the Scale/Beat 16, 32, tri, tr2 Swing settingsSetting the Length Pattern modeUsing the part keys Realtime Recording Setting the Roll TypeUsing the step keys Step Recording Creating a Rhythm PatternRecording a motion sequence Motion sequencePlaying a motion sequence Playing an effect motion sequenceThere will be no effect if the delay Motion Seq is off dark Playing a delay motion sequenceRecording a delay motion Sequence Checking motion dataPart Convenient functions for Editing patternsErasing rhythm pattern data from Copying a part Copy Part Erasing data during playback or recording EraseData Copy within a pattern Copy Pattern dataEditing motion sequence Data Selecting a motion sequenceEditing the parameter values of a Motion sequence Registering a pattern for Pattern Set Using Pattern Set to perform Pattern Set PlayPattern Set Pattern setSaving a pattern Write Song mode Selecting a songPlaying a song Song Play Creating a song from scratch Song modeCreating a song Erasing song data Clear SongDeleting a pattern from a specified Position Delete Pattern Editing a songInserting a pattern at a specified posi Tion Insert Pattern Changing the pattern for a specific positionDeleting event data from a song Checking for song event dataSaving a song Write Global mode Global modeMetronome settings Metronome OFF, r-0, r-1, r-2, onSetting the Midi note num Ber for each part Note No Audio In Mode Monaural, St. stereoMidi ch Loading all data from SmartMedia To the ES-1 All Load Using SmartMediaTMFormatting Smart Media Format Saving data to SmartMedia SaveMemory Protect Protect Saving your changes Global mode WriteWith the factory settings, this is turned on Loading only a single sample From SmartMedia Sample LoadAppendices About MidiTroubleshooting Transmitting sound settings Other data Data DumpEditing sounds etc Error messages SpecificationsIndex Play Rhythm Set 11, 25 Write TroubleshootingPattern Pattern Set PlaySong Name List Pattern Name ListSample Name List Bank2000.5.15 Midi Implementation ChartSampler Transmitted Recognized Remarks FunctionKorg INC
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