Using the external input sound to trigger sampling
AUTO SAMPLING ...................................................Off, 1...15

From sampling-ready mode, this function automatically begins sampling when the input sound exceeds the “threshold level” you specify.

If you set the Auto Sampling “Threshold” value to other than Off, the ESX-1 will be waiting for external input whenever it is in the sampling -ready mode; in this case, you will not be able to begin sampling by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key.

1.First make the preparations described in steps 1–4 of “Sampling”. When you have finished making preparations, stop playback on your external device.

2.Press the SAMPLE key.

3. Press the [ ] cursor key to make the display read “AutoSmpl.”

4.Turn the dial to change the threshold level from “Off” to “10.”

The appropriate level will depend on your input source; try various settings.

5.Hold down the SHIFT key and press the REC key to enter sampling- ready mode. Now you can turn the dial to choose stereo or mono sampling mode.

6.Press the PLAY/PAUSE key.

7.Start playback on your external device. If you set the threshold level appropriately, sampling will start as soon as you begin playback.

8.Press the STOP/CANCEL key to stop sampling. Then press the PLAY/PAUSE key to check the sample you recorded. If you want to keep the sample, perform the Write/Rename operation (p.34).

If sampling does not start when you begin playback

Press the STOP/CANCEL key to exit sampling-ready mode, and try setting the threshold level below 10. Alternatively, if noise in the input causes sampling to begin sooner than you intended, try setting the threshold level above 10.

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