Korg music workstation/sampler

Sampling (Open Sampling System)

Features of sampling on the

TRITON Extreme

•The TRITON Extreme features our Open Sampling

System that lets you use sampling/resampling not

only in Sampling mode but also in Program,

Combination, and Sequencer modes, with

functionality optimized for the specific mode that you

are currently in.

• You can perform 48 kHz 16-bit linear mono or stereo

sampling.

•The TRITON Extreme is shipped with 16 Mbytes of

sample memory (RAM). When you sample, the data is

written into this sample memory (RAM) or to media.

(For details on the types of media you can use, refer to

p.137.)

The 16 Mbyte sample memory (RAM) allows approxi-

mately 2 minutes 54 seconds of mono sampling (or

approximately 1 minute 27 seconds of stereo sam-

pling). By installing 72-pin SIMM boards, you can

expand sample memory to a maximum of 96 Mbytes

(three 32 Mbyte SIMM boards; replacing the factory-

installed 16 Mbyte SIMM with a 32 Mbyte SIMM).

With the sample memory maxed out, the total sam-

pling time is 17 minutes 28 seconds of mono sampling

(approximately 8 minutes 44 seconds in stereo). How-

ever, because the TRITON Extreme RAM is addressed

as six individual 16 Mbyte banks, the maximum length

for any individual sample remains approximately 2

minutes 54 seconds (mono) or approximately 1 minute

27 seconds (stereo). Samples you record into sample

memory (RAM) can be used as tone generator wave-

forms. However, this data will be lost when the TRI-

TON Extreme’s power is turned off, so you must save

any sample data that you want to keep.

The Media lets you record up to 80 minutes as a single

sample ﬁle in either mono or stereo (monaural: approx-

imately 440 Mbytes, stereo: approximately 879

Mbytes). This will create a WAVE ﬁle.

If a sample (WAVE ﬁle) that was sampled to the media

is loaded into sample memory (RAM), it can be used as

a tone generator waveform. A sample (WAVE ﬁle) of

up to 16 Mbytes (mono) or 32 Mbytes (stereo) (if sam-

ple memory has been expanded to 32 Mbytes or

greater) can be loaded into sample memory (RAM).

You can create an audio CD by writing Wave ﬁles to a

CD-R/RW drive connected to the USB A connector.

•A maximum of 1,000 multisamples and 4,000 samples

can be created.

• In Media mode, you can load multisample/sample

data from various types of media.

• Korg format or Akai (S1000/3000 samples, mapped

multisamples only) format sample data, and AIFF or

WAVE format sample data can be loaded. (Once data

has been loaded into the TRITON Extreme, it will all

be treated as Korg format sample data.)

Sample data created on the TRITON Extreme can be

exported (output) as an AIFF or WAVE format sample

ﬁle.

• The external audio source that you are sampling can

be processed by the five insertion effect to apply

effects such as a compressor or EQ. The LFO

frequency or delay time of the effect can be specified

as a BPM value, which is highly effective when

sampling phrase loops etc.

(In Sampling mode, only the insert effects can be used.

In Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes, the

master effects can also be used.)

• You can apply Valve Force to the external audio

source you are sampling.

• Sampling can be initiated by the SAMPLING [START/

STOP] key, note-on, threshold, or the SEQUENCER

[START/STOP] key. (The available methods will

depend on the mode.) Threshold allows you to initiate

sampling when the input signal exceeds the threshold

level you specify. In Sampling mode, you can also

specify a pre-trigger setting.

• The analog audio inputs support mic and line level

signals. Digital audio input via S/P DIF IN supports

the 48 kHz sample rate.

• You can digitally sample (i.e., “rip”) audio data from

an audio CD in a CD-R/RW drive connected to the

USB A connector.

• Sampled data can be converted automatically (or

manually, using an easy operation) into a program

and used with the TRITON Extreme’s HI synthesis

system. (In Sampling mode, use “Convert MS To

Program.” In Program, Combination, or Sequencer

mode, use “Select Bank & Smpl No.”) Once a

multisample/sample has been converted into a

program, you can make filter, amp, and effect settings

and play it as a program. Such a program can also be

used in Combination mode or Sequencer mode.

Samples you record can also be used as drum samples

in a drum kit.

Sampling in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes

•A performance in Program, Combination, or

Sequencer modes can be resampled internally, with all

audio remaining in digital form. This lets you

resample a performance that uses the TRITON

Extreme’s filters, effects, arpeggiator, and sequencer

etc.

• External audio sources from the various input jacks

can be sampled. A performance played on the

TRITON Extreme can be mixed with the external

audio source and sampled, or you can sample just the

external audio source while monitoring the

performance played on the TRITON Extreme. The

master effects can also be applied to the signal being

sampled.

• In Sequencer mode when you sample an external

audio source while listening to the playback of the

song, note data will be automatically created in the

track. This “In-Track Sampling” function lets you

sample vocals or guitar while you play the sequencer –

just as if you were recording on a multi-track recorder.

•Song playback in Sequencer mode can be resampled to

media. You can use Media mode to edit the song

order, and burn your songs to an audio CD in a CD-

R/RW drive connected to the USB A connector.

Program

Combination

SequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOther