Properties (sample only)

Brings up the Sample Properties window shown below. Whenever you map a sample to a region, the unity note, fine tuning, and loop points defined here will be copied into that region’s articulation. If you want these values applied to regions to which this sample is already mapped, check the corresponding boxes under “Update all derived cases” – otherwise, those regions will continue to sound with their previously assigned values.

Edit audio (sample only)

This command will launch an external audio editor so that you can edit the sample. The audio editor must be specified in the Preferences. The file you will actually be editing is a temporary .wav file, which the editor will delete when it is no longer needed. To hear your edit, first save the file from the audio editor, and then save and reload the .gig file.

Audition (sample only)

Plays the selected sample.

Find instance: [Ctrl] + [F] (sample only)

Locates the first region to which this sample is mapped. The editor brings the region into view, and selects the specific split where the region is mapped. If the sample is mapped to more than one region or split, you can visit them in turn by repeating the command.

Import samples

Selecting this option will bring up the file browser shown below.

•Use this window to find and select which samples to import.

•The samples will be imported into the currently selected folder.

•Hold down the [SHIFT] or [CTRL] keys to select multiple samples.

•When you click on a sample, you can see its properties in the window on the right. You can also play any selected sample by clicking the Play button.

•Click Open to import the samples into the Editor.

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4 specifications

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