Yamaha AW 16G 2, 3, 4

Quick loop sampler

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Using the Slice function

Slice is a function that divides a sample (whose playback

mode is set to Loop) into eight to sixteen segments, and

adjusts the timing of each segment so that it can be

played at a different tempo without affecting the pitch.

Here’s how you can use the Slice function to play a sam-

pled phrase at the tempo of the current song.

Tip!

The Slice function always handles the playback region of

the sample as one measure. Before using the Slice func-

tion, you must trim the playback region of the sample so

that it is one measure long.

1In the Quick Loop Sampler section, repeat-

edly press the [SAMPLE EDIT] key or hold

down the [SAMPLE EDIT] key and use the

CURSOR [ ]/[ ] keys to access the SETUP

page of the SAMPLE screen.

1SLICE

Turns the Slice function on/off. If this is on, you can

specify the number of segments into which the sam-

ple will be divided. If the playback mode is not set

to Loop mode, this will be displayed as “–” and

cannot be changed.

BBPM

Indicates the tempo calculated by considering the

playback region of the sample as one measure. This

ﬁeld is for display only, and cannot be edited.

CMONITOR TEMPO

Selects the basic tempo that will be used for playing

the phrase sample when the recorder is stopped.

This item only affects a sample whose playback

mode is set to LOOP. While the recorder is running,

the tempo of the song will be used.

2Move the cursor to the bank ﬁeld of the pad

for which you want to use the Slice function,

and select the sample bank.

3Move the cursor to the SLICE ﬁeld of the pad

for which you want to use the Slice function,

and select one of the following as the slice

setting.

OFF............................The Slice function will not be used.

8.................................The playback region of the sample

will be divided into eight equal

segments.

12...............................The playback region of the sample

will be divided into twelve equal

segments.

16...............................The playback region of the sample

will be divided into sixteen equal

segments.

Tip!

• Normally when you use the Slice function, you will

select the number of segments based on the shortest

note value in the original phrase. For example you

would use a setting of 16 if the shortest note value in

the original phrase is a sixteenth note, a setting of 12

for eighth note triplets, or a setting of 8 for eighth

notes.

•If the Slice function is OFF, the waveform will play from

the beginning of the measure without being divided. If

the waveform is longer than one measure, it may not

play completely.

4Move the cursor to the MONITOR TEMPO

ﬁeld, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select

SONG.

The MONITOR TEMPO ﬁeld selects one of the fol-

lowing as the basic tempo at which the phrase will

be played if you play the sample while the recorder

is stopped.

ORIGINAL..................The original tempo of the sample,

shown in the BPM ﬁeld

SONG.........................The tempo speciﬁed by the tempo

map

30–250.......................The numerically speciﬁed tempo

If you select SONG, the playback timing of each

segment will be adjusted according to the tempo

that is speciﬁed by the tempo map for the current

location.

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