224-ST the Introducing

Introducing the ST-224

This section explains the basic configuration of the ST- 224 as well as some important terms used in this manual.

ST-224 Configuration

The illustration below shows the basic configuration of the ST-224. As can be seen from the chart, the ST-224 is made up of three main sections.

•Sampler

Samples the audio signal and performs playback using the pads and sequencer.

•Sequencer

Stores data about pad operation to enable automatic sampler playback.

•Effects

Allows alteration of the sampler signal in various ways.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MIDI IN

Basic Configuration of ST-224

The analog signal supplied via the [INPUT R] and [INPUT L/MONO] jacks is converted into digital form by the A/D converter and the resulting waveform data are stored in the memory of the sampler section (main memory).

Sampled and stored sounds can be played back in various ways, for example by hitting the pads on the unit, by the internal sequencer, or under control of an external sequencer connected via the [MIDI IN] jack. The maximum number of samples that can be played simultaneously is 8 mono samples or 4 stereo samples.

The sound of the samples played by the pads or sequencer can be altered if desired by the effects section, and then appears at the [OUTPUT R] and [OUTPUT L/MONO] jacks. It is also possible to return this signal to the sampling section and sample it again (resampling).

Samples

In the ST-224, a waveform that has been sampled in one sampling process is called a "sample". Each sample automatically receives a number and is stored in the main memory. The ST-224 can store a maximum of 32 samples, depending on the size of each sample.

Main Memory

SAMPLE #1

SAMPLE #2

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Main Memory and Samples

After sampling, the entire sample or a part of it can be assigned to one of the pads 1 - 8 on the front panel, for

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