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22 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 User Manual
The actual recording time depends either on the detected BPM tempo ◊
or the MIDI Clock. The Sampler synchronizes with the BPM Counter
provided that the BPM Counter is assigned to Channel 1, Channel 2 or
Master. When this is not the case, the Sampler is synchronized with
the MIDI Clock.
Use BANK ASSIGN 3) (60) to select the memory bank. The MODE push button
(61) of the selected bank lights up yellow to indicate its readiness to record.
Start the recording by using the RECORD/IN push button 4) (59).
The recording stops after the number of beats specied beforehand.5)
Alternatively, stop the innite recording (6) ∞) by pressing the PLAY/OUT
push button (45) or by pressing the REC push button again.
The recoding duration of infinite recording (◊ ∞) is specified by
pressing the RECORD/IN push button (59) and the PLAY/OUT push
button (62). In case Loop Mode is activated at the same time, the
sampler immediately switches to playback by pressing the PLAY/OUT
push button.
Memory:
The maximum recording time is 32 seconds for both banks. The recording stops
when the memory is full.
The length of a sample and the time left are shown on the Sampler Mix display.
Playing back samples5.2
Turn the VOLUME/MIX knob 1) (55) to the center position.
Press the PLAY push button to start playback.2)
Press PLAY a second time to stop playback.3)
Insert function5.2.1
The sample playback is carried out in Mix Mode or Insert Mode. In both cases the
sample is played back on the channel selected with REC SOURCE push buttons
(56). This can also be the stereo sum. When playing back in Mix Mode, the sample
is mixed to the specic channel or is routed to the crossfader. When playing back
the sample in Insert Mode, the sample is crossfaded to the assigned channel.
When playing back in • Mix Mode, the INSERT push button (54) is not allowed
to be pressed (push-button LED is o). The VOLUME/MIX knob (55) is used
as a channel fader (volume) with which the sampler signal is mixed to the
signal source. The sampler signal is assigned to the crossfader by pressing
the CF ASSIGN push button (65)
Press the INSERT push button • (54) to play back the sample in Insert Mode.
The VOLUME/MIX knob (55) can now be used as crossfading control (Mix).
Turn the knob completely to the right to hear only the sample during
playback. When turning the knob to the left, the sample fades into the signal
source of the selected channel.
Assigning the crossfader to the Sampler is only possible in Mix Mode. ◊
As soon as the CF ASSIGN push button (65) is pressed, the Insert function
is automatically deactivated.
Reverse and loop playback5.2.2
Use the MODE push buttons (61) for Bank 1/2 to determine the type of playback.
Select the playback mode for each bank:
REVERSE:
Tap the MODE push button to switch to Reverse Mode. The REVERSE LED 1)
lights up. By pressing PLAY, the sample is played back in the reverse direction.
Tap the MODE push button again. The REVERSE LED goes out. The sample is 2)
played back in the forward direction.
LOOP (innite loop):
Press the MODE push button for approximately 1 second to deactivate 1)
Loop Mode. The LOOP LED goes out. The sample is played back as long
the PLAY push button is pressed. This type of playback is ideal for short
inserts/samples.
Press the MODE push button again for approximately 1 second to 2)
activate Loop Mode. The LOOP LED lights up. The sample is played back
as innite loop by pressing PLAY.
Crossfader start5.2.3
The Crossfader Start function lets you start the Sampler playback with the
crossfader. To be able to use this function, the Sampler needs to be assigned
to the crossfader.
Press the CF ASSIGN push button to route the Sampler to one side of the 1)
crossfader (A or B).
Press CF START to activate Crossfader Start.2)
Press the BANK ASSIGN push button to select the bank that is to be 3)
triggered by the crossfader.
Playback starts as soon as you move the crossfader to the side assigned
to the Sampler.
Pitch bend5.2.4
The Pitch Bend function lets you change the speed of the sampler playback so
that it can be aligned to the tracks being played. There are two options:
Turn the BPM Adjust knob to permanently change the playback speed of the 1)
sampler. Turn the knob to the right to speed up the tempo and turn the knob
to the left to slow down the tempo.
The ADJUST push buttons correspond to “Bend +” and “Bend –.” 2)
Pressing one of these push buttons changes the speed for a short while,
in order for you to easily match the beat of the playing track.
Sampler eect5.3
The sampler features a brake eect which simulates the braking of the rotating
platter until it comes to a halt. The length of the brakes are available as 1-beat-,
4-beat- und 8-beat brakes.