Tascam 4 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
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Dimension Controllers
Every dimension has a control source which helps determine which sample will play back at any given
moment. e available control sources are:
Velocity. is is the traditional “velocity switch”, typically using the velocity with which the key is struck to
select among samples recorded at various dynamic levels.
MIDI continuous controllers. When a traditional MIDI controller is assigned to a dimension, the value of
that controller at note-on determines which split will sound. Examples include using the mod wheel to
switch between closed and open hi-hats, or using the sustain pedal to switch between piano samples
recorded with and without sustain.
Layer. e Layer dimension is unique in that all of its splits sound simultaneously, instead of just one.
Layers are sometimes used in conjunction with MIDI volume control and/or crossfades, to give continuous
control over the volume of each layer.
Release trigger. is special type of dimension typically has two splits and is used with sounds that have
been divided into separate sustain and release samples. When a note on is received the rst split is always
played. e sample mapped to the second split is played at note o.