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Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode)
MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual
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Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File mode
Performance
mode
Sampling
mode 1
Sampling
mode 2
Reference
Slicing percussive phrases having short decays
First, try slicing using “beat1.” If the result has a weak
attack or the release portions of the phrase seem to
overlap, try again using “beat2.” Try adjusting the envelope
sensitivity for finer control.
If after using “beat1” the attack portions overlap or the
overall rhythmic feel is degraded, try again using “beat3.”
Make final adjustments with the Envelope Sensitivity
parameter.
Slicing phrases having long decays
First, try slicing using “phrase1.” If the result has a weak
attack or the release portions of the phrase seem to
overlap, try again using “phrase2.” Make final adjustments
with the Envelope Sensitivity parameter.
If after using “phrase1” the points between the slices
sounds rough and the overall feel is choppy, try again
using “phrase3” or “phrase4” and set Sub Divide to a finer
resolution. Make final adjustments with the Envelope
Sensitivity parameter. The “phrase3” setting is generally
best for sustained strings or brass type sounds with no
vibrato—in other words, the pitch remains constant. It can
also produce echo-like effects when applied to percussive
phrases with short decay.
If after using “phrase1” the points between the slices
sounds rough and the overall feel is choppy, try again
using “phrase4” and set Sub Divide to a finer resolution.
Make final adjustments with the Envelope Sensitivity
parameter. The “phrase4” setting is generally best for
sustained strings or brass type sounds with vibrato, as well
as vocal phrases.
Individual wave data slices created through Slice
operations require approximately 1.5 times the original
memory because a tail section is automatically added and
fade-in and fade-out sections are automatically created at
the beginning and end of the wave data. This helps to
maintain maximum sound quality when the tempo is
increased, and results in smoother connections between
slices (no tail section is created when the “quick” slice type
is selected).
A memory work area is required for the processing
calculations carried out for each Slice operation, as well as
sufficient memory to hold the completed waveforms. When
the sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz, the approximate
amount of memory (expressed in kilobytes) required for
each Slice type is listed below.
For mono Samples N = 5.5, and for stereo Samples N = 8.
Also, the number of slices is doubled for stereo Samples.
Sampling Edit
[INTEGRATED SAMPLING] ➞ [EDIT]
The Sampling Edit mode gives you comprehensive, detailed controls for editing the recorded Sample and changing the
Sample settings. Press the [EDIT] button from the Sampling Main display to call up the Sampling Edit display. Press the
[EXIT] button to go back to the Sampling Main display.
Same as in the Sampling mode called up from the Voice mode/Performance mode. For information about Sampling Edit, see
page 167.
Sampling Job
[INTEGRATED SAMPLING] ➞ [JOB]
The Sampling Job mode lets you process and modify Samples you have recorded. 18 Sampling Jobs are available.
Same as in the Sampling mode called up from the Voice mode/Performance mode. For information about the Sampling
Jobs, see page 171.
Tips for using the Slice Types Wave Memory Required for Slice
Operations
beat 1 Original wave size X N + (0.3 X number of slices)
beat 2 Original wave size X N + (0.2 X number of slices)
beat 3 Original wave size X N + (0.3 X number of slices)
phrase 1 Original wave size X N + (5.8 X number of slices)
phrase 2 Original wave size X N + (1.4 X number of slices)
phrase 3 Original wave size X N + (0.4 X number of slices)
phrase 4 Original wave size X N + (1.4 X number of slices)
quick Original wave size X N + (0.7 X number of slices)