This switches the gate function on/off.

When the [GATE] button is on, samples play back only while the pads are pressed (gate playback).

When the [GATE] button is off, samples begin playing back each time a pad is pressed.

  1. Press the [GATE] button to switch the function on (the button is lit) and off (the button goes dark).


Momentary gate control

Use the operations shown below to change how samples are played back.

Sample playback methodOperation
Stop the playback of samples whose GATE is offHold down the [EXIT] button and press pads [1]–[16].

Continue the playback of samples whose GATE is on

Press the [HOLD] button while holding down pads [1]–[16].

Hold down the [HOLD] button and press pads [1]–[16].