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.

You can also use the gate function with the [EXT SOURCE] button.

  • When the [GATE] button is turned on, the sound from the external device is output only while you are pressing the [EXT SOURCE] button.
  • When the [GATE] button is turned off, the sound from the external device is switched on/off each time you press the [EXT SOURCE] button.


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

To turn the GATE parameter on/off for all samples in a bank, press the [GATE] button while holding down the [SHIFT] button.


Momentary gate control

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

Sample playback method Operation
Stop the playback of samples whose GATE is off Hold 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].