Playing Back Samples in Scale Pitches (CHROMATIC)

You can play back samples (changing their pitches) as a chromatic scale with the pads.

1. Press pads [1]–[16] to select the sample to use in chromatic mode.

2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the pad [4].

   The unit enters chromatic mode.

   

   
   

3. Press pads [1]–[16].

   The pad position corresponds to the key displayed. The sample plays back in the key that matches the pad you press.

   
   

   Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the key range.

   
   

4. To exit chromatic mode, press the [EXIT] button.

Changing how the samples play (how they sound)

You can change how samples play when they are triggered.

1. In chromatic mode, press the [REMAIN] button.

   The method switches each time you press the [REMAIN] button.

   Method of playing	[REMAIN] button	Explanation
   LEGATO	Blinks slowly	When you play legato (by pressing a pad while holding down another pad), portamento is applied.
   MONO	Lights up	The sample plays in single-note mode (monophonic).
   POLY	Blinks quickly	Pressing multiple pads makes the samples play back at the same time (polyphonic).

   
   

   
   

Changing the scale/mode

You can change the scale/mode that’s used when you play.

1. In chromatic mode, press the [VALUE] knob.

   The scale/mode changes in the following order each time you press the [VALUE] knob.

   Major scale → minor scale → Dorian mode → Phrygian mode → major scale → ...

   Hold down the [ROLL] button and turn the [VALUE] knob to select the note (root) for the scale.