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].
  3. The unit enters chromatic mode.
  5. Press pads [1]–[16].
  6. The pad position corresponds to the key displayed. The sample plays back in the key that matches the pad you press.

  7. MEMO

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

  8. 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.
  2. 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.
  2. The scale/mode changes in the following order each time you press the [VALUE] knob.
  3. Major scale → minor scale → Dorian mode → Phrygian mode → major pentatonic → minor pentatonic → major scale → ...
  4. Hold down the [ROLL] button and turn the [VALUE] knob to select the note (root) for the scale.