Adding unique rhythmic character to a sample (Groove)

You can add a unique rhythmic character to a sample to make it groove.

For instance, this lets you shift the timing of a sample’s beat to create a distinctive groove, even if the looped drum sound that you’ve input was played straight on the beat.

This timing shift is stored in a template (the Groove parameter).

Since the template plays back in sync with the sample’s tempo, you must correctly set the sample’s tempo beforehand.

  1. Press the [PITCH/SPEED] button.
  2. Press the [ROLL] button.
  3. The groove parameter screen appears.
  5. Use the [CTRL 1]–[CTRL 3] knobs to edit the parameter.

Controller

Parameter

Value

Explanation

[CTRL 1] knob

Humanize

Off, Low, Mid, High

Randomly changes the strength of the effect that shifts the timing.

[CTRL 2] knob

Rate

1–15

Sets the strength of the effect that shifts the timing to a fixed value.

The sound quality may suffer if you raise the rate too high.

[CTRL 3] knob

Groove

Off, 8<, 8<<, 8>, 8>>, 16<, 16<<, 16>, 16>>

Selects the groove template.

There are templates for 8-beat and 16-beat grooves, and each template has its own swing strength and timing.

MEMO

  1. You can get a suitable groove by using a loop sample that’s set to the correct tempo (BPM).
  2. All templates are set to a 4/4 beat (time signature). You can’t change the beat.
    Also, you might not get the desired groove effect if you use a sample that’s not in 4/4 time for the groove.
  3. You might not be able to get a suitable groove with some samples.