Re: Merging KP3 Loop Layers

["Ben" <benoitruelle@yahoo.fr>]

Isn't it possible with the new OS to put the volume of D to zero? And then 
crossfade A,B,C <-> D with the edit function to keep a constant volume?

Ben.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <holotone@gmail.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:46 AM
Subject: Merging KP3 Loop Layers


>A consistent problem I've had ever since I've began using a Korg KP3 as my
> primary compositional and looping tool is the tricky business of merging
> separate layers. As you may know, the KP3 has 4 sample banks, all of 
>which
> by default loop beautifully. When it comes to, say, merging Banks A, B, 
> and
> C over to the D bank (to free up the space for more layering), the 
>typical
> approach I've always taken is entering "Sample All" mode (shift+Sample),
> selecting bank D while A, B, and C are playing, and recording them as 
> merged
> on D. The rub, of course, is that banks A, B, and C continue to loop 
>AFTER 
> D
> completes the merge, meaning I have to be lightning quick simultaneously
> disabling banks A, B, and C JUST after D finishes it's record cycle (to
> avoid a "drop" at the end of D's merged version) while simultaneously not
> letting A, B, and C continue playing as D starts up (which results in the
> same sound being played over the top of itself, with 2x the volume and 2x
> the distortion). I've gotten pretty good with practice, but there's 
>always
> that perceivable microsecond "jump" in level and distortion when 
>merging, 
> as
> I tend to err on the side of safety to avoid the aforementioned "drop".
>
> Is there some feature I'm overlooking that will selectively stop the 
> source
> sample banks playing the moment the merged version begins, or am I just
> going to have to keep on with practice, practice, practice?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -- 
> ~cole
> http://holotone.net/
>