KORG Kp3 - Manual (Page 4)

KP3 EasyStart
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Sampling and Resampling
The KP3 can record both looped phrases and one shot samples from an external source,
resample external audio sources through effects, or capture the entire output of the KP3 as
a new sample. Loop samples can be sliced into eight equal parts. These parts can be turned
on and off to create new rhythmic figures and loops. Four SAMPLE BANK buttons allow you
to create, play and save samples up to 16 beats (4 bars) on the fly. All samples are
recorded using high-resolution 24-bit converters, and are stored in16-bit/48 kHz format.
SAMPLING A LOOP
1. Adjust the BPM by tapping it in using the TAP/RANGE button, or by using the PROGRAM/BPM knob to set
the desired tempo.
2. Press the SAMPLING button. The SAMPLE BANK buttons will blink red and the display will indicate “[16]”
This is the default value of 16 beats. (To exit without sampling, press the SHIFT button)
3. Rotate the PROGRAM/BPM knob to specify the length of sampling in beats. The display will switch between
[16], [8], [4], [2] or [1] accordingly.
4. When you are ready to record, press one of the SAMPLE BANK buttons. The recording starts as soon as you
press the SAMPLE BANK button. The PROGRAM MEMORY buttons will consecutively blink to indicate the
beat you’re recording. The sample will automatically loop when the recording is finished. The SAMPLE BANK
button will be lit
ORANGE and the loop will automatically play and loop.
5. To stop playback, press the SAMPLE BANK button and it will turn GREEN , indicating a loop sample is
present.
LOOP SLICE and LOOP START ADJUSTMENT
6. Press and hold the SHIFT button then press the SAMPLE BANK button where the loop was just recorded. By
pressing the lit PROGRAM MEMORY buttons, slices can be turned and off. Try turning a few on and off to
hear other rhythmic variations of the loop. (Note that the sliced parts that are off are skipped, making the
overall sample shorter)
7. Turn all eight PROGRAM MEMORY buttons ON so that all slices are playing. Rotate the PROGRAM/BPM
knob to adjust the Loop Start point in steps of 1/32 nd of a beat, over a range of +/-1.
8. Press the SHIFT button to exit.
RESAMPLING A ONE SHOT SAMPLE
1. For this example, select one of the synth Programs (“Syn.1” – “Sy.10”).
2. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SAMPLING [RESAPMLING] button. The SAMPLE BANK
buttons will blink ORANGE.
3. Rotate the PROGRAM/BPM knob and set the number of beats to “[16]” in the display.
4. Press one of the SAMPLE BANK buttons and rub the TOUCH PAD to trigger the synth sound to be sampled.
5. Stop the sample recording before the end beat is reached by pressing the SAMPLE BANK button.
6. The SAMPLE BANK button will be lit RED, indicating there is a one shot sample present.