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Basic operations (cont.) – American Audio CDI-500 User Manual

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Changing the Sample Parameters:
Changing the sample parameters allows you to change the sample's volume (

SV) and pitch (SP). A

higher value will increase the pitch percentage or volume. It's important to understand that the pitch
value is basically a speed adjustment and has nothing to do with tonal quality. The values can be
either a momentary change or set adjustment. The sample values are changed in three easy steps,
while in sample playback mode:

BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

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Changing the Sample Parameters - Speed

While a sample is playing push the PARAMETER TIME KNOB (29). One tap
will display

a percentage

in the LCD DISPLAY (30). Turning the knob in a

clockwise direction will increase your pitch. Turning the knob in a counter-
clockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.

Changing the Sample Parameters - Hold Function

Hold Function - This mode will allow you to save and lock your param-
eter adjustments, if the hold function is not activated before you set your
parameters, your parameter adjustments will be momentary. If you select
the HOLD BUTTON (19) all parameters will remain until changed again or
power is shut off, unless they are stored in to the unit's memory.

Changing the Sample Parameters - Volume

While a sample is playing push the PARAMETER/FOLDER BUTTON (so
that the Parameter LED is lit. Now push the PARAMETER RATIO KNOB
(25).
One tap will display

a percentage

in the LCD DISPLAY (30). Turning

the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume. Turning the
knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.

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