Model: Samples User Manual
FCC compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully and adhere to the operating advice. 1. Do not use this unit near water. 2. Never use aggressive cleaners on the casing or on the screen. Remove dust, dirt and fingerprints with a soft, dry and non-abrasive cloth. More persistent dirt can be removed with a slightly damp cloth using only water. Disconnect all cables while doing this. Only reconnect them when the product is safely dry. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. THE MODEL:SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS. . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.2.1 SELECTING BANK AND PATTERN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 8.2.2 PATTERN CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 8.2.3 PATTERN TEMPO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 8.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.6 LFO MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 9.6.1 WAV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 9.6.2 MUL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 13. STARTUP MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 13.1 EXIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 13.2 EMPTY RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Model:Samples. The Model:Samples is an easy-to-use sample based groovebox. It features Elektrons world-renowned sequencer and pairs this with one function-per-knob sound mangling and a top of the line sound engine. 1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL We have used the following conventions throughout the manual: • KEY NAMES Uppercase, bold style and within brackets. For instance, the key labeled “FUNC” on the main panel is called [FUNC].
2. THE MODEL:SAMPLES 2. THE MODEL:SAMPLES When we started working on what came to be Model:Samples, the guiding principle was brief but comprehensive: to make the distance between idea and groove as short as possible. We wanted to make a product that was hands-on and direct – but without skipping on the core Elektron functionality. The way we tried to achieve this was by maximizing the efficiency of our approach to music making.
3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3.1 FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 23 22 9 21 20 19 10 18 17 16 11 15 12 14 13 1. LEVEL/DATA sets the overall volume level of the active track. You also use it to set parameters and navigating menus. The secondary function sets the track pan. 2. Screen. 3. [TEMPO] opens the TEMPO menu, where you can adjust the global tempo. The secondary function makes it possible to tap the tempo. 4. [WAVE] opens the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu.
3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS [TRACK] and [PATTERN] and [T1–T6] pads. The [TRIG] keys are also used as a keyboard in CHROMATIC mode. The [TRIG] keys lights indicate trigs on the sequencer by lit red keys, while flashing red keys indicates parameter locks, in GRID RECORDING mode. When a pattern is playing, or when LIVE RECORDING is enabled, a light “runs” along the 16 steps of the sequencer across all (up to four) pages at the set tempo. 13. [T1–T6] (Track 1–6) pads.
3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3.2 REAR CONNECTORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. DC IN, Input for power supply. Use the included PSU-4 power adapter, connected to a power outlet. 2. USB, For connecting the unit to a computer. Use the included USB A to Micro B connector cable to connect to a computer host. 3. MIDI OUT/THRU, Use the included 3.5 mm (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) to female 5 pin DIN cable to connect – via a standard MIDI cable – to MIDI IN of an external MIDI device or to another MIDI device in the chain. 4.
4. QUICK START 4. QUICK START This quick start guides you through some of the basic operations to start using the Model:Samples right away. First, connect it as described in section “3.4 SETTING UP AND STARTING THE MODEL:SAMPLES” on page 12. 4.1 PLAYING THE FACTORY PRESETS You can find several preset patterns and samples in the Model:Samples. Follow the instructions below to get started exploring your new instrument. 1. Press [PATTERN] and then press [T1] pad to select bank A. 2.
4. QUICK START Nudging the tempo is very handy when manually syncing Model:Samples to a turntable or an external sound source. Note that you do not need to be in the TEMPO menu to perform tempo nudging. 4.5 ASSIGNING A SAMPLE TO A TRACK You can assign any of the samples in the +Drive to any of the audio tracks. 1. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select a track. 2. Press [WAVE] to open the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu. 3. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the folder structure to the sample you want to assign.
5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:SAMPLES 5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:SAMPLES The image below outlines the data structure of the Model:Samples. +DRIVE Projects, Samples PROJECT 576 SAMPLES 96 PATTERNS 6 TRACKS (per pattern) 5.1 +DRIVE The +Drive is a non-volatile storage. It keeps up to 96 projects stored internally, and it also contains the sample bank. All projects have access to these samples. The +Drive has a capacity of 1 GB. 5.2 DATA STRUCTURE 5.2.1 PROJECT A project contains 96 patterns.
ENGINE OVERDRIVE MULTIMODE FILTER AMP PAN SAMPLE PLAYBACK 5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:SAMPLES TO MIXER AMP tracks can share the same DELAY Any MIDI channel can be assigned to a track and several channel.REVERB If several ENVELOPE SEND SEND tracks are assigned to the same MIDI channel the track with the lowest number has priority regarding parameter conflicts. 5.
6. THE USER INTERFACE 6. THE USER INTERFACE 6.1 MAIN SCREEN The screen shows the information used for real-time interaction and editing the Model:Samples. The illustration below shows the Main screen. 1 2 6 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Current bank and pattern Active track Track Pan Track Level Pattern name 6.2 NAVIGATION Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate menus and folders. Turn the knob to browse menus, lists, folders, and files. Press the knob to select menu/list items or files, or to open folders.
6. THE USER INTERFACE In the NAMING menu, turn the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate between the character positions. Press and hold [FUNC], and then turn the LEVEL/DATA knob to select a character for the highlighted position. [FUNC] + [BACK] deletes the character before the highlighted position. Press and hold [FUNC], and then press LEVEL/DATA to toggle between upper and lower case character.
7. MODEL:SAMPLES CONTROLS 7. MODEL:SAMPLES CONTROLS 7.1 TRIG KEYS The [TRIG] keys have several uses, including for example, placing trigs in GRID RECORDING mode and playing a sample chromatically.. When pressed in combination with the [PATTERN] they select patterns. The [TRIG] keys light up to indicate the position of placed trigs and to indicate the selected bank and track. 7.
7. MODEL:SAMPLES CONTROLS 7.6 CHROMATIC MODE In CHROMATIC mode, you can play the sample of the active track chromatically. The CHROMATIC mode is the Model:Samples default mode. 1. Make sure you are not in GRID RECORDING or LIVE RECORDING mode. For more information, please see “8.3.2 GRID RECORDING MODE” on page 22 and “8.3.3 LIVE RECORDING MODE” on page 22. 2. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] pads to select the track you want to play chromatically. 3.
8. THE SEQUENCER 8. THE SEQUENCER 8.1 ABOUT PATTERNS The sequencer of the Model:Samples stores information in patterns. The patterns are the primary data container for the Model:Samples. A pattern controls the playback of the six tracks and various pattern-specific aspects of the tracks and contains up to six samples (one for each track). Each of the six banks, A to F, contains 16 patterns, which means 96 patterns are available for each project.
8. THE SEQUENCER 8.3 EDITING A PATTERN Model:Samples offers two main modes of input when editing or creating a pattern, GRID RECORDING mode and LIVE RECORDING mode. In these modes, you can add two types of trigs: Note trigs and Lock trigs. 8.3.1 TRIG TYPES A trig is a sequencer event that you can place when you want the sequencer to perform an action on the Model:Samples. There are two types of trigs that you can use, Note trigs and Lock trigs. • NOTE TRIGS trigger samples or MIDI notes.
8. THE SEQUENCER 3. Press [PLAY] to exit LIVE RECORDING mode while keeping the sequencer playing. If LIVE RECORDING mode is active and [RECORD] is pressed, GRID RECORDING mode will be activated. 4. Press [STOP] to stop both recording and playback of the sequencer. You can use an external MIDI controller such as a keyboard to input NOTE and VELOCITY data in LIVE RECORDING mode. Just play the notes on the external keyboard and they will be recorded by the sequencer. 8.
8. THE SEQUENCER 3. Release the [TRIG] key(s) to exit the NUDGE menu. The NUDGE settings are stored in the active pattern. 8.6 RETRIG SETUP MENU Retrig adds additional trigs to an already placed trig and can be customized on any of the sequencer steps. The retrigs are recorded as separate trigs. If the retrig speed is greater than the duration of a sequencer step, trigs are created with additional internal steps (i.e., steps with retrig enabled).
8. THE SEQUENCER 2. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the menu and change the retrig parameter settings. Set retrig to ON. 3. Release the [TRIG] key(s) to exit the TRIG REPEAT menu. The retrig settings are stored together with the active pattern. 8.8 TRIG NOTE MENU IN GRID RECORDING mode, Press and hold one or more [TRIG] keys to access the TRIG NOTE menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to change the settings. Press LEVEL/DATA to toggle between NOTE, VEL, and LEN. NOTE sets the pitch of the note when trigged.
8. THE SEQUENCER ON/OFF activates/deactivates the metronome. PRE activates a one bar preroll that the metronome sounds before the sequencer starts playing. This setting is only relevant when you are in LIVE RECORDING mode. SIG controls the note and beat measure of the metronome time signature. VOL controls the volume of the click. Press and hold [FUNC] + [REVERSE] for a second to toggle click ON/OFF. 8.11 SCALE MENU In this menu you can set the length and timing of the pattern and tracks.
8. THE SEQUENCER Adding parameter locks in GRID RECORDING mode: 1. Press [RECORD] to enter GRID RECORDING mode. 2. Press [TRIG] or [FUNC] + [TRIG] key to add a Note trig or a Lock trig and to where you want to perform a parameter lock. 3. Press and hold the [TRIG] key of a previously placed trig (note trig or a lock trig) and then use the PARAMETER knobs to adjust the parameters you want to lock. The graphics become inverted for the locked parameter, and the locked parameter values are displayed.
8. THE SEQUENCER logical conditions that determines whether a trig set in the sequencer is triggered or not. If the condition is true, then the trig becomes active and affect the track. You must first place a trig on the sequencer step to where you want to apply a conditional lock. You can use the TRIG COND parameter to set the following trig conditions: FILL is true (activates the trig) when FILL mode is active. FILL is true when FILL is false.
8. THE SEQUENCER 8.12.4 SWING ALL Adjust the shared swing setting of the tracks in the pattern, to employ a propulsive, rhythmic groove. Press [FUNC] + [WAVE] to open the SWING ALL menu. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to and change the setting ratio. (OFF, 50–80%.) The default setting is OFF. When SWING ALL is set to any value except OFF, the track parameter knob SWING controls the SWING ALL value. If SWING ALL is set to OFF, the tracks SWING parameters previous values are recalled.
8. THE SEQUENCER The TEMPORARY SAVE PATTERN and TEMPORARY RELOAD PATTERN commands are great when improvising live. Any changes made to the active pattern, like adding bass line notes or using CONTROL ALL, can immediately be undone. At the same time, the saves and reloads will not affect the pattern in a permanent way. The TEMPORARY SAVE PATTERN command does not save the pattern permanently, and any changes are lost if you load another project.
9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS 9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS Here follows a description of all of the parameters that are available to change the character and behavior of the track’s samples. 9.1 PARAMETER EDITING The TRACK PARAMETER knobs are used to change the values of the track parameters. 9.1.1 PARAMETER VALUE JUMP Pressing [FUNC] while editing specific parameters makes the parameter values jump to appropriate positions. For example, sample PITCH jumps whole octaves. 9.1.
9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS 9.2.6 RESONANCE Filter Resonance sets the resonance behavior of the filter. Resonance introduces a peak in the spectrum at the cutoff frequency. (0–127) 9.2.7 DELAY SEND Delay Send sets the amount of the sound that is sent through to the Delay effect. For more information, please see “10. FX PARAMETERS” on page 35. (OFF, 1–127) 9.2.8 REVERB SEND Reverb Send sets the amount of the sound that is sent through to the Reverb effect. For more information, please see “10.
9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS SAMPLE START and SAMPLE LENGTH parameters. The DECAY setting decides the duration of the loop. (Key lit red) The LOOP parameter can be parameter locked. In GRID RECORDING mode, press and hold a [TRIG] key, and then press [LOOP]. For more information, please see “8.12.1 PARAMETER LOCKS” on page 26 9.5 REVERSE Press [REVERSE] to reverse the playback direction of the sample of the active track. The [REVERSE] key toggles between the two play modes.
9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS • Press and hold [LFO] and then turn a TRACK PARAMETER knob to set that knobs parameter as an LFO modulation destination. Keep turning the TRACK PARAMETER knob to set the modulation depth. This functionality is also available on individual steps on the sequencer using parameter locks. See below. • The LFO menu parameters can be parameter locked. In GRID RECORDING mode, press LFO to open the LFO menu. Press and hold a [TRIG] key, and then use LEVEL/DATA to change the settings.
10. FX PARAMETERS 10. FX PARAMETERS In this chapter we will have a look at the Model:Samples effect parameters. 10.1 REVERB The Reverb send effect controls the persistence, and ambient characteristics, of the sound reverberations. It can simulate many different sonic locations, from huge spaces to small rooms. 10.1.1 REVERB SIZE Sets the length of the decay time of the reverberated signal, essentially setting the size of the acoustic space. (1–127, INF) 10.3.
11. SETTINGS MENU 11. SETTINGS MENU The SETTINGS menu offers settings that affect Model:Samples and here you can also manage Patterns and Projects. Press [SETTINGS] to access the SETTINGS menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings. Press LEVEL/DATA to select list items, or to open folders. 11.1 PATTERN 11.1.1 RENAME Opens a NAMING menu where you can rename the active pattern. For more information, please see “6.6 NAMING MENU” on page 17. 11.1.
11. SETTINGS MENU • SEQUENCE Clears the active pattern’s sequence data. All samples will remain unchanged. A prompt appears when you select this option. Press “YES” to clear, or “NO” to cancel the operation. Note that no sequencer information is permanently lost until the pattern is saved. (To the same pattern slot.) 11.2 PROJECT Select PROJECT to open the Project Manager. It lets you manage your projects and create, load, clear and save projects. An inverted slot number denotes the active project.
11. SETTINGS MENU PCH OUT will, when set to ON, make Model:Samples send program change messages when the sequencer changes patterns. You set the MIDI channel for the program change messages in the MIDI CHANNELS menu. For more information, please see “11.3.3 OUT CHAN” on page 38. 11.3.2 IN CHAN This menu handles the MIDI input channel configuration. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings. T1–6 IN selects the dedicated MIDI channel that is used to receive parameter data to a specific track.
11. SETTINGS MENU INP FROM selects the source Model:Samples receives MIDI data from. • OFF makes Model:Samples disregard any incoming MIDI data. • MID makes Model:Samples listen only to MIDI data sent to the MIDI IN port. • USB makes Model:Samples listen only to MIDI data sent to the USB port. • M+U makes Model:Samples listen to MIDI data sent to both the MIDI IN and USB ports. This setting will slow the data transfer over USB down to the max speed for data transfer over MIDI.
11. SETTINGS MENU 11.4.1 HP MAX The parameter sets the limit of the Headphones volume. This setting is useful if you want to have different volume settings for MAIN out and HEADPHONES OUT, for example to protect your ears and your headphones if you want to turn up the MAIN OUT volume really loud. You can see the HP MAX setting as a little headphones symbol when you turn the MAIN VOLUME knob. 11.4.2 INT OUT Sets if Model:Samples sends audio to the MAIN OUT and HEADPHONES OUT or not. OFF sends no audio.
11. SETTINGS MENU Please note that the backup only sends and receives project/pattern data. It does NOT send or receive samples. You can use Transfer to send and receive samples. For more information, please see “12.6 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES” on page 44. 11.6 UPGRADE Use this menu option when you want to upgrade the Model:Samples OS. Use our free Elektron Transfer software to send the OS syx file. You can download the OS syx file and Transfer from the Elektron website.
12. SAMPLES 12. SAMPLES 12.1 ABOUT SAMPLES A sample is a 16 bit, 48 kHz, mono audio file. Each of the six tracks in a pattern can contain one sample. A sample that is imported from the +Drive to a pattern becomes part of the active pattern. Any parameter changes applied to a sample will therefore not affect the stored sample. It only affects the sample in the active pattern. A sample used in a pattern can be renamed or moved and still work as intended.
12. SAMPLES 12.4 DELETING SAMPLES FROM THE +DRIVE LIBRARY You can delete samples from the +Drive from within the Model:Samples. 1. Press [WAVE] to open the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu. 2. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the folder and the sample you want to remove. You can also remove a folder if it does not contain any samples. 3. Press [FUNC] + LEVEL/DATA to initiate the delete process 4. Select “YES” and then press LEVEL/DATA to delete the sample.
12. SAMPLES 2. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate to the RAM folder and the sample you want to unload. Press [BACK] to navigate up one level in the folder hierarchy if needed. 3. Press [FUNC] + LEVEL/DATA to initiate the unload process 4. Select “YES”, and then press LEVEL/DATA to unload the sample. 12.6 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES You should use the free Elektron Transfer software to transfer samples to and from your Model:Samples and a computer.
13. STARTUP MENU 13. STARTUP MENU To access this menu, hold down the [FUNC] key while powering up the Model:Samples. From here you can perform a variety of tasks. To choose the different alternatives, press the corresponding [TRIG] key. 13.1 EXIT Press the [TRIG 1] key to exit the STARTUP menu. 13.2 EMPTY RESET To perform this operation, press the [TRIG 2] key. All patterns will be erased. The data on the +Drive remains intact. 13.
14. KEY SHORTCUTS 14. KEY SHORTCUTS You can use these key shortcuts to quickly perform certain tasks. GENERAL [FUNC] + [RECORD] performs a copy command. Action depends on the currently active page or mode. [FUNC] + [PLAY] performs a clear command. Action depends on the currently active page or mode. [FUNC] + [STOP] performs a paste command. Action depends on the content that was copied. TRACK/PATTERN/BANK SELECT [TRACK] + [T1-6] keys to select a track without triggering the tracks sample.
14. KEY SHORTCUTS MUTES [FUNC] + [T1-6] keys mutes/unmutes tracks. FILL MODE Press and hold [PAGE] to activate FILL mode for as long as [PAGE] is held. Press [TRACK] + [PAGE] to latch FILL mode. Press [TRACK] + [PAGE] again to unlatch FILL mode. CLEAR TRACK/CLEAR PATTERN [FUNC] + [PLAY] (while in GRID RECORDING mode) clears active track.
15. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 15. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Impedance balanced audio outputs Main outputs level: +10 dBu Output impedance: 33 Ω unbalanced 128 × 64 pixel LCD screen 3.5 mm dual polarity TRS MIDI In, Out/Thru jacks 2 × 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks 1 × 1/4” stereo headphone jack 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A converters Hi-speed USB 2.0 Micro B port Power inlet: Center positive 3.5 × 1.35 mm barrel jack, 5 V DC, 1 A Battery In: Center positive 5.5 × 2.
APPENDIX A: MIDI SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A: MIDI SPECIFICATIONS This appendix lists the specifications of the Control Change (CC) messages for the Model:Samples. A.1 TRACK PARAMETERS A.
INDEX INDEX +DRIVE 15, 42 B BACKUP 40 C CHAINS 30 CHROMATIC MODE 20 CLICK 25 CONDITIONAL LOCKS 27, 28 CONNECTORS 12 CONTROL ALL 31 COPY, PASTE AND CLEAR 29 CREDITS AND CONTACT INFORMATION 48 D DATA STRUCTURE Patterns 15 Project 15 Samples 15 DELAY 35 F FACTORY RESET 45 FILL MODE 28 FX PARAMETERS 35 PAD CONFIGURATION MENU 19 PADS 19 PANEL LAYOUT 10 PARAMETER EDITING 31 PARAMETER LOCKS 26 PARAMETER REVERT 31 PATTERNS Description 15 Grid recording mode 22 Live recording mode 22 Parameter locks 26 Pattern
INDEX Retrig setup Menu 24 Scale Menu 26 Selecting bank and pattern 21 Swing 29, 32 TRIG NOTE menu 25 Trig repeat menu 24 SETTINGS MENU 36 Audio 39 Backup 40 Device 41 MIDI configuration 37 Project 37 Upgrade 41 SETTING UP AND STARTING 12 SOUND ARCHITECTURE 16 STARTUP MENU 45 SWING 29, 32 SYSEX DUMP 40 T TECHNICAL INFORMATION 48 TEMPO Pattern 21 Setting 13 TEMPORARY SAVE AND RELOAD 29 TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS 31 TRIG CONDITIONS 27 TRIG NOTE MENU 25 TRIG NUDGE 23 TRIG REPEAT MENU 24 TRIGS 22 Lock trigs 22 N
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