User Manual

5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:SAMPLES

The image below outlines the data structure of the Model:Samples.

96 PATTERNS

6 TRACKS

(per pattern)

PROJECT

576 SAMPLES

+DRIVE

Projects, Samples

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. General settings and states are also stored in the project. When a project

is loaded it becomes the active working state of the Model:Samples. From here it is possible to edit the

patterns and samples of the project. Every time the Model:Samples is switched on, it boots to the active

working state, the active project. Projects are saved, loaded and managed in the SETTINGS menu. For

more information, please see “11. SETTINGS MENU” on page 36.

5.2.2 PATTERNS

The patterns are the primary data container for the Model:Samples. 16 patterns are available for each

of the 6 banks, which means that 96 patterns are available for each project. A pattern contains up to six

samples (one for each track), sequencer data like trigs and parameter locks. It also contains BPM, length,

swing and time signature settings. For more information, please see “8. THE SEQUENCER” on page

21.

5.2.3 SAMPLES

You can load up to 64 MB (about 11 minutes) of samples in a project, using a maximum of 576 sample

slots (One dedicated slot for each track in each pattern in a project). Samples are stored in the +Drive

Sample bank. Additional samples can be transferred to the Model:Samples from a computer with the

Elektron Transfer software. For more information, please see “12. SAMPLES” on page 42.

5.3 ABOUT THE SEQUENCER TRACKS

To select a sequencer track for editing, press [T1–6]. Press [TRACK] + [T1–T6] to select a track without

triggering the track’s sample.

5.3.1 TRIGGER SAMPLES

The Model:Sample’s six sequencer tracks are mainly used to trigger and control samples. Each track can

contain one sample together with all the track related parameter settings. For more information, please

see “9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS” on page 31.

5.3.2 SEND MIDI

All sequencer tracks on the Model:Samples can also be set to send its sequencer data through the MIDI

OUT or USB ports to control external, MIDI equipped, gear. Each track sends note and velocity data over

MIDI. For more information, please see “8.4.2 MOUT” on page 23.