User Manual

NN-XT SAMPLER
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Introduction
The basic functions of the NN-XT are very similar to those of its sampler companion in the Reason rack - the NN-19
(see “NN-19 Sampler”). Just like the NN-19, NN-XT lets you load samples and create multi-sample patches by map-
ping samples across the keyboard. The sound can then be modified by a comprehensive set of synth-type parame-
ters. There are however some major differences between the two. The NN-XT has:
D Support for SoundFonts.
Presets and samples from SoundFont banks can be loaded and used in the NN-XT (see “Loading SoundFonts”).
D 8 stereo output pairs.
This makes it possible to route different samples to different mixer channels for individual effect processing (see
“Out”).
D The possibility to create layered sounds.
This is done by mapping several samples across the same keyboard range (see “Creating layered sounds”).
D The possibility to create sounds that only play over certain velocity ranges, velocity switched key maps and ve-
locity crossfading.
See “Setting velocity range for a Zone”.
D Key maps with individual synth parameter settings for each sample.
See “Synth parameters”.
Even though the NN-XT is a more advanced sample player than NN-19, it should not be considered as a successor
to the NN-19, but rather as a complement to it. The NN-19 will for example probably still be the sampler of choice for
those of you who want to be able to quickly load a couple of samples and start playing, since that particular aspect
takes a little more doing with the NN-XT.
Sampling in NN-XT
The sampling procedure is generic for all devices that can sample (NN-19, NN-XT, Redrum and Kong). The sampling
and sample editing procedures are described in detail in the “Sampling” chapter.
D To sample your own sound and automatically load it into the NN-XT device, click the Sample button.
Refer to the “Sampling” chapter for details on how to set up and use the sampling feature.