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... other operations. 4. Plays a .Wav file from the SD Card KICK PAD* ("TRIGGER") * Sold separately 7 54 63 2 1 2 VOLUME - VALUE +/- - TOP PANEL FEATURES 1. PAD INDICATORS - Moves up or down through the available modes. 6. BOX CONTENTS ƒ SamplePad ƒ Power adapter ƒ Quickstart Guide ƒ Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM SPEAKERS* HEADPHONES* MODULE MOUNT* POWER FOOTSWITCH* OR ("SWITCH") WARNING: Put on your headphones or turn on your speakers only AFTER turning on the SamplePad. Adjusts the volume level. 3. An...
... other operations. 4. Plays a .Wav file from the SD Card KICK PAD* ("TRIGGER") * Sold separately 7 54 63 2 1 2 VOLUME - VALUE +/- - TOP PANEL FEATURES 1. PAD INDICATORS - Moves up or down through the available modes. 6. BOX CONTENTS ƒ SamplePad ƒ Power adapter ƒ Quickstart Guide ƒ Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM SPEAKERS* HEADPHONES* MODULE MOUNT* POWER FOOTSWITCH* OR ("SWITCH") WARNING: Put on your headphones or turn on your speakers only AFTER turning on the SamplePad. Adjusts the volume level. 3. An...
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... a speaker or amplifier system. Note: The kit setting includes each pad's sound location, sound name or number, level, tune, reverb, pan, MIDI note, and sensitivity. 3 KICK TYPE SWITCH - SOUND NAME - KIT - DC INPUT - Connect a pair of the selected sound from the internal sound library or an inserted SD card (sold separately) you stay on the preset for a few seconds. either internal or on and off. 3. Turns the SamplePad on the SD card. 3. MAIN OUT - Use 6 12 standard 1/4" cables...
... a speaker or amplifier system. Note: The kit setting includes each pad's sound location, sound name or number, level, tune, reverb, pan, MIDI note, and sensitivity. 3 KICK TYPE SWITCH - SOUND NAME - KIT - DC INPUT - Connect a pair of the selected sound from the internal sound library or an inserted SD card (sold separately) you stay on the preset for a few seconds. either internal or on and off. 3. Turns the SamplePad on the SD card. 3. MAIN OUT - Use 6 12 standard 1/4" cables...
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...SamplePad supports Mono .Wav files, with a sample rate of 48K, 44.1K, 32K, 22.05K, and 11.205K. • When there is no SD card inserted, it is not possible to browse rapidly through the sounds. Basically, this format. Note: The MIDI note will change according to this means: • Do not use these characters Do not use 1MB of memory). Note...buttons to select the card location, only internal. • Each pad takes up at least 1MB (even if the sample itself is actually less than 1MB, it will still use spaces. • Limit your sample files according to the internal sound number...
...SamplePad supports Mono .Wav files, with a sample rate of 48K, 44.1K, 32K, 22.05K, and 11.205K. • When there is no SD card inserted, it is not possible to browse rapidly through the sounds. Basically, this format. Note: The MIDI note will change according to this means: • Do not use these characters Do not use 1MB of memory). Note...buttons to select the card location, only internal. • Each pad takes up at least 1MB (even if the sample itself is actually less than 1MB, it will still use spaces. • Limit your sample files according to the internal sound number...
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... press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] button to adjust the pan position. [L4, L3, L2, L1, CTR, R1, R2, R3, R4] ADJUSTING THE MIDI NOTE FOR A SOUND • Move the cursor to the MIDI note area by pressing the [SELECT +] or [SELECT -] button. • Then press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] button to adjust the MIDI note number. [00~127] Note: The MIDI note does not have an affect on the internal sound. 5
... press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] button to adjust the pan position. [L4, L3, L2, L1, CTR, R1, R2, R3, R4] ADJUSTING THE MIDI NOTE FOR A SOUND • Move the cursor to the MIDI note area by pressing the [SELECT +] or [SELECT -] button. • Then press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] button to adjust the MIDI note number. [00~127] Note: The MIDI note does not have an affect on the internal sound. 5
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... serviced. 11. - Sound File Error - There are playing. 8. WARNING MESSAGES 1. The SamplePad's internal memory is not functioning properly. 4. The card is not formatted to FAT16/32 or the card is damaged and needs to be rounded up when loaded. Invalid Format - a) The size of the SD card. 10. Processing - The LCD will always be treated as a 3MB sample. 6. FACTORY RESET To restore the SamplePad's factory settings...
... serviced. 11. - Sound File Error - There are playing. 8. WARNING MESSAGES 1. The SamplePad's internal memory is not functioning properly. 4. The card is not formatted to FAT16/32 or the card is damaged and needs to be rounded up when loaded. Invalid Format - a) The size of the SD card. 10. Processing - The LCD will always be treated as a 3MB sample. 6. FACTORY RESET To restore the SamplePad's factory settings...
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INTERNAL SOUNDS NUM NAME LCD NAME TUNE REVERB LEVEL PAN MIDI NOTE 1 Clap Clap 0 2 8 CTR 39 2 Finger Snap Snap 0 2 8 CTR 70 3 Cowbell High Hi Cowbl 0 2 8 CTR 76 4 Cowbell Low Lo Cowb 0 2 8 CTR 56 5 Triangle Muted Tri Mute 0 2 8 CTR 80 6 Triangle Open Tri Open 0 2 8 CTR 81 7 Tambourine Tamb 0 2 8 CTR 54 8 Wind Chimes Windchim... ESnare9 0 2 8 CTR 38 24 Electro Snare Hex ESnareHx 0 2 8 CTR 38 25 Electro Crack Hex EHexCrak 0 2 DEFAULT .WAV FILE SETTINGS 8 CTR 44 NAME EMPTY TUNE 0 REVERB 2 27 LEVEL 8 PAN CTR MIDI NOTE NULL
INTERNAL SOUNDS NUM NAME LCD NAME TUNE REVERB LEVEL PAN MIDI NOTE 1 Clap Clap 0 2 8 CTR 39 2 Finger Snap Snap 0 2 8 CTR 70 3 Cowbell High Hi Cowbl 0 2 8 CTR 76 4 Cowbell Low Lo Cowb 0 2 8 CTR 56 5 Triangle Muted Tri Mute 0 2 8 CTR 80 6 Triangle Open Tri Open 0 2 8 CTR 81 7 Tambourine Tamb 0 2 8 CTR 54 8 Wind Chimes Windchim... ESnare9 0 2 8 CTR 38 24 Electro Snare Hex ESnareHx 0 2 8 CTR 38 25 Electro Crack Hex EHexCrak 0 2 DEFAULT .WAV FILE SETTINGS 8 CTR 44 NAME EMPTY TUNE 0 REVERB 2 27 LEVEL 8 PAN CTR MIDI NOTE NULL
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Basic Channel Transmitted 10 ch X Default X Mode Messages Altered 0 -127 Velocity Note On Note Off 〇 99H,V=1 -127 〇（99H,V=0） Aftertouch Key's X Ch's X Control Change X Pitch Bend X Program 〇 Change System Exclusive X Song Position X Song Select X Tune X System: Clock X Real Time: Commands X Aux: LOCAL ON/OFF All Notes Off Messages: Active sense Reset 〇: Yes ×: No 30 X X X X www.alesis.com/SamplePad
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Basic Channel Transmitted 10 ch X Default X Mode Messages Altered 0 -127 Velocity Note On Note Off 〇 99H,V=1 -127 〇（99H,V=0） Aftertouch Key's X Ch's X Control Change X Pitch Bend X Program 〇 Change System Exclusive X Song Position X Song Select X Tune X System: Clock X Real Time: Commands X Aux: LOCAL ON/OFF All Notes Off Messages: Active sense Reset 〇: Yes ×: No 30 X X X X www.alesis.com/SamplePad
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SPECIFICATIONS POWER: 9v DC, 500mA, pin positive SD CARD SPECS: SD/SDHC, Up to 32GB KITS: 8 INTERNAL SOUNDS: 25 SUPPORTED FILE TYPE: Mono .Wav files, (maximum file size is 10MB) with a sample rate of 48K, 44.1K, 32K, 22.05K, and 11.205K. 31
SPECIFICATIONS POWER: 9v DC, 500mA, pin positive SD CARD SPECS: SD/SDHC, Up to 32GB KITS: 8 INTERNAL SOUNDS: 25 SUPPORTED FILE TYPE: Mono .Wav files, (maximum file size is 10MB) with a sample rate of 48K, 44.1K, 32K, 22.05K, and 11.205K. 31
