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Loading wave files (Load Wave Files)
3. Load the wave file as described in the illustration below.
fig.02-04Loadwavefile
SOLO
BACKING
EMSEMBLE
Single-note vocal or instrumental
phrase (sax, trumpet, etc.)
Phrases with a clear attack, such
as rhythm loops or guitar chording
SOLO
BACKING
EMSEMBLE
This encoding type is suitable for monophonic vocals or instruments (sax, trumpet, flute, etc.). If you use this encoding type, you
will be able to control the formants and use the robot voice function (refer to "Sample Edit"). Even if you encode using SOLO,
you will still be able to play polyphonically.
This encoding type is suitable for decay-type instruments. In particular it is suitable for phrases that contain instruments with a
clear attack (rhythm loops, drums, percussion, guitar chording).
Original tempo
Auditions the selected wave file.
[Example: if the original tempo of the sample is  =100]
If the master tempo is set to
 =200, the sample will play
back at double the speed at which it was sampled.
If the master tempo is set to
 =50, the sample will play back
at half the speed at which it was sampled.
This area shows the wave files that are on your
computer. The wave files within the folder you
selected at the left will be listed at the right.
- Conventional wave files (.wav, .aiff)
- SD2 format files
- VariPhrase format files (.vpw)
In the list at the right, click the wave file that you
want to load into the VariOS.
* By clicking the headings above the list you can
sort the list in various ways.
Specify the type of conversion (encoding *1)
that will be used for loading into the VariOS.
Normally, you will use the "Auto" setting.
In "Auto" mode, the encoding type will be set
to "Backing," and the tempo will be calculated
automatically (*2). (You can change these
settings in step 4.)
These settings are not needed for files that
are already encoded (.vpw).
If you want to manually specify
the encoding type and tempo,
select "Manual."
The options shown at the right
will appear. This is convenient
when you are loading two or
more items of wave data of a
specific tempo.
* Set the encoding type as follows.
Sustained phrases such as choir
or strings
Auditions the selected Wav file.
Adds the selected Wav file to the
"Load List" below.
Load the wave files of the Load List into
the VariOS.
* Loading will be halted when the memory
of the VariOS becomes full.
* Loading will perform the following
processes automatically:
- Encode wave files
- Save the encoded wave files
- Send the samples to the VariOS
If you click [Cancel], the content you
specified will be discarded and the dialog
box will close.
This area lists the samples that will be loaded into
the VariOS. The file name, encoding type, tempo,
and number of measures are displayed.
- To delete a sample from the list, right-click the
sample (in Mac OS, [Control]-click) and choose
"Delete." (Pressing the [Delete] key will also delete
the sample.)
- You can change the Encode Type and Tempo of
the sample you selected by clicking it.
* Samples that
have already been
encoded are displayed in light blue. In this case you
will not be able to change the Encode Type or Tempo.
Specify the location of the VariPhrase
format file that will be created by encoding.
- Same as original
The VariPhrase format file will be saved in the
same folder as the original wave file.
- Use
The VariPhrase format file will be saved in the
location you specify.
* If the original sample is on a non-rewritable
medium such as CD-ROM, the VariPhrase file
will automatically be saved in the specified "Use"
location.
* Next time you select files for loading into the
VariOS, you can specify the .vpw file that was
saved here, so the encoding process can be
omitted.
* What is encoding?
To make it possible for you to make realtime changes in the pitch, time, and formant of the samples used by
the VariOS, the wave data must be "encoded." There are three encoding types.
This encoding type is suitable for sustained-type instruments. It is particularly suitable for sounds that contain gradual changes
in tone (such as choir or strings). This encoding type handles the broadest range of sounds.
* If you encode using BACKING or ENSEMBLE, you will not be able to control the formant or use the robot voice function.
* About tempo
"Auto" mode will automatically calculate the tempo of loop audio materials.
Audio material that has been trimmed for looping and has a 4/4 time signature will be automatically calculated in a tempo range of 80--160. If the
automatically set tempo of the sample is double or half what it should be, you can adjust it using the Tempo [x 2] or [x 1/2] button of the "Load List" ( ).
The sample tempo (original tempo) you specify here is the basic tempo used
to synchronize the sample to the master tempo of V-Producer. You must set
this to the correct tempo. Otherwise, the length of the note will not be correct.
The sound will be heard from the sound card
of your computer. (Sound will not be
produced from the VariOS.)
*
Displays the amount of memory used
within the VariOS.