Yamaha DSP5D Owner's Manual - Page 117

Using the Freeze effect Here's how to use the "FREEZE" effect type, which provides the functionality of a simple sampler. When this effect type is selected, you can perform operations in the screen to record (sample) and play back a sound. 1 In the EFFECT LIBRARY screen, recall a library item that uses the FREEZE effect type. 2 In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, repeatedly press the [EFFECT] key to access the EFFECT PARAM screen. If the FREEZE effect type is selected, the lower left of the EFFECT PARAM screen will show a REC button, a PLAY button, and a progress bar. EFFECT PARAM REC button Progress bar PLAY button 3 To begin recording (sampling), click the REC button and then click the PLAY button. The signal being input to the effect will be recorded. The progress bar shows the current recording location. When a fixed time has elapsed, the buttons will automatically turn off. Hint You can adjust the parameters in the screen to make detailed settings for recording time, the way in which recording will begin, and the way in which the sample will play back. For more about the parameters, refer to the Appendices at the end of this manual (➥ p.332). 4 To play back the recorded sample, click the PLAY button. Note Once you stop, the sampled content will be erased. Effects 14 PM5D/PM5D-RH V2 / DSP5D Owner's Manual Operating section 117