Sample Tracks

The PGB-1 has two dedicated sample tracks (Tracks 7 and 8) that play audio samples instead of synthesized sounds.

Track Default Sample

  1. Enter Track Mode (Track)

  2. Select track 7 or 8

  3. Navigate to the sample selection page (page 2, first parameter)

  4. Use ↑ / ↓ to choose a sample (1-64)

This sets the default sample for the track.

Per-Step Sample Selection

Using parameter locks, each step can play a different sample:

  1. Enter Step Mode (Step)

  2. Select a step

  3. Navigate to the 4th page

  4. Choose a sample for this step

Use this technique to maximize the usage of sample tracks.

Multiple Sounds in One Sample

You can create samples with multiple sounds in them. Either directly on the PGB-1 or using a sound editing software and importing the sample.

Use start point parameter locks to select different sounds for each step.

Extended Sample Length Technique

The PGB-1 samples have a fixed length of 2 seconds. However, you can effectively double the available length using a speed/pitch trick.

How It Works

  1. Take a sample between 2 and 4 seconds (e.g. a drump loop)

  2. On your computer, use an audio software (such as Audacity) to double the playback speed of your sample (200% speed or +12 semitones pitch shift with time correction disabled). The sped-up sample now fits in half the time/memory.

  3. Import to PGB-1

  4. Play one octave down. Set the sample track’s Octave setting to -1, or use note settings to play at half the original pitch

The result: the sample plays back at its original pitch and length, but uses only half the sample slot memory.

Trade-offs

  • Advantage: Double the effective sample length. Fit longer loops, vocals, or pads.

  • Disadvantage: Reduced audio quality (half the sample rate). High frequencies may sound duller or aliased.

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