Emulator Composite.book - Creative

11 - From Sample to Preset
Acquire (Sampling)
Gating the Samples
The sample gating feature is designed for separating a series of samples separated by
silence (SSSS). You can record or import one long sample containing many short
samples and let the gating feature automatically separate them for you.
Gating Display Current View Bar
Gates
Sample Overview
(move to change view)
Gate/Chop Controls
Level
Pre/Post
Hold
Apply
Display Zoom
Controls
Sets the level change that must occur before a gate is set. Adjust this control
so that the gates conform to the signal. The gates should appear as in the
diagram above.
Sets the pre-sample and post-sample time. Increase this setting if the signal
attacks and releases are being truncated.
Sets the minimum amount of time that must pass before another gate can
be set. This control is useful to prevent too many gates from being set.
Sets the gate start and end points according the current Gate/Chop
settings
Display Units
Right-click on the
horizontal or vertical
rulers to change the
display units.
Horizontal units can
be displayed in
samples or seconds.
Vertical units can be
displayed in percent,
decimal, or dB.
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