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FCC compliance statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

AVERTISSEMENT: Cancer et effet nocif sur la reproduction – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
ADVERTENCIA: Cáncer y Daño Reproductivo – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003.

European Union regulation compliance statement

This product has been tested to comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU. The product meets the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive
2011/65/EU.
This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws
and regulations.

Legal disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Elektron. Elektron assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this doc-
ument. Elektron may also make improvements and/or changes in the products and programs described
in this document at any time without notice. In no event shall Elektron be liable for any special, indirect,
or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits,
whether in an action of contract, negligence, or other action, arising out of or in connection with the use
or performance of this information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully and adhere to the operating advice.
1. Do not use this unit near water.
2. Never use aggressive cleaners on the casing or on the screen. Remove dust, dirt and fingerprints with
a soft, dry and non-abrasive cloth. More persistent dirt can be removed with a slightly damp cloth using
only water. Disconnect all cables while doing this. Only reconnect them when the product is safely dry.
3. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure you place the unit on a stable sur-
face before use. If you mount the unit in a rack, be sure to tighten all four screws in the rack mount holes.
4. Connect the unit to an easily accessible electrical outlet close to the unit.
5. When transporting the unit, use accessories recommended by the manufacturer or the original box and
padding.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other equipment
(including amplifiers) producing heat.
7. Do not put the PL-4 Protective Cover (Elektron accessory) on the unit while the unit is powered on.
8. This product, by itself or in combination with amplifiers, headphones or speakers, is capable of produc-
ing sound levels that may cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate at a high volume level or at a
level that is uncomfortable.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the unit.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when it is not used for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service technicians. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged
in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or product damage:
• Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and also avoid placing objects filled with
liquid, such as vases, on the unit.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, nor use it in ambient temperatures exceeding 40°C as this can
lead to malfunction.
• Do not open the casing. There are no user repairable or adjustable parts inside. Leave service and
repairs to trained service technicians only.
• Do not exceed the limitations specified in the Electrical specifications.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER ADAPTER ELEKTRON PSU-4

• The adapter is not safety grounded and may only be used indoors.
• To ensure good ventilation for the adapter, do not place it in tight spaces. To prevent risk of electric
shock and fire because of overheating, ensure that curtains and other objects do not prevent adapter
ventilation.
• Do not expose the power adapter to direct sunlight, nor use it in ambient temperatures exceeding 40°C.
• Connect the adapter to an easily accessible electrical outlet close to the unit.
• The adapter is in standby mode when the power cord is connected. The primary circuit is always active
when the cord is connected to the power outlet. Pull out the cord to completely disconnect the adapter.
• In the EU, only use CE approved power cords.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. THE MODEL:SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 REAR CONNECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 SIDE CONNECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 SETTING UP AND STARTING THE MODEL:SAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4. QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 PLAYING THE FACTORY PRESETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 PLAYING A SAMPLE CHROMATICALLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 MUTING THE TRACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 SETTING THE TEMPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.5 ASSIGNING A SAMPLE TO A TRACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.6 EDITING PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:SAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.1 +DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 DATA STRUCTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2.1 PROJECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2.2 PATTERNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2.3 SAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 ABOUT THE SEQUENCER TRACKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3.1 TRIGGER SAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3.2 SEND MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4 SOUND ARCHITECTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.4.1 AUDIO VOICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.4.2 EFFECTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6. THE USER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.1 MAIN SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 NAVIGATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.3 PARAMETER EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.4 [FUNC] KEY PRESS COMBINATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.5 COPY, CLEAR, AND PASTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.6 NAMING MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7. MODEL:SAMPLES CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.1 TRIG KEYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.2 ROTARY ENCODERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.3 PADS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.3.1 PAD CONFIGURATION MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.4 KEY BEHAVIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.5 MIDI NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.6 CHROMATIC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8. THE SEQUENCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.1 ABOUT PATTERNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.2 BASIC PATTERN OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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8.2.1 SELECTING BANK AND PATTERN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

8.2.2 PATTERN CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.2.3 PATTERN TEMPO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.3 EDITING A PATTERN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.3.1 TRIG TYPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.3.2 GRID RECORDING MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.3.3 LIVE RECORDING MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.4 TRACK SETUP MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.4.1 KBT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.4.2 MOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.4.3 PAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.5 TRIG NUDGE MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.6 RETRIG SETUP MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.7 TRIG REPEAT MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.7.1 PLACING A RETRIG ON AN INDIVIDUAL SEQUENCER STEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.8 TRIG NOTE MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.9 QUANTIZE MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.9.1 GLOBAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.9.2 TRACK 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.9.3 APPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.9.4 LIVE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.10 CLICK MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.11 SCALE MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.12 SEQUENCER FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.12.1 PARAMETER LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.12.2 CONDITIONAL LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.12.3 FILL MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.12.4 SWING ALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.12.5 COPY, PASTE, AND CLEAR OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.12.6 TEMPORARY SAVE AND RELOAD PATTERN COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.13 CHAINS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

9.1 PARAMETER EDITING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.1.1 PARAMETER VALUE JUMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.1.2 PARAMETER REVERT FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.1.3 CONTROL ALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.2 TRACK PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.2.1 PITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.2.2 DECAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.2.3 SAMPLE START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.2.4 SAMPLE LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.2.5 CUTOFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.2.6 RESONANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.2.7 DELAY SEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.2.8 REVERB SEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.2.9 LFO SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.2.10 VOLUME + DIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.2.11 SWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.2.12 CHANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.3 WAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.4 LOOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.5 REVERSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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9.6 LFO MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

9.6.1 WAV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.6.2 MUL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.6.3 DST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.6.4 DEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.7 LFO SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.7.1 RST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.7.2 FDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.7.3 SPH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10. FX PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.1 REVERB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.2 DELAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

11. SETTINGS MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

11.1 PATTERN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.1.1 RENAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.1.2 SAVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.1.3 RELOAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.1.4 CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.2 PROJECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
11.3 MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
11.3.1 SYNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
11.3.2 CHANNELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11.3.3 PORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11.3.4 FILTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11.4 AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11.4.1 HP MAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11.4.2 INT OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11.4.3 TRK OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11.4.4 DEL OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
11.4.5 REV OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.5 BACKUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.5.1 SENDING BACKUP PROJECT/PATTERN DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.5.2 RECEIVING BACKUP DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.6 UPGRADE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.7 DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.7.1 USB MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.7.2 LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.7.3 LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

12. SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12.1 ABOUT SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12.2 THE +DRIVE SAMPLE LIBRARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12.3 ASSIGNING A SAMPLE TO A TRACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12.4 DELETING SAMPLES FROM THE +DRIVE LIBRARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
12.5 RAM FOLDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
12.5.1 UNLOADING A SAMPLE FROM THE RAM FOLDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
12.6 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
12.6.1 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES TO MODEL:SAMPLES FROM A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
12.6.2 RECEIVING SAMPLES VIA MIDI SAMPLE DUMP STANDARD (SDS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
12.6.3 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES TO A COMPUTER FROM MODEL:SAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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13. STARTUP MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

13.1 EXIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
13.2 EMPTY RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
13.3 FACTORY RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
13.4 OS UPGRADE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

14. KEY SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

15. TECHNICAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
16. CREDITS AND CONTACT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
APPENDIX A: MIDI SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
A.1 TRACK PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
A.2 PLAYBACK PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
A.3 LFO PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
A.4 FX PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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1. INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Model:Samples. The Model:Samples is an easy-to-use sample based groovebox.
It features Elektrons world-renowned sequencer and pairs this with one function-per-knob sound mangling
and a top of the line sound engine.

1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

We have used the following conventions throughout the manual:
• KEY NAMES
Uppercase, bold style and within brackets. For instance, the key labeled “FUNC” on the main panel is
called [FUNC].
• KNOBS
Uppercase, bold, italic letters. For instance, the knob “Level/Data” is called LEVEL/DATA.
• LED INDICATORS
Uppercase letters with angle brackets. For instance, the Pattern page LEDs are called: <PATTERN
PAGE>.
• MENU NAMES
Uppercase letters. The SETTINGS menu is an example of that.
• PARAMETER NAMES, MENU OPTIONS
Uppercase bold letters for parameter names and specific menu options where you can make settings
or perform actions. For example, CUTOFF.
• PARAMETER SETTING ALTERNATIVES
Uppercase letters. For example, OFF.
• SCREEN MESSAGES
Uppercase letters with quotation marks. For example, “QUANTIZE LIVE REC”.

You also find the following symbols throughout the manual:

Important information that requires your attention.

A tip that makes it easier for you to interact with the Model:Samples.

Butterflies are pretty.

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 2. THE MODEL:SAMPLES

2. THE MODEL:SAMPLES
When we started working on what came to be Model:Samples, the guiding principle was brief but compre-
hensive: to make the distance between idea and groove as short as possible. We wanted to make a product
that was hands-on and direct – but without skipping on the core Elektron functionality. The way we tried
to achieve this was by maximizing the efficiency of our approach to music making. The legendary Elektron
sequencer, a powerful and great sounding sound engine, the abundance of clever performance tricks – they
are all there. But in a more straightforward manner than ever. The direct access to all vital sound shaping
parameters and creative beat functions ensures a more immediate experience, greatly enhancing the fluidi-
ty of the music making process.

Switch it on. Quickly create a rhythm and then twist it to your liking. Enjoy. We hope Model:Samples will
become your prime source of both expected and unexpected beats.

Sincerely,
The Elektron Team

Model:Samples User Manual. This manual is copyright © 2019 Elektron Music Machines MAV AB. All reproduction, digital
or printed, without written authorization is strictly prohibited. The information in this manual may change without notice.
Elektron’s product names, logotypes, titles, words or phrases may be registered and protected by Swedish and interna-
tional law. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
This manual for Model:Samples OS version 1.0 was last updated January 21, 2019.

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3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS

3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS

3.1 FRONT PANEL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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23

22

21 9

20

19

18 10

17

16

15 11

12

14 13

1. LEVEL/DATA sets the overall volume level of the active track. You also use it to set parameters and
navigating menus. The secondary function sets the track pan. [TRIG] + LEVEL/DATA opens the TRIG
NOTE menu.
2. Screen.
3. [TEMPO] opens the TEMPO menu, where you can adjust the global tempo. The secondary function
makes it possible to tap the tempo.
4. [WAVE] opens the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu. The secondary function opens the SWING ALL menu.
5. [LOOP] loops the sample of the active track. The secondary function opens the QUANTIZE menu.
6. [REVERSE] reverses the sample of the active track. The secondary function opens the CLICK menu.
7. TRACK PARAMETER knobs are used for setting parameter values. Press and hold [FUNC], and then
turn the knobs to change values in larger increments.
8. MAIN VOLUME sets the volume for the main outputs and the headphones output. Press and hold MAIN
VOLUME to turn the unit on. Press and hold MAIN VOLUME until the countdown on the screen finishes
to turn the unit off. The unit will not turn off if you let go of the MAIN VOLUME during the countdown.
This is to prevent that you turn the unit off accidentally.
9. REVERB SIZE sets the size of the global reverb effect. The secondary function sets the reverb tone.
10. DELAY TIME sets the delay time of the global delay effect. The secondary function sets the delay
feedback.
11. [PAGE] selects the active pattern page, if the pattern is made up of more than 16 steps. The <PATTERN
PAGE> LEDs indicate how many pattern pages the active pattern consists of and which pattern page is
currently active. The LED flashes on the pattern page currently playing. The secondary function access-
es the SCALE menu. This key also activates Fill mode (when GRID RECORDING mode is not active).

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12. [TRIG] keys. Used for entering or removing sequencer trigs and parameter locks, in combination
with the TRACK PARAMETER knobs. They are also used to select patterns, in combination with the
[TRACK] and [PATTERN] and [T1–T6] pads. The [TRIG] keys are also used as a keyboard in CHRO-
MATIC mode.
The [TRIG] keys lights indicate trigs on the sequencer by lit red keys, while flashing red keys indicates
parameter locks, in GRID RECORDING mode. When a pattern is playing, or when LIVE RECORDING is
enabled, a light “runs” along the 16 steps of the sequencer across all (up to four) pages at the set tempo.
13. [T1–T6] (Track 1–6) pads. Triggers the track’s sample and at the same time sets the track to active. The
secondary function mutes the track. [PATTERN] + [T1–T6] selects Bank A–F.
14. [TRACK] key. Press [TRACK] + [T1–T6] to select a track to be active for editing without triggering the
track’s sample. The secondary function opens the TRACK SETUP menu.
15. [PATTERN] + [TRIG 1–16] selects pattern 1–16. [PATTERN] + [T1–T6] selects Bank A–F. The secondary
function reloads the active pattern.
16. [RETRIG] Press and hold [RETRIG] + [T1–T6] to retrig the track’s sample. The secondary function
opens the RETRIG SETUP menu. [TRIG] + [RETRIG] opens the TRIG REPEAT menu.
17. [FUNC] key. Press and hold [FUNC], and then press another key to access the secondary function of
that key. The secondary functions are written in underlined text on the Model:Samples front panel.
18. [LFO] opens the LFO menu. The secondary function opens the LFO SETUP menu.
19. [RECORD] activates/deactivates GRID RECORDING mode. Keep [RECORD] pressed, then press
[PLAY], to activate LIVE RECORDING mode. Activate/deactivate QUANTIZATION of LIVE RECORDING
by keeping [RECORD] pressed, then tapping [PLAY] twice. The secondary function is the copy operation.
20. [PLAY] starts the sequencer playback. The secondary function is the clear operation.
21. [BACK] Used for navigating one or more steps up in the menu structure and to revert parameter
changes to their previous settings. The secondary function opens the PAD CONFIGURATION menu.
22. [STOP] stops playback. The secondary function is the paste operation.
23. [SETTINGS] Opens the CONFIG menu and contains the management of patterns, projects, MIDI
and device configuration, and OS updates. The secondary function saves the active pattern.

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3.2 REAR CONNECTORS

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. DC IN, Input for power supply. Use the included PSU-4 power adapter, connected to a power outlet.
2. USB, For connecting the unit to a computer. Use the included USB A to Micro B connector cable to
connect to a computer host.
3. MIDI OUT/THRU, Use the included 3.5 mm (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) to female 5 pin DIN cable to connect – via
a standard MIDI cable – to MIDI IN of an external MIDI device or to another MIDI device in the chain.
4. MIDI IN, MIDI data input. Use the included 3.5 mm (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) to female 5 pin DIN cable to con-
nect – via a standard MIDI cable – to MIDI Out of an external MIDI device.
5. MAIN OUT R/L, Main audio outputs. Use either 1/4” mono phone plug (unbalanced connection) or
1/4” (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) phone plug (balanced connection).
6. HEADPHONES, Audio output for stereo headphones. Use 1/4” (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) phone plug.

3.3 SIDE CONNECTOR

1. BATTERY DC In, Input for accessory battery power supply.

3.4 SETTING UP AND STARTING THE MODEL:SAMPLES

Make sure you place the Model:Samples on a stable support, such as a sturdy table, with sufficient space
for the cables. Make sure to switch off all devices before you connect the Model:Samples to other devices.
1. Plug the supplied DC adapter to a power outlet and connect the small plug to DC IN on the
Model:Samples.
2. Connect MAIN OUT R/L from the Model:Samples to your mixer/amplifier or connect your headphones
to the Model:Samples HEADPHONES jack.
3. To control the Model:Samples from a computer, connect a USB cable between the computer and the
USB connector of the Model:Samples.
4. If you want to use MIDI to control the Model:Samples, connect the MIDI OUT port of the device you
wish to send data from to the MIDI IN port of the Model:Samples. If the MIDI OUT/THRU port is set to
function as THRU, it duplicates the data arriving at the MIDI IN port, so it can be used for chaining MIDI
units together. Connect the MIDI OUT/THRU port of the Model:Samples to the MIDI IN port of the of the
device you want to control if you want to use Model:Samples to control other devices. (Set the port to
function as OUT.)
5. Switch on all units. Press and hold MAIN VOLUME for a second to switch on the Model:Samples.

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4. QUICK START
This quick start guides you through some of the basic operations to start using the Model:Samples right
away. First, connect it as described in section “3.4 SETTING UP AND STARTING THE MODEL:SAMPLES”
on page 12.

4.1 PLAYING THE FACTORY PRESETS

You can find several preset patterns and samples in the Model:Samples. Follow the instructions below to
get started exploring your new instrument.
1. Press [PATTERN] + [T1] pad to select bank A.
2. Keep pressing [PATTERN] and then press [TRIG 1] to select the first pattern of bank A.
3. Press [PLAY] to listen to pattern A01.
4. Press [PATTERN] + [TRIG 2] key to select pattern A02. It will start once pattern A01 is finished. Se-
lect pattern A03 by pressing [PATTERN] and then press [TRIG 3] key, and so on.
5. Press [STOP] to stop playback.

4.2 PLAYING A SAMPLE CHROMATICALLY

You can use the [TRIG] keys to play any track’s sample chromatically. For more information, please see “7.6
CHROMATIC MODE” on page 20.
1. Make sure you are not in GRID RECORDING or LIVE RECORDING mode. For more information, please
see “8.3.2 GRID RECORDING MODE” on page 22 and “8.3.3 LIVE RECORDING MODE” on page
22.
2. Press [TRACK] + one of the [T1–6] pads to select the audio track to play chromatically.
3. Play the [TRIG] keys. The active track Sound are pitched differently for each of the playable keys.

• Playing a sample chromatically is an effective way to add musical variety to your beats.
The timbre, tonality, and impact of playing a sample chromatically depend on the character
of the source sample.

4.3 MUTING THE TRACKS

You can mute the sequencer data for any track.
1. Make sure a pattern is playing.
2. Press the [FUNC] + [T1–6] to mute and unmute the corresponding tracks.

• The tracks are muted globally. If you mute a track, it is still muted if you change to another
pattern.
• A muted track is displayed in the screen with a greyed out volume bar.

4.4 SETTING THE TEMPO

1. Press the [TEMPO] key to open the TEMPO menu
2. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to change tempo. Pressing the knob while turning it changes the tempo
eight BPM at a time. [FUNC] + turn LEVEL/DATA changes the tempo in decimal steps.
You can also manually tap a tempo setting. Press and hold [FUNC] key and then tap the [TEMPO] key in
a steady rhythm. After four consecutive taps the average tempo of the taps are calculated. By continuing
tapping, the average tempo keeps on updating.

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Nudging the tempo is very handy when manually syncing Model:Samples to a turntable or
an external sound source. Note that you do not need to be in the TEMPO menu to perform
tempo nudging.

4.5 ASSIGNING A SAMPLE TO A TRACK

You can assign any of the samples in the +Drive to any of the audio tracks.
1. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select a track.
2. Press [WAVE] to open the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu.

3. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the folder structure to the sample you want to assign. Press
[BACK] to navigate up one level in the folder hierarchy if needed. Press the [TRIG] key of the
active track while browsing to listen to the sample currently highlighted.

4. Press LEVEL/DATA to select a sample. Press [BACK] to exit the list without selecting a sample.

For more information, please see “12. SAMPLES” on page 42.

You can also load multiple samples at the same time.

In the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu, highlight a folder and then press and hold LEVEL/DATA for a
second. A popup appears that reads “LOAD WHOLE DIR” Press “YES” to load multiple sam-
ples from that folder to Model:Samples tracks.
It checks all files in the directory for file names that end with the numbers 1–6 and loads
these the files to track 1–6 respectively. If no matching file is found for a track, it fills the emp-
ty tracks with the first other not-yet-loaded samples in the folder.
For example, if you have the samples BD01, SD03, MYSAMPLE999, CHORDY and HIHAT6 in
a directory, it would load T1=BD01, T2=CHORDY, T3=SD03, T4=MYSAMPLE999, and T6=HI-
HAT6. T5 will be empty (if it did not previously contain a sample).

4.6 EDITING PARAMETERS

The Model:Samples parameters affect the sound and signal in various ways.
1. Make sure a pattern is playing.
2. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] pads to select one of the six tracks.
3. Turn a TRACK PARAMETER knob to affect its corresponding parameter.
To change, for example, the cutoff of the filter. Turn the knob labeled CUTOFF to change
the parameter value, and listen to how the sound changes.
Try out the rest of the parameters to explore a wide variety of sound shaping possibilities. For more infor-
mation, please see “9.1 PARAMETER EDITING” on page 31.

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5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:SAMPLES

The image below outlines the data structure of the Model:Samples.

+DRIVE
Projects, Samples

PROJECT

576 SAMPLES 96 PATTERNS

6 TRACKS
(per pattern)

5.1 +DRIVE
The +Drive is a non-volatile storage. It keeps up to 96 projects stored internally, and it also contains the
sample bank. All projects have access to these samples. The +Drive has a capacity of 1 GB.

5.2 DATA STRUCTURE

5.2.1 PROJECT
A project contains 96 patterns. General settings and states are also stored in the project. When a project
is loaded it becomes the active working state of the Model:Samples. From here it is possible to edit the
patterns and samples of the project. Every time the Model:Samples is switched on, it boots to the active
working state, the active project. Projects are saved, loaded and managed in the SETTINGS menu. For
more information, please see “11. SETTINGS MENU” on page 36.

5.2.2 PATTERNS
The patterns are the primary data container for the Model:Samples. 16 patterns are available for each
of the 6 banks, which means that 96 patterns are available for each project. A pattern contains up to six
samples (one for each track), sequencer data like trigs and parameter locks. It also contains BPM, length,
swing and time signature settings. For more information, please see “8. THE SEQUENCER” on page
21.

5.2.3 SAMPLES
You can load up to 64 MB (about 11 minutes) of samples in a project, using a maximum of 576 sample
slots (One dedicated slot for each track in each pattern in a project). Samples are stored in the +Drive
Sample bank. Additional samples can be transferred to the Model:Samples from a computer with the
Elektron Transfer software. For more information, please see “12. SAMPLES” on page 42.

5.3 ABOUT THE SEQUENCER TRACKS

To select a sequencer track for editing, press [T1–6]. Press [TRACK] + [T1–T6] to select a track without
triggering the track’s sample.

5.3.1 TRIGGER SAMPLES

The Model:Sample’s six sequencer tracks are mainly used to trigger and control samples. Each track can
contain one sample together with all the track related parameter settings. For more information, please
see “9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS” on page 31.

5.3.2 SEND MIDI

All sequencer tracks on the Model:Samples can also be set to send its sequencer data through the MIDI
OUT or USB ports to control external, MIDI equipped, gear. Each track sends note and velocity data over
MIDI. For more information, please see “8.4.2 MOUT” on page 23.

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PAN
PLAYBACK
5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:SAMPLES AMP
FILTER TO MIXER
DRIVE
ENGINE

AMP tracks can share the same

Any MIDI channel can be assigned to a track and several DELAY
channel.REVERB
If several
ENVELOPE
tracks are assigned to the same MIDI channel the SEND
track with the lowest number has SEND
priority regarding
parameter conflicts.

5.4 SOUND ARCHITECTURE

LFO DESTINATION
The illustrations below show the Model:Samples sound architecture, with its six audio voices and two send
effects (delay and reverb). FADE
ENVELOPE
5.4.1 AUDIO VOICES

SAMPLE FROM EFFECT SENDS

OVER- MULTIMODE

PAN
PLAYBACK AMP
FILTER TO MIXER
DRIVE
ENGINE
DELAY TO MIXER
AMP DELAY REVERB
REVERB
ENVELOPE SEND SEND
SEND

LFO DESTINATION REVERB TO MIXER OR OUTPUTS L/R

5.4.2 EFFECTS
FADE
ENVELOPE DELAY RETURNS

FROM EFFECT SENDS

FROM AUDIO VOICES MIXER OUTPUTS L/R

DELAY TO MIXER
REVERB RETURNS
REVERB
SEND

REVERB TO MIXER OR OUTPUTS L/R

DELAY RETURNS

FROM AUDIO VOICES MIXER OUTPUTS L/R

REVERB RETURNS

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6. THE USER INTERFACE

6.1 MAIN SCREEN

The screen shows the information used for real-time interaction and editing the Model:Samples. The illus-
tration below shows the Main screen.

1 2

1. Current bank and pattern

2. Active track
3. Track Pan
4. Track Level
5. Pattern name

6.2 NAVIGATION
Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate menus and folders. Turn the knob to browse menus, lists, folders,
and files. Press the knob to select menu/list items or files, or to open folders.
Press [BACK] to back one step up in the menu structure. Press and hold [BACK] to back up to the
top of the menu structure.

6.3 PARAMETER EDITING

The TRACK PARAMETER knobs are used to change the values of the track parameters.

6.4 [FUNC] KEY PRESS COMBINATIONS

The standard way to use the [FUNC] key in combination with other keys, is to press and hold [FUNC] and
then make a short press on the second key in the combination.

6.5 COPY, CLEAR, AND PASTE

Copy, clear and paste commands are available in many contexts. Press [FUNC] + [RECORD] to copy. Press
[FUNC] + [STOP] to paste. Press [FUNC] + [PLAY] to clear. Paste and clear operations is undone by re-
peating the key press combination. Please see the different sections in the manual for more information on
when these commands are available. For more information, please see “8.12.5 COPY, PASTE, AND CLEAR
OPERATIONS” on page 29.

The copy clipboard can only hold one item at a time. When you perform a copy command, the
item copied replaces any earlier copied items. For example, you can not have both a trig and
a pattern copied at the same time.

6.6 NAMING MENU

The naming method is identical for the various naming situations that appear when you save projects and
patterns et cetera.

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In the NAMING menu, turn the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate between the character positions. Press and
hold [FUNC], and then turn the LEVEL/DATA knob to select a character for the highlighted position.
[FUNC] + [BACK] deletes the character before the highlighted position.
Press and hold [FUNC], and then press LEVEL/DATA to toggle between upper and lower case character.
Once you are done editing the name, press LEVEL/DATA and then select “YES” to save, “ABORT” to can-
cel, or “EDIT” to keep editing.

Copy, paste, and clear commands are available on the NAMING menu.

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7. MODEL:SAMPLES CONTROLS

7.1 TRIG KEYS

The [TRIG] keys have several uses, including for example, placing trigs in GRID RECORDING mode and
playing a sample chromatically.. When pressed in combination with the [PATTERN] they select patterns.
The [TRIG] keys light up to indicate the position of placed trigs and to indicate the selected bank and track.

7.2 ROTARY ENCODERS

The LEVEL/DATA, MAIN VOLUME and PARAMETER knobs (with which you set various parameter values),
are relative encoders which may be spun any number of turns.

7.3 PADS
The Model:Samples can be played using the [T1–6] pads The responsive pads are made of sturdy synthetic
rubber and are velocity sensitive. Pressing a pad triggers its track sound and also sets the pads track to
active.

7.3.1 PAD CONFIGURATION MENU

Here you can set several parameters related to the [T1–6] pads. Press [FUNC] + [BACK] to access the
PAD menu. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the menu and change the parameter settings.

FVEL Fixed velocity set the pads to trig with a fixed velocity. (ON, OFF)
VEL Velocity sets the fixed velocity value for the pads when FVEL is ON. (0–127)

Press and hold [FUNC] + [BACK] for a second to toggle the fixed velocity on/off.

7.4 KEY BEHAVIOR

As a group, the track selection keys ([T1–6] pads) have radio button functionality, i.e., when a new track is
set to be active, the previous one is simultaneously deactivated. You can only select one track at a time.
The [FUNC], [TRACK], [PATTERN], and [RETRIG] keys are always used in combination with other keys.

7.5 MIDI NOTES

You can use an external MIDI device (a MIDI keyboard or a computer, for example) to send MIDI note values
to trig several functions on the Model:Samples.
Of the 128 notes in the standard MIDI range, Note numbers 0–5 correspond to notes C0 through to F0, the
leftmost octave (which is sometimes called C-2–F-2 in some applications). These notes trigger the sample
of track 1 through track 6, respectively (provided they are set to their default channels 1-6). These note
values map to each of the six tracks, regardless of which track is active.
MIDI note numbers 12–60 (corresponding to notes C1–C5, the second through to fifth octaves in the MIDI
range) trigger the sample of the active track in any of its 49 chromatic variations (as if played by the [TRIG]
keys in CHROMATIC mode, see section below), from lowest to highest pitch.
MIDI program change messages 0–95 selects pattern 1–96 (A01–F16) on the Model:Samples. Additionally,
MIDI CC messages can be sent to control various aspects of the Model:Samples. For more information,
please see “APPENDIX A: MIDI SPECIFICATIONS” on page 49.

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7.6 CHROMATIC MODE

In CHROMATIC mode, you can play the sample of the active track chromatically. The CHROMATIC mode is
the Model:Samples default mode.
1. Make sure you are not in GRID RECORDING or LIVE RECORDING mode. For more information, please see
“8.3.2 GRID RECORDING MODE” on page 22 and “8.3.3 LIVE RECORDING MODE” on page 22.
2. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] pads to select the track you want to play chromatically.
3. Press the [TRIG] keys to play the sample chromatically with a varying pitch. The range from [TRIG 1] key
to [TRIG 16] key is 16 semi-tones. The [TRIG 9] key trigs the sample’s root note (If KBT is set to 0, see
below).
4. You can also transpose the note range that the [TRIG] keys cover. Press [FUNC] + [TRACK] to open the
TRACK menu and use the LEVEL/DATA knob to change the KBT settings. The actual transpose range is
-24–24 semi-tones.
Notes trigged chromatically can be recorded by the sequencer in LIVE RECORDING mode. For more infor-
mation, please see “8.3.3 LIVE RECORDING MODE” on page 22.

You can also use an external keyboard or controller to play the active tracks Sound chromat-
ically. Connect the keyboard to the Model:Samples and configure the external keyboard and
the Model:Samples MIDI Auto Channel (SETTINGS > MIDI > CHANNELS) to the same MIDI
channel. Then play the keys on the external keyboard to play the active tracks sample chro-
matically. You can play the active track’s sample chromatically from an external source even
when you are not in CHROMATIC mode.

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8. THE SEQUENCER

8.1 ABOUT PATTERNS

The sequencer of the Model:Samples stores information in patterns. The patterns are the primary data
container for the Model:Samples. A pattern controls the playback of the six tracks and various pattern-spe-
cific aspects of the tracks and contains up to six samples (one for each track). Each of the six banks, A to F,
contains 16 patterns, which means 96 patterns are available for each project.
A pattern contains:
• General trig settings such as default note pitch and velocity
• The parameter settings
• The FX settings for the delay and the reverb
• Swing settings
• Quantization settings
• Note trigs for all tracks
• Lock trigs for all tracks
• Conditional locks
• Length and time signature for the tracks
• BPM

8.2 BASIC PATTERN OPERATIONS

Model:Samples can seamlessly switch between patterns. This functionality, together with the ability to
chain patterns, is a handy feature when improvising live. For more information, please see “8.13 CHAINS” on
page 30.

8.2.1 SELECTING BANK AND PATTERN

Press [PATTERN] + [T1–6] to select a bank. Keep pressing [PATTERN], and then press [TRIG 1–16] to
select a pattern. Press [PATTERN] + [TRIG 1–16] to select a new pattern in the current bank.
When a pattern is playing, and a new pattern is selected, the new pattern position is shown flashing on
the screen. Once the pattern is finished, the new pattern starts, and the pattern position ceases to flash.
When you press [PATTERN], lit [TRIG] keys indicate pattern positions that contain data. [TRIG] keys of
empty patterns are unlit. The [TRIG] key of the current pattern blinks.

• Patterns can be changed while the sequencer is running.

• Patterns can be changed and queued by sending program change messages.
• It is possible to copy, clear and paste one or several patterns at the same time without
leaving the active pattern. To copy, press and hold [PATTERN] + [TRIG] key to select
the pattern you wish to copy. Then press [RECORD]. Let go of the [TRIG] key and then
press and hold the [TRIG] key(s) to where you want to paste the pattern. Finally, press
and hold [STOP] to paste the pattern(s). To clear, press and hold [PATTERN] + [TRIG]
key(s) to select the pattern(s) you wish to clear. Then press and hold [PLAY] to clear
the pattern(s).

8.2.2 PATTERN CONTROL

Press [PLAY] to start the playback of a pattern. Press [STOP] to stop the playback of all tracks. The
sound will stop, but effects like Delay continues to be audible until the delay repeats have faded out.
When the sequencer has stopped, quickly press [STOP] twice to stop playback of all tracks and get just
a short fade out the send effects.
When a pattern is playing and [PLAY] is pressed, playback pauses. Press [PLAY] again to resume the
playback.
If a pattern contains more than 16 sequencer steps, the <PATTERN PAGE> LEDs indicates this. When a
pattern is playing, the currently active pattern page is shown with a flashing, <PATTERN PAGE> LED.

8.2.3 PATTERN TEMPO

The tempo is set in the TEMPO menu. Press [TEMPO] to open this menu. For more information, please
see “4.4 SETTING THE TEMPO” on page 13.

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8.3 EDITING A PATTERN

Model:Samples offers two main modes of input when editing or creating a pattern, GRID RECORDING mode
and LIVE RECORDING mode. In these modes, you can add two types of trigs: Note trigs and Lock trigs.

8.3.1 TRIG TYPES

A trig is a sequencer event that you can place when you want the sequencer to perform an action on the
Model:Samples. There are two types of trigs that you can use, Note trigs and Lock trigs.
• NOTE TRIGS trigger samples or MIDI notes.
• LOCK TRIGS trigger parameter locks (but does not trigger samples or MIDI notes). For more informa-
tion, please see “8.12.1 PARAMETER LOCKS” on page 26.
A red [TRIG] key indicates that a Note trig is placed on the sequencer step. A slowly blinking red [TRIG]
key indicates a lock trig. Unlit [TRIG] keys indicate steps that do not contain any trigs. Trigs are added
differently in the sequencer, depending on whether GRID RECORDING or LIVE RECORDING mode is
active.

8.3.2 GRID RECORDING MODE

GRID RECORDING is a method of composing where you use the [TRIG] keys to add trigs.
1. Enter GRID RECORDING mode by pressing the [RECORD] key. The [RECORD] key lights up red to
indicate that GRID RECORDING mode is active.
2. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select the track to which you want to add trigs. A red [T1–6] pad indi-
cates the active track.
3. Place note trigs on the sequencer using the 16 [TRIG] keys. To add a lock trig, press [FUNC] and
[TRIG]. Press the [TRIG] key of any of the previously entered trigs if you wish to remove the trig.
Press the [TRIG] key of a lock trig to convert it to a note trig. Press a [TRIG] key of a trig and hold
it slightly longer to prepare the trig for editing, rather than removing it.
4. Select another track, and add note trigs. Repeat the procedure for all the tracks you want to use.
5. Press [PLAY] to listen to the sequence.
Press one or more [TRIG] keys and then turn SWING to open the TRIG NUDGE menu to add micro
timing to a note trig. Turn SWING to change the trigs micro timing. For more information, please see “8.5
TRIG NUDGE MENU” on page 23.
Press one or more [TRIG] keys + [RETRIG] to open the RETRIG SETUP menu to change the retrig set-
tings for the note trig. Use LEVEL/DATA to navigate and change the settings.
For more information, please see “8.6 RETRIG SETUP MENU” on page 24.
If the pattern contains more than 16 steps, select the pattern page you want to edit by pressing the
[PAGE] key. A lit <PATTERN PAGE> LED shows the active pattern page.
Press [RECORD] to exit the GRID RECORDING mode.

• You can use an external MIDI controller such as a keyboard to input NOTE and TRIG
VELOCITY data when you are in GRID RECORDING mode. Just press and hold a [TRIG]
key, and then play a note on the external keyboard.
• If you use an external MIDI controller to record to the Model:Samples MIDI tracks, the
sequencer receives data on the Auto MIDI channel and records on the active track. For
more information, please see “11.3.2 CHANNELS” on page 38.
• All trigs of a track can be shifted forwards or backward on the sequencer. While in GRID
RECORDING mode, hold down [TRACK] while turning LEVEL/DATA

8.3.3 LIVE RECORDING MODE

LIVE RECORDING mode is the second method of adding trigs to the tracks. In this recording mode, the
[T1–6] pads are played in real time to input trigs to the tracks. It is also possible to enter parameter locks
in real time. Trigs input in LIVE RECORDING mode can be automatically quantized or not. Non-quantized
trigs can be quantized after they are recorded, by using the QUANTIZE menu that is accessed by press-
ing [FUNC] + [LOOP]. For more information, please see “8.9 QUANTIZE MENU” on page 25.
1. Press and hold [RECORD], then press [PLAY] to enter LIVE RECORDING mode. Quickly pressing
[PLAY] twice while keeping the [RECORD] key pressed will activate/deactivate automatic quanti-
zation of LIVE RECORDING. The sequencer starts to play, and the [RECORD] key starts to flash red.
2. Enter trigs in real time by pressing the [T1–6] pads. You can also use the [TRIG] keys to add note
trigs chromatically to the active track. Any changes to PARAMETER page settings, using the
PARAMETER knobs, will be recorded as parameter locks and add lock trigs where needed.

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3. Press [PLAY] to exit LIVE RECORDING mode while keeping the sequencer playing. If LIVE RE-
CORDING mode is active and [RECORD] is pressed, GRID RECORDING mode will be activated.
4. Press [STOP] to stop both recording and playback of the sequencer.

You can use an external MIDI controller such as a keyboard to input NOTE and VELOCITY
data in LIVE RECORDING mode. Just play the notes on the external keyboard and they will
be recorded by the sequencer.

8.4 TRACK SETUP MENU

Use the TRACK SETUP menu for track-related settings. Press [FUNC] + [TRACK] to access the TRACK
SETUP menu. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select the track to which you want to change the settings. Use
the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate and change the parameter settings.

8.4.1 KBT
Keyboard Transpose sets the transpose value of the note range that the [TRIG] keys cover when you
use them to play the samples chromatically. The transpose range is -24–24 semi-tones.

8.4.2 MOUT
Will, when checked, send the tracks NOTE and VELOCITY sequencer data to the Model:Samples MIDI
OUT for control of external MIDI devices. The data are sent on the track’s MIDI channel set in the CHAN-
NELS menu. For more information, please see “11.3.2 CHANNELS” on page 38.

If MOUT is checked the following functions also sends MIDI data:

• PADS The [T1–6] pads sends MIDI note data.
• TRIG KEYS The [TRIG] keys sends MIDI note data in CHROMATIC mode.
• MUTE, activating/deactivating mutes sends MIDI.

• If MOUT is checked, the track sends the sequencer data both externally over MIDI and
internally to the tracks sample.
• Only the sequencer data for the NOTE and VEL parameters are sent over MIDI. For more
information, please see “8.8 TRIG NOTE MENU” on page 25.

8.4.3 PAD
Defines the default note value of the trigs when pressing a pad. If the track is configured to send MIDI,
this is also the note value the pad sends via MIDI.

8.5 TRIG NUDGE MENU

Here you can add micro timing to a note trig, and nudge it ahead or behind the beat. Nudge can be custom-
ized on any of the sequencer steps on both audio and MIDI tracks.

1. In GRID RECORDING mode, press and hold one or several [TRIG] keys and then turn SWING to access
the TRIG NUDGE menu that shows the time offset for the chosen sequencer trig(s) on the active track.
2. Turn SWING clockwise or counter-clockwise to set the NUDGE value

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3. Release the [TRIG] key(s) to exit the NUDGE menu. The NUDGE settings are stored in the active pattern.

8.6 RETRIG SETUP MENU

Retrig adds additional trigs to an already placed trig and can be customized on any of the sequencer steps.
The retrigs are recorded as separate trigs. If the retrig speed is greater than the duration of a sequencer
step, trigs are created with additional internal steps (i.e., steps with retrig enabled). Each of the six tracks
can have its own set of retrig settings. The retrig settings are stored to the active pattern. Press [FUNC] +
[RETRIG] to access the RETRIG SETUP menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to change the settings.

RTE Sets the retrig rate (1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/16, 1/20, 1/24, 1/32, 1/40, 1/48, 1/64 or
1/80). 1/16 is the nominal retrig rate, one trig per step. 1/32 corresponds to two trigs per step and so on.
To trig triplets, for example, set the retrig rate to 1/12 (or 1/24).
LEN Sets the duration of the retrig velocity curve in fractions of, or rational or integer multiples of, a step
(0,125–INF). 1/16 is the nominal length of one step. This setting affects the behavior of the velocity curve
by defining the boundaries of its envelope.
FAD Sets the velocity curve fade out/fade in of the retrig (-128–127). -128 corresponds to a complete
fade out during the set length, -64 fades out to half the velocity during the set length, 0 equals a flat
velocity curve with no fade, 64 fades into half velocity during the set length, and 127 fades in completely
to full velocity during the set length.
A. ON Always On sets toggles the retrig function ON/OFF. When on, the retrig activates whenever the
pad of the active track is pressed, and there is no need to press [RETRIG] first.

If you press and hold [RETRIG] and then press a pad, it activates the retrig function and
play back the sample with the current retrig settings.

8.7 TRIG REPEAT MENU

The TRIG REPEAT menu is very similar to the RETRIG SET UP menu. The difference is that this menu is
used when you want to set up retrig for a specific trig. In GRID RECORDING mode, press and hold one or
several [TRIG] keys and then press [RETRIG] to access the TRIG REPEAT menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to
change the settings. For more information, please see “8.6 RETRIG SETUP MENU” on page 24.

ON/OFF Toggles the retrig function ON/OFF for the chosen trig.
RTE Same as for RETRIG SETUP menu.
LEN Same as for RETRIG SETUP menu.
FAD Same as for RETRIG SETUP menu.

While in TRIG REPEAT menu, press [RETRIG] to toggle retrig ON/OFF.

8.7.1 PLACING A RETRIG ON AN INDIVIDUAL SEQUENCER STEP

1. In GRID RECORDING mode, press and hold one or several [TRIG] keys and then press [RETRIG]
to access the TRIG REPEAT menu that shows the retrig actions for the chosen sequencer step(s)
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2. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the menu and change the retrig parameter settings. Set
retrig to ON.
3. Release the [TRIG] key(s) to exit the TRIG REPEAT menu. The retrig settings are stored together
with the active pattern.

8.8 TRIG NOTE MENU

IN GRID RECORDING mode, Press and hold a [TRIG] key and then turn LEVEL/DATA to access the TRIG
NOTE menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to change the settings. Press LEVEL/DATA to toggle between NOTE and
VELOCITY.
NOTE sets the pitch of the note when trigged. (-24–+24 semitones for samples. C0–G10 for MIDI notes)
VELOCITY sets the velocity of the sequencer’s note trigs. (0–127)

8.9 QUANTIZE MENU

Press [FUNC] + [LOOP] to access this menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings.

8.9.1 GLOBAL
Affects all unquantized trigs of all tracks in real time. The higher the parameter value, the more all un-
quantized trigs are corrected towards the grid.

8.9.2 TRACK 1–6

Affects all unquantized trigs of the active track in real time. The higher the parameter value, the more all
unquantized trigs are corrected towards the grid. Press [T1–6] to select the track to quantize.

8.9.3 APPLY
Applies the settings made in the GLOBAL and TRACK 1–6 parameters. Select “YES” to apply the quanti-
zation operation, or “CANCEL” to cancel.

8.9.4 LIVE-REC
Applies quantization to the trigs that you record in LIVE RECORDING mode. (ON, OFF).

Press and hold [RECORD], and then quickly press [PLAY] twice to toggle the LIVE RE-
CORDING quantization on and off.

8.10 CLICK MENU

The CLICK menu controls the internal metronome. Press [FUNC] + [REVERSE] to open the CLICK menu.
Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings.

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ON/OFF activates/deactivates the metronome.

PRE activates a one bar preroll that the metronome sounds before the sequencer starts playing. This
setting is only relevant when you are in LIVE RECORDING mode.
SIG controls the note and beat measure of the metronome time signature.
VOL controls the volume of the click.

Press and hold [FUNC] + [REVERSE] for a second to toggle click ON/OFF.

8.11 SCALE MENU

In this menu you can set the length and timing of the pattern and tracks. Press [FUNC] + [PAGE] to access
the SCALE menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings.

MOD Mode can be set to either PATTERN or TRACK. In PATTERN mode all tracks share the same
SCALE and LENGTH settings. In TRACK mode, all tracks can have individual SCALE and LENGTH set-
tings. Press [T1–6] to select the track to set the scale for.
LEN Length sets the step length (amount of steps) of the pattern/track.
SCL Scale controls the time signature of the pattern. It offers seven possible settings, 1/8X, 1/4X, 1/2X,
3/4X, 1X, 3/2X and 2X. A setting of 1/8X plays back the pattern at one-eighth of the set tempo. 3/4X
plays the pattern back at three-quarters of the tempo; 3/2X plays back the pattern twice as fast as the
3/4X setting. 2X makes the pattern play at twice the BPM.
CHG Change controls for how long the active pattern plays before it loops or a cued (the next select-
ed) pattern begins to play. If CHG is set to 64, the pattern behaves like a pattern consisting of 64 steps
regarding cueing and chaining. If CHG is set to OFF, the default change length is INF (infinite) in TRACK
mode and the same value as LEN in PATTERN mode.
Trigs are automatically copied when extending the length of a pattern. If a pattern consists of, for example,
two pages and the pattern length is increased to four pages, and the two additional pattern pages are cop-
ies of the first two pattern pages.

• Press the [PAGE] key and [TRIG] keys to change the number of steps of the pattern quickly.
• A 2X SCL setting is useful for increasing the base resolution of the step sequencer to
32nd notes. A 3/4X setting is useful when Model:Samples is playing alongside other instru-
ments set to the same BPM, and you want Model:Samples to play triplets.

8.12 SEQUENCER FEATURES

8.12.1 PARAMETER LOCKS
Parameter locks make it possible to set every trig to have its unique parameter values. The note trigs of
an audio track can, for example, have a different pitch, FX send, or filter settings. It is possible to param-
eter lock the parameters that are controlled by the PARAMETER knobs, and the NOTE and VEL set-
tings. You can also parameter lock the parameters on the LFO menu and the LOOP and the REVERSE
settings. For a complete overview of all parameters on the PARAMETER pages, please see “9. TRACK
RELATED PARAMETERS” on page 31.
To apply parameter locks in GRID RECORDING mode:
1. Press [RECORD] to enter GRID RECORDING mode.
2. Press [TRIG] or [FUNC] + [TRIG] key to add a Note trig or a Lock trig and to where you want to
perform a parameter lock.
3. Press and hold the [TRIG] key of a previously placed trig (note trig or a lock trig) and then use the
PARAMETER knobs to adjust the parameters you want to lock.
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played. The [TRIG] key starts to quickly flash red to indicate that the trig now contains a parameter
lock. Also, the LED next to the PARAMETER knobs lights up red to indicate the parameter now has
a parameter lock assigned to it on that trig
4. Press and hold the [TRIG] key of a trig and then press [LOOP] or [REVERSE] to parameter lock
these functions on a trig.
5. Press and hold the [TRIG] key of a trig and then turn LEVEL/DATA to open the TRIG NOTE menu.
Use LEVEL/DATA to change the NOTE and VEL settings.

To remove a specific parameter lock on a trig in GRID RECORDING mode:

1. Press and hold the [TRIG] key that contains a parameter lock.
2. Turn the PARAMETER knob corresponding to the parameter from which you want to remove the
parameter lock.
3. Press [PLAY] to clear the parameter lock.
4. Press and hold the [TRIG] key that contains a LOOP or REVERSE parameter lock, and then press
[LOOP] or [REVERSE] to remove these parameter locks.
5. Press and hold the [TRIG] key that contains a NOTE parameter lock, and then turn LEVEL/DATA to
open the TRIG NOTE menu. Press LEVEL/DATA to clear the parameter lock.
6. Press and hold the [TRIG] key that contains a VEL parameter lock, and then turn LEVEL/DATA to
open the VEL menu. Press [PLAY] to clear the parameter lock.
To remove all parameter locks on a trig in GRID RECORDING mode:
1. Press and hold the [TRIG] key that contains a parameter lock.
2. Press [PLAY] to clear the parameter locks.
You can also remove all parameter locks from a trig if you remove the note trig and then enter it again.
To add parameter locks in LIVE RECORDING mode:
1. Press and hold [RECORD], then press [PLAY] to enter LIVE RECORDING mode.
2. Turning a PARAMETER knob or playing the [TRIG] keys, inputs parameter locks to the active track.
Note trigs are locked accordingly, and lock trigs that contains the locks are placed on the sequenc-
er steps.
To remove all parameter locks on a trig in LIVE RECORDING mode:
1. Remove the note trig and then enter it again.

Up to 72 different parameters can be locked in a pattern. A parameter counts as one (1)

locked parameter no matter how many trigs that lock it. If for example the cutoff parame-
ter of the filter is locked on every sequencer step, there are still 71 other parameters that
can be locked.

8.12.2 CONDITIONAL LOCKS

In GRID RECORDING mode, press and hold a [TRIG] key, and then turn CHANCE to open the TRIG
CONDITION menu.

Conditional locks are a specific kind of Parameter locks. Conditional locks give you the possibility to set
a number of conditional rules for any trig. These conditional rules are called Trig conditions. They are
logical conditions that determines whether a trig set in the sequencer is triggered or not. If the condition
is true, then the trig becomes active and affect the track.
You must first place a trig on the sequencer step to where you want to apply a conditional lock.
You can use the TRIG COND parameter to set the following trig conditions:
FILL is true (activates the trig) when FILL mode is active.
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PRE is true if the most recently evaluated trig condition on the same track was true. (PRE and PRE
conditions are ignored and not evaluated.)
PRE is true when PRE is false. A trig with this trig condition is active if the most recently evaluated trig
condition on the same track was not true. (PRE and PRE conditions are ignored and not evaluated.)
Example 1: Trig 1, 50% = True > Trig 2, PRE = False > Trig 3, PRE = False > Trig 4, PRE = True
Example 2: Trig 1, 50% = False > Trig 2, PRE = True > Trig 3, PRE = True > Trig 4, PRE = False
NEI is true if the most recently evaluated trig condition on the neighbor track was true. (PRE and PRE
conditions on the neighbor track are ignored and not evaluated.) The neighbor track is the track
before the active track. For example, track 3 is the neighbor track of track 4. NEI and NEI conditional
trigs on track 4 evaluate the conditional trigs placed on track 3. The NEI condition is false if no condi-
tional trigs exist on the neighbor track.
NEI is true when NEI is false. A trig with this trig condition is active if the most recently evaluated trig
condition on the neighbor track was not true. (PRE and PRE conditions on the neighbor track are
ignored and not evaluated.)
1ST is true the first time the pattern plays (when looped).
1ST is true when 1ST is false. A trig with this trig condition is always active apart from the first time the
pattern plays (when looped).
X% is a probability condition. There is an x% chance that the trig will be active.
A:B A sets how many times the pattern plays before the trig condition is true. B sets how many times
the pattern plays before the count is reset and starts over again. This cycle then repeats indefinitely.
For example:
With the setting 1:2, the trig condition is true the first time the pattern plays and then the third, the fifth,
and so on.
With the setting 2:2, the trig condition is true the second time the pattern plays and then the fourth,
the sixth, and so on.
With the setting 2:4, the trig condition is true the second time the pattern plays and then the sixth, the
tenth, and so on.
With the setting 4:7 the trig condition is true the fourth time the pattern plays and then the eleventh,
the eighteenth, and so on.

• The sequencer needs to be in FILL mode to activate the conditional lock called FILL.
For more information, please see “8.12.3 FILL MODE” on page 28.
• Conditional parameter locks are a great way to add variety to a pattern. To set up a
grid of mutually exclusive or conclusive note trigs across any of the synth tracks, and
throwing some probability locks in there as well (perhaps, in turn, also sporting an array
of logically conditioned trigs), is a neat way to make the most minimal of compositions
come alive with randomness.
• Note that random or arbitrary variety, is not the only way of using conditional trigs. They
may also be used, for example, to have two different melodic or percussive sequences
on the same track, one of which is activated only when FILL mode is active.

8.12.3 FILL MODE

FILL mode is a trig condition that can be used to create a temporary variation, such as a drum fill, in your
pattern.
You activate FILL mode at any time, and for any duration, by pressing and holding the [PAGE] key when
the pattern is playing (GRID RECORDING mode cannot be active). The FILL mode is active for as long as
the you hold the key.
Press [TRACK] + [PAGE] to latch FILL mode The <PATTERN PAGE> LEDs flash when you are in FILL
mode. Press [TRACK] + [PAGE] again to unlatch FILL mode.

8.12.4 SWING ALL

Adjust the shared swing setting of the tracks in the pattern, to employ a propulsive, rhythmic groove.
Press [FUNC] + [WAVE] to open the SWING ALL menu. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to and change the
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When SWING ALL is set to any value except OFF, the track parameter knob SWING controls the SWING
ALL value.

If SWING ALL is set to OFF, the tracks SWING parameters previous values are recalled.
For more information, please see “9.2.11 SWING” on page 32.

8.12.5 COPY, PASTE, AND CLEAR OPERATIONS

Patterns, tracks, track pages, and trigs can be copied, pasted and cleared.
The active pattern can be copied to another location in the same bank or in another bank. You must
deactivate GRID RECORDING mode to perform a pattern copy operation. Press [FUNC] + [RECORD] to
copy the pattern. Select another pattern, and then press [FUNC] + [STOP] to paste the copied pattern
to this location. Please note that you can only paste to the currently active pattern. Press [FUNC] +
[PLAY] to clear a pattern. This clear function will only clear the patterns sequencer data. For more infor-
mation about totally clearing a pattern, please see “11.1.4 CLEAR” on page 36.

You can also press and hold [PATTERN] + [TRIG 1–16] + [PLAY] to clear all pattern data.

Individual sequencer tracks can be copied, pasted and cleared in the same way as patterns but GRID
RECORDING mode must be active.
Trigs, complete with all parameter lock settings, can be copied, pasted and cleared as well. GRID RE-
CORDING mode needs to be active to access this functionality. Press and hold a trig and press [RE-
CORD] to perform the copy operation. Paste by holding another [TRIG] key and pressing [STOP]. It is
also possible to copy more than one trig. Hold several trigs and press [RECORD]. The trig first pressed
acts as the starting point. When pasting, the other copied trigs are placed in relation to the first trig.
Paste the copied sequence of trigs by holding another [TRIG] key and pressing [STOP]. Clear trig locks
by holding one or more trigs and press [PLAY].
You can undo any copy, paste, and clear operation by repeating the key presses.

• It is possible to copy, clear and paste one or several patterns without leaving the active
pattern. To copy, press and hold [PATTERN] + [TRIG] key to select the pattern you wish
to copy. Then press [RECORD]. Let go of the [TRIG] key and then press and hold the
[TRIG] key(s) to where you want to paste the pattern. Finally, press and hold [STOP]
until the countdown finishes to paste the pattern(s). To clear, press and hold [PATTERN]
+ [TRIG] key(s) to select the pattern(s) you wish to clear. Then press and hold [PLAY] to
clear the pattern(s).

8.12.6 TEMPORARY SAVE AND RELOAD PATTERN COMMANDS

Patterns can instantly be saved to a temporary memory space and then reloaded again from this space.
• To perform a temporary save of the active pattern, press [FUNC] + [SETTINGS]. This function is use-
ful to create a restore point when you are live tweaking, but without permanently save your changes.
• To perform a temporary reload of the active pattern, press [FUNC] + [PATTERN]. It will reload the
pattern from when you last used the temporary save command. If you have not done any temporary
save, then the pattern reloads from the permanently saved state.

The TEMPORARY SAVE PATTERN and TEMPORARY RELOAD PATTERN commands are
great when improvising live. Any changes made to the active pattern, like adding bass line
notes or using CONTROL ALL, can immediately be undone. At the same time, the saves
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The TEMPORARY SAVE PATTERN command does not save the pattern permanently, and
any changes are lost if you load another project. If you wish to save your changes perma-
nently, you should use SAVE PATTERN in the SETTINGS MENU. For more information,
please see “11.1.2 SAVE” on page 36.

8.13 CHAINS
Chains are sequences that consist of more than one pattern. You can use chains to preselect and automate
in what order you want your patterns to play.

You can create one chain, and it can contain any pattern in bank A–H. The chain can consist of up to 64
patterns.
1. Press and hold [PATTERN] and then press [T1–T6] to select a bank.
2. While holding [PATTERN] press and hold a [TRIG 1–16] key to select the first pattern in the chain.
3. Press [TRIG 1–16] keys in the same order as you want the chained patterns to play. Keep a previous
[TRIG] key pressed while you press the next one, the one after that and so on. You can press the
same [TRIG] key again if you wish to add the pattern multiple times in a row. If you want to add a pattern
from another bank, press [T1–T6] to select a bank, and then press [TRIG 1–16] to select a pattern.
4. Press [PLAY] to start the sequencer and play the chain. The chain is looped and starts to play from
the beginning again after the final pattern of the chain has played.

• Chains can be created while the sequencer is running.

• You can also use MIDI program change messages from an external device to change
patterns on the Model:Samples. For more information, please see “11.3.1 SYNC” on page
37.

Please note that the chain are lost when you create a new chain or when you select a new
bank/pattern. Also, chains cannot be saved and are lost when you switch the Model:Samples
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9. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS

Here follows a description of all of the parameters that are available to change the character and behavior
of the track’s samples.

9.1 PARAMETER EDITING

The TRACK PARAMETER knobs are used to change the values of the track parameters.

9.1.1 PARAMETER VALUE JUMP

Pressing [FUNC] while editing specific parameters makes the parameter values jump to appropriate
positions. For example, sample PITCH jumps whole octaves.

9.1.2 PARAMETER REVERT FUNCTION

If you have changed a parameter setting, you can press [BACK] to revert that change to the parame-
ters previous setting. This function has a time-out function, meaning that, after you adjusted the param-
eter, you have roughly three seconds to perform the revert operation before the change is permanent.
Changes made by setting parameter locks are revertable as long as you keep the [TRIG] key pressed.

9.1.3 CONTROL ALL

If you press and hold [TRACK] and change a parameter setting, this change affects this parameter in all
the tracks in the pattern. You can also use the Parameter Revert function on Control All operations.

The Control All operation is also available for the track LEVEL/PAN and also for the LOOP
and REVERSE settings.

9.2 TRACK PARAMETERS

The track parameters may be parameter locked to other settings on any step of the pattern by (in GRID
RECORDING mode) first pressing and holding a [TRIG] key, and then changing the parameters’ settings
with the TRACK PARAMETER knobs. For more information, please see “8.12.1 PARAMETER LOCKS” on
page 26.

9.2.1 PITCH
Sample Pitch sets the tuning of the sample. This parameter is bipolar, and a value of 0 leaves the pitch
unchanged. (-24–+24, equivalent to four octaves.)

9.2.2 DECAY
Amp Decay sets the length of the decay phase of the amp envelope. (0–126, INF)

9.2.3 SAMPLE START

Sample Start sets the start position for playback of the sample. (0–120)

9.2.4 SAMPLE LENGTH

Sample Length sets the length of the playback of the sample. The Sample Length is defined from the
Sample Start position, so if you change the Sample Start value, you also change the Sample Length
position. (0–120)
The SAMPLE START and SAMPLE LENGTH parameters with LOOP set to ON.
Sample
Start Sample Length

9.2.5 CUTOFF
Filter Cutoff sets the cutoff frequency of the low-pass/high-pass filter. Negative parameter values make
the filter function as a low-pass filter. Positive parameter values make the filter function as a high-pass
filter. (-64–+63)

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9.2.6 RESONANCE
Filter Resonance sets the resonance behavior of the filter. Resonance introduces a peak in the spectrum
at the cutoff frequency. (0–127)

9.2.7 DELAY SEND

Delay Send sets the amount of the sound that is sent through to the Delay effect. For more information,
please see “10. FX PARAMETERS” on page 35. (OFF, 1–127)

9.2.8 REVERB SEND

Reverb Send sets the amount of the sound that is sent through to the Reverb effect. For more informa-
tion, please see “10. FX PARAMETERS” on page 35). (OFF, 1–127)

9.2.9 LFO SPEED

LFO Speed sets the speed of the LFO. Try settings of 8, 16 or 32 to sync the LFO to straight beats. The
knob is bipolar. The LFO cycle can be played backward by using negative values. You find more LFO
settings in the LFO and LFO SETUP menus. For more information, please see “9.6 LFO MENU” on page
33, and “9.7 LFO SETUP MENU” on page 34. (-64–63)

9.2.10 VOLUME + DIST

Volume + Dist sets the level of the sample. The default setting is 60. Higher settings than 60 gradually
increase the volume and distortion. (0–127)

9.2.11 SWING
Adjust the swing setting of the track, to employ a propulsive, rhythmic groove. The default setting is equal
spacing, 50%. If SWING ALL is set to anything else than OFF, then the SWING parameter on all tracks
controls the SWING ALL parameter value. For more information, please see “8.12.4 SWING ALL” on page
28. (50%– 80%)

9.2.12 CHANCE
Track Chance sets the probability that the trigs on the track plays or not. The probability outcome is
re-evaluated every time a trig is set to play. The default setting is 100%, meaning that all the trigs on the
track plays every time. (0%–100%)

If you have placed a conditional lock on a trig in the sequencer, the trig condition overrides
the CHANCE setting. For example, if you set CHANCE to 70% and a FILL trig condition on
the trig, the trig will only (and always) play when the Model:Samples is in FILL mode. For
more information, please see “8.12.2 CONDITIONAL LOCKS” on page 27.

9.3 WAVE
Press [WAVE] to open the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu. Here you can browse the list of the samples in the
+Drive and assign them to the tracks. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate to the sample you want to
assign.

Turn the knob counter-clockwise to scroll up the list, clockwise to scroll down the list. Press the [TRIG] key
of the active track while browsing to listen to the sample currently highlighted. For more information, please
see “12.3 ASSIGNING A SAMPLE TO A TRACK” on page 42.

The WAVE parameter cannot be parameter locked.

9.4 LOOP
Press [LOOP] to loop the sample of the active track. The [LOOP] key toggles the play mode on and off.
• OFF The sample plays only once per trig. (Key unlit)
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SAMPLE START and SAMPLE LENGTH parameters. The DECAY setting decides the duration of the
loop. (Key lit red)

The LOOP parameter can be parameter locked. In GRID RECORDING mode, press and
hold a [TRIG] key, and then press [LOOP]. For more information, please see “8.12.1 PA-
RAMETER LOCKS” on page 26

9.5 REVERSE
Press [REVERSE] to reverse the playback direction of the sample of the active track. The [REVERSE]
key toggles between the two play modes.
• FORWARD The sample plays back normally once every time it is trigged. (Key unlit)
• REVERSE The sample plays back in reverse once every time it is trigged. (Key lit red)

The REVERSE parameter can be parameter locked. In GRID RECORDING mode, press
and hold a [TRIG] key, and then press [REVERSE]. For more information, please see “8.12.1
PARAMETER LOCKS” on page 26.

9.6 LFO MENU

The Low-Frequency Oscillator can be used to modulate the track parameters. Set the low-frequency oscil-
lator shape, speed multiplication, destination and depth on this page. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navi-
gate the menu and change the parameter settings.
The LFO SPEED parameter sets the speed of the LFO. For more information, please see “9.2.9 LFO
SPEED” on page 32.
Press [LFO] to access the LFO menu.

9.6.1 WAV
Waveform sets the LFO waveform. There are seven waveforms: Triangle, Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Enve-
lope, Ramp, and Random.

• The Envelope (ENV) waveform makes the LFO behave differently. If you select ENV, the
LFO starts from the beginning of its cycle every time a note is trigged (The RST param-
eters setting is ignored), run for one cycle and then stop (one-shot). This makes it very
useful as an envelope. The waveform is similar to a sawtooth but with an exponential
decay. The LFO SPEED sets the length of the decay.

9.6.2 MUL
Multiplier multiplies the SPD parameter by the set factor either by multiplying the current tempo (BPM
settings), or by multiplying a fixed tempo of 120 BPM.

9.6.3 DST
Destination selects the modulation destination for the LFO. Preview how the LFO modulation affects the
sound by highlighting a destination.

9.6.4 DEP
Depth sets the depth and polarity of the LFO modulation. Both negative (inverted) and positive modula-
tion depth is possible. A center setting, 0, equals no modulation depth. (-64–63)

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• Press and hold [LFO] and then turn a TRACK PARAMETER knob to set that knobs pa-
rameter as an LFO modulation destination. Keep turning the TRACK PARAMETER knob
to set the modulation depth.
• The LFO menu parameters can be parameter locked. In GRID RECORDING mode, press
LFO to open the LFO menu. Press and hold a [TRIG] key, and then use LEVEL/DATA to
change the settings. For more information, please see “8.12.1 PARAMETER LOCKS” on
page 26.

LFO speed (measured in whole note values) generated by combinations of the LFO SPEED and MUL
settings.

MUL
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1K 2K
L 1 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16
F
O 2 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32
4 32 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64
S
P 8 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128
E 16 8 4 2 1 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256
E 32 4 2 1 1/4 1/8 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 1/512
D
64 2 1 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 1/512 1/1024

9.7 LFO SETUP MENU

In the LFO SETUP menu, you can customize the low-frequency oscillator’s behavior and orientation. Use
the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate and change the parameter settings.
Press [FUNC] + [LFO] to access the LFO SETUP menu.

9.7.1 RST
Reset sets if the LFO should restart its phase every time a note is trigged.
• OFF is the default free-running mode. It makes the LFO run continuously, never restarting or
stopping even if notes are trigged.
• ON makes the LFO restart when a note is trigged.

9.7.2 FDE
Fade In/Out makes it possible to fade in/fade out the LFO modulation. The parameter is bipolar. Positive
values give a fade-out, negative values give a fade in. 0 gives no fade in/fade out. (-64–63)

9.7.3 SPH
Start Phase sets the point within the wave cycle where the LFO starts when it is trigged. 0 makes the
LFO start at the beginning of a complete wave cycle, 64 makes it start at the center. (0–127)

The parameters in the LFO SETUP menu cannot be parameter locked.

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10. FX PARAMETERS
In this chapter we will have a look at the Model:Samples effect parameters.

10.1 REVERB
The Reverb send effect controls the persistence, and ambient characteristics, of the sound reverberations.
It can simulate many different sonic locations, from huge spaces to small rooms.

10.1.1 REVERB SIZE

Sets the length of the decay time of the reverberated signal, essentially setting the size of the acoustic
space. (1–127, INF)

10.3.2 REV TONE

Reverb Tone changes the tone of the reverb by dampening either the low frequencies or the high fre-
quencies of the reverberated signal. The parameter is bipolar. Positive values dampen the low frequen-
cies. Negative values dampen the high frequencies. (-64–63)

10.2 DELAY
The Delay send effect takes the input signal, delays it in time and then blends it with the original signal.

10.2.1 DELAY TIME

Delay Time sets the delay time. It is relative to the current BPM and measured in 128th notes.
(1.00–128.00)

TIME setting Divide ratio

1 1/128
2 1/64
3 1/64.
4 1/32
6 1/32.
8 1/16
12 1/16.
16 1/8
24 1/8.
32 1/4
48 1/4.
64 1/2
96 1/2.
128 1

10.2.2 DEL FEEDBACK

Delay Feedback sets the amount of delay output signal to feed back into the input of the delay. With
higher parameter settings, infinite and/or swelling delays are possible. Please be aware that high feed-
back can lead to a very loud signal. (0–198)

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11. SETTINGS MENU

The SETTINGS menu offers settings that affect Model:Samples and here you can also manage Patterns
and Projects.
Press [SETTINGS] to access the SETTINGS menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings.
Press LEVEL/DATA to select list items, or to open folders.

11.1 PATTERN

11.1.1 RENAME
Opens a NAMING menu where you can rename the active pattern. For more information, please see “6.6
NAMING MENU” on page 17.

11.1.2 SAVE
You must have saved the project at least once before you can save pattern information. You will be
prompted to save the project first If you try to save a pattern to an unsaved project.
Saves the active pattern’s sequence data and sound data to the project. It also opens a NAMING menu
where you can rename the active pattern before saving the pattern. A prompt then appears when you
select this option. Press “YES” to save, or “NO” to cancel the operation.

You can also press and hold [FUNC] + [SETTINGS] for a second to access the Save pat-
tern functionality.

11.1.3 RELOAD
You must have saved the pattern at least once before you can reload pattern information.
Reloads the active pattern’s sequence data and sound data from the +Drive. A prompt appears when
you select this option. Press “YES” to reload, or “NO” to cancel the operation.
You must have saved the pattern at least once before you can reload pattern information.

You an also press and hold [FUNC] + [PATTERN] for a second to access the reload pat-
tern functionality.

For more information, please see “8.12.6 TEMPORARY SAVE AND RELOAD PATTERN COMMANDS” on
page 29.

11.1.4 CLEAR
• ALL DATA Clears the active pattern’s sequencer data, sound and all pattern settings. A prompt ap-
pears when you select this option. Press “YES” to clear, or “NO” to cancel the operation. Note that no
pattern information is permanently lost until the pattern is saved. (To the same pattern slot.)
You can also press and hold [PATTERN] + [TRG] (one or several) + [PLAY] to clear all pattern data.
• SOUND Clears the active pattern’s samples loaded to the tracks with their parameter settings. The
sequencer data remains unchanged. A prompt appears when you select this option. Press “YES” to
clear, or “NO” to cancel the operation. Note that no sound information is permanently lost until the
pattern is saved. (To the same pattern slot.)

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• SEQUENCE Clears the active pattern’s sequence data. All samples will remain unchanged. A prompt
appears when you select this option. Press “YES” to clear, or “NO” to cancel the operation. Note that
no sequencer information is permanently lost until the pattern is saved. (To the same pattern slot.)

11.2 PROJECT

Select PROJECT to open the Project Manager. It lets you manage your projects and create, load, clear
and save projects. An inverted slot number denotes the active project. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse proj-
ects and then push LEVEL/DATA to open a popup menu that gives you the following options:
LOAD Loads the selected project. This operation overwrites the active project!
SAVE Saves the active project to the selected slot. If you wish to save the project to an empty slot
select the ----- slot at the bottom of the list. A NAMING menu opens where you can name the project
when you select this option.
DELETE Resets the project slot to a clean state. A prompt appears asking if you want to execute the
operation. Turn LEVEL/DATA to select YES or NO. Press LEVEL/DATA to execute.
To create a new project, select NEW at the top of the project list. The new project is empty. This opera-
tion overwrites the active project!

If you load a project or create a new one, it overwrites the active project. Be sure to save
your active project before you load or create a new project.

11.3 MIDI
In this menu,you find various sub-menus dealing with the MIDI functionality of Model:Samples.

11.3.1 SYNC
Controls how Model:Samples receives and sends MIDI clock and transport commands. Use LEVEL/
DATA to browse and change the settings.

CLK IN will, when set to ON, make Model:Samples respond to MIDI clock and MIDI transport messages
sent from external devices.
CLK OUT will, when set to ON, make Model:Samples transmit MIDI clock and MIDI transport messages.
PCH IN will, when set to ON, make Model:Samples respond to incoming program change messages,
which is useful when wanting to select patterns externally. You set the MIDI channel for the program
change messages in the MIDI CHANNELS menu. For more information, please see “11.3.2 CHAN-
NELS” on page 38.
PCH OUT will, when set to ON, make Model:Samples send program change messages when the
sequencer changes patterns. You set the MIDI channel for the program change messages in the MIDI

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CHANNELS menu. For more information, please see “11.3.2 CHANNELS” on page 38.

11.3.2 CHANNELS
This menu handles the MIDI channel configuration. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings.

T1–6 CH selects the dedicated MIDI channel that is used to receive or send (by turning the knobs)
parameter data to or from a specific track. If configured as OFF, parameter data are neither received
nor sent via MIDI.
FX CH selects the dedicated MIDI channel for the DELAY and REVERB parameters, both for input and
output. If configured as OFF, parameter data are neither sent nor received via MIDI.
AUTO selects the MIDI channel for the AUTO channel that gives access to the currently active track.
If an external MIDI keyboard connected to Model:Samples sends MIDI data on this channel, the key-
board controls the active track. This is useful when for example quickly changing between the active
audio tracks to play different Sounds.

The Model:Sample uses the Tracks dedicated channels and the AUTO channel to record
to the sequencer tracks from external MIDI keyboards and controllers.

PCH IN selects the MIDI channel that listens for incoming program change messages. An AUTO set-
ting uses the AUTO channel. Enable Model:Samples to respond to program change messages in the
SYNC menu. For more information, please see “11.3.1 SYNC” on page 37.
PCH OUT selects the MIDI channel that sends program change messages when changing patterns.
Enable Model:Samples to send program change messages in the SYNC menu. For more information,
please see “11.3.1 SYNC” on page 37.

11.3.3 PORTS
Here you find the MIDI port-related settings. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings.

INP FROM selects the source Model:Samples receives MIDI data from.
• OFF makes Model:Samples disregard any incoming MIDI data.
• MID makes Model:Samples listen only to MIDI data sent to the MIDI IN port.
• USB makes Model:Samples listen only to MIDI data sent to the USB port.
• M+U makes Model:Samples listen to MIDI data sent to both the MIDI IN and USB ports. This setting
will slow the data transfer over USB down to the max speed for data transfer over MIDI.
OUT TO selects the destination to which Model:Samples will send MIDI data.
• OFF stops Model:Samples from sending out any MIDI data.
• MID makes Model:Samples send MIDI data to the MIDI OUT port only.
• USB makes Model:Samples send MIDI data to the USB port only.
• M+U makes Model:Samples send MIDI data to both the MIDI OUT and USB ports. This setting will
slow the data transfer over USB down to the max speed for data transfer over MIDI.
OUT POL sets the polarity of the MIDI OUT port to accommodate for the two different standards of 3.5
mm (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) to female 5 pin DIN cable wiring. The MIDI IN port is configured automatically.
OUT/THRU sets if the MIDI OUT/THRU port should function as an OUT or THRU port.

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11.3.4 FILTER
Here you find the MIDI filter related settings. Use LEVEL/DATA to browse and change the settings.

RCV NOTE will when active, make it possible to play Model:Samples using an external MIDI keyboard
or controller.
RCV CC will when active make it possible to control Model:Samples parameters from an external MIDI
device sending CC/NRPN data.
ENCS controls whether the TRACK PARAMETER, FX PARAMETER and LEVEL/DATA knobs sends
MIDI data or not.
• INT, the knobs only affect the Model:Samples and does not send any MIDI data.
• I+E, the knobs affect the Model:Samples and also send MIDI data to external devices.

If ENCS is set to INT, the encoders will not send MIDI to external devices even if the
track is set to send MIDI out. For more information, please see “8.4.2 MOUT” on page
23.

11.4 AUDIO
In this menu, you specify audio-related settings for the Model:Samples.

11.4.1 HP MAX
The parameter sets the limit of the Headphones volume. This setting is useful if you want to have differ-
ent volume settings for MAIN out and HEADPHONES OUT, for example to protect your ears and your
headphones if you want to turn up the MAIN OUT volume really loud. You can see the HP MAX setting as
a little headphones symbol when you turn the MAIN VOLUME knob.

11.4.2 INT OUT

Sets if Model:Samples sends audio to the MAIN OUT and HEADPHONES OUT or not.
OFF sends no audio.
AUT sends audio unless you are sending and receiving audio over USB. If so, the Model:Samples
detects this and sends no audio to MAIN OUT and HEADPHONES OUT.
ON sends audio.

11.4.3 TRK OUT

Sets if the separate tracks sends audio to the MAIN OUT and HEADPHONES OUT or not. Use the [T1–
T6] pads to toggle the tracks on and off.

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11.4.4 DEL OUT

Sets if the delay effect sends audio to the MAIN OUT and HEADPHONES OUT or not.

11.4.5 REV OUT

Sets if the reverb effect sends audio to the MAIN OUT and HEADPHONES OUT or not.

11.5 BACKUP
Here you can send the current project or pattern data via the MIDI OUT/THRU port or the USB port of the
Model:Samples in SysEx format to a receiving device for backup.

When or sending or receiving SysEx data, the MIDI ports or the USB port of the Model:Samples should be
connected to the external sending/receiving device.
If the external device is a computer, we recommend using our free SysEx utility C6, which you can down-
load from the Elektron website.

11.5.1 SENDING BACKUP PROJECT/PATTERN DATA

Press LEVEL/DATA to initiate SysEx data transfer of the current project. Use LEVEL/DATA to select if
you want to send project or pattern data.

Before initiating a SysEx send, first, make sure the receiving device is listening for data.

11.5.2 RECEIVING BACKUP DATA

Model:Samples is continuously listening for SysEx data so you can at any time send backed up projects
or patterns to the device.

Please note that the backup only sends and receives project/pattern data. It does NOT send
or receive samples. You can use Transfer to send and receive samples. For more information,
please see “12.6 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES” on page 44.

11.6 UPGRADE
Use this menu option when you want to upgrade the Model:Samples OS. Use our free Elektron Trans-
fer software to send the OS syx file. You can download the OS syx file and Transfer from the Elektron
website.
For the transfer to be possible, the device sending the OS syx file must be connected to either the MIDI
IN or USB port of Model:Samples.
Please note that the Model:Samples does not appear as an icon on your computer desktop.
1. Press LEVEL/DATA to make Model:Samples start listening for incoming OS SysEx data. If you wish
to cancel the waiting state, press [BACK].

2. Open Transfer and select Elektron Model:Samples as MIDI Input device as well as MIDI Output
device.
3. Drag and drop the syx file to the Transfer main window to send it to the Model:Samples.

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A progress bar is visible on the Model:Samples screen when receiving the OS. When the process is suc-
cessfully completed, the OS is updated and the unit reboots.

11.7 DEVICE
Use this menu to set various device related settings

11.7.1 USB MODE

Selects which functionality Model:Samples has over USB.
A+M Model:Samples functions both as a sound card and as a MIDI interface.
MID Model:Samples functions as a MIDI interface.

11.7.2 LCD
Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (LOW, MID, MAX)

11.7.3 LED
Sets the brightness of the LED lights and buttons. (LOW, MID, MAX)

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12. SAMPLES

12.1 ABOUT SAMPLES

A sample is a 16 bit, 48 kHz, mono audio file.
Each of the six tracks in a pattern can contain one sample. A sample that is imported from the +Drive to a
pattern becomes part of the active pattern. Any parameter changes applied to a sample will therefore not
affect the stored sample. It only affects the sample in the active pattern.
A sample used in a pattern can be renamed or moved and still work as intended. This is due to a hash
function that adds a file specific value to every file, and this value is independent of the file name or the file’s
location in the data structure. However, if you delete a sample, it is not included in any patterns anymore.

If you delete a sample from the +Drive, it will not be included in any projects or patterns
anymore.

12.2 THE +DRIVE SAMPLE LIBRARY

The +Drive sample library is where all the samples are stored and can hold up to 1 GB of samples. You can
have up to 576 samples (6 banks × 16 patterns × 6 tracks) - with a maximum combined size of 64 MB (about
11 minutes) - in the RAM of every project. A sample that is used on several tracks does not take up addition-
al space in the RAM.

12.3 ASSIGNING A SAMPLE TO A TRACK

You can assign any of the samples in the +Drive to any of the audio tracks.
1. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select a track.
2. Press [WAVE] to open the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu.

3. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the folder structure to the sample you want to assign. Press
[BACK] to navigate up one level in the folder hierarchy if needed. Press the [TRIG] key of the
active track while browsing to listen to the sample currently highlighted.

4. Press LEVEL/DATA to select a sample. Press [BACK] to exit the list without selecting a sample.

Once you have assigned the sample to a track, it can be triggered either by the sequencer or manually by
pressing a [TRIG] or [T1–6] key.

You can also load multiple samples at the same time.

In the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu, highlight a folder and then press and hold LEVEL/DATA for a
second. A popup appears that reads “LOAD WHOLE DIR” Press “YES” to load multiple sam-
ples from that folder to Model:Samples tracks.
It checks all files in the directory for a suffix of 1-6 and loads the files matching this criteria
to the respective track. If no matching file is found for a track, it fills the blank tracks with
the first other not-yet-loaded samples in the folder. So if you have the samples BD01, SD03,
MYSAMPLE999, CHORDY and HIHAT6 in a directory, it would load T1=BD01, T2=CHORDY,
T3=SD03, T4=MYSAMPLE999 and T6=HIHAT6. T5 will be blank (if it did not previously con-
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12.4 DELETING SAMPLES FROM THE +DRIVE LIBRARY

You can delete samples from the +Drive from within the Model:Samples.
1. Press [WAVE] to open the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu.
2. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the folder and the sample you want to remove. You can also
remove a folder if it does not contain any samples.
3. Press [FUNC] + LEVEL/DATA to initiate the delete process

4. Select “YES” and then press LEVEL/DATA to delete the sample.

If you load and unload many samples in a project, the RAM can become fragmented and
might need to be defragmented to free up memory space. This defragmentation is done by
reloading all the samples in the project. If you try to assign a sample to a track and you see a
popup that reads “RELOAD ALL SAMPLES TO CONTINUE?”, it means that the sample fits in
the RAM but to achieve this, a reload of the samples is needed to free up memory.

If you press CONTINUE a second popup appears that reads: “PLAYBACK WILL BE
STOPPED”.

Press CONTINUE again and the sequencer playback stops while the samples reload and the
new sample is assigned to the track. Press CANCEL to abort assigning the sample to
the track.

12.5 RAM FOLDER

At the bottom of the root the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu there is a folder called RAM. This folder shows a list
of all the samples currently loaded into the RAM memory. The samples are not actually located in the RAM
folder but the folder is there to give an overview of what is currently loaded in to RAM. However you can
still load samples from this folder since the files you see there are linked to the actual sample files on the
+Drive.

• Every sample that you assign to a track is automatically added to the RAM folder.
• If you load a sample that is already in the RAM, it does not take up any additional
space in RAM.

12.5.1 UNLOADING A SAMPLE FROM THE RAM FOLDER

You can unload samples from the RAM of the active project to free up more RAM memory for the project.
1. Press [WAVE] to open the SAMPLE ASSIGN menu.

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2. Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the RAM folder and the sample you want to unload. Press
[BACK] to navigate up one level in the folder hierarchy if needed.
3. Press [FUNC] + LEVEL/DATA to initiate the unload process

4. Select “YES” and then press LEVEL/DATA to unload the sample.

12.6 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES

You should use the free Elektron Transfer software to transfer samples to and from your Model:Samples
and a computer. You can download the Elektron Transfer software and the Transfer User Manual from the
Support section of the Elektron website, www.elektron.se

12.6.1 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES TO MODEL:SAMPLES FROM A COMPUTER

1. Connect Model:Samples to the computer via USB.
2. Open the Elektron Transfer software (available on the Elektron website) on your computer.
3. On the Transfer CONNECTIONS page, set the MIDI IN and OUT ports to your Model:Samples.
4. On the Transfer DROP page, drag and drop the samples to the Transfer main window. The samples
are automatically transferred to a default directory (if no other is set) “transfers-yymmdd” that is
created in the +Drive storage of the Model:Samples. You can change the directory name to whatev-
er you chose. Transfer automatically converts all audio files to 16 bit, 48 kHz, mono audio files, the
Model:Samples native audio format.
To use the samples, they need to be assigned to a track in a pattern. For more information, please see
“12.3 ASSIGNING A SAMPLE TO A TRACK” on page 42.

12.6.2 RECEIVING SAMPLES VIA MIDI SAMPLE DUMP STANDARD (SDS)

The Model:Samples still supports sample transfer via MIDI Sample Dump Standard (SDS) and Extended
SDS. The Elektron C6 software supports this transfer protocol. You need to enable SDS Handshake to
secure the transmission over fast interfaces like USB MIDI. You also have to enable the transmission of
the Extended SDS header if you want the sample name to be sent to the Model:Samples.
Samples received via SDS are placed in the INCOMING folder in the root of the +Drive.

12.6.3 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES TO A COMPUTER FROM MODEL:SAMPLES

1. Connect Model:Samples to the computer via USB.
2. Open the Elektron Transfer software (available on the Elektron website) on your computer.
3. On the Transfer CONNECTIONS page, set the MIDI IN and OUT ports to your Model:Samples.
4. In Transfer, click EXPLORE to open the EXPLORE page.
5. If needed, in the left drop-down menu, select “My Computer”, and in the right drop-down menu,
select “Model:Samples”.
6. On the EXPLORE page on the right side under Model:Samples, navigate to the samples you want to
transfer
7. Drag and drop the samples to your preferred folder under “My Computer”.

• Make sure you have the latest version of the Elektron Transfer software installed on your
computer. You can download the free Transfer software and the Transfer User Manual
from the Support section of the Elektron website.
• Make sure you set INP FROM and OUT to USB in the SETTINGS > MIDI CFG menu, to
ensure the highest transfer speed. For more information, please see “11.3 MIDI” on page
37.
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13. STARTUP MENU

To access this menu, hold down the [FUNC] key while powering up the Model:Samples. From here you can
perform a variety of tasks. To choose the different alternatives, press the corresponding [TRIG] key.

13.1 EXIT
Press the [TRIG 1] key to exit the STARTUP menu.

13.2 EMPTY RESET

To perform this operation, press the [TRIG 2] key. All patterns will be erased. The data on the +Drive re-
mains intact.

13.3 FACTORY RESET

When performing a factory reset on the Model:Samples, it overwrites and re-initializes the active RAM
project (including all pattern and global data). The +Drive project slot 1 is overwritten and re-initialized with
factory preset patterns and settings.
If you wish to keep the active project, remember to save it to a +Drive project slot higher than 1 before you
perform a factory reset. To perform a factory reset, press the [TRIG 3] key.

You also have the possibility to perform a total reformatting of the +Drive and at the same
time perform a factory reset. Please keep in mind that it will empty the +Drive of all your sam-
ples and patterns and reset it to the factory content only.
To reformat the +Drive and make a factory reset, press [PATTERN] + [TRACK] + [TRIG 3].

13.4 OS UPGRADE
Initiate the OS upgrade by pressing the [TRIG 4] key. Model:Samples enters a waiting stage, listening for
incoming OS data, and “READY TO RECEIVE” are shown on the screen. For the transfer to be possible, the
device sending the OS syx file must be connected to the MIDI IN port of Model:Samples. To send the OS
syx file, use our free SysEx utility software C6. You can download the OS syx file and the C6 software from
the Elektron website.

• Please note that the backup only sends and receives project/pattern data. It does NOT
send or receive samples. You can use Transfer to send and receive samples. For more
information, please see “12.6 TRANSFERRING SAMPLES” on page 44.
• USB MIDI is not supported for file transfers in the STARTUP menu
On your computer, download the OS syx file, open the C6 software. Click CONFIGURE and select your
sound card for MIDI In as well as MIDI Out. Drag the syx file to the C6 main window, then highlight it by
clicking on it with the mouse pointer. Click the “Send” button in the top left corner of the C6 window.
As the Model:Samples receives the OS, a progress bar shows how much of the OS has been received.
When the transfer finishes, the message “UPGRADING... DO NOT TURN OFF” appears. Please note that
the upgrade takes a little while. The device restarts when the upgrade process is finished.

When you send the OS syx file, use our free Elektron C6 software. You can download it from
the Elektron website.

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14. KEY SHORTCUTS

Use these key shortcuts to quickly perform certain tasks.

GENERAL
[FUNC] + [RECORD] performs a copy command. Action depends on the currently active page or mode.
[FUNC] + [PLAY] performs a clear command. Action depends on the currently active page or mode.
[FUNC] + [STOP] performs a paste command. Action depends on the content that was copied.

TRACK/PATTERN/BANK SELECT
[TRACK] + [T1-6] keys to select a track without triggering the tracks sample.
[T1-6] to select a track and trigger the tracks sample.
[PATTERN] + [TRIG 1-16] keys to select a pattern.
[PATTERN] + [T1-6] keys to select a bank.

NAMING MENU
[FUNC] + turn LEVEL/DATA to choose a letter.
[FUNC] + press LEVEL/DATA to toggle between upper and lower case character.

SAVING AND RELOADING

[FUNC] + [SETTINGS] temporary saves the active Pattern.
[FUNC] + [PATTERN] temporary reloads the active Pattern.
[FUNC] + [SETTINGS] (long press) saves Pattern to Project.
[FUNC] + [PATTERN] (long press) reloads Pattern from Project.

MENU ACCESS
[FUNC] + [LOOP] opens the QUANTIZE menu.
[FUNC] + [REVERSE] opens the CLICK menu.
[FUNC] + [RETURN] opens the PAD SETUP menu.
[FUNC] + [LFO] opens the LFO SETUP menu.
[FUNC] + [TRACK] opens the TRACK SETUP menu.
[FUNC] + [WAVE] opens the SWING ALL menu.
[FUNC] + [RETRIG] opens the RETRIG SETUP menu.
[FUNC] + [PAGE] opens the pattern/track SCALE menu.

SEQUENCER SETTINGS
[FUNC] + [TEMPO] to tap tempo.
[FUNC] + [LEFT/RIGHT] moves all trigs a whole step, left or right (when in GRID RECORDING mode).
[TRIG] key (hold) + [RETRIG], opens the TRIG REPEAT menu and turns retrig on and sets the retrig RATE
for the trig (when in GRID RECORDING mode).
[TRIG] key (hold), and then turn SWING, opens the TRIG NUDGE menu and sets the micro timing for the
trig (when in GRID RECORDING mode).
[FUNC] + [REVERSE] (long press) toggles Click on/off.

SEQUENCER RECORDING
[RECORD] + [PLAY] starts LIVE RECORDING.
[RECORD] + [PLAY twice] toggles quantized LIVE RECORDING on/off.

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MUTES
[FUNC] + [T1-6] keys mutes/unmutes tracks.

FILL MODE
Press and hold [PAGE] to activate FILL mode for as long as [PAGE] is held.
Press [TRACK] + [PAGE] to latch FILL mode. Press [TRACK] + [PAGE] again to unlatch FILL mode.

CLEAR TRACK/CLEAR PATTERN

[FUNC] + [PLAY] (while in GRID RECORDING mode) clears active track.
[FUNC] + [PLAY] (while in no mode or LIVE RECORDING mode) clears the patterns sequencer data

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15. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE

Impedance balanced audio outputs 128 × 64 pixel LCD screen
Main outputs level: +10 dBu 3.5 mm dual polarity TRS MIDI In, Out/Thru jacks
Output impedance: 33 Ω unbalanced 2 × 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks
Headphones output 1 × 1/4” stereo headphone jack
Headphones out level: +6 dBu 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A converters
Output impedance: 1 Ω Hi-speed USB 2.0 Micro B port
Power inlet: Center positive 3.5 × 1.35 mm barrel
Unit power consumption: 2–4 W depending on LED/ jack, 5 V DC, 1 A
LCD brightness Battery In: Center positive 5.5 × 2.1 barrel jack, 4–10
Compatible Elektron power supply: PSU-4 V DC

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: W 270 × D 180 × H 39 mm
(10.7” × 7.1” × 1.6”) (including knobs and feet)
Weight: approximately 0.80 kg (1.8 lbs)
Maximum recommended ambient operating
temperature: +40˚C (+104˚F)

16. CREDITS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

CREDITS CONTACT INFORMATION

PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ELEKTRON WEBSITE
Oscar Albinsson http://www.elektron.se
Johannes Algelind
Ali Alper Çakır OFFICE ADDRESS
Magnus Forsell Elektron Music Machines MAV AB
Andreas Henriksson Sockerbruket 9
Jimmy Myhrman SE-414 51 Gothenburg
Jon Mårtensson Sweden
Viktor Nilsson
David Revelj TELEPHONE
Mattias Rickardsson +46 (0)31 743 744 0
Martin Sigby

ADDITIONAL DESIGN
Magnus Almberg
Johan Damerau
Ufuk Demir
Simon Mattisson
Karolina Pettersson
Cenk Sayınlı

DOCUMENTATION
Erik Ångman

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APPENDIX A: MIDI SPECIFICATIONS

This appendix lists the specifications of the Control Change (CC) messages for the Model:Samples.

A.1 TRACK PARAMETERS A.3 LFO PARAMETERS

TRACK PARAMETERS LFO PARAMETERS
Parameter CC MSB Parameter CC MSB
Note 3 Speed 102
Mute 94 Multiplier 103
Track level 95 Fade In/Out 104
Pan 10 Destination 105
Pitch 16 Waveform 106
Decay Time 80 Start Phase 107
Sample Start 19 Reset 108
Sample Length 20 Depth 109
Cutoff 74
Resonance 71
Delay Send 12
A.4 FX PARAMETERS
Reverb Send 13 FX PARAMETERS
Volume + Dist 7 Parameter CC MSB
Swing 15 Delay Time 85
Chance 14 Delay Feedback 86
Reverb Size 87
Reverb Tone 88
A.2 PLAYBACK PARAMETERS
PLAYBACK PARAMETERS
Parameter CC MSB
Loop 17
Reverse 18

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INDEX

+DRIVE 15, 42 P
PAD CONFIGURATION MENU 19
B PADS 19
BACKUP 40 PANEL LAYOUT 10
PARAMETER EDITING 31
C
PARAMETER LOCKS 26
CHAINS 30
PARAMETER REVERT 31
CHROMATIC MODE 20
PATTERNS
CLICK 25
Description 15
CONDITIONAL LOCKS 27, 28
Grid recording mode 22
CONNECTORS 12
Live recording mode 22
CONTROL ALL 31
Parameter locks 26
COPY, PASTE AND CLEAR 29
Pattern control 21
CREDITS AND CONTACT INFORMATION 48
Selecting banks and patterns 21
Tempo 21
D
Trig Types 22
DATA STRUCTURE
PROJECT MANGER 37
Patterns 15
PROJECTS 15, 37
Project 15
Samples 15 Q
DELAY 35
QUANTIZATION 25
QUICK START 13
F
FACTORY RESET 45 R
FILL MODE 28
RAM FOLDER 43
FX PARAMETERS 35
RECORDING MODES
Grid recording mode 22
H
Live recording mode 22
HEADPHONES VOLUME 39
RETRIG SETUP MENU 24
K REVERB 35
KEY SHORTCUTS 46 REVERSE 33

L S
LFO SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE 3
Menu 33 SAMPLES
Setup Menu 34 Assigning a sample to a track 42
Speed 32 Deleting 43
LOOP 32 +Drive sample library 42
Overview 42
M Playing chromatically 13
MIDI CC SPECIFICATIONS 49 RAM folder 43
MIDI CONFIGURATION 37 Track parameters 31
MIDI NOTES 19 Transferring to computer 44
MIDI SEQUENCER 15, 23 Transferring to Model:Samples 44
MUTING TRACKS 13 SCALE 26
SEQUENCER 21
N Chance 32
NAMING MENU 17 Conditional locks 27, 28
Editing a pattern 22
O Micro timing 23
OS UPGRADE 40, 45 Parameter locks 26
Pattern control 21

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Retrig setup Menu 24

Scale Menu 26
Selecting bank and pattern 21
Swing 28, 32
TRIG NOTE menu 25
Trig repeat menu 24
SETTINGS MENU 36
Audio 39
Backup 40
Device 41
MIDI configuration 37
Project 37
Upgrade 40
SETTING UP AND STARTING 12
SOUND ARCHITECTURE 16
STARTUP MENU 45
SWING 28, 32
SYSEX DUMP 40

T
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 48
TEMPO
Pattern 21
Setting 13
TEMPORARY SAVE AND RELOAD 29
TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS 31
TRIG CONDITIONS 27
TRIG NOTE MENU 25
TRIG NUDGE 23
TRIG REPEAT MENU 24
TRIGS 22
Lock trigs 22
Note trigs 22
Parameter locks 26

U
USER INTERFACE 17

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