Behringer Digital Pro Mixer DDM4000 User Manual

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DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 User Manual
5.1  Recording samples
1)  Select a signal source with the REC SOURCE push buttons  
(56)
The signal source is indicated above the REC SOURCE LEDs:
Signal sources:
1, 2, 3, 4:  Stereo channel 1, 2, 3 or 4
MIC: 
Microphone channel
MST: 
Master (stereo sum)
2)  Use the SAMPLE LENGTH push buttons  
(58)
  to specify the recording 
duration you want. The length ranges between 1 and 16 beats or “
” 
(infinite recording).
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The actual recording time depends either on the detected BPM tempo 
or the MIDI Clock. The Sampler synchronizes with the BPM Counter 
provided that the BPM Counter is assigned to Channel 1, Channel 2 or 
Master. When this is not the case, the Sampler is synchronized with 
the MIDI Clock.
3)  Use BANK ASSIGN  
(60) 
 to select the memory bank. The MODE push button  
(61)
  of the selected bank lights up yellow to indicate its readiness to record.
4)  Start the recording by using the RECORD/IN push button  
(59)
.
5)  The recording stops after the number of beats specified beforehand.
6)  Alternatively, stop the infinite recording (
) by pressing the PLAY/OUT 
push button  
(45)
  or by pressing the REC push button again.
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The recoding duration of infinite recording (
) is specified by pressing 
the RECORD/IN push button  
(59)
  and the PLAY/OUT push button  
(62)
In case Loop Mode is activated at the same time, the sampler 
immediately switches to playback by pressing the PLAY/OUT 
push button.
Memory:
The maximum recording time is 32 seconds for both banks. The recording stops 
when the memory is full.
The length of a sample and the time left are shown on the Sampler Mix display.
5.2  Playing back samples
1)  Turn the VOLUME/MIX knob  
(55)
  to the center position.
2)  Press the PLAY push button to start playback.
3)  Press PLAY a second time to stop playback.
5.2.1  Insert function
The sample playback is carried out in Mix Mode or Insert Mode. In both cases 
the sample is played back on the channel selected with REC SOURCE push 
buttons  
(56)
. This can also be the stereo sum. When playing back in Mix Mode, 
the sample is mixed to the specific channel or is routed to the crossfader. 
When playing back the sample in Insert Mode, the sample is crossfaded to the 
assigned channel.
When playing back in Mix Mode, the INSERT push button  
(54) 
 is not allowed 
to be pressed (push-button LED is off). The VOLUME/MIX knob  
(55)
  is used 
as a channel fader (volume) with which the sampler signal is mixed to the 
signal source. The sampler signal is assigned to the crossfader by pressing 
the CF ASSIGN push button  
(65)
Press the INSERT push button  
(54)
  to play back the sample in 
Insert Mode. The VOLUME/MIX knob  
(55)
  can now be used as crossfading 
control (Mix). Turn the knob completely to the right to hear only the sample 
during playback. When turning the knob to the left, the sample fades into 
the signal source of the selected channel.
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Assigning the crossfader to the Sampler is only possible in Mix Mode. 
As soon as the CF ASSIGN push button  
(65)
  is pressed, the Insert function 
is automatically deactivated.
5.2.2  Reverse and loop playback
Use the MODE push buttons  
(61)
  for Bank 1/2 to determine the type of playback. 
Select the playback mode for each bank:
REVERSE:
1)  Tap the MODE push button to switch to Reverse Mode. The REVERSE LED 
lights up. By pressing PLAY, the sample is played back in the reverse direction.
2)  Tap the MODE push button again. The REVERSE LED goes out. The sample is 
played back in the forward direction.
LOOP (infinite loop):
1)  Press the MODE push button for approximately 1 second to deactivate 
Loop Mode. The LOOP LED goes out. The sample is played back as long 
the PLAY push button is pressed. This type of playback is ideal for short 
inserts/samples.
2)  Press the MODE push button again for approximately 1 second to 
activate Loop Mode. The LOOP LED lights up. The sample is played back 
as infinite loop by pressing PLAY.
5.2.3  Crossfader start
The Crossfader Start function lets you start the Sampler playback with 
the crossfader. To be able to use this function, the Sampler needs to be 
assigned to the crossfader.
1)  Press the CF ASSIGN push button to route the Sampler to one side of the 
crossfader (A or B).
2)  Press CF START to activate Crossfader Start.
3)  Press the BANK ASSIGN push button to select the bank that is to be 
triggered by the crossfader.
Playback starts as soon as you move the crossfader to the side assigned 
to the Sampler.