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DISC

Sample playback device with audio streaming directly from disk

Material Device

DISC is a sample playback device that streams audio directly from disk, enabling playback of long-form audio files. Ideal for full-length stems, field recordings, or long loops, DISC is only limited by available storage space. With familiar controls for pitch, start, length, and amplitude, it offers intuitive handling of audio files while maintaining precise timing and integration within the device chain.

The DISC device

Parameters

SPEED Speed of the audio playback. Increments are in octaves. If the value of the parameter is changed, the playhead will jump in time so playback will remain in sync.

This parameter is only available in SYNC mode for the TEMPO parameter.

PITCH Sets the pitch of the sample. Will not affect tempo.

This parameter is only available in STRETCH mode for the TEMPO parameter.

SPEED Speed of the audio playback.

This parameter is only available in FREE mode for the TEMPO parameter.

TEMPO Adjust the sample tempo BPM. Synchronised to the master tempo.

START Adjust the start position the playhead. Quantisation grid is set with the paramater mode.

The mode of START is synced with the mode of LENGTH

LENGTH Adjust the length of the loop region. Quantisation grid is set with the paramater mode.

The mode of LENGTH is synced with the mode of START

OFFSET Shift the audio sample position by +- 2 seconds.

XFADE Applies a cross fade at the loop end/start crossover point.

The maximum xfade amount is limited by the START parameter

Actions

LOAD Open the Sample Browser for loading a sample into DISC.

When a sample is loaded, a waveform will dynamically be generated. If the S-4 is playing, up to 30 seconds of the waveform will be generated. The generation of the waveform will continue when the S-4 is not playing.

FREEZE A toggle for freezing the playhead at its current position.

REVERSE A toggle for reversing playback.

RECORD Start and stop recording in DISC.

TEMPO modes

Unique for DISC is the option to choose between different TEMPO modes. These modes will adjust the behaviour of how DISC will playback samples and how the SPEED/PITCH parameter works. These modes are accessed through Parameter Modes on the TEMPO parameter.

  • SYNC

    • This mode ensures the loaded sample is always in sync with the Global Tempo. This is the default mode of TEMPO. SPEED can be adjusted in octaves and if adjusted the playhead will jump in time so playback will remain in sync.

  • STRETCH

    • This mode will keep the pitch and stretch the sample to the Global Tempo. PITCH can be adjusted in Scales (via Parameter Modes) and does not affect the speed of the sample.

  • FREE

    • This mode will set sample playback completely free, decoupled from the Global Tempo. SPEED can be adjusted in Scales (via Parameter Modes) and affects both the pitch and speed of the sample.

Recording in DISC

DISC allows for recording into a new file on the internal storage. The recorded audio is a mix of track input and the sample played in DISC, controlled by SOS parameter. When a recording has ended, either by tapping RECORD while recording, or when the local storage is full, DISC starts playback of the recorded file automatically.

Recored files are saved along with the project. Use the [SAVE] action to access the recorded audio in the Sample Browser for use on other Tracks or Projects.

DISC record follows the global quantization setting. Read more here.

Long samples in DISC can in some cases give clicks and pops. Here’s a few tips on how to minimize the issue:

  • Convert to 48kHz 16-bit .wav-file for best performance

  • Only use long samples on a single track

  • Prefer internal storage from external USB drives

  • Set XFADE to zero

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