How to Chop Samples on the Ensoniq ASR 10 Sampler

[@nic3939]

Just a quick add-on: if you don't want to always adjust the "root note" of every chop, go into EDIT -> LAYER - > PITCH TB: and change it to "NO PITCH". To Daydream: Beautiful videos. Haven't seen more "clean" videos on samplers than yours. Very, very well done!!

[@LoJahn]

Damn son you're on a tear recently with the old school videos I Fucking love it man keep it up!!!!

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Much appreciated!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@DOSputin]

Appreciate your work. Thanks for giving these machines the attention that they sorely need. I hope it will keep more of them out of the junk pile and in the studio!

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Very much appreciated!!! Thanks for watching!! I agree! These instruments still have a lot to offer!!!

[@TaylorSvendsen]

Yes! I love it when you post these, even if it's something I already know it still helps me rethink my own workflow.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Much appreciated Taylor! That's exactly why we make videos!! That's amazing!!!!!!

[@Arc.hitectureMusic]

reacquainted myself with the ASR 10 this weekend when my daughter needed a practice piano. So I found a piano kit with the Ensoniq CDR-11 set. After I got that done I decided to work on chops. Non destruct edit was something I just realized with the params only copy. Wish my Akai's did this.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

There's not much hardware out there as veratile as the ASR-10 for sure!

[@Fabelnegros]

absolutely great and unconceivable.. so clear and detailed, thx a million times. when i watch your videos, i feel im at my bench in the university attending a lecture of utmost importance.. believe me dude..

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Very much appreciated man!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@veezyg8816]

Nice. Love your channel. The asr 10 is one of those things that was always behind the scenes in hip hop and some rnb/pop. I like how it automatically resamples the sample and amps it and gives it some secret sauce. I’m trying to make a program that can sequence like the asr and have an easy work flow, as well as find the perfect effect chain to resamples like asr does. Basically recreate the asr as best as I can. If not, I’m always on the hunt for a cheap to decent priced asr 10. Much love. Keep in the grind

[@Heygamal]

Have not powered up my ASR10 for years so thanks so much for these videos man. such a good recap. Ali

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Much appreciated man!!!!!!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!!!!!!!

[@kingsouther]

Yes! Please do more on the asr 10 or used in conjuction with other old and modern equipment/software!!!!

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Thanks!!! Will do!

[@Synth2000]

+1

[@BillyBatsonMarvel]

ASR-X too

[@dzjml-beats3668]

Hi, really appreciate your channel. I'm an mpc user and recently acquired the asr-10 for its complementary sonic character. This really helps to get me started!

[@TheDaydreamSound]

You're welcome man!! Thanks for watching!! Really glad it's helped you!!!

[@Synth2000]

I got recently a beautiful ASR10 rack, and just stumbled on your video. Very useful! The process is sure a bit convoluted by today standards, but it can be done very fast once you are familiar with it, and the sound is ALWAYS well worth it. I hope you can get do more in depth technical / tutorial videos on the ASR10 soon!

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Thanks David!!!!! The ASR-10 is a powerful machine! We'll definitely be doing more technical videos!!!!

[@meanguitar]

We didn't do much chopping on the asr, we used it more for one shots and mixing the build in drum sounds with short loops. The asr had great built in drum sounds, the side stick sample is a really iconic sound for west coast hip hop, you hear the asr all over Freestyle Fellowship and other underground west coast music.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What's up Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! Are you talking about the ASR-X or the ASR-10? I know the ASR-X has drums sounds in it.

[@DJShoji]

Non-destructive sample editing was one main feature that Akai samplers didn't feature, I really wish that MPC-2000 had the feature. I'm pretty sure that many users requested when they were around (I'm taking about the original Akai Professional (RIP), not name-sake-only Numark-Akai), but they didn't bother with it.

[@kannon3979]

Picked up an used Ensoniq ASR 10 w/scsi & 16mb ram in good condition at a pawnshop last week for $350. Drums sound thick like oatmeal😂

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What's up man!!! Congrats!!!!! That's a great price!!!! It really does have a very nice sound!

[@bangerfactory2135]

it's great not having to use up more space like the mpc

[@TheDaydreamSound]

It sure is!

[@skwotchfro4718]

Nice vid. I have an ASR 10. Bought it about 3 years ago. It sits in my room/ studio collecting dust. It wasn't my intention not to use it but I instead use Reason 10. I never got around to learning how to operate the ASR. If someone is interested in getting it off my hands, entice me.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Thanks!!!!

[@beataddiktgodd]

andre herring Greetings: How much are you asking for it...

[@Mcsteveberry]

ill buy if you're selling send me the link

[@CainaanDC]

Love these man the asr10 was my first piece of real gear

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Yep! It's a really great sampler! Even today!

[@themez3257]

My first ever comment ..ever . Just gotta say you da man.. . You explain exactly the way i Would have. . . The Chi way. . . Thanks..

[@drake1011]

What’s your take on the ensoniq output expander for the asr 10. Ever use it? Is it even needed?

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What's up man!!! Thanks for watching!! I've never really used it. I have one and ironically are now just starting to use it.

[@JEFFMAN90]

Would this method apply on the EPS classic?

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What up Jeff!!! Yep! And you need this - The Ensoniq ASR-10 Beginners Manual www.thedaydreamsound.com/sampler-courses it applies to the EPS Classic & EPS16+ as well. They're very similar.

[@creativedecysions]

You Cold BrUh!

[@pascaldeshayes5459]

Hi there! I'm currently learning the ASR-10 and I've used the exact workflow that you describe in this video to chop stereo samples but I keep on having the same issue: once the WS has been created, it turns the original to mono (left channel only). I've turned all FX off. I just can't figure that out - could you please enlighten me on this? (Latest OS running).

[@2handzup]

Thank you for this video I was struggling to say the least lol

[@TheDaydreamSound]

You're welcome!! Glad it helped!!!

[@jesseholmz]

if you want the ASR10 colored sound, could you just use the sampler, then export to your computer and use the samples with a modern sequencer instead like maschine?

[@jimwates8047]

I don't know if I've said this before but, you can't Autoloop with samples stereo linked together. Why is that? You literally have to chop them individually. Actually, do 1, then then chop to same length. If you get some clicks, chop opposite sample and lengthen according to that sample. Sometimes when you chop a loop, when the sample starts looping it will seem to drop in volume. All you have to do is either decrease or increase the loop by one or two. Auto loop function is great in these machines. Hope I made sense!

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What's up Jim! Thanks for reaching out!! I haven't experienced that. Have you manually linked the samples?

[@jimwates8047]

how have you been? Yes, I manually stereo link the samples. What happens after I enable Auto Loop function, instead of finding zero crossings, it just goes one sample at a time. So I usually have to do the left side first, then truncate the right sample to the length of the left side.

[@jimwates8047]

What also happens when editing stereo loops, is sometimes after the loop point, I don't know if this is the right explanation but, it can start to sound out phase? Or the volume drops a little? I either extend the loop by one or two, or decrease it. Then the sample sounds the same all the way. Kind of tells me the loop isn't in the exact tempo. Cause when you it stops sounding like that, I can p!ayn it with a metronome and it loops perfect.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

It's not possible to use Auto-loop on a stereo layer.

[@beataddiktgodd]

Can I fade in or out a sample, i have a sample that I want to fade out the end, because it clips at the end. I tried to fine tune it in the edit wave page, but that click at the end will not go away. Please help me....

[@beataddiktgodd]

Great video

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RTOBeats]

I WILL get a ASR 10. I don't know when or how, but this will happen!!!!

[@mesutozil9486]

Are there any alternatives to this. Pretty rare now and hard to find anywhere!!!😓

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What's up man!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for watching man!!!!!! They're not so rare. There's about six of them on Ebay right now. The alternatives are more rare. They would be the EPS Classic and the EPS16+.

[@marcoandreoni2112]

What's the maximum wavesample per layer in the eps 16 +?

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What's up Marco! Same amount; 127 wavesamples per layer.

[@marcoandreoni2112]

The Daydream Sound thanks for the answer.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

You're welcome!!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@RunOfTheHind]

Anyone know if it's possible/how to use the numeric keypad to enter sample start/end times? On the OG EPS, specifically, but I'd presume the 16+/ASR10 too. There are numbers with the function keys, so I assume it can be used that way, like "hold down x and you get the numbers" but I dunno what. With the sample start selected, if you press a number key, you get the function associated with that button come up instead.

[@beatsheik]

I dont think its possible at all

[@doggyaugie]

great video, thanks! just started using my eps 16+ for sampling again after a few years and needed a refresher on chopping... but I did want to say that if you plan on making lots of chops, you can change the pitch table for the whole layer to no-pitch so you don't need to keep adjusting the root key for each wavesample.

[@doggyaugie]

I just watched your chopping pt 2 vid and it seems like you know this already, so you can disregard... but again, thanks!

[@anthonywall1228]

I use to work on the ASR 10 and the SP1200. Then I sold them to get Maschine and a MacBook Pro.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

Nice!!!!!

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

I'm wondering why you spent so little time editing the start end points of each chop. Isn't that the main work in chopping? Maybe i don't don't get it and it's a workflow thing on these older machines. I'm trying to get an insight into the idea of chopping by ear vs waveform.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

What's up!!! Thanks for reaching out! This video is about the unique process of chopping on the ASR-10. In other words, the idea of copying wave samples without using any additional memory on the ASR-10. This procedure is specific to the Ensoniq trilogy line of samplers (the EPS to the ASR-10). It's not a tutorial on chopping samples in general. However, in regards to your question, the process of editing start points is a matter of skill and experience. You get faster at it with time. For some it takes awhile for others it's near instantaneous. You’re essentially listening for the parts you like and starting there. If anything it’s the absolute easiest (creative) part of chopping samples. As far as using you ears, the principle is still the same with newer samplers. Out of custom, I use my ears whether there’s a new/software sampler with a graphical representation of the waveform in front of me or not. It’s just a matter of personal preference for the user. The only benefit of using your ears is it’s more of a musical approach and can be used in any circumstance. Hope this helps! TDS www.thedaydreamsound.com

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

@@TheDaydreamSound I appreciate your reply thanks alot. Subbed.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

@@Ayo.Ajisafe Word!!! Much appreciated!!! There's plenty on the channel about sampling for sure!

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

@@TheDaydreamSound Bro sorry sometimes we're just in ...i dunno what to call it but you know this mode when you're looking for answers. I didn't even stop to say. Your video was beautifully shot... I'll check out the channel for sure.

[@TheDaydreamSound]

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[@jacobdavy3520]

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