lo-fi effect

is there a bit reducing effect or some type of lo-fi effect somewhere?

haven't found anything.

Thanks

Yes, it's available in the Sample Edit functions. Your have the possibility
to change the sample rate as well as the bit depth.


TSR

ok got it i checked many times in this option panel but i just went by it too fast. Works like a charm!

Select LOW quality for more effective results

long time since I created this post...

is it a joke or is there a low quality option

no for real is there any way to make the samples more lo-fi, more like a 3k or 60?

numanmpc wrote:long time since I created this post...

is it a joke or is there a low quality option

no for real is there any way to make the samples more lo-fi, more like a 3k or 60?

Good question, I wonder that myself...you could just use your DAW and apply the effect with a plug in...I dont know what DAW youre using but in Pro Tools you can apply effects to the sample after you have dumped it in track for track.

YumYumRolex wrote:

numanmpc wrote:long time since I created this post...

is it a joke or is there a low quality option

no for real is there any way to make the samples more lo-fi, more like a 3k or 60?

Good question, I wonder that myself...you could just use your DAW and apply the effect with a plug in...I dont know what DAW youre using but in Pro Tools you can apply effects to the sample after you have dumped it in track for track.

mmmm i never quite could make drums sound the way i wanted with soft, thats why im all hardware now.

my stuff is punchy and clean, but id like some more grit sometimes, if possible without buying anothrr unit.

The problem with the re-sample function on the 4k is that it's not reference based.
To make it work you have to experiment since neither the sample rate selection or bit rate selection are based on those actual values.

I found that you pretty much have to use the 8 bit selection to even start it working.
From there you can play with the sample rate and quality value.
If you are starting out with a good sample you can dial in some pretty good 12 bit type kicks, snares, hats etc.

Just don't take the numbers at face value, they don't match up, use your ears.

I agree with Sov.. ALSO USE EQ dial in those frequencies to ROLL OFF WHATEVER YOU DONT WANT AND BOOST WHATEVER YOU DO WANT!

yea well ive never like that effect on the 4k too much. it does change the sample, but not quite the same as a vintage sampler does like sp mpc 60 etc..

The digital eq works wonders for bringing out the charactor of real samples.ie records.....also use it on the input(decks ect)to shape the sound.Brutal:)

If you are willing to put in some work, then there is a way to achieve a very natural sounding gritty and lo-fi sound.

Hardware or software doesnt matter in this case as it is the sound themselves that will bring the grit..

The method itself is very simple so it will be your imagination that sets the limits on the sound you will get.

Ok, basically what you do is: simply pitch sounds down until they start to reveal details and texture that isnt audible at its original pitch. Cut out the parts you like and layer it with whatever hit you like, use pitch and filters to boost and cut frequencies to make the sounds blend together.

Your imagination and understanding of how it works will be useful when it comes to searching for sounds that works well, sometimes the original drum hits will work great to pitch down, other times you may want to look elsewhere or just record your own stuff.. Footsteps on gravel/sand.. Grab a bunch of very dry leafs and crush them.. Basically foley sound work.

If you want it to sound natural then this is a great way.. A plugin will always add its character and artifacts in the same way on all sounds, and be limited to its features.. This way, the sound is the character and the features depend on the sound themselves, so this gives you infinitely more options and sound shaping abilities and it is all up to your imagination

And yeah, this is also about layering in general, so pitching isnt always needed

ibunshi wow you do have some very interesting music man!

very different, very clean, you really make all of your sounds stand out, and carry an emotion.

I really like thoughtform

cheers dude! most tracks on there are only sketches/skeleton tracks though, so a lot can change.