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I just got an efx the other day. Just read about this trick:
| quote: | Echo sample (utilizing the Pioneer EFX500 effector)
Creator: Hot Toddy
Though the Pioneer EFX 500 was never designed as a sampler, it can be tricked into acting as one. First set the EFX up on the send and return of the mixer (it could also be set up in other configurations but we will use this one for the example). The Beat effects on the left side of the effector will be used for this trick. Run the desired beat to be "sampled" into the effector, through the send and return loop. You can allow the effector to read the BPM of the track to be sampled or you can tap it in. Once it is established, select the echo effect and choose the length of the sample in beats. 1/1 will mean a one beat continuous loop and 4/1 will mean a 4 beat continuous loop etc. The effect depth knob must be turn to maximum for the loop to be continuous with out fading out. The effect mix knob should be set between half and ¾ of the way up. At the start point of your desired loop engage the effect lever switch to the locked position. This next part is very critical, you must cut the source input exactly at the desired end point of your loop (if you are using a Pioneer CD player as the source, I suggest hitting the cue button to cut the source). If you cut too early there will be a gap at the end of your loop. If you don't cut precisely at the end point you will have additional sounds echoing in the loop interfering with the desired seamless sound. This will take a bit of practice to master. Once you do you can add additional layers to the loop by overdubbing sounds from the source into the echo effect. |
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