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MIDI Sync function
The BPM of the KP3 can be set to follow
MIDI Time Clock messages from an exter-
nal MIDI device. Connect the MIDI OUT
connector of an external MIDI device (such
as a sequencer set to transmit MIDI time
clock messages) to the MIDI IN connector
of the KP3.
NOTE This function will not synchronize se-
quence data with the KP3’s rhythm pattern pro-
grams. If you want to synchronize sequenced data
and the KP3's internal rhythm patterns, you will
either have to insert a Touch Pad On message into
the beginning of each measure of your sequence
data, or touch the touch pad at the beginning of each
KP3 phrase to start the pattern.
NOTE If you want the KP3 to receive Timing
Clock and Touch Pad On messages, go to MIDI Set-
ting (➝ p.20), and make “Changing the MIDI mes-
sage filter settings” (➝ p.21) so that these messages
will be received.
NOTE You can not use the Tap Tempo or Auto
BPM functions while the KP3 is receiving Timing
Clock from an external MIDI device
Storing settings to a
PROGRAM MEMORY
The PROGRAM MEMORY buttons allow
you to save and instantly recall your eight
favorite KP3 programs and settings.
The following data will be stored:
•Effect program
• FX/DEPTH knob setting
• Pad motion
• The on/off status of the HOLD button
and its position (coordinates)
Saving
1. Press the WRITE button.
The PROGRAM MEMORY buttons and
the WRITE button will blink.
2. Press the PROGRAM MEMORY button
where you want the settings to be stored.
The button you pressed will blink, the dis-
play will indicate “WRT,” and the settings
will be written. When writing is complete,
the KP3 will return to its normal state.
Recalling
1. Press one of the PROGRAM MEMORY
buttons (1–8); the settings stored in that
memory location will be recalled.
Sampling
The KP3 can record both looped phrases
and one shot samples from an external
source. The KP3 can also resample; allow-
ing you to sample external audio sources
through the internal effects, or capture the
entire output of the KP3 as a new sample.
Loop samples can be up to four measures
(16 beats) long, at the current BPM when
you begin recording. (for example, at a
tempo of 140, 16 beats would be approxi-
mately 7 seconds).
If the tempo value is 73 or lower, the maxi-
mum of beats that can be sampled is 8. If
the tempo value is 39 or lower, the maxi-
mum of beats that can be sampled is 4.
For a loop sample you can specify a beat
length of 16, 8, 4, 2, or 1.
When a loop sample is created, it will be-
gin playing as soon as it is done being re-
corded (the corresponding SAMPLE
BANK button will be lit orange.)
Sampling
1. Press the SAMPLING button.
In this sample-ready mode, the SAMPLE
BANK buttons will blink red, and the dis-
play will indicate “[16]” (the default value
is 16 beats). To exit without sampling,
press the SHIFT button.
NOTE The Auto BPM is automatically turned off.
2. Use the PROGRAM/BPM knob to
specify the length of sampling (in beats).
The display will switch between [16], [8],
[4], [2], or [1] accordingly.
3. When you are ready to record, press one
of the blinking SAMPLE BANK buttons -
A, B, C, or D. The selected SAMPLE BANK
button will blink green, the display will in-
dicate “REC,” and sampling will begin.
The PROGRAM MEMORY buttons will
consecutively blink to indicate the beat
you’re recording.