SmplTrek v2.0 [New features : Quick Sampling]

video upload by ChrisLody

"If you'd like to know more about the Smpltrek then please visit the Sonicware website: https://sonicware.jp/
SmplTrek v2.0 update guide: https://www.sonicware.co.jp/DL/SmplTrek/DOC/SmplTrek_v2_upgrade_guide_en.pdf
SmplTrek v2.0 firmware: https://sonicware.jp/pages/downloads

The new features of SmplTrek v2.0:

Quick sampling
By putting pressure on the track pad, you can easily record a sample and then use that sample in a new track.
⁃ The new sampling procedure has made sampling faster by allowing the user to set the normalize, save location, and auto saving settings in advance.
⁃ The monitor output method has been revised so that the speaker can be used even when the built-in microphone is selected on the REC source.

Unquantized recording using real-time recording of micro timing
The micro timing of finger drumming and instrument playing with the pads can be recorded in real time in the sequencer to allow unquantized recording. (72 ppqn)
⁃ Micro timing can now be edited for each note.
⁃ Note-off timing can also be recorded and edited on Instrument tracks.

Swing functions
Swing can be set per track or clip. (0-75%)

Duplication of a sequence
A sequence created on the Drum, Inst, MIDI, and Shot track can be duplicated by pressing the DUP(C) button, doubling the length of the sequence.

Further Drum track improvements
⁃ Level, Pan, Pitch, and Effect Send for each instrument in the drum kit can be adjusted while the Drum track is playing.
⁃ The tempo can be changed on the Drum track (tap tempo can be achieved by pressing the knob).
⁃ Over 300 basic drum patterns to choose from.
⁃ 3 new drum kits have been added.
- “Ski Beatz” Smack pack selection kit
- Cinematic Indian Percussion kit
- GB Drum kit

Global Audio track has been optimized
⁃ The waveform display is now easier to read.
- Input level meter has been added.
(To delete the switching point of the virtual tracks, press the REC key twice and press CLR in recording standby.)
- You can replace the Global audio files in the SD card.

1) Delete the virtual track files (.wav and .wdt files) you want to replace in the SmplTrek/Project/(project name)/Audio/Global folder on the SD card. (Example: global1-1.wav, global1-1.wdt)

2) Rename the new .wav file (16bit-48kHz mono, up to 2GB) you want to replace with the same name as the deleted file and place it in the same folder. (Example: global1-1.wav)

When you load the project on SmplTrek, the replacement will be reflected.

Effects Improvements
⁃ Revised parameters for ‘Vinyl’ and ‘Cassette’.
⁃ Added bit crush to ‘Crusher’.

Other improvements
⁃ Pitch of the Instrument track can be adjusted while playing.
⁃ You can switch the display between the tracks while keeping the edit screen open. (press the func+TRK pad)
⁃ When loading a sample into the Loop track, you can set start and end points and select the number of bars in that range to see the exact BPM.
⁃ Sample selection for each instrument in the Drum Kit Edit can now be easily auditioned and selected from the folder by simply turning the A knob.
⁃ Program change messages can now be transmitted from the MIDI track automation. (The switching Scene has been changed to CC31:SCENE PLAYBACK)
⁃ And several bug fixes and improvements."

Sneak preview of SmplTrek v1.4 (Quick Copy & Erase feature on Home screen)

video upload by SONICWARE

"I’m checking out the comfort of the Quick Copy & Erase feature on the home screen, which will be included in the next version of SmplTrek. I think it is a feature that will increase productivity considerably☺️🎶

Yu Endo

SmplTrek details: https://sonicware.jp/pages/smpltrek

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SmplTrek 次のバージョンで搭載予定のホーム画面でのクイックコピー＆イレース機能の使い心地などをチェックしています。かなり良い感じに仕上がっており、生産性が高まる機能だと思います。

遠藤 祐

SmplTrek製品紹介: https://ja.sonicware.jp/pages/smpltrek"

SmplTrek version 3.0 is now available!

video upload by SONICWARE

New features of version 3.0
- Added Performance mode that allows you to play on the home screen
- Loop playback of a project
- Mono mode and legato mode are added to the INST track
- Add transpose to INST / MIDI tracks
- Auto-step recording function added to INST / DRUM / MIDI tracks
- Clip copy to another track
- Improvements to the track EQ
- Metronome on/off while editing a clip
and numerous improvements and bug fixes have been made, including the return of the scene switching function using MIDI Program Change.

Sonicware SmplTrek v3.0 Quick Guide

video upload by ChrisLody

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text and video manuals like this. Any other shorter videos on my channel containing Sonicware products are not paid content.

If you'd like to know more about the Smpltrek then please visit the Sonicware website: https://sonicware.jp/
SmplTrek update guide: https://www.sonicware.co.jp/DL/SmplTr...
SmplTrek v3.0 firmware: https://sonicware.jp/pages/downloads

0:00 Teaser bit
0:16 Intro
1:14 Performance mode
4:17 Project looping
5:45 Mono and legato instrument modes
6:54 Clip copy improvements
7:35 Transpose feature
8:55 Auto step sequencing
9:40 Easy metronome access
10:10 Select clips using midi
10:25 Outro

- Added Performance mode that allows you to play on the home screen

Press func + left selection button (under the screen) to play INST / DRUM / LOOP track.
Track selection is made with the up/down keys on the D-pad, and the following controls are also available using knobs A to D.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Sonicware SmplTrek User Overview Videos

SmplTrek Basic Guide video upload by ChrisLody

"So here's the long awaited SONICWARE Smpltrek quick start guide.

This tutorial is intended as a primer tutorial with a deeper tutorial coming soon.

*Please note the realtime loop recording feature has been temporarily removed from the v1.0 of the firmware due to a bug. It will be added back into the SmplTrek in a future update*

0:00 Intro
1:50 Overview
7:21 Track Types
8:59 Loop Tracks & Record Source
20:08 Instrument Tracks & Sampling
30:10 Mixer & Effects
35:59 Shot Tracks & USB Source
38:58 Drum Tracks
42:17 Midi Tracks
44:54 Global Tracks"

Sonicware SmplTrek // Jack of many trades, but does it master any? // SampleTrek Review & tutorial

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Overview
3:05 This setup
5:40 Track scope
7:05 Workflow
8:35 Connectivity
10:05 Memory
10:25 Build
11:25 Song v launch
12:20 Pool v project
13:35 Editing samples
15:25 Sampling
16:20 Chop/slice
16:50 Looping?
17:15 Loop tracks
17:55 Shot tracks
20:15 Inst tracks
22:30 Kit tracks
23:55 MIDI tracks
24:25 Global tracks
25:40 Mixer
26:55 Insert FX
28:05 Send FX
29:15 Master FX
30:25 Export?
30:40 Pros & cons
34:35 Outro

SONICWARE Introduces SmplTrek | Portable Production Sampler

video upload by SONICWARE

"SmplTrek | Portable Production Sampler. Anytime anywhere, create and stream your music!
All vocals: Mayowa (GEIEI Co.,Ltd.) Mayowa / マヨワ"

Details via Kickstarter:

Easy Sampling

You can easily sample record any sounds with the built-in microphone, your microphone or electric guitar connected to the input, or even a USB-connected smartphone or PC/Mac.

You can even sample record applying an insert effect. For example, your electric guitar can be added to Distortion or your vocal to Compressor.

Sampled sounds can be quickly assigned to pads with auto-slicing, and can also be edited manually in detail by viewing the waveform display.

Sampled sounds can also be easily matched to the tempo and key of your song.

You can also resample a sequenced phrase of sampled sounds including applied effects.

Flexible Song-making

Each song project has 16 sequential parts called "Scenes". Each Scene has 10 sequencer tracks which can behave in different ways, as described below:

Loop Track: Sequencer for a looping sample

Shots Track: Sequencer for a single one-shot sample

Drum Track: Step sequencer for drums

Instrument Track: Piano roll type sequencer for musical instruments

MIDI Track: Piano roll type sequencer for external MIDI equipment

Three additional Global Audio Tracks are available for longer recordings like vocals and external instruments. These tracks can record multiple takes which can be spliced into a final perfect version. Traditional "punch-in" style recording is also supported.

Easily structure a full song by sequencing scenes and setting how many times they repeat before moving to the next scene. You can set the order of scenes via copy and paste, or record scene order in real time with the scene buttons.

Automation can be recorded and edited for all parameters, including the Mixer.

A song can be mixed down through mastering effects before being exported to a single audio file.

Effortless Music Streaming

You can stream your music in perfect quality with a single USB cable, without any driver installation or troublesome menu settings.

You can livestream your voice and performance in real time while playing along with your song. And they can be controlled with crossfading and mixing with effects.

Massive Sample Libraries

More than 500 high-quality sample sounds and over 100 drums kits are included internally, so you can start creating a songs right away, even if it's your first time.

30 internal DSP effects can be used simultaneously as the insert, send, and master effects.

Samples you record are stored to the SD card. In USB storage mode you can download your recordings, or import new samples from your PC/Mac.

Versatile Connectivity

The SmplTrek can connect to a wide range of audio sources such as, dynamic microphones, electric guitars/bass, synthesizers, and even USB audio sources from PC/MACs or smartphones.

The SmplTrek can output audio via two analog outputs, or digitally via USB for live streaming and direct DAW recording.

It can also synchronize its tempo with other devices using MIDI or audio sync.

You can find additional details at the SmplTrek Kickstarter.

Super Lazy Sci Fi Soundtrack 3 - SmplTrek Liven MEGA Korg Volca Keys NTS1

video upload by ChrisLody

https://chrislody.bandcamp.com
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SymetriC...

"The Synth Tray 2 saga continues. It's now grown a little to include a battery bank to power the NTS-1 that you can see tucked under the cables behind the SmlpTrek. This has 2 outputs so it's also able to power my handmade midi thru box now I've made a cable for it, you can see it at the top right. I've also added a Little Bear MC5 mixer which is sat behind the ELZ_1 play. This is really just a temporary fix because I plan to replace it with a Bastl Bestie when I can justify dropping £200 on one.

So a bit about how this is all setup. The SmplTrek is controlling all the midi in this setup with multiple midi tracks set to different channels. The midi out goes to the midi thru splitter box which then connects into the Liven MEGA and Korg Volca Keys. The SmplTrek is also playing the deep pad from the beginning which was sampled out of the ELZ_1 play into it, and the drum loop. When I'm using this in a sofa session I mix the external gear on the Little Bear MC5 and monitor all the audio through the SmplTrek and usually add a little of my send effect to the output, but this time when I recorded it for this video I connected all the separate instrument outputs to my audio interface instead to give me a greater level of control over the final mix.

The Korg Volca connects through the NTS1 in this jam and I'm using the Hammond Eggs Music - Haze reverb. It contains a high pass filter so it's great for making top end pad/string type sounds. I checked this list of available plugins for the NTS1 recently and found loads of new stuff I didn't know about. Mine is absolutely full now :)

I'm using the ELZ_1 play to play the Liven MEGA here and using the LFO set to a speed of zero as a upward pitch bend. The current firmware of the ELZ_1 play has no 'local control off' function which makes it hard to use as a controller and sound module while composing in a setup like this as playing external midi channels also triggers the internal sound engine. I've suggested adding 'local control off' as an option, so fingers crossed for that one.

The MiniDisc player isn't really part of the setup I've been using, but it was nice to see it fit neatly with everything else :) I was planning to record the output down a global track on the SmplTrek, but they're mono so the ambience lost something when I did that, so I resorted to just playing it live and looping the track. The ambient recording is of my home town of Boston, Lincolnshire, UK.

The NTS1 is being used as an insert effect here (the Volca Keys is passing straight through) but once I buy a Bastl Bestie there is a way to use that in a send/return configuration which will be very useful from such a smaller mixer."

The Musical Gameboy // Sonicware SMPLTREK with V2.0 update

video upload by Starsky Carr

"GREAT FUN.. The SMPLTREK is now on firmware V2.0 and it's a very welcome update. I've had the Smpltrek for a while now, and have waited to demo it as although it was a great little unit I needed time to understand how it worked, which was not mean feat with a 186 page manual, and to be perfectly honest I thought it was a little clumsy in some places.

The V2 firmware update tipped it over the edge into being much more fun and useable. I've now been really enjoying it - particularly its portability. A few evenings sitting in the garden with just this and a glass of something cool.. very nice.

Although it looks like a throwback to 1980's handheld games the smpltrek's got great connectivity options for the studio, with full sized MIDI, 6.35mm Jack ins and outs, plus its a USB audio interface. All very useful."

240127 - Jamuary2024 - Kawai K4 Multi Mode Demo

video upload by ChrisLody

"Time for a bit of cheeeeese! Is this new age music? Something like that.

This is something I've been meaning to try for a while, the multi-timbral mode on my fairly recent accusation, the Kawai K4.

I really wanted to make a Sonicware free jam because I've been using their a hell of a lot across the channel recently, but the SmplTrek just seemed like the perfect fit for sequencing the K4. It's multi mode can be set up with 8 different channels for instruments plus one for drums and the SmplTrek has 10 slots which can all be loaded with midi tracks for sequencing. The K4 has an effects section which allows different send amounts per instrument in multi mode so all the audio is coming from the K4 here, nothing is being produced or effected by the SmplTrek.

All I'm using on the K4 are presets but even they are nice, it has a very nice tone for a synth that came out in 1989!

I'm using an overlay on the SmplTrek kindly sent to me by https://cremacaffe.shop/"

SmplTrek Demo (Drum Track)

video upload by SONICWARE

"Hi! I was checking DRUM track today 🥁
You can input sequence by 15 pads, d-pad and step keys.
Please check this video! 🎶

Yu Endo


SmplTrek | Portable Production Sampler
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Pre-orders now open!
https://sonicware.jp/pages/smpltrek
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Easy Sampling
- One-touch sample recording.
- Auto-slicing can quickly split samples across the pads.
- Time-stretching can adjust a sample’s tempo to match your song.
- Pitch-changing functions can keep your samples in key.

Flexible Song-making
- Each song project has 16 scenes. One scene contains:
- 10 sequencer tracks
- 3 additional audio tracks for longer recordings such as vocals or guitar

Effortless Music Streaming
- With a single USB cable connected to your smartphone or PC/Mac, you can stream full-quality audio to audiences all over the internet.

Massive Sample Libraries
- Find inspiration for your next song with:
- 500+ high-quality sample sounds and 36 internal DSP effects.
- Import your own sounds with a SD card.

Versatile Connectivity
- Can accept input from a variety of equipment: Dynamic Microphones, Electric Guitar/Bass, General Line-level audio devices, PC/Mac and smartphones via USB. It can also synchronize playback with many musical instruments using MIDI and audio sync."

SmplTrek - A new sampler has arrived

video upload by True Cuckoo

Additional SmplTrek posts

"SmplTrek is a new portable sampler/ song writing instrument, made by Sonicware. I like it. It's a little bit technical to get into, but anyone can learn.

My online store: http://store.truecuckoo.com

Chapters:
02:42 Quick overview
04:48 Copy samples to card
05:18 Overview of tracks
06:04 Creating a drumkit
09:17 Turning on the metronome
09:33 Setting the length of a clip
09:47 Realtime recording
10:22 More beats, chords, bass
14:26 Loop track + Mic monitoring
15:17 Internal microphone
16:13 Dynamic microphone
18:00 Mixing vocals basics
19:07 Recording loops
19:48 Global track introduction
20:59 Quick lyrics sesh
21:20 Chorus insert effect
21:53 Recording a global track
22:26 Master M.B. Compressor
23:24 Crispy vocal
24:06 Punch-in recording Global track
25:09 Live mixing the whole track
26:20 High five to Sonicware!

Sneak preview of SmplTrek v1.4 (7 features for improved usability)

video upload by SONICWARE

"Hi! Today I’m testing 7 features that contribute mainly to usability, which will be included in the next version 1.4.x. 😃

Yu Endo

SmplTrek details: https://sonicware.jp/pages/smpltrek"

230124 - Jamuary 2023 - SmplTrek + MicroFreak

video upload by ChrisLody

"I started messing around with this last night after I decided the MicroFreak would be a good companion for the SmplTrek. The MicroFreak has no effects and is monotimbral so a multitrack recorder with fx is a nice pairing for it.

I've got a pretty basic jam going on here. I'm triggering a couple of drum tracks I've programmed, then a bass part I recorded from the MF, recording another part using the real-time looper function and then improvising another wonky lead layer over the top. The SmplTrek can midi sequence too but I didn't attempt that here"

SmplTrek Ocarina Jam

video upload by SONICWARE

"Portable Production Sampler | SmplTrek V3 is now available!

Anytime Anywhere, Create and Stream Your Music!
● Easy Sampling
● Flexible Song making
● Effortless Music Streaming
● Massive Sample Libraries
● Versatile Connectivity

#SONICWARE #SmplTrek #sampler #dawless"

Synth Geekery - SmplTrek firmware v3.2

video upload by ranzee

"Firmware update on the Sonicware SmplTrek v3.2."

https://ranzee.com/
https://www.patreon.com/ranzee

SmplTrek No Mixer Input Feedback - Experimental Extreme Noise

video upload by ChrisLody

"These videos use the 'No Mixer Input' technique. The idea is that signal output of a mixer or device is routed back to it's input and then controls on the device are used to shape the resultant feedback. The results are almost always extreme, and extremely unpredictable. As you can see from the yellow cable used here that's what I'm doing on the SmplTrek and it turns out it's really quite good at it! I was just using level and fx in this jam to mess with the signal but it also has filters in it's mixer that can shape the signal. I'm sure I'll be using this on a soundtrack somewhere :)"

90s (ish) Ambient DnB - Nord Lead 12 Voice, Zoom 1201, FAB Echo, SmplTrek

video upload by ChrisLody

"In the spirit of trying something new here's an attempt at a genre I've never tried before, Ambient DnB. This is something I've always admired when it's pulled off well, frantic background beats with smooth foreground sounds. Not bad for a first go this I think

The SmplTrek is doing most of the heavy lifting here. I used it's 'chop to drumkit' feature to chop up one of my own drum breaks, pitch it up and sequence it into a few variations.

I'm running the output in a kind of parallel processing sort of set up with two channels of the drum breaks hard panned, one high pass filtered and routed to my external reverb on the Zoom 1201 to give me tweaking control of the high frequencies and the other left drum and low pass filtered. Bass and strings also come from the output that is not routed to reverb but these use the internal reverb.

I then play some occasionally successful staccato lead sounds from the Nord Lead through a modded Fab Echo and that's about it."

https://chrislody.bandcamp.com

230122 - Jamuary 2023 - SmplTrek Ether Gaming

video upload by ChrisLody

"So here's an interesting thing to mess around with, sampling electromagnet noise from gaming devices with a Soma Ether and then making a tune with it.

Fairly self explanatory, apart from the fact that I had to mime to bits at the start where I am recording the sounds from various gaming devices. The Soma is super sensitive so it was picking up my lights and camera when I tried to record under them so I actually captured the audio stood in the middle of my studio in the dark.

The recordings were added to the SmplTrek then tuned and looped on the hardware itself. In the case of the DS I used the new auto chop to drum kit feature and then added a decay envelope to each slice, pitched them, panned them etc.

That's about it."

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 138 with Dan Goldstein & Mitchell Sigman of Cherry Audio!

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Music Technology Discussion with Rob Puricelli, Ben Simpson, Kent Spong and our very special guests, Dan Goldstein & Mitchell Sigman of Cherry Audio!

This week we're delighted to welcome back Dan & Mitchell of Cherry Audio, a company that in the last few years has grown its reputation for quality, affordable and quite excellent software synths that emulate some of the more quirky synthesizer classics such as the ARP Quadra, Jupiter 4 and Realistic MG-1, as well as classics like the Memorymoog, Synthex and Polymoog, their own Dreamsynth and their latest instrument GX-80!

Join us to hear the story behind the creation of GX-80, an instrument that fuses together two giants from Yamaha!

0:00 - Intros and welcomes
10:17 - Cherry Audio Interview - https://cherryaudio.com/products/gx-80
1:21:27 - Korg Collection 4 - https://www.korg.com/uk/products/soft...
1:32:59 - Virharmonic Bohemian Cello - https://www.virharmonic.com/bohemian_...
1:42:35 - Sonicware LIVEN LoFi-12 - https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-lofi12
1:53:46 - Sonicware SmplTrek - https://sonicware.jp/pages/smpltrek
2:02:30 - Sonicware Live Stream Announcement - https://youtu.be/-_-z_J77WE0
2:05:36 - Thank yous and goodbyes"

Lofi-12 XT [Vintage Drum Machine Sounds & Parameter Locking TEST]

video upload by SONICWARE

"Lofi-12 XT Kickstarter Campaign Ends 5th Nov. FREE BONUS CASE to All Backers! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

The Lofi-12 XT is an advanced model of the Liven Lofi-12, newly developed based on hardware of the SmplTrek. The Lofi-12 XT inherits the retro sampling engine of the Liven Lofi-12 but is redesigned and redeveloped as an even more user-friendly and fun Lo-fi Groovebox Sampler.

The Lofi-12 XT comes with numerous samples of Vintage Drum Machines including TR-808/909, LM-1, linndrum, DMX, Drumulator, SP-12, Drumtraks and TOM.

*The samples of vintage drum machines are licensed from BULLYFINGER (https://bullyfinger.com/)

With Parameter Locking, dynamic parameter recording is a breeze – simply press the REC button and tweak the knobs. You can also input exact values directly using the step buttons."

Sonicware ELZ_1 play: Ambient Loop 01 - A Pro Synth Network Short

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"The first of our PSN shorts using the brilliant ELZ_1 play from Dr. Yu Endo and Sonicware!.

Andrew builds up a lovely, evolving ambient loop using the 4-track loop recorder built into the ELZ_1 play.

The ELZ-1 play builds on the success of Sonicware's first ever instrument, the ELZ_1 and benefits from the knowledge and experience gained by Sonicware whilst creating their LIVEN units as well as SmplTrek and the LoFi-12 XT."