Tascam GigaStudio - Manual (Page 146)

146 TASCAM GigaEditor 4 Manual
Dimension Controllers
Every dimension has a control source which helps determine which sample will play back at any given
moment. Th e available control sources are:
Velocity.
This is the traditional “velocity switch”, typically using the velocity with which the key is struck to
select among samples recorded at various dynamic levels.
MIDI continuous controllers.
When a traditional MIDI controller is assigned to a dimension, the value of
that controller at note-on determines which split will sound. Examples include using the mod wheel to
switch between closed and open hi-hats, or using the sustain pedal to switch between piano samples
recorded with and without sustain.
Layer.
Th e Layer dimension is unique in that all of its splits sound simultaneously, instead of just one.
Layers are sometimes used in conjunction with MIDI volume control and/or crossfades, to give continuous
control over the volume of each layer.
Release trigger.
Th is special type of dimension typically has two splits and is used with sounds that have
been divided into separate sustain and release samples. When a note on is received the first split is always
played. Th e sample mapped to the second split is played at note off.