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Those who only have access to an MSX-MUSIC chip or a Toshiba module with MSX-AUDIO (heath miss an ADPCM sampler) can skip this chapter.
A sample is a digitized sound, in which case the data of the sample is stored in the computer. The sampler of the MSX-AUDIO always scans for a few thousandths of seconds the external signal (eg the microphone) and converts the incoming value into a number. The time between these scans can vary, this is called the sampling frequency.
MoonBlaster has the ability to use the sampler of the MSX-AUDIO, and to record, play and edit samples. The sample memory of the MSX-AUDIO is 32 kB and MoonBlaster divides it over 14 samples. These 14 samples together are called a sample kit. In these sample kits you also find the location in the sample memory where a specific sample is located. You can go to the sampler from the music editor by pressing the [F3] key. The following things can be set in the sampler: Adjust sample signal Allows you to set the correct volume of the incoming signal (eg via the microphone). The volume is indicated by a red expanding bar at the bottom of the screen. If you turn up the signal, the bar will continue to expand, if you make the signal softer, the bar will sound less (.
With [F5] you go to the disc menu. Here you can load and save individual samples or complete sample kits. See chapter 7. For all the above functions money: choose a function with cursors, change a value with the spacebar and then the numeric keys.
The samples that have been recorded can be played while playing music in the music edit screen, or in the sample menu. With F3 you can choose the right keyboard to play the sample with. You can choose from the keyboard of your MSX, the Philips Klavier that belongs to the Music Module, or MIDI. The MIDI interfaces supported by MoonBlaster are the MSX-MIDI (which is built into the turbo R FS-A1GT), NMS 1205 MIDI (in the Music Module) or FMI (the FAC MIDl interface). With the [M] - key you can select one of these MIDI interfaces, MoonBlaster tells you whether this interface is present or not. If you press one of the keys on your keyboard , the current sample (Current Sample Block) will be played. The height of the frequency of the sample depends on the key you press.