The Slice machine lets you manually define and sequence individual sample regions

The Slice machine (SRC page) divides a sample into named regions (slices) via the Slice Editor. Slices have independent start, loop, and end points. The SLICE parameter selects which slice plays; when set to NOTE, MIDI notes or keyboard trig keys select slices chromatically from C1 upward, wrapping after the last slice. The SLICE MENU offers: CREATE SLICE GRID (equal divisions, optional transient detection), EDIT SLICE POINTS (manual editing with zoom), CREATE LINEAR LOCKS (assigns slices to trigs in order), CREATE RANDOM LOCKS (random slice assignment). Adjacent slice end/start points are linked by default; use DATA ENTRY knob A to unlink for independent editing. This differs from the Grid machine (auto-equal slices, no manual editing). The Slice machine is the choice when sample regions have unequal natural boundaries.

Examples

Import a drum break. Use CREATE SLICE GRID with transient detection to set slices at drum hits. Use CREATE LINEAR LOCKS to distribute slices across 16 trigs — instant break playback. Unlink a specific slice to extend just the snare tail.

Assessment

What is the difference between the Slice machine and the Grid machine? When would you choose transient detection over an equal-grid for a drum break?