NE4 Sound Manager question

[dwagar]

I'm new to Sound Manager. Maybe I'm doing this backwards or something.

I've uploaded 2 samples, I want them to run in one program. I can't figure out how to link both samples to the program.

Thanks

[harmonizer]

I am pretty sure you can only play one sample at a time in the NE4. There is no true split or layering capability in the NE4 - while there is a "Split" button, it only allows you to split two different organ settings across that split, and does not allow you to do anything with Samples or Acoustic Piano sounds.

[dwagar]

maybe I'm approaching this from the wrong way, or maybe it won't work.

What I'm trying to do is get the Billie Jean tone, which I've read on here is a combination of JP4 Brass and Choir Ahhs.

Is that possible on the NE4?

[maxpiano]

maybe I'm approaching this from the wrong way, or maybe it won't work.

What I'm trying to do is get the Billie Jean tone, which I've read on here is a combination of JP4 Brass and Choir Ahhs.

Is that possible on the NE4?

You cannot layer 2 samples on the NE4 because it is monotimbral (1 SampleSynth only) and you cannot edit an existing .nsmp, so the only way for you to do that is to resample the two sounds as .wav files (2 or 3 notes per octave should be enough) then merge them (using an Audio editor such as Audacity) and finally create your own "JP4 Brass and Choir Ahhs".nsmp (using the Nord Sample Editor, of course)

[dwagar]

Thanks. I have no idea how to do that, so I'd better start reading up.

At least now I know I wasn't missing something in the sound manager.