How are referenced sample files ? Can they be moved?

[imacactus]

Hi there,

I’m wondering how sample files are referenced on an Octatrack project (specifically sampled loaded in the Slot Lists):

• will OT projects will be able to load files successfully if i move files around on the CF card ?
• will the “Collect Samples” functionality collect samples that are assigned to a Flex or Static Sample Slot despite them not being assigned to a Trig or Lock key ?

I know that on the Digitakt is referencing files using a hash which allows to move/rename files without any consequence on projects. Does the Octatrack works the same ?

Regards

[sezare56]

@imacactus

I’m wondering how sample files are referenced on an Octatrack project (specifically sampled loaded in the Slot Lists):

Slots allocations are written in project.work files. Possible to read it with a text editor.

@imacactus

will OT projects will be able to load files successfully if i move files around on the CF card ?

No. You can use COLLECT SAMPLES before moving files. This make a copy of used samples in project folder.

@imacactus

will the “Collect Samples” functionality collect samples that are assigned to a Flex or Static Sample Slot despite them not being assigned to a Trig or Lock key ?

Theoretically.
The PURGE SAMPLES function remove unused samples from slots (except slots 1-8 because they are assigned by default)