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File Editor

File Editor is a browser interface for managing files on KANTAN Sampler's SD card from a computer or phone.

The Sample tab also lets you Assign built-in Presets or SD-card samples to pads. Edit Start / End, Pitch, Volume and other sample settings on the device.

What File Editor can do

  • View Sample, Beat, Kit, Project and Music files
  • Upload to the SD card
  • Download to a computer or phone
  • Rename、Delete
  • Create SD-card folders and change the displayed location
  • Preview samples and Assign them to pads

File Editor does not control the current performance state: Beat Load or volume, Rec settings and Project Save / Load are not available there.

Before opening it

  1. Connect KANTAN Sampler to Wi-Fi
  2. Select File Editor in the device menu
  3. Open the displayed QR code or address on a computer or phone connected to the same Wi-Fi

While File Editor is open, performance functions on the device are restricted to protect files.

Assign a sample

  1. Open the Sample tab
  2. Select the destination pad under Assignment target
  3. Select Location
  4. Check the desired sample with Play
  5. Press Assign

Location explained

Display example Meaning
Device Preset Samples built into KANTAN Sampler
SD / Samples Sample root folder on the SD card
SD / Samples / Drum Drum folder on the SD card
SD / Samples / Song1 Song1 folder on the SD card

Only sounds in the selected location appear. Device Presets and SD files are not mixed in the same list.

Upload files

  1. Select the destination Location
  2. Drag files into the Upload area, or press the area to select files
  3. Press Upload files
  4. Wait for progress to complete

Even when several files are selected, they are saved one at a time to protect the SD card.

Tabs and supported formats

Tab Main files
Sample (Sample) WAV, MP3
Beat (Beat) WAV, MP3, MID, MIDI
Kit JSON
Project JSON
Music WAV、MP3

Warning

Do not turn off the device or remove the SD card during Upload, Rename or Delete.

Close File Editor

Performing another action on the device closes File Editor. Check that no file operation is in progress before closing it.