Release Samples/Damping on the SP-404?

[1Fireforge]

Hey all, new 404 user here.

I'm currently using the 404 with some high quality harpsichord samples with a midi input to make my old non-velocity sensitive casio sound like a high quality harpsichord without having to lug my computer around. The thing is, though, that I can't figure out how to program in the release samples or modify the release envelope on the 404. For example, I press the key, and the note plays for as long as I have my finger on the key. However, when I release, the sound immediately shuts off - there is no damping of the sound like you would expect, and it sounds very weird, especially if you're doing trills or something. Is there any way that I can add release samples in, or even just have the note damped a little on note off? Maybe some reverb would work...anyone have any ideas?

- FF

[drewzle]

unfortunately the 404 isn't really set up with a Release parameter
adding Reverb/Tape Delay to the samples may help (hold Remain to add an effect to multiple samples)
try having Gate on or off to see whether that helps too

[fauna]

i'd use reverb, myself, but i'm a workaround kinda guy. i have melotron samples loaded in that stop the second you take yr finger off the pad. adding a bit-o-verb allows that decay that sweetens the deal and allows a fumble-fingers like me to get to the next note. just a little goes a long way.

hope that helpsichord!