Direct Answer
Clicks and pops happen when a sample is chopped in the middle of a waveform cycle instead of at silence. The fastest fixes are using Snap to Zero-Cross or adding a micro volume envelope (Attack/Release fade) to smooth the transition.
Practical Steps to Fix the Click
- Press START/END and select the pad with the clicking sample
- Use the VALUE knob to zoom in until you see the waveform center line
- Press RESAMPLE to snap the chop to the nearest zero-crossing (closest silence point)
- If it still clicks, hold SHIFT + PITCH/SPEED to open the ENVELOPE menu
- Turn CTRL 1 slightly clockwise to add a tiny Attack (fade-in)
- Turn CTRL 3 slightly clockwise to add a tiny Release (fade-out)
- Press EXIT, then test the pad again
Why This Happens
The click is caused by an instant jump from 0 to loud amplitude when triggering. If the chop point sits at a waveform peak instead of silence, the speaker driver moves too fast, creating a pop spike. Snap to Zero-Cross prevents this by aligning the cut to where the waveform crosses the zero line (true silence point).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Setting points without zooming → you’ll miss the real silence frame
- Only snapping, never using envelope → fades often fix faster and cleaner
- Using TRUNCATE before testing → commits the click permanently
- Cutting audio abruptly in GATE mode → can click if released at a waveform peak
Quick Summary
Snap start/end to silence using START/END + RESAMPLE. If the file still clicks, add a micro Attack/Release using SHIFT + PITCH/SPEED → Envelope.