Autosampler advice please

[Pauly 6 String]

Hi all.  Starting to sample my DX7 & EX7 sounds.  Tried a few last night and have some questions.  Also I'm open to any advice you can give regarding the process.

 

1.  Sampled at minor 3 intervals, 5 seconds and no looping settings for a brass synth type sound.  Some notes are missing and was wondering why it took 35 seconds to sample after each note was sounded for 5 seconds.

 

2.  What types of sounds need looping and how to use the settings.

 

3.  Turned off any effects (EX7) on the voices.

 

4.  How many layers are recommended?

 

5.  Should I sample notes beyond the range of the 61 keys?

 

6.  How long should the sustain be set to?

 

Any other advice is appreciated.

 

Thanks