Can anyone tell me how to bend the pitch of a note permanently? I can do it "by hand" on the sampler, but how do I make it part of the song?

Thanks.

What device are you using?

You should just automate the pitch control at the level you want. (right click on it - automate).

I'm using the NN-19. I guess I don't quite get automation. I can set the pitch bend level to a certain amount, but it seems I'm altering the pitch for the entire instrument. I want it to curve in and out at a certain point.

With automation you can "draw a curve" into a sequencer track. Then the corresponding knob/fader/whatever will process through this curve, when you play the song. Just read the manual about automation. It's a very useful and important thing.

automation is like the most important thing...

Not sure if this is what Nutts is saying, but you can right click on the pitch wheel and assign it to a controller. Then use your controller to adjust it. That being said, I agree with others that automation is the best way to go.

Joe