Basic Sampling Procedure; Preparations For Sampling - Roland SP-606 Owner's Manual

Basic Sampling Procedure

Preparations for Sampling

You must perform the following steps before sampling.
Connecting your audio source device to the SP-606
1.
Make sure that the SP-606 and your audio source device are powered-off.
2.
Turn the top panel AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob to the minimum (far left) setting.
3.
Connect your audio source device to the rear panel INPUT or DIGITAL IN jacks (p. 20).
4.
Turn on the power of the device you connected in step 3.
5.
Turn on the power of the SP-606, using the procedure described in "Turning the Power On" (p. 21).
Wait until the Pattern Play screen (p. 15) appears in the display.
Selecting the sampling grade
6.
Press [MENU] to select "System," and press [ENTER].
7.
Use [ ][
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the setting.
Parameter
Sampling Grade
8.
Press [EXIT].
Specifying the input jacks and adjusting the input level
9.
Hold down [FUNC] and press [INPUT SOURCE] to get the INPUT
SETTING screen.
10. Use [
][
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the setting.
Select one of the following according to the device you connected in step
3.
Connected jack
INPUT L/R (stereo)
DIGITAL IN (digital)
INPUT MIC (mic)
11. Use [
][
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the setting.
Parameter
Input Send Sel
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume,
and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
] to move the cursor to the "Sampling Grade" line.
Value Explanation
STANDARD, Specifies the sampling grade.
LONG
* This setting is remembered even when the SP-606 is powered-off.
] to move the cursor to the "Input Select" line.
Setting
LINE
DIGITAL
MIC
You can also sample via USB (p. 83).
] to move the cursor to the "Input Send Sel" line.
Value Explanation
DRY The audio input signal will not be sent to the effect.
MFX The audio input signal will be sent to the effect.
STANDARD: Standard audio quality.
LONG: Somewhat lower audio quality than STANDARD, but uses only
half as much memory.
Chapter 3. Sampling
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