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STEP:
Allows you to record the pads directly to the tracks by
touching the pads in the order you wish them to play. The
playback length of the pads is determined in one of two ways;
the trimmed length of the sample (SMPL), or by the selected
note length (MEAS). If "MEAS" is selected, the playback
length is determined by the note value that is selected (e.g., q
[quarter note], e [eighth note], h [half note], etc.).
REALTIME:
Records the pads while the song is playing. The pads will
record as long as you hold them down.
AUDIO
Allows you to record directly from the MIC/LINE, DIGITAL, or
RECORDING:
AUX Inputs.
Step Recording
Step recording is great if you already have a lot of samples that are the same
tempo (BPM). Before we start, it's a good idea to create a Tempo Map so that
the samples line up properly. This will also be helpful for editing the tracks
later. Use the following procedure to create a Tempo Map:
1. Press SONG/TRACK.
2. CURSOR down to TEMPO MAP? and press ENTER/YES.
3. Rotate the VALUE/TIME dial to match the BPM of your samples, or play the pad that uses the
BPM that you want to match and press ENTER/YES.
4. Press PLAY to return to the main screen.
Now let's record some samples to track 1 using the STEP recording method:
1. Press PAD BANK and use the VALUE/TIME dial to select the desired bank of samples. Then,
press ENTER/YES to select it.
2. Hold SHIFT and press STEP (EVENT REC).
3. displayed (see Fig. 7).
4. Rotate the VALUE/TIME dial counterclockwise to select "SMPL."
5. Press the pads in the order you want them to play back. If your samples are the same tempo
as the Tempo Map, the SP-808 will automatically place the samples at the correct bar and
beat.
6. Press STOP ( ) when you're finished.
7. Press STATUS (TRACK SELECT) A so that it is green (PLAY).
8. Press METRONOME ( ) to return to the beginning of the song and press PLAY (4) to listen
to the track.
9. If you do not like what you have recorded, press UNDO/REDO once followed by
METRONOME ( ) to return to the top of the song. Then, repeat steps 2-8 to try again.
Realtime Recording
Realtime recording is a great way to add samples to an existing track. The samples are recorded for
as long as you hold the pad(s) down. The SP-808 features a quantize function, so if you play the
pad a little off time, the SP-808 can correct it for you. This can be extremely helpful if you are
having difficulty playing a particular section of your song in time with the metronome. Use the
following procedure to record a track in real time:
Fig. 7
The Step Record
Screen
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