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The new Roland SP-808 Groove Sampler offers a whole new approach to sampling and remixing.
This unique workstation combines phrase sampling, hard disk recording, effect processing and live
performance features that are essential for today's producers and remixers. This document will
cover some of the basic operations of the SP-808 such as sampling and track editing. In addition,
we will offer some tips and suggestions for using the SP-808 in ways you might not have thought
of. This document is not intended to be a replacement of the owner's manual, but it can provide
you the basic knowledge needed to start using your SP-808. For more in-depth information, please
consult the SP-808 Owner's Manual.
Topics
We will cover the following topics in this document:
I.
The SP-808 Architecture
II.
Sampling
III.
Sample Editing
IV.
Using Effects
V.
Using the Step Modulator
VI.
Re-sampling
VII.
Track Recording
VIII.
Track Editing
I. The SP-808 Architecture
Before we get into some of the features, it is a
good idea to understand how the SP-808 is laid
out. The SP-808 is a new type of instrument
that combines sampling, hard disk recording,
effects, and realtime performance features into
a single workstation. A quick look at the front
panel will give you a good idea how these
various components are designed to work
together (see Fig. 1). The hard disk recording
section is located at the lower left portion of the
front panel and uses the familiar fader and
status button controls found on many
recorders. The sampling section is found on the
lower right and is a pad based interface that is
popular on many "phrase" type samplers. The
upper right section of the SP-808 contains the
effect and realtime performance features,
including the innovative D-Beam* infrared light
controller. Separating these sections are the
edit and transport controls that are located in
the center of the SP-808.
Roland SP-808 Basics
Fig. 1
The SP-808 Front
Panel
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