Parameters For Card Utilities; File Import - Roland SPD-S Owner's Manual

Parameters for Card Utilities

FILE IMPORT

Here's how to import audio files from memory cards.
Audio files (WAV/AIFF) stored on devices such as computers can be imported via memory cards to the SPD-S.
You may not be able to work with files using the computer when the memory card has reached the "memory full!" (p. 130) stage.
In such instances, reduce the amount of data on the memory card.
Notes on Importing Audio Files (WAV/AIFF)
• When you want to copy or save any audio file (WAV/AIFF) on a CompactFlash card using a computer or other device,
place it at the root (uppermost level) of the CompactFlash card. The SPD-S does not import any files from anywhere
other than the root.
• When importing, the SPD-S recognizes a maximum of 100 audio files.
• File names that have more than eight characters or that contain Japanese characters will not appear properly.
• Make sure that a WAV file has a ".wav" extension and that an AIFF file has an ".aif" extension. The SPD-S does NOT
recognize any files with other extensions.
• The SPD-S supports 8 bits or 16 bits for sample bits.
• Sample rate conversion is not supported. Files are imported at the sample rate of 44.1 kHz. If any files with sample rates
other than 44.1 kHz are imported, they produce a deviation in playback pitch.
• Loop points set in AIFF files are disabled.
• If you try to import any WAV/AIFF file in a format that is not supported by the SPD-S, an error message of
"unsupported!" is displayed. No such file can be imported.
• No compressed audio files (WAV/AIFF) can be imported.
• It may be impossible to import audio files (WAV/AIFF) of an extremely short duration.
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