Roland SP-555 Quick Start Manual

• Expandable to over 12 hours of sampling and playback via CompactFlash.
• Uses type 1 CompactFlash up to 2 GB.
• Samples stream direct from the CF card with no load time.
• Import and Export .wav & AIFF via included wave converter software.
Built-in audio interface allows sampling from your computer via USB.
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• New MFX – Super filter, Guitar Amp Simulator, Reverse Delay and Bit Crash.
• The SP-555's effects can be used to process any sample or sound source
via external audio inputs or USB audio streaming.
• 3 real-time control knobs to tweak multiple FX parameters while
performing.
Custom MFX settings can be stored to the pads and instantly recalled via
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Effect Memory.
• Drum machine-style sequencer with quantize including shuffle (swing).
• Play up to 32 patterns back to back or up to 128 when using a CF card.
• Seamless or time-based switching between patterns for live performance.
Patterns can be up to 99 measures long.
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Ships with Cakewalk's Sonar LE & SP-555 .wav/AIFF converter software.
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• Capture loop phrases in real-time from live inputs with unlimited overdubs.
• Build sound-on-sound loops – great for scratch Djs or human beat-boxers.
Use a foot switch for instant punch in and out of loop recording.
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Assign loops you've created to the pads for use while making patterns.
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• Stream audio and MIDI between your computer and SP-555 (PC or Mac).
• Record directly into your favorite DAW through the SP-555's inputs.
• Add effects to audio from DJ applications with the SP-555's effects.
SP-555 Sampler
11 minutes of Sampling & Playback
37 Different Effects

Pattern Sequencer for Making Beats

Loop Capture for Live Performance

USB Audio & Midi Interface Built-In
11 minutes of Sampling & Playback

37 Different Effects

Pattern Sequencer for Making Beats
Loop Capture for live performance
USB Audio & Midi Interface Built-in!

Stuff To Know