Importing Samples (Import Sample) - Roland SP-404MK2 Reference Manual

Some memory card types or memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or play back properly on the unit.

Importing Samples (IMPORT SAMPLE)

You can use an SD card to import commercially available audio material or audio material created on your computer.
1. Using your computer or similar device, save the samples you wish to import to the "IMPORT" folder on
the SD card (
Importing/Exporting (Using the SD Card)
2. Insert the SD card on which the samples are saved into the SD card slot of this unit.
3. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the pad [13].
The UTILITY MENU screen appears.
4. Use the [VALUE] knob to select "IMPORT", and press the [VALUE] knob.
The IMPORT/EXPORT MENU screen appears.
From the top screen, you can also make this screen appear by pressing pad [14] while holding down the [SHIFT] button.
5. Use the [VALUE] knob to select "IMPORT from SD-CARD", and press the [VALUE] knob.
The IMPORT SAMPLE / PROJECT screen appears.
6. Use the [VALUE] knob to select "SAMPLE", and press the [VALUE] knob.
7. Press pads [1]–[16] to select the pad to which you want to assign the imported sample.
Normally, you should select a pad that's blinking yellow (an empty pad).
Pad status
Unlit (dark Sample is already assigned to the pad
orange)
Blinking yellow Sample not yet assigned to the pad (empty pad)
Blinking red Pad to which imported sample is assigned (import destination pad)
Pad to which imported sample is assigned (overwrite and import to a pad that already has a
Lit red
sample assigned to it)
8. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the sample to import, and press the [VALUE] knob.
The samples are imported and assigned to the selected pads.
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You can preview the selected sample by pressing the [SUB PAD] button.
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When selecting samples inside a folder, use the [VALUE] knob to select the folder, and then press the [VALUE] knob.
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Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the [VALUE] knob to select multiple samples.
Configuring the Various Settings (UTILITY)
(P.99)).
Explanation
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