Sampling (Sampling); Configuring The Sampling Settings (Record Setting); Configuring The Input Effects (Input Fx) - Roland SP-404MK2 Reference Manual

Sampling (SAMPLING)

You can sample (record) the sound that's inputted into this unit to create your own samples (audio data materials).

Configuring the Sampling Settings (RECORD SETTING)

Here you can configure the settings for sampling, such as the recording level, as well as apply input effects to the sound input
from an external source.
1. In sample mode, press the [REC] button.
The unit enters sampling standby mode.
2. Press the [RECORD SETTING] button.
The input setting screen appears.
3. Use the controllers to edit the parameters.
Controller
[CTRL 1] knob
[SHIFT] button +
[CTRL 1] knob
[CTRL 2] knob
[SHIFT] button +
[CTRL 3] knob
[CTRL 3] knob

Configuring the Input Effects (INPUT FX)

The INPUT FX (input effects) are effects used only for the input jacks. You can apply effects to the audio that's inputted to this unit.
1. On the input setting screen, press the [VALUE] knob.
The INPUT FX Setting screen appears.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to move the cursor to "EFX Type", and press the [VALUE] knob.
The value display is highlighted, and you can now change the effects.
Parameter
Bypass, Auto Pitch(*), Vocoder(*), Harmony(*), Gt Amp Sim(*), Chorus, JUNO Chorus, Reverb, TimeCtrlDly,
EFX Type Chromatic PS, Downer, WrmSaturator, 303 VinylSim, 404 VinylSim, Cassette Sim, Lo-fi, Equalizer,
Compressor
Effects marked with an (*) are for INPUT FX only.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the effect, and press the [VALUE] knob.
This sets the effect.
Parameter Value
REC BPM 40.0– Specifies the tempo. Use the [CTRL 1] knob while holding down the
200.0 [SHIFT] button to set the value more precisely.
You can also set the tempo using the tap tempo function.
"Setting the Tempo in Time with the Rhythm (Tap
ROUTING This selects the source to sample (the input source).
Samples the mixed audio from this unit (the playback audio) and the
Mix
input from an external source.
ExtIn Samples only the audio input from an external device.
PAN L:50– Adjusts the pan position (the left-right volume balance when
R:50 sampling).
LEVEL 0–127 Adjust the recording level.
Explanation
Value
Sampling (SAMPLING)
Tempo)(P.76)"
35