Roland SP-404MK2 Reference Manual page 66

Combining Samples to Create a Pattern (PATTERN SEQUENCER)
The unit enters pattern sequencer mode.
2. While holding down the [HOLD] button, press pads [1]–[16] to select the pattern chain number to play
back.
The PATTERN CHAIN screen appears.
3. Press the [SUB PAD] button.
The selected pattern chain plays back.
To stop playback, press the [SUB PAD] button again.
4. To exit pattern chain, press the [EXIT] button.
The unit returns to the PATTERN SELECT screen.
Sampling the playback of a pattern chain
You can sample (resample) the audio of a pattern chain as it plays back.
1. Press the [PATTERN SELECT] button.
The unit enters pattern sequencer mode.
2. Press the [RESAMPLE] button.
3. Press the [RECORD SETTING] button.
The input settings screen appears.
4. Use the [CTRL 2] knob to set ROUTING to "Mix".
5. Press the [EXIT] button.
6. Press the pads [1]–[16] that are blinking red.
Empty pads to which samples haven't been assigned blink red.
When you press an empty pad, the pad changes to blinking purple, and a message "Press Pad to START" is shown.
7. Press pads [1]–[16] while holding down the [HOLD] button to select the pattern chain to play back.
The PATTERN CHAIN screen appears.
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