Roland SP-404 Manual
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SP-404
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Summary of Contents for Roland SP-404

  • Page 1 SP-404 Micro Manual...
  • Page 2 Contents SP-404 structure Importing samples Adjusting the pad level Swapping sounds between two pads Creating a pattern...
  • Page 3 SP-404 structure To understand how the SP-404 works and how it’s parts interoperate, please have a look at this block diagram below. MIDI Effects Pads Sampler Internal CF card Sequencer Line out Line in...
  • Page 4 Compact Flash card. After importing the samples, you can erase the originals off the card, as they will be converted to SP-404 format and placed in the ROLAND folder.
  • Page 5 Adjusting the pad level SP-404 allows you to set the volume (audio level) of each of the sounds assigned to the pads. A great feature is that you can adjust the level while a pattern is playing - you just need to switch to pads mode by pressing the lit PATTERN SELECT button.
  • Page 6 Swapping sounds between two pads To rearrange your sounds, you can use the “swap” function on the SP- 404. It allows you to exchange sample assignments between any two pads, so that you can get them laid out the way you want. Hold down CANCEL and press...
  • Page 7 Creating a pattern SP-404 allows you to easily create a pattern and quantize it on the fly. You can use 16th note quantize grid for usual beats and 16.3 (16th with triplets) for swinging beats. While the recording goes on, you can press the REC button so it blinks - this will enter a “rehearsal”...

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