Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
SP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Prin tin g Co n ve n tio n s in Th is Ma n u a l
• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.
[PLAY]
[REC]
PLAY button
REC button
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which
you can refer.
Copyright © 2001 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
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USIN G THE UN IT SAFELY
The
symbol alerts the user to important instructions
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
The
symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
001
008c
•
Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
•
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with
the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
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002d
•
Do not open or perform any internal modifica-
tions on the unit or its AC adaptor. (The only
exception would be where this manual provides
specific instructions which should be followed in order to
put in place user-installable options; see p. 5.)
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009
•
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
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003
•
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
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010
•
This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.
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004
•
Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
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011
•
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
•
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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101b
•
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
•
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
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102c
•
Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
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103b
•
Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor.
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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104
•
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
013
•
In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
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106
•
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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014
•
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107c
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
•
Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.
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015
•
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/ amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
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108b
•
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
adaptor and all cords coming from external
devices.
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109b
•
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet
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110b
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016
•
•
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.
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115a
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•
When removing the card cover, remove only the
specified screws (p. 5).
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118
•
Should you remove the optical connector caps or
screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out
of children's reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.
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IMPO RTAN T N O TES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:
Po w e r Su p p ly
301
Ad d itio n a l Pre ca u tio n s
551
•
Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
•
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save a backup copy of important data
you have stored in the unit’s memory on a memory card.
302
•
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
552
•
307
•
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory or a memory
card once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.
553
•
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
Pla ce m e n t
351
554
•
556
•
•
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-
ference.
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
352
•
This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
558a
•
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
354a
•
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
559a
•
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
355
•
To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet
area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
562
•
Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
Ma in te n a n ce
401a
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
turer of the cable.
•
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
402
•
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/ or
deformation.
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IMPO RTAN T N O TES
Be fo re Usin g Me m o ry Ca rd s
(Sm a rtMe d ia )
Re m o ve th e Ca rd Co ve r
When removing the card cover, first remove the two screws
that hold the card cover on the bottom of the unit using a
Usin g Me m o ry Ca rd s
704
coin or screwdriver.
•
Carefully insert the Memory card all the way in—until it is
928
firmly in place.
fig.11-01a
•
When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of
newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four
corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons
and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no
buttons or controls get damaged.
929
•
When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to
avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
fig.00-001
The surface without
gold contacts
must be upward
705
•
Never touch the terminals of the Memory card. Also,
avoid getting the terminals dirty.
Co p y rig h t
851
•
Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public
performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part,
of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public
performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a
third party is prohibited by law.
853
•
Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by a third party.
BOSS/ Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with
regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights
arising through your use of this unit.
115a
•
When removing the card cover, remove only the
specified screws.
118
•
Should you remove the optical connector caps or
screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of
children's reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.
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Co n te n ts
Main Features..........................................................................................9
Quick Start.............................................................................................14
Turning the power off.................................................................................................................................... 15
Sub-window display ...................................................................................................................................... 16
How the SP-505 is organized ........................................................................................................................ 19
If you are not satisfied with the sampled sound ........................................................................................ 23
Dividing a sample between several pads (Chop) ................................................................................................ 26
Playing an audio input signal (EXT Source)......................................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the EXT source settings.......................................................................................................................... 33
Changing the BPM of a sample ............................................................................................................................... 33
Selecting the pad that will be the effect synchronization source (SYNC SOURCE).................................... 34
About the sampling time............................................................................................................................... 39
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Co n te n ts
Starting sampling automatically when sound is input............................................................................. 39
Resampling procedure 1 (Auto)................................................................................................................... 42
Editing the points at which the sample is divided .............................................................................................. 51
About the dividing point adjustment screen.............................................................................................. 51
Making fine adjustments to the dividing points........................................................................................ 53
Viewing the performance data (Microscope Edit)..................................................................................... 60
Adjusting the dynamics (accent) of the sound (Microscope Edit) .......................................................... 61
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Co n te n ts
About song recording ................................................................................................................................................ 63
Synchronizing the performance of the SP-505 and an external MIDI device ................................................ 72
Sync mode settings......................................................................................................................................... 72
MIDI Implementation ............................................................................................................................................... 83
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Ma in Fe a tu re s
The SP-505 is a groove sampling workstation that provides all the functionality you need to produce dance music.
Ch o p fu n ctio n
Su p p o rt fo r W AV/ AIFF file s
The “Chop” function detects the attacks within a sampled
phrase, and divides the sample into separate sound events.
The samples that are generated in this way are automatically
assigned to pads.
WAV/ AIFF files from your computer can be loaded via
SmartMedia into the SP-505.
Re -sa m p lin g
You can play back samples while applying internal effects
and re-sample the result to create new samples without any
loss of audio quality.
Pitch fu n ctio n
By using the “Pitch” function you can play pitches using a
sample.
Pre se t so u n d s
BPM Sy n c fu n ctio n
Comes loaded with 64 preset samples (including drum and
bass), and 40 preset patterns.
The “BPM Sync” function allows the BPM of up to 16 phrases
to be synchronized at a single touch.
Pa tte rn Se le ct fu n ctio n
W a ve fo rm d isp la y
Preset or user patterns can be recalled directly using the 16
key pads.
You can edit the start/ end points or truncate the sample
while viewing its waveform in the display. You can also
zoom-in on the waveform for even more detailed editing.
Pa tte rn se q u e n ce r
The SP-505 has a built-in pattern sequencer, which lets you
combine patterns of several measures to create a “song.”
Ma x im u m p o ly p h o n y : 8 n o te s
Up to eight samples (mono) of a 44.1 kHz sampling
frequency can be played simultaneously.
2 6 d iffe re n t e ffe cts
The SP-505 provides a selection of 26 different effects,
ranging from Vinyl Simulator, which simulates the
characteristics of an analog record, to Isolator and Reverb.
Effects can be controlled in real time using three knobs.
Ex te n d e d sa m p lin g u sin g Sm a rtMe d ia
The internal memory of the SP-505 allows a maximum of
approximately 17 minutes of sampling.
In addition, separately available memory cards (SmartMedia;
8–128 MB) can be used for extended sampling.
Dig ita l In
For example, by using 64 MB SmartMedia, you can sample
up to 32 minutes in standard mode, or approximately 197
minutes in low-fi mode.
Two Digital In connectors (optical/ coaxial) are provided,
allowing digital audio signals from a CD or computer to be
sampled.
* 1MB/2MB/4MB SmartMedia cannot be used.
* SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corp.
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N a m e s o f Th in g s a n d W h a t Th e y Do
Fro n t Pa n e l
fig.00-11
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5
( )
1
( )
8
( )
2
( )
3
( )
6
( )
4
( )
7
( )
9
(1 )
(3 )
VO LUME (Vo lu m e Kn o b )
W AVE EDIT Bu tto n
Adjusts the overall volume of the SP-505.
Press this to edit the sampled waveform.
REC LEVEL (REC Le ve l Kn o b )
(4 ) PHRASE CO N TRO L
Adjusts the volume during sampling.
Adjusts the EXT SOURCE volume.
BPM ADJUST Bu tto n
Press this when you want to control the BPM of a sampled
phrase in real time.
(2 ) SAMPLIN G
BPM SYN C Bu tto n
By pressing this button, you can synchronize the BPM of the
16 samples that can currently be played by pressing the pads.
SO URCE SELECT Bu tto n
This selects the input source (input jack) that is to be
sampled.
CHO P Bu tto n
SAMPLIN G Bu tto n
This function detects the attacks within a sampled phrase,
divides the phrase into individual samples, and assigns them
to separate pads.
This stops/ starts sampling.
RESAMPLE Bu tto n
Press this to resample.
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N a m e s o f Th in g s a n d W h a t Th e y Do
PITCH Bu tto n
This allows you to play scales with the sample.
FX ASSIGN (Effe ct Assig n ) Bu tto n
Press this button to specify the pad (sample) to which you
want to apply an effect.
(5 )
FX O N / O FF (Effe ct O n / O ff) Bu tto n
This button turns the effect on/ off.
SYSTEM Bu tto n
Press this button when you want to make system-related
settings, such as adjusting the display contrast or setting the
MIDI channel.
(7 ) SEQ UEN CER
SO N G Bu tto n
Press this button to play back a song.
Disp la y
A variety of information is shown here.
PTN (Pa tte rn ) Bu tto n
Press this button to play back patterns.
F1 –F3 Bu tto n s
The function of these buttons will change depending on the
screen. The function names will be indicated in the display
(above each button).
BPM/ TAP Bu tto n
Press this button when you want to set the BPM of a song or
pattern.
ZO O M IN Bu tto n
ZO O M O UT Bu tto n
By pressing this button four times at the desired tempo, you
can also set the Tap Tempo.
When you are editing a sampled waveform, these buttons
zoom-in or zoom-out on the sampled waveform in the
display.
PART Bu tto n s 1 –4
These buttons switch the sounded/ muted status of each part
of the pattern or song.
In other situations, these buttons switch between screen
pages.
Button lit:
will sound
Button dark: muted
* If you continue pressing the button, the screens will switch
successively.
RESET Bu tto n
Resets the unit so playback of a song or pattern will start at
the beginning.
* If you hold down one button and press the opposite button, the
screens will switch more rapidly.
L/ R Bu tto n
BW D (Ba ck w a rd ) Bu tto n
While editing the waveforms of stereo samples, this button is
pressed to switch between the left and right channel
waveforms.
Press this button to move the playback position backwards,
by one measure each time you press it, to the beginning of
previous measures.
* If you continue pressing the button, you will move
successively backward to the beginning of the previous
measure.
(6 ) EFFECTS CO N TRO L
CTRL 1 –CTRL 3 (Co n tro l k n o b s 1 –3 )
These knobs provide for the realtime control of the
parameters assigned to them, which vary depending on the
effect selected.
FW D (Fo rw a rd ) Bu tto n
Press this button to move the playback position forwards, by
one measure each time you press it, to the beginning of
subsequent measures.
FX IN FO (Effe ct In fo rm a tio n ) Bu tto n
Press this button when you want the status of an effect
setting to be shown in the display.
* If you continue pressing the button, you will move
successively forward to the beginning of the next measure.
STO P Bu tto n
This button stops playback of the song or pattern.
FX SELECT (Effe ct Se le ct) Bu tto n
Press this button to select effects.
By pressing this button and then pressing a pad [1]–[16], you
can directly select effect numbers 1–16.
PLAY Bu tto n
This button starts playback of the song or pattern.
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N a m e s o f Th in g s a n d W h a t Th e y Do
REC (Re co rd in g ) Bu tto n
DEL (De le te ) Bu tto n
Press this button when you want to record a song or pattern.
Use this button to delete the sample assigned to a pad.
HO LD Bu tto n
(8 )
If you hold down a pad and press this button, the sample
will continue to play even after you take your finger off the
pad.
VALUE Dia l
Use this to adjust the value of a setting.
EXT SO URCE (Ex te rn a l so u rce ) Bu tto n
You can use this button to play external input sources.
EXIT Bu tto n
Press this button to cancel an operation. You are returned to
the Play page.
Effects can also be applied to the external input source.
EN TER Bu tto n
Press this button to confirm a value that you’ve specified, or
to execute an operation.
fig.00-12
CURSO R Bu tto n s ←/ →/ ↑/ ↓
These buttons move the cursor.
* If you continue pressing a button, the cursor will continue to
move.
* If you hold down one button while you press the opposite
button, the cursor will move more rapidly.
( )
1 0
(9 )
(1 0 )
PAD ACCEN T Bu tto n
MEMO RY CARD Slo t
Press this button to adjust the volume of the samples
assigned to the pads.
A memory card (SmartMedia; sold separately) can be
inserted here. Using a memory card allows you to sample for
longer times than possible with the internal memory.
CLIPBO ARD Bu tto n
Press this to temporarily save a sample in the clipboard.
Data from internal memory can also be saved (backed up) on
a memory card.
PAD BAN K Bu tto n
Used to select the pad bank (32 banks).
Pa d s 1 –1 6
Press these pads to play the sample assigned to each pad.
The pad will light while the sample is playing.
These pads are also used to select songs, patterns, pad banks,
and effects.
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N a m e s o f Th in g s a n d W h a t Th e y Do
Re a r Pa n e l
fig.00-13
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( )
1 4
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
2 0 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9
1 1
1 2 1 3
(1 1 )
(1 6 )
AC Ad a p to r Ja ck
PHO N ES (He a d p h o n e ) Ja ck
Connect the supplied AC adaptor (BRC series) to this jack.
By connecting headphones, you can hear the same sound as
that output from LINE OUT. A stereo phone plug can be
connected here.
* Never use any AC adaptor other than the one that was
supplied with the SP-505. Doing so can cause malfunctions.
(1 7 )
(1 2 )
LIN E O UT Ja ck s L/ R
PO W ER Sw itch
These are stereo RCA phono audio output jacks, which can
be used to output the sound to an amp or mixer.
This switch turns the power on/ off.
(1 3 )
(1 8 )
FO O T SW (Fo o t Sw itch ) Ja ck
A separately available foot switch (FS-5U) can be connected
here, allowing you to start/ stop playback of a pattern or
song.
LIN E IN Ja ck s L/ R
These are stereo RCA phono audio input jacks for connection
to an audio source device that you want to sample, such as a
CD player.
(1 4 )
(1 9 )
MIDI IN / O UT Co n n e cto rs
These connectors allow external MIDI devices (sequencers,
keyboards, rhythm machines, etc.) to be connected.
MIC Ja ck
An external mic can be connected to this jack.
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to make connections.
(2 0 )
(1 5 )
Se cu rity Slo t (
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DIGITAL IN Ja ck s O PTICAL/ CO AXIAL
These are input jacks for digital audio signals. Both optical
and coaxial types are provided.
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Q u ick Sta rt
Ma k in g th e Co n n e ctio n s
1 . Make sure of the following for all the equipment you will be connecting.
•
•
The power is turned off.
The volume is turned down.
2 . Connect the AC adaptor (BRC series) to the AC adaptor jack, and plug it into an AC outlet.
fig.00-01
* Use only the BRC series. If you use any other AC adaptor, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage.
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled
out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the
power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
3 . Connect the audio cables and MIDI cables as shown in the diagram.
fig.00-02
Audio Set / Amplified Speaker etc.
CD/MD player etc.
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
LINE IN
OUTPUT
Audio Cable
Microphone
MIDI cable
AC Adaptor
(BRC-series)
Stereo
Headphones
MIDI
CD/MD player etc.
Sequencer
SP-303 etc.
etc.
\ fig.00-03
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down
the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
* If you connect a foot switch (FS-5; sold separately) to the FOOT SW jack, set the polarity
switch as shown below.
* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers.
This can be remedied by:
Polarity Switch
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
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Q u ick Sta rt
Tu rn in g th e p o w e r o n
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/ or damage to speakers and other devices.
4 . While striking the pads of the SP-505, turn the
VOLUME knob to adjust the volume appropriately.
* If you have connected an external amp, slightly raise the
volume of the external amp before you turn the SP-505’s
VOLUME knob.
1 . Before turning on the power, check the following
fig.00-05
points:
•
•
Have the connections been made correctly?
Have you turned down the volume on the SP-505 and all
connected devices?
•
If you are using a memory card, make sure that it is
firmly inserted all the way.
Tu rn in g th e p o w e r o ff
If the memory card is inserted only halfway into the card
slot when the power is turned on, not only the card but
the data in the SP-505 itself will be damaged.
1 . Before you turn off the power, check the following
points.
•
Are the volume controls of the SP-505 and connected
equipment turned down?
If you insert or remove a card with the power turned on,
or turn on the power when a card is inserted halfway, a
message of “WARNING! Data Maybe Damaged!” will
appear, and operation will stop. If this occurs, turn off
the power, insert the card all the way or remove it, and
then turn the power on once again.
2 . Turn off the power of the connected equipment.
3 . Turn off the POWER switch of the SP-505.
2 . Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel of
Never turn off the power while “Keep Power On!”
appears in the display.
the SP-505.
* Even when the volume is turned down, you may notice some
noise when the power is turned on, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
fig.00-04
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds) after power up is required
before the unit will operate normally.
3 . Turn on the power of the connected devices.
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Th e SP-5 0 5 ’s d isp la y
Broadly speaking, the SP-505 displays two types of screens.
Su b -w in d o w d isp la y
You can switch sub-windows by pressing the following six
Pa ra m e te r list d isp la y
buttons.
[PAD BANK]
[PAD ACCENT]
[BPM/ TAP]
[FX INFO]
fig.00-06
[FX SELECT]
[FX ASSIGN]
(Example) When you press [PAD BANK]
fig.00-07b
The scroll bar in the right of the screen shows the current
location of the cursor relative to the entire list.
●
●
●
Press CURSOR [↑] [↓] to move the cursor up or down in
steps of a single line.
Press [PAGE UP][PAGE DOWN] to move the cursor in
steps of an entire page.
Use the VALUE dial to edit the parameter.
In a sub-window, you can press [EXIT] to return to the
previous screen.
W a ve d isp la y
fig.00-07a
●
●
●
Press [L/ R] to switch between the left channel (Lch) and
right channel (Rch) of a stereo sample.
Press [ZOOM IN][ZOOM OUT] to zoom-in or zoom-out
on the horizontal axis (time axis) of the waveform.
Hold down [L/ R] and press [ZOOM IN][ZOOM OUT]
to expand or shrink the vertical axis (amplitude axis) of
the waveform.
●
●
Press CURSOR [←][→] to move the displayed area of the
waveform in the horizontal direction.
Use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer.
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Pre ss th e p a d s to p la y so u n d s
The SP-505 contains already-sampled sounds such as drum
1 . Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505.
and bass. You can play these sounds by pressing the pads.
fig.00-08
2 . Press pad [1].
You will hear a drum sound.
1
Pads [2]–[16] also contain drum sounds. Press the pads
to play the drums.
The SP-505 can play samples that were sampled on the
SP-303.
1 . Use the SP-303 to sample a sound into bank C or D
(memory card).
2 . Insert the memory card containing the sample into
the card slot of the SP-505.
3 . Change the SP-505’s pad bank to 17. (p. 30)
4 . Press a pad.
2
You will hear the sound that was sampled on the SP-
303.
* If an SP-303 memory card is used by the SP-505, the SP-
505’s own files may be saved on the memory card. This
will reduce the available space on the memory card.
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Liste n in g to th e p re se t p a tte rn s
The SP-505 contains 40 preset patterns, each consisting of
1 . Press [PTN].
Make sure that the display shows the following.
(For a preset pattern)
several measures.
fig.00-10
fig.00-301
3
(For a user pattern)
fig.00-302
1
4 2
A display like those shown above is called the “Play
screen.”
2 . Press [PLAY].
The pattern will play.
During playback, [PLAY] will blink in time with the
BPM (tempo).
* At the factory settings, the user patterns do not contain
anything.
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern that you want
to play next.
When the currently playing pattern reaches the end,
playback will switch to the selected pattern.
fig.00-303
BPM
(Tempo)
Number of currently
playing pattern
Measure Beat
Name of currently
playing pattern
Name of pattern that
will be played next
Number of pattern that
will be played next
4 . To stop playback, press [STOP].
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An o ve rvie w o f th e SP-5 0 5
Ho w th e se ctio n s o f th e SP-5 0 5 a re co n n e cte d
fig.00-14
Effe cts
applies various
effects
Se q u e n ce r
Sa m p le r
manual
play
perform
automatically
Pa d s
Pattern
Sample
record
Song
Output
Sa m p le r
Ho w th e SP-5 0 5 is o rg a n ize d
The SP-505 does not contain a sound generator (a section that
creates sound). Instead, it records (samples) various sounds
such as music and vocals, and plays back these sounds.
The SP-505 uses three data structures: “samples,” which
contain sound, “patterns,” which contain performances, and
“songs,” which consist of patterns joined together.
Effe cts
W h a t is a sa m p le ?
This section applies various effects to the sampled sound
(samples). You can select from 26 different effects, such as
Reverb, which adds reverberation; and Lo Fi Processor,
which gives the sound a “lo-fi” character.
A sample is a “sound” consisting of a sampled waveform
(e.g., performance, instrumental sound, vocal) and various
settings that determine how the sample will be played. A
sample can be assigned to a pad and played, or it can be
played from the internal sequencer or an external sequencer.
Pa d s
The SP-505 contains 64 internal samples (preset samples),
and also allows you to record 128 of your own samples (user
samples). Up to 256 user samples can be stored on a
separately available memory card.
You can play samples by striking the pads. Think of these as
switches that play samples.
Se q u e n ce r
Depending on how it is intended to be played, a sample can
be classified as one of two types: a phrase sample or a single
sample.
This section lets you record the timing at which samples are
played. By playing back this data, you can make the SP-505
perform “automatically.”
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Ph ra se sa m p le s
Pa tte rn
A sample of an actual performance is generally called a
“phrase sample.”
(Hi-hat)
(Snare Drum)
(Bass Drum)
Drum
Part
When using a phrase sample on the SP-505, set the Play Type
sample parameter to “PHRASE.” This allows the BPM
(tempo) of the sample to automatically be adjusted to match
the playback BPM of the sequencer BPM.
Bass
Part
Inst 1
Part
The sample BPM can be adjusted in a range of 0.5–1.3 times.
* If the sequencer BPM exceeds the allowable BPM range of the
sample, the BPM of the sample will be doubled or halved to
stay within the allowable range. This setting is suitable for
Inst 2
Part
phrases that are one or two measures long.
fig.00-15
The internal memory of the SP-505 contains 40 preset
patterns suitable for dance rhythms, and 100 user patterns in
which your own sequence data can be freely recorded.
Performance
Phrase Sample
* A pattern simply records the timing at which a sample is
sounded, and does not record the sample itself. Thus if you
overwrite a sample, the content of the performance will change.
Sampling
Sin g le sa m p le s
* A pattern can be a maximum of eight measures long.
Short samples are generally called “single samples.”
* When a phrase sample is played, the BPM (tempo) of the
phrase sample itself is ignored, and the BPM (tempo) of the
pattern will be used.
When using a single sample on the SP-505, set the Play Type
parameter to “SINGLE.” With this setting, the sample will
always be played at its own BPM (tempo).
This is suitable for sounds that are played as individual
W h a t is a so n g ?
notes, such as drums or sound effects.
A “song” consists of several patterns joined in the desired
order of playback. You can create a song beforehand, and
then simply play it back on the sequencer when you need to
perform live. Up to twenty songs can be stored in internal
fig.00-16
Sampling
memory.
fig.00-18
Drum Sound
One-shot Sample
So n g
Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern
Pattern
Ending
Intro Melody Melody Melody Melody
A
B
A
B
W h a t is a p a tte rn ?
A pattern is performance data (sequence data) between one
and eight measures long, which records the timing at which
samples are played. A pattern consists of four parts, and each
track can record a separate performance for sounds such as
drums or bass. You can think of samples as being like
instruments, while patterns are comparable to the musical
score.
* A song simply contains information about the order in which
patterns are to be played back; it does not contain the sequence
data of the patterns themselves. This means that if you modify
the sequence data of one or more of the patterns, the result
obtained when playing back the song will also change.
* When you play back a song, you can enable the BPM (tempo)
specified for each pattern (p. 55).
You can keep switching patterns during playback, or join
patterns together to create a song.
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Ap p ly in g e ffe cts
The SP-505 contains 26 different effects.
1 . Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505.
You can use these effects to modify the sound of the sampled
2 . Press pad [1].
phrases.
fig.00-19a
The sample will play.
3 . Press [FX ASSIGN] in the Effect section.
8 1
4 . Press the pad to which you want to apply an effect.
For this example, press pad [1] so that [1] is highlighted.
fig.00-19b
9
5
11
5 . Press [EXIT].
6 . Press [FX ON/OFF] in the Effect section, illuminating
the button.
2,4,7
3 6,10
7 . Once again press pad [1].
The effect will be applied to the sound of the preset
sample.
8 . If you want to see the current effect settings, press [FX
INFO].
The display will show the currently selected effect name,
and the parameters that can be controlled by the CTRL
1–3 knobs.
fig.00-20
9 . To change the effect, press [FX SELECT].
A list of the effects will be displayed.
Effect nos. 1–16 can be selected directly by pressing pads
[1]–[16]. For effect no. 17 and higher, turn the VALUE
dial to select the effect, and press [ENTER] to confirm
your selection.
1 0 . To turn off the effect, press [FX ON/OFF] to make the
button go dark.
1 1 . Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
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Re co rd in g a sa m p le
The SP-505 can sample for a maximum of approximately 17
minutes using its internal memory.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
* With the exception of special cases such as personal use,
unauthorized use of samples taken from a CD, record, tape,
video, or broadcast copyrighted by a third party is forbidden by
“Keep Power On!”
* If you decide to cancel sampling, press [EXIT].
law.
fig.00-200
5 . Press a pad to select the pad to which you intend to
sample.
7
* If a sample is already assigned to the selected pad, the display
will ask “OK to Overwrite?” If you want to sample to that
pad, press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
6
6 . Press [SOURCE SELECT] to select LINE IN, COAXIAL,
or OPTICAL.
4
8
9
*
If you select COAXIAL or OPTICAL, the display will
indicate “Awaiting Digital Signal” until a digital signal is
detected.
* Noise may occur if an unstable digital signal is input.
7 . Adjust the sampling level.
Play back the CD, and turn the REC LEVEL knob to
adjust the level so that the third “●” from the top in the
level meter shown in the display becomes black
occasionally.
2
5,10
3
* If COAXIAL or OPTICAL are selected, the REC LEVEL knob
1 . Connect your CD player to the SP-505’s LINE IN jacks
will have no effect.
fig.00-22
or DIGITAL IN jack.
2 . Press [PAD BANK].
A list of the pad banks will be displayed.
fig.00-100
8 . At the point you want to begin sampling, press
[SAMPLING].
[SAMPLING] will change from blinking to solidly lit,
3 . Select the Pad Bank.
and sampling will start.
fig.00-23
For this example, press pad [6] to select USER BANK 2.
* At the factory settings, USER BANK 1 is protected, so
sampling is not possible. To disable protection, turn the
SYSTEM UTILITY CONFIG Pad Protect setting OFF. For
details of the procedure, refer to “Chapter 13. Making system
settings” (p.73).
4 . Press [SAMPLING].
9 . At the point you want to stop sampling, press
[SAMPLING] will blink, and you will be in sampling-
standby mode.
[SAMPLING].
Sampling will stop.
At this time, pads to which no sample has been assigned
will blink.
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* Sampling will stop automatically if you exceed the available
sampling time.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
1 0 . Press the pad to play back the sampled sound.
“Keep Power On!”
When sampling ends, the BPM will be calculated
automatically from the length of the sample. You can use
the BPM Adjust function (p. 24) or BPM Sync function
(p. 25) to edit this BPM.
If the beginning or end of the sample contains unwanted
sound or silence, you can make settings so that only the
desired portion is played. For details refer to p. 46,
“Specifying the start/ end points of the sound (Omitting
unwanted portions).”
If y o u a re n o t sa tisfie d w ith th e
sa m p le d so u n d
Delete the sampled sound, and try the procedure again from
step 2.
Here’s how to delete a sample.
1 . Press [DEL].
2 . Press the pad to which the sample you want to delete is
assigned. The pad number will be highlighted.
You may select more than one pad simultaneously.
You can cancel your selection by pressing the pad once
again.
fig.00-24
3 . Press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
fig.00-25
The sample will be deleted.
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Ch a n g in g th e BPM (te m p o ) o f th e sa m p le (BPM Ad ju st)
fig.00-201
5 . Press [BPM ADJUST].
fig.00-27
1
6
PAD#:
The number of the currently selected pad
5
(Example) USER1-1: Pad [1] of user bank 1
GRADE:
Sampling grade (stereo/ mono)
STD (Standard), LONG, LO-FI
PLAY TYPE:
REVERSE:
PHRASE, SINGLE
ON, OFF
SAMPLE BPM: BPM of the currently selected sample
6 . Use the VALUE dial to adjust the BPM.
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You can adjust the value in steps of one BPM over a
1 . Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505.
2 . Press [PAD BANK].
range of 40.0–200.0.
You can also press CURSOR [→] to adjust the value in
A list of the pad banks will be displayed.
steps of 0.1 BPM.
fig.00-100
* The sample BPM can be adjusted in a range of 0.5–1.3 times
its original value. If you make settings that exceed the
allowable BPM range of the sample, the sample BPM will be
doubled or halved to stay within the allowable range.
Press a sampled pad, and notice that the BPM has changed.
* You may notice more noise if you change the BPM (tempo).
* It is not possible to adjust the BPM of a sample whose Play
Type is set to SINGLE.
3 . Select the pad bank.
For this example, press pad [5] to select USER BANK 1.
* If the sample is shorter than approximately 200 ms, changes in
BPM will not be reflected.
4 . Press pad [1].
The sample will play.
* It is not possible to adjust the BPM of a sample that is set to
reverse playback.
* To return to the original BPM, press [F1] (INIT BPM).
7 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
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Sy n ch ro n izin g th e BPM (te m p o ) o f se ve ra l sa m p le s (BPM Sy n c)
You can synchronize the BPM of the sixteen pads in the
PAD#:
Currently selected pad number
currently selected pad bank.
(Example) USER1-4: Pad [4] of user bank 1
fig.00-202
GRADE:
Sampling grade (stereo/ mono)
STD (Standard), LONG, LO-FI
1
PLAY TYPE:
REVERSE:
PHRASE, SINGLE
ON, OFF
SAMPLE BPM: BPM of the currently selected sample
6 . Use the VALUE dial to adjust the BPM.
6
You can adjust the value in steps of one BPM over a
range of 40.0–200.0.
5
You can also press CURSOR [→] to adjust the value in
steps of 0.1 BPM.
* The sample BPM can be adjusted in a range of 0.5–1.3 times
its original value. If the synchronized BPM exceeds the
allowable range of the sample BPM, the sample BPM will be
doubled or halved to stay within the allowable range.
Simultaneously press each of the pads you sampled, and notice
that the BPM is synchronized.
2
4
3 7
* You may notice more noise if you change the BPM (tempo).
1 . Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505.
2 . Press [PAD BANK].
* It is not possible to adjust the BPM of a sample whose Play
Type is set to SINGLE.
A list of the pad banks will be displayed.
fig.00-100
* If the sample is shorter than approximately 200 ms, changes in
BPM will not be reflected.
* It is not possible to adjust the BPM of a sample that is set to
reverse playback.
* To return to the original BPM, press [F1] (INIT BPM).
7 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
3 . Select the pad bank.
* If you repeatedly loop samples, synchronization may drift.
For this example, press pad [5] to select USER BANK 1.
* Synchronization may drift if you change the BPM while the
sounds play.
4 . Press pad [1], [2], [3], and [4].
The sample will play.
5 . Press [BPM SYNC].
The BPM will be synchronized.
The currently playing sound will begin playing once
again from the beginning of the sample.
fig.00-28
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Divid in g a sa m p le b e tw e e n se ve ra l p a d s (Ch o p )
The “Chop” function of the SP-505 detects the attacks within
a sampled phrase, and divides the original sample into
samples containing individual sound events.
5 . Press [CHOP].
The divided samples will be assigned to the 32 pads of “chop
banks (1–2)” (pad banks 13–14).
* It is not possible to divide the samples of the Chop bank.
* It is not possible to divide a stereo sample.
* If the phrase contains a large number of notes, or
simultaneously sounding notes, it may not be divided as you
expect.
* The sample start/end point settings will be ignored.
When shipped from the factory, there is data suitable for
testing a chop function in USER 1-5.
fig.00-203
1 . Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505.
2 . Press [PAD BANK].
A list of the pad banks will be displayed.
fig.00-100
3 . Select the pad bank.
For this example, press pad [5] to select USER BANK 1.
4 . Press pad [5].
The sample will play.
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Pla y in g p itch e s w ith a sa m p le (Pitch )
The SP-505’s “Pitch” function lets you play different pitches
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the mode.
Pitch Mode
with a sample.
* It is not possible to play pitches with a stereo sample.
SOLO L: Suitable for single-note samples of low-range
instruments such as bass.
* It is not possible to play pitches with samples of the Pitch bank.
fig.00-204
SOLO H: Suitable for single-note samples of high-range
instruments such as piano or guitar.
10
1
MUSIC: Suitable for most music samples.
* Depending on the sample, it may not be possible to play
pitches successfully.
7 . Press CURSOR [↓] to move the cursor to “Original Key.”
6
9
You can select one of the pad sounds, and use it to play
scaled pitches. Use the VALUE dial to select the pad
whose sound you want to use to play scales.
7
8
5
Original Key: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B, C <UP>
In this case, set this to G.
Pads correspond to keys as follows.
fig.00-31b
2
3
4
<
UP
>
1 . Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505.
2 . Press [PAD BANK].
8 . Press CURSOR [↓] to move the cursor to “Pitch Bank.”
9 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pitch bank.
Pitch Bank: 1, 2
A list of the pad banks will be displayed.
fig.00-100
1 0 . To execute the Pitch function, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
Pads [2]–[16] will light automatically, and will play the
sample at different pitches.
fig.00-31c
3 . Select the pad bank.
For this example, press pad [4] to select PRESET BANK
4.
4 . Press the pad of the sample that you want to use to play
pitches.
* Depending on the volume of the original sample, the sound
may distort if you use the Pitch function. In this case, lower
the volume of the original sample. (p. 44; “Adjusting the
volume of a sample”)
For this example, press pad [14].
5 . Press [PITCH].
fig.00-31a
* While the display indicates “Processing Data...,” you can
press [F3] (CANCEL) to abort the operation.
* If the pitch bank (1 or 2) already contains samples, a message
of “OK to Overwrite?” will appear. If it is ok to change the
samples of the pitch bank, press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press
[F2] (NO).
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* When you play pitches using a sample, unwanted space may
occur at the beginning or end of the sound. After the Pitch
function is executed, settings will be made automatically, so
only the necessary portion is sounded. If you want to make fine
adjustments, refer to “Specifying the start/end points of the
sound (Omitting unwanted portions)” (p.46).
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
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Ch a p te r 1 . Pla y in g sa m p le s fro m th e p a d s
W h a t a re th e 3 2 p a d b a n k s?
Ba sic w a y s to p la y sa m p le s
A group of 16 samples assigned to the pads of the front panel
When you press a pad, the sample assigned to that pad will
sound.
is called a “pad bank.”
There are a total of 32 pad banks, allowing you to use a
maximum of 506 samples.
You can also play a sample by pressing a pedal switch (FS-
5U; sold separately) connected to the FOOT SW jack (p. 14).
In this case, you must specify which of the sixteen samples
will be played (p. 73).
Refer to p. 30, “Switching pad banks”
Pa d b a n k s 1 –4
The SP-505 is able to play samples that were recorded by
the SP-303.
Pad banks 1–4 of the SP-505 contain preset samples. These
preset samples cannot be erased.
1 . On the SP-303, sample into bank C or D (memory
card).
Pa d b a n k s 5 –1 2
2 . Insert the memory card containing the samples into
Ordinary samples can be stored in these banks.
the SP-505.
3 . Change the SP-505’s pad bank to 17. (p. 30)
Pa d b a n k s 1 3 –1 6
The SP-505 has “Chop” (p. 26, 51) and “Pitch” (p. 27, 54)
functions that process a sample in special ways. Samples that
are newly created by these functions are stored in special pad
banks reserved for these purposes.
You will hear the sound that was sampled on the SP-
303.
* If an SP-303 memory card is used in the SP-505, the SP-
505’s own files may be saved on the memory card. This
will reduce the available amount of space on the memory
card.
Pa d b a n k s 1 3 a n d 1 4 (Ch o p b a n k s 1 a n d 2 ):
These banks are used to store samples created by the
“Chop” function.
Pa d b a n k s 1 5 a n d 1 6 (Pitch b a n k s 1 a n d 2 ):
These banks are used to store samples created by the
“Pitch” function.
* Ordinary sampling cannot be carried out with respect to the
chop banks or pitch banks.
Ab o u t p a d b a n k s 1 7 –3 2
(Ca rd b a n k s 1 –1 6 )
These banks are for saving samples on a memory card.
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Th e n u m b e r o f sa m p le s th a t
ca n b e p la y e d sim u lta n e o u sly
Sw itch in g th e p a d a cce n t
You can adjust the volume at which a pad will sound when
you press it.
A total of eight sounds, including those played back by a
song/ pattern and those played from the pads, can be played
simultaneously. Each stereo sample counts as two sounds.
* The pad accent setting is not remembered. It reverts to 127
each time the power is turned on.
If more than eight pads are pressed, the sample of the last-
pressed pad will be given priority and will sound, and the
sample of a pad you pressed earlier will stop sounding.
Samples whose phrase type is set to Phrase (p. 45) will take
priority over Single samples.
1 . Press [PAD ACCENT].
fig.01-03
Sw itch in g th e p a d b a n k
1 . Press [PAD BANK].
2 . Use the VALUE dial to adjust the accent.
Range: 1–127
A list of pad banks will appear. The number of the
currently selected pad bank will be highlighted.
fig.01-01
[F1] (HIGH) sets the accent to 127.
[F2] (MIDDLE) sets the accent to 100.
[F3] (LOW) sets the accent to 80.
3 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
2 . Use the VALUE dial to select a pad bank.
Usin g th e Ho ld fu n ctio n to
p la y sa m p le s
Pad banks 1–16 can be selected directly by pressing pads
[1]–[16]. To select number 17 or later, turn the VALUE
dial to select the pad bank, and press [ENTER] to
confirm your selection.
By using the Hold function, you can make a sample continue
sounding even after you release your finger from its pad.
This is convenient when you want to continuously play a
looped phrase sample.
The selected pad bank will appear in the display.
fig.01-02
However, even in this case, it is not possible to exceed the
limitation of eight simultaneous notes.
* Hold is valid only for samples that are set to Gate playback.
The Hold function will not work for samples that are set to
Trigger playback or Drum playback (see section below).
* Pad banks 17–32 are for the memory card. They cannot be
selected if a memory card is not inserted.
1 . Press a pad to play a sample.
2 . While the sample is playing, press [HOLD] before you
remove your finger from the pad.
Hold will be turned on for the pad, and the sample will
continue playing even after you remove your finger
from the pad.
3 . If you once again press the pad that is sounding, or
press [HOLD], the sound will stop.
* When you press [HOLD] once again, all sounds that were
being held will stop.
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Ch a n g in g h o w th e sa m p le
so u n d s o r sto p s (Pa d Pla y )
Lo o p in g th e so u n d (Lo o p Mo d e )
“Looping” refers to making the sample continue playing
repeatedly from the beginning (Start Point) to the end (End
Point). On the SP-505 you can create basic rhythms by
looping samples.
You can select one of the following Pad Play settings to
specify how the sample will play when you press a pad.
For each sample, you can select one of the following settings
(Loop Mode).
TRIG (trig g e r):
The sound will start when you press the pad, and continue
even after you release the pad. Press the pad once again to
stop the sound.
OFF: Don’t loop
ON: Loop (from the Start Point to the End Point)
1 . Press the pad of the sample for which you want to
GATE:
make settings.
The sound will start when you press the pad, and stop when
you release the pad.
2 . Press [WAVE EDIT].
3 . Press CURSOR [↓] [↑] to move the cursor to the “Loop
DRUM:
Mode” line.
fig.01-05
The sound will start when you press the pad, and will stop
automatically at the End Point (p. 46) of the sample.
* If you select “DRUM,” the loop settings (see item below) will
be ignored, and the sample will play only once. This setting is
suitable for playing phrases from a MIDI drum pad or similar
controller.
If DRUM is selected, the sound cannot be interrupted, so be
careful when using this setting for an extremely long sample.
4 . Use the VALUE dial to select “OFF” or “ON.”
●
If you want to make settings for another sample in the
same pad bank, press the pad for the sample that you
want to set, and perform steps 3 and 4.
1 . Press the pad of the sample for which you want to
make settings.
●
If you want to make settings for a sample in a different
pad bank, change pad banks (p. 30), press the pad for the
sample that you want to set, and perform steps 3 and 4.
2 . Press [WAVE EDIT].
3 . Use CURSOR [↓] [↑] to move the cursor to the “Pad
Play” line.
5 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
fig.01-04
screen.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
4 . Use the VALUE dial to select either “TRIG,” “GATE,”
or “DRUM.”
●
●
If you want to make settings for another sample in the
same pad bank, press the pad for that sample and repeat
steps 3 and 4.
If you want to make settings for a sample in a different
pad bank, switch the pad bank (p. 30), press the pad for
that sample, and repeat steps 3 and 4.
5 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
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Pla y in g a sa m p le b a ck w a rd
(Re ve rse Pla y b a ck )
Pla y in g a n a u d io in p u t sig n a l
(EXT So u rce )
“Reverse playback” plays a sample backward, producing the
effect similar to when a tape is played in the reverse
direction.
Even without sampling, the SP-505 lets you use a pad to
control an internal input sound, and start/ stop the sound
and apply effects in the same way as a sample.
For each sample, you can select one of the following reverse
settings.
1 . Connect a CD player or mic.
Connect your CD player to the LINE IN jacks, or your
mic to the MIC jack.
OFF: Don’t reverse
ON: Reverse
* It is not possible to use digital input (COAXIAL/OPTICAL
jacks) as an EXT source.
1 . Press the pad of the sample for which you want to
2 . Press [SOURCE SELECT] to select the input.
make settings.
Select either LINE IN or MIC, depending on the jacks to
which you connected your CD player or mic.
2 . Press [WAVE EDIT].
3 . Use CURSOR [↓] [↑] to move the cursor to the
“Reverse” line.
fig.01-06a
3 . When you press [EXT SOURCE], getting it to light, the
external input source will be heard.
When you press [EXT SOURCE] once again to make it go
dark, the external input source will no longer be heard.
4 . Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the volume.
4 . Use the VALUE dial to select “OFF” or “ON.”
●
If you want to make settings for another sample in the
same pad bank, press the pad for the sample that you
want to set, and perform steps 3 and 4.
●
If you want to make settings for a sample in a different
pad bank, switch pad banks (p. 30), press the pad for the
sample that you want to set, and perform steps 3 and 4.
5 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
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Ch a p te r 1 . Pla y in g sa m p le s fro m th e p a d s
Ad ju stin g th e EXT so u rce se ttin g s
Ch a n g in g th e BPM o f a sa m p le
You can change the following settings for the EXT source.
You can change the BPM of a sampled phrase.
1 . Sample a phrase (a one or two measure portion of a
Ty p e
song).
MONO:
The Lch and Rch signals from LINE IN will be
mixed, and output to LINE OUT.
“Recording a sample”; p. 22
STEREO:
The Lch and Rch signals from LINE IN will be
output to LINE OUT Lch and Rch respectively.
2 . Press the pads to play the sampled phrase.
3 . Press [BPM ADJUST].
fig.01-07
Le ve l 0 –1 2 7
Adjusts the volume.
Pa n p o t LEFT, CEN TER, RIGHT
LEFT:
Pan the sound to OUTPUT L.
Pan the sound to the center.
Pan the sound to OUTPUT R.
CENTER:
RIGHT:
4 . Use the VALUE dial to adjust Play BPM.
* If Type is set to STEREO, the Panpot setting will be ignored.
The BPM of the currently playing phrase will change.
You can also press CURSOR [→] and adjust the setting
in 0.1 BPM steps.
Pa d Pla y TRIG, GATE
TRIG:
The sound will begin playing when you press
the pad, and stop when you press the pad once
again.
* You can press [F1] (INIT BPM) to return to the original
BPM.
5 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
GATE:
The sound will play only while you hold down
the pad.
screen.
* If the Play Type setting for the sample is set to SINGLE, it is
not possible to change the BPM. Change the Play Type to
PHRASE. (p. 45)
1 . Press [EXT SOURCE].
2 . Press [WAVE EDIT].
* It is not possible to change the BPM if the sample is set to
reverse playback. Turn Reverse OFF. (p. 45)
3 . Use CURSOR [↓] [↑] to move the cursor to the
parameter whose setting you want to adjust.
* If the sample is shorter than approximately 200 ms, changes in
BPM will not be reflected.
fig.01-06b
4 . Use the VALUE dial to adjust the setting.
5 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
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* You can have any one effect turned on at a given
time. Multiple effects cannot be on simultaneously.
If you do want to use multiple effects on a sample, or if you
need to have a different effect applied to each individual effect,
then use “resampling.” Resampling allows you to use a sample
that has effects added to it as a new sample. For more detailed
information, refer to “Re-sampling samples (Resampling)” (p.
42).
3 . When you have finished making settings, press [EXIT].
Se le ctin g th e p a d th a t w ill b e th e
e ffe ct sy n ch ro n iza tio n so u rce
(SYN C SO URCE)
The delay and slicer effects can be synchronized to the BPM.
* The effect settings are not remembered when the power is
turned off.
●
About BPM synchronization for delay and slicer
Song/pattern playback in progress:
Synchronized to the BPM of the song or pattern
Song/pattern playback stopped:
Se le ctin g p a d s to w h ich
Synchronized to the BPM of the sample
e ffe cts a re a p p lie d (FX Assig n )
* The BPM of the sample can be viewed in “SAMPLE BPM” in
the Wave Edit screen. (p. 44)
By using the FX Assign function you can apply an effect to
multiple pads, or turn the effect on/ off for each pad.
Here we will specify the sample (pad) that is to be the sync
source while song/ pattern playback is stopped.
1 . Press [FX ASSIGN].
fig.02-01
1 . Press [FX ASSIGN].
fig.02-01
2 . Press the pads to turn the effect on/off.
Pressing [F1] (ALL ON/ OFF) will turn the effect on/ off
for the pads of all 32 pad banks.
An underline appears below the number of the pad that
is currently the sync source.
Pressing [F2] (BANK ON/ OFF) will turn the effect on/
off for the 16 pads of the currently selected pad bank.
2 . Press [F3] (SYNC).
fig.02-03
You can press [EXT SOURCE] to apply the effect to the
external input sound.
You can also switch the pad bank by turning the VALUE
dial.
fig.02-02
The effect will not be used (white)
The effect will be used (black)
3 . Press the pad to specify the sample that is to be the sync
source.
fig.02-04
Sample is assigned (white)
Specified as the sync source (black)
No sample is assigned (dotted line)
* You can also use [FX ASSIGN] before the effect is actually
applied, to select the pads to which the effect will apply.
* When you use VINYL SIMULATOR, NOISE
No sample is assigned (dotted line)
GENERATOR, or RADIO TUNING, the sound of the effect
(noise) will be output regardless of the FX assign settings.
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4 . When you have finished making settings, press [EXIT]
Tu rn in g th e e ffe ct o n / o ff
twice.
The SP-505 contains 26 different effects. You can press [ON/
OFF] to select whether these effects will be applied (on) or
not (off).
Se le ctin g a n e ffe ct
[FX ON/OFF] lit:
The effect will be applied.
1 . Press [FX SELECT].
[FX ON/OFF] dark: The effect will not be applied.
A list of the effects will be displayed. The number of the
currently selected effect will be highlighted.
fig.02-05
Co n tro llin g h o w th e e ffe ct is
a p p lie d
1 . Turn an EFFECTS CONTROL knob (CTRL 1–3).
The effect will change in various ways, depending on the
knob you operate.
2 . To see the currently selected effect and the parameter
2 . Use the VALUE dial to select the desired effect.
settings of that effect, press [FX INFO].
fig.02-07
3 . Press [ENTER].
To cancel, press [EXIT].
The selected effect and the settings of its parameters will
be displayed.
fig.02-06
3 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
4 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
Usin g th e p a d s to se le ct a n e ffe ct
Effect nos. 1–16 can be selected directly by pressing pads [1]–
[16].
1 . Press [FX SELECT].
A list of the effects will be displayed. The currently
selected effect is highlighted.
2 . Press a pad [1]–[16] to select an effect.
The effect names are printed below each pad.
* Simply selecting an effect will not actually apply that effect. To
apply the effect, press [FX ON/OFF] to make the button light
and turn the effect on, and select the pad(s) to which you want
the effect to be applied (FX Assign; p. 34).
3 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
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Effe cts List
DSP EFFECTS
CTRL 1
CTRL 2
CTRL 3
1. FILTER + DRIVE
CUTOFF
RESO (Resonance)
DRIVE
Low-pass filter with overdrive.
Cuts the high frequencies and
adds distortion.
Adjusts the cutoff frequency.
Adjusts the peak level at the cut- Adds distortion.
off frequency.
2. PITCH SHIFTER
PITCH
FEEDBACK
BALANCE
Modifies the pitch.
Changes the pitch up or down
two octaves.
Adjusts the feedback amount of
the pitch shift sound.
Adjusts the volume balance
between the effect sound and
the direct sound.
3. DELAY
DLY TIME (Delay Time)
FEEDBACK
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
Repeats the sound.
Adjusts the time of the delayed
sound. (*1)
Adjust the number of times that
the delay will repeat.
Specifies the volume of the
delay.
4. VINYL SIMULATOR
COMP (Compressor)
NOISE LV (Noise Level)
WOW/F (Wow Flutter)
Gives the sound the sonic quali-
ties of an analog record.
Adjusts the sense of compres-
sion in the sound that is charac-
teristic of analog records.
Adjusts the volume of analog
record noise.
Adjusts the rotational irregulari-
ties that occur when playing an
analog record.
5. ISOLATOR
LOW
MID (Middle)
HIGH
Extracts and deletes sounds in the
low-, mid-, or high-frequency range.
Extracts/ deletes sounds in the
low-frequency range.
Extracts/ deletes sounds in the
midrange.
Extracts/ deletes sounds in the
high-frequency range.
6. REVERB
REV TIME (Reverb Time)
TONE
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
Adds reverberation to the sound
Adjusts the time of reverb.
Adjusts the quality of the reverb. Adjusts the volume of the
reverb.
7.TAPE ECHO
REPEAT (Repeat Rate)
INTENS (Intensity)
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
Vintage tape echo effect.
Sets the tape speed.
Sets the amount of repetition of
the echo sound.
Adjusts the volume of the echo
sound.
8. CHORUS
DEPTH
RATE
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
Adds spaciousness and depth to
the sound.
Sets the depth of the chorus.
Specifies the rate of modulation.
Adjusts the volume of the effect
sound.
9. FLANGER
DEPTH (Depth/Manual)
RATE
RESO (Resonance)
Adds a undulation like that of a
jet ascending or descending.
Adjusts the depth of the undula-
tion. When the CTRL 2 knob
(RATE) is turned fully counter-
clockwise, pitch (Manual) is
adjusted.
Adjusts the rate of the undulation.
When turned fully counterclock-
wise, the undulation stops, and
the pitch (Manual) can be adjusted
with the CTRL 1 knob (DEPTH).
Adds a particular undulation to
the sound.
10. PHASER
DEPTH (Depth/Manual)
RATE
RESO (Resonance)
Adds a kind of cyclic undulation
to the sound.
Adjusts the depth of the undula-
tion. When the CTRL 2 knob
(RATE) is turned fully counter-
clockwise, pitch (Manual) is
adjusted.
Adjusts the rate of the undulation.
When turned fully counterclock-
wise, the undulation stops, and
the pitch (Manual) can be adjusted
with the CTRL 1 knob (DEPTH).
Adds a particular undulation to
the sound.
11.TREMOLO / PAN
DEPTH
RATE
WAVE (Tremolo/Pan Waveform)
Cyclically changes the volume
or pan.
Adjusts the amount of change in
the volume or pan.
Adjusts the rate of change in the
volume or pan.
Changes the periodic curve of
the change in volume or pan.
When turned counterclockwise,
it is the volume that changes;
when turned clockwise, the pan
changes.
12. DISTORTION
DIST (Distortion)
TONE
LEVEL
Strongly distorts the sound.
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
Adjusts the tonal character.
Specifies the volume.
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DSP EFFECTS
CTRL 1
CTRL 2
CTRL 3
13. OVERDRIVE
DRIVE
TONE
LEVEL
Mildly distorts the sound.
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
DRIVE
Adjusts the tonal character.
TONE
Specifies the volume.
LEVEL
14. FUZZ
Adds harmonics and distorts the
sound.
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
Adjusts the tonal character.
Specifies the volume.
15. WAH
SENS
FREQ (Frequency)
PEAK
Produces a “wah” effect
Adjusts the sensitivity of the
Wah effect.
Adjusts the pitch of the effect
sound.
Adjusts the wah’s peak volume.
16. OCTAVE
-2OCT (-2 Octave Level)
-1OCT (-1 Octave Level)
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
Adds sound octaves lower.
Adds sound two octaves lower
than the original sound.
Adds sound one octave lower
than the original sound.
Adjusts the volume level of the
direct sound.
17. COMPRESSOR
SUSTAIN
ATTACK
LEVEL
Makes the volume more consis-
tent.
Adjusts the amount of the com-
pressor effect that is applied.
Adjusts the sound's attack.
Specifies the volume.
18. EQUALIZER
LOW
MID (Middle)
HIGH
Adjusts the volume level for
each individual frequency
range.
Adjusts the volume of the low
frequency range.
Adjusts the volume of the
midrange.
Adjusts the volume of the high
frequency range.
19. LO-FI PROCESSOR
SMPL RTE (Sample Rate)
BIT
FILTER
Gives the sound a “low-fidel-
ity” character.
Adjusts the sampling frequency.
(*2)
Adjusts the bit count.
Adjust the sensitivity with
which the filter will be affected.
20. NOISE GENERATOR
COLOR
QUALITY
LEVEL
Generates noise.
Adjusts the tone of the hissing
noise.
Sets how often the scratch noise
is produced.
Adjust the volume level of the
hissing noise.
21. RADIO TUNING
TUNING
NOISE LV (Noise Level)
FERQ RNG (Frequency Range)
Reproduces the sound being
played on the radio.
Adjusts the degree of noise that
occurs when tuning a radio.
Specifies the volume of the
noise.
Adjusts the tonal character.
22. SLICER + FLANGER
PTN (Timing Pattern)
RATE
FLANGER
Continuously cuts the sound.
Includes a flanger effect.
Select a pattern to specify the
timing at which the sound will
be cut. (*3)
Adjusts the length of the PTN
(Timing Pattern). (*4)
Adjusts the degree of the flanger
effect.
23. RING MODULATOR
FREQ (Frequency)
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
Creates a metallic sound quality.
Adjusts the pitch of the metallic
sound.
Adjusts the volume of the effect
sound.
Adjusts the volume level of the
direct sound.
24. CHROMATIC P.S.
PITCH 1
PITCH 2
BALANCE (Direct/Effect Balance)
Two-voice pitch shifter that
changes the pitch in semitone
steps.
Changes Pitch 1 up or down one
octave in semitone intervals.
Changes Pitch 2 up or down one
octave in semitone intervals.
Adjusts the balance of the effect
sound and direct sound.
25. VOICE TRANSFORMER
FORMANT
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
Processes human vocals to pro-
duce a variety of different
voices.
Adjusts the vocal characteristics
(formant).
Adjusts the volume level of the
effect sound.
Adjusts the volume level of the
direct sound.
26. CENTER CANCELER
L-R BAL (L-R Balance)
LO BOOST (Low Boost)
HI BOOST (High Boost)
Eliminates the vocals and other
sounds located at the center.
Finds the best point for deletion.
Boosts the bass and other low-fre-
quency sounds located at the cen-
ter.
Boosts the high-frequency
sounds.
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(*1)
Of the samples to which the effect is applied, the time (delay time) is specified in note value units relative to the tempo of
the sample of the sync-source pad.
The types of notes that can be set:
thirty-second note
eighth-note triplets
quarter-note triplets
half-note triplets
whole note
(
(
(
(
(
)
sixteenth note
eighth note
quarter note
half note
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
dotted sixteenth note
dotted eighth note
dotted quarter note
dotted half note
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
However, you cannot select delay time settings exceeding approximately 6 seconds.
In addition, playback of a pattern is based on the pattern’s tempo.
(*2)
(*3)
As you rotate the knob clockwise, the sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz is multiplied by a factor of 1 through 1/ 16, with the
change occurring consecutively. If you turn this OFF, the sampling frequency will be 44.1 kHz.
The following choices are available for PTN when the selection is made using the CTRL 1 knob, and “22. SLICER +
FLANGER” is selected.
fig.r02-10
P01
P09
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
P02
P03
P04
P05
P06
P07
P08
(*4)
Of the samples to which the effect is applied, the PTN rate will synchronize to the tempo of the sample of the sync-source
pad.
However, if a pattern is being played back, then this is synchronized to the pattern tempo.
The sync rate can be adjusted with the RATE setting as shown below.
With RATE at minimum (the CTRL 2 knob turned completely to the left):
one PTN cycle corresponds to one measure.
With RATE at maximum (the CTRL 2 knob turned completely to the right):
one PTN cycle corresponds to one-eighth of a measure.
You can set the cycle to one measure, one-half measure, one-quarter measure, or one-eighth measure according to the
CTRL 2 knob position.
RATE
x1
PTN cycle
one TIMING PTN cycle corresponds to one measure
one TIMING PTN cycle corresponds to one-half of a measure
one TIMING PTN cycle corresponds to one-quarter of a measure
one TIMING PTN cycle corresponds to one-eighth of a measure
x2
x4
x8
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Ch a p te r 3 . Re co rd in g sa m p le s
* Unauthorized recording (sampling) of audio material whose
Ab o u t th e sa m p lin g tim e
The available sampling times for internal memory and a
copyright is owned by a third party is prohibited by law,
except for the special case of personal use. Do not make illegal
recordings.
memory card are shown below.
* These times are for monaural sampling. For the internal
memory, this is the total time of the samples in pad banks 5–
16. For the memory card, this is the total time of the samples in
pad banks 17–32.
* Boss Corporation will take no responsibility for any claim of
damages made against you by copyright holders on the basis of
illegal recordings you may make using Boss products.
*
The available sampling time will be half if you use stereo sampling.
Internal (times approximate)
Be fo re y o u sa m p le
STANDARD
LONG
LO-FI
Before you sample, please read the following explanations
regarding the settings used for sampling and the available
sampling time.
2 minutes
5 minutes
17 minutes
Memory card (times approximate)
Capacity STANDARD
LONG
LO-FI
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
4 minutes
8 minutes
16 minutes
32 minutes
8 minutes
16 minutes
32 minutes
24 minutes
49 minutes
98 minutes
Ste re o / m o n o sa m p lin g se le ctio n
For each pad, you can specify whether sampling will be
performed in stereo or monaural.
64 minutes 197 minutes
64 minutes 129 minutes 395 minutes
Pa ra m e te r: Ty p e
* If you have saved internal samples and pattern or song data on
memory card will be less than listed above.
MONO:
Monaural sampling.
STEREO:
Stereo sampling. Stereo sampling occupies twice the
sampling time and twice the polyphony (number of
simultaneous notes) of monaural sampling. (The number
of samples that can be played simultaneously; p. 30)
Sta rtin g sa m p lin g a u to m a tica lly
w h e n so u n d is in p u t
You can make settings so that sampling begins automatically
when the input sound exceeds a specified level.
* It is not possible to change between stereo and mono after
sampling.
* If you are using an effect, sampling will begin when the sound
that includes the effect sound (noise) exceeds the specified
level.
Se le ctin g th e Sa m p lin g Gra d e
For each pad, you can select one of three Sampling Grades
(STANDARD/ LONG/ LO-FI).
Pa ra m e te r: Au to
OFF:
* It is not possible to change the Sampling Grade after sampling.
Select this setting if you want to start sampling manually.
LEVEL 1–8:
Parameter: Grade
Specify the audio input level at which you want
sampling to begin automatically. When the input sound
exceeds this level, sampling will begin automatically.
LEVEL 1 is the lowest.
Grade
Audio quality
Sampling
frequency
STANDARD Select this when you want to
sample at high quality.
44.1 kHz
The screen will show a symbol to indicate the specified level.
fig.03-01a
LONG
This allows twice the sampling 22.05 kHz
time of STANDARD.
The quality is slightly lower.
LO-FI
The sound will be “lo-fi,” and 11.025 kHz
the sampling time will be
much longer.
Specified
Level
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Pa ra m e te r: W ith BPM
Ap p ly in g a n e ffe ct w h ile y o u sa m p le
OFF: The timing at which the sound will stop (End Point) is
If you want to apply an effect while you sample, press [FX
ON/ OFF] to make the button light.
not specified.
40.0–200.0: The end of the sound (End Point) will
automatically be set on a beat of the specified BPM value.
Se le ctin g th e in p u t so u rce
* The End Point will be set accurately if you slightly delay the
end of sampling.
1 . Connect the input device from which you want to
sample, such as a CD player or mic.
fig.03-01b
By combining Auto (automatically start sampling when sound
is input) and With BPM (specify the timing at which the sound
will stop), you can cause only the desired portion to sound.
CD/MD player etc.
OUTPUT
Microphones
(Example 1)
If you sample a sound with a length of BPM=120
(Auto, with BPM=120.0)
fig.03-100
Length of BPM=120
2 Begin sampling
automatically when
sound is input.
3 Press [SAMPLING].
CD/MD player etc.
4
The end point will be
automatically set to the
length of BPM=120.
2 . Press [SAMPLING].
1 Press [SAMPLING].
[SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in
standby mode.
Sample BPM : 120.0
Measure : 1
Beat : 4/4
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
(Example 2)
3 . Press [SOURCE SELECT] to select the input source.
If you sample only half of a sound with a length of BPM=120
The indicator of the selected input source will light.
(Auto)
fig.03-101
*
If you select COAXIAL or OPTICAL, the display will
indicate “Awaiting Digital Signal” until a digital signal is
detected. Some CD/MD players output a digital signal only
during playback, so play back your CD/MD player to get the
SP-505 to recognize the signal.
Length of BPM=120
* DIGITAL IN supports only digital signals with a 44.1 kHz
sampling frequency. If a digital signal other than 44.1 kHz is
input, the display will indicate “Waiting Digital Signal.”
3 Press [SAMPLING] at the halfway point.
* Noise may occur if an unstable digital signal is input.
Begin sampling automatically
when sound is input.
2
1 Press [SAMPLING].
Sample BPM : 120.0
Measure : 1/2
Beat : 4/4
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40.0–200.0: When sampling ends, the end of the sound
(End Point) will automatically be set to the
beat (relative to the specified BPM) that
occurred immediately before you pressed
the button.
Sa m p lin g p ro ce d u re
1 . Press [SAMPLING].
[SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in
standby mode.
* The End Point will be set accurately if you slightly delay the
end of sampling.
At this time, pads to which no sample has been assigned
will blink.
* If samples are assigned to all pads in the currently selected pad
bank, no pad will blink. Please switch pad banks. (p. 30)
5 . Adjust the sampling level.
third “●” from the top in the level meter shown in the
display becomes black occasionally.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
* The REC LEVEL knob has no effect if you selected COAXIAL
“Keep Power On!”
or OPTICAL as the input source.
fig.03-03
* If you decide to cancel sampling at this point, press [EXIT].
2 . Select the pad to which the sampled sound will be
assigned.
* If a sample is already assigned to the selected pad, the display
will ask “OK to Overwrite?” If you want to use that pad,
press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
3 . Select the input source. (p. 40)
6 . Press [SAMPLING].
4 . Set the sampling conditions. (Refer to p. 39–40)
fig.03-04
The remaining sampling time available will be displayed
in the top line (REMAIN).
fig.03-02
If you set AUTO to LEVEL 1–8, the display will indicate
that the SP-505 is waiting for audio input.
Sampling will start when the input reaches the specified
level.
Ty p e
MONO:
Monaural recording
Stereo recording
STEREO:
7 . At the point where you want to stop sampling, press
Gra d e
[SAMPLING].
STANDARD: High-quality sampling
This completes the sampling procedure.
LONG:
LO-FI:
Extended length sampling
Lo-fi sampling
* Sampling will end automatically if the available sampling time
is exceeded.
Au to
OFF:
8 . Press the pad to play back the sampled sound.
Begin sampling manually
LEVEL 1–8: Begin sampling automatically at the
* If there is unwanted sound or silence at the beginning or end
of the sample, you can set it so that only the desired portion of
the sample is actually played. For details refer to p. 46,
“Specifying the start/end points of the sound (Omitting
unwanted portions).”
specified internal
W ith BPM
OFF:
The timing at which the sound will stop
(End Point) is not specified.
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Au to
Re -sa m p lin g sa m p le s
(Re sa m p lin g )
In this case, turn this ON.
ON: When you select the pad from which resampling
will be performed (the Source Pad) and start
resampling, the source pad will automatically
begin playing, and resampling will end when the
source pad finishes playing.
On the SP-505, previously recorded samples can be sampled
once again. This is called “resampling.” For example, this
allows multiple samples to be played simultaneously and
then sampled to combine them into one sample, or to be
resampled with an effect applied.
OFF: Manually start/ end resampling.
fig.03-06
There are two ways to perform resampling: you can use
“Auto” to start/ end resampling automatically, or you can
start/ end sampling manually.
Ap p ly in g a n e ffe ct w h ile y o u sa m p le
If you want to apply an effect while you sample, press [FX
ON/ OFF] to make the button light.
4 . Press [SAMPLING].
The resampling-destination pad will change to being lit,
and the pads to which a sample has been assigned will
Re sa m p lin g p ro ce d u re 1 (Au to )
1 . Press [RESAMPLE] to make the button light.
blink.
fig.03-200
[SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in
standby mode.
At this time, pads to which no sample has been assigned
will begin blinking.
* If samples are assigned to all pads in the currently selected pad
bank, no pad will blink. Please switch pad banks. (p. 30)
5 . As necessary, switch the pad bank (p. 30), and press the
pad(s) for the sample(s) that you want to resample (the
Source Pads).
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
The pad(s) you press will change from blinking to
lighting solidly. You may select more than one pad.
* If you want to cancel resampling at this point, press [EXIT].
2 . Press the pad to which you want to assign the
If you once again press a pad that is lit, it will change
from lit to blinking, and will be removed from selection.
resampled sound (sample).
* If a sample is already assigned to the selected pad, the display
will ask “OK to Overwrite?” If you want to use that pad,
press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
You can select multiple pads or [EXT SOURCE].
* Although you can select multiple pads for resampling, there
are limits to the maximum number.
3 . Make settings for resampling. (Refer to p. 39–40)
Maximum of four
The remaining time available for sampling is shown in
the top line (REMAIN).
If the resampling source pads contain stereo samples...
Maximum of two
Ty p e
MONO:
Monaural recording
Stereo recording
6 . Press [SAMPLING].
STEREO:
The source pad(s) will begin playing, and resampling
will start.
Gra d e
STANDARD: High-quality sampling
* It is not possible to switch pad banks during resampling.
LONG:
LO-FI:
Extended-length sampling
Lo-fi sampling
When the selected sample(s) finish playing, resampling
will end automatically.
If you press [SAMPLING] while the selected sample(s)
are playing, resampling will end before it is completed.
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5 . As necessary, switch the pad bank (p. 30), and press the
pad(s) for the sample(s) that you want to resample (the
Source Pads).
Re sa m p lin g p ro ce d u re 2 (Ma n u a l)
1 . Press [RESAMPLE] to make the button light.
[SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in
standby mode.
The source pad will begin playing, and resampling will
start.
At this time, pads to which no sample has been assigned
will blink.
[EXT SOURCE] can also be specified as the source pad.
fig.03-08
* If samples are assigned to all pads in the currently selected pad
bank, no pad will blink. Please switch pad banks. (p. 30)
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
* It is not possible to switch pad banks during resampling.
* If you want to cancel resampling at this point, press [EXIT].
6 . When you are finished resampling, press
2 . Press the pad to which you want to assign the
[SAMPLING].
resampled sound (sample).
* If a sample is already assigned to the selected pad, the display
will ask “OK to Overwrite?” If you want to use that pad,
press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
3 . Make settings for resampling. (Refer to p. 39–40)
The remaining time available for sampling is shown in
the top line (REMAIN).
Ty p e
MONO:
Monaural recording
Stereo recording
STEREO:
Gra d e
STANDARD: High-quality sampling
LONG:
LO-FI:
Extended-length sampling
Lo-fi sampling
Au to
In this case, turn this OFF.
OFF: Manually start/ end resampling.
ON: When you select the pad from which resampling
will be performed (the Source Pad) and start
resampling, the source pad will automatically
begin playing, and resampling will end when the
source pad finishes playing.
4 . Press [SAMPLING].
fig.03-07
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Pro ce d u re
Ad ju stin g th e ste re o p o sitio n
o f a sa m p le
1 . Press the pad of the sample whose settings you want to
change.
To adjust the stereo position of a sample, select “Panpot” in
step 3 of “Procedure” on p. 44.
2 . Press [WAVE EDIT].
fig.04-01a
Pa n p o t LEFT, CEN TER, RIGHT
LEFT:
Pan the sound to OUTPUT L.
Pan the sound to the center.
Pan the sound to OUTPUT R.
CENTER:
RIGHT:
* Panpot has no effect for samples that were sampled with a
Type of STEREO.
3 . Use CURSOR [↑] [↓] to select the setting (parameter)
that you want to change.
4 . Use the VALUE dial to change the value of the setting.
Ch a n g in g h o w a sa m p le
p la y s a n d sto p s
●
If you want to change the settings of another sample in
the same pad bank, press the pad for that sample, and
repeat steps 3 and 4.
To change how a sample plays and stops when you press a
pad, select “Pad Play” in step 3 of “Procedure.”
●
If you want to change the settings of a sample in another
pad bank, switch to that pad bank (p. 30), press the pad
for the sample you want to edit, and repeat steps 3 and 4.
Pa d Pla y TRIG, GATE, DRUM
TRIG: The sample will start playing when you press the pad,
and will stop when you press the pad once again.
5 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
GATE:
The sample will play only while you continue
holding down the pad.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
DRUM:
When you press the pad, the sample will play
once, and will stop at the End point.
“Keep Power On!”
* If you select DRUM, the Loop Mode setting has no effect.
Ad ju stin g th e vo lu m e o f a
sa m p le
Lo o p in g th e p la y b a ck o f a
sa m p le
To adjust the volume of a sample, select “Level” in step 3 of
“Procedure” on p. 44.
If you want a sample to loop (play back repeatedly), select
“Loop Mode” in step 3 of “Procedure.”
Le ve l 0 –1 2 7
This adjusts the volume.
Lo o p Mo d e O N , O FF
ON: The sample will loop (play back repeatedly).
OFF: The sample will not loop.
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Pla y in g a sa m p le b a ck w a rd
Ch a n g in g th e n u m b e r o f
m e a su re s o f a sa m p le
If you want a sample to play in reverse (backward), select
“Reverse” in step 3 of “Procedure” on p. 44.
signature of a sample so that the displayed BPM will be the
true BPM of that sample. The specified BPM will be
displayed in the top line as SAMPLE BPM.
Re ve rse O N , O FF
ON:
The sample will play in the reverse direction.
(Reverse playback)
To specify the number of measures when playing the phrase
as a sample, select “Measure” in step 3 of “Procedure” on p.
OFF: The sample will play in the normal direction.
44.
(Normal)
* If you change the reverse settings while a sample is sounding,
the modified setting will take effect the next time the sample is
played.
Me a su re 1 / 1 2 8 –1 / 2 , 1 –9 9 9 9 8
Specify the number of measures in the ranges of 1/ 128–1/ 2
or 1–99998 measures.
* The number of measures can be specified as half or twice the
original number of measures.
Pla y in g a sa m p le in Ph ra se
o r Sin g le m o d e s
It is not possible to specify a number of measures that would
result in SAMPLE BPM exceeding the range of 40.0–200.0.
To specify whether a sample will be played in Phrase or in
Single modes, select “Play Type” in step 3 of “Procedure” on
p. 44.
* It is not possible to set the number of measures if Play Type is
set to SINGLE.
Pla y Ty p e PHRASE, SIN GLE
Ch a n g in g th e tim e sig n a tu re
o f a sa m p le
PHRASE:
The sample will be played as a phrase. When
at this setting, the BPM of the sample can be
adjusted automatically to match the playback
BPM (tempo) or the BPM of the sequencer.
To change the time signature of a sample, select “Beat” in
step 3 of “Procedure” on p. 44.
SINGLE:
The sample will be played as a single sound.
With this setting, the sample will always play
at its own BPM (tempo).
Be a t 1 / 4 –8 / 4
Specify the time signature in the range of 1/ 4 to 8/ 4.
* The BPM of a sample can be adjusted in a range of 0.5–1.3
times the original setting. If you make settings that exceed the
allowable BPM range of the sample, the sample BPM will be
doubled or halved to stay within the allowable range.
* It is not possible to set a time signature that would result in
SAMPLE BPM exceeding the range of 40.0–200.0.
* It is not possible to set the time signature if Play Type is set to
SINGLE.
* If the sample is shorter than approximately 200 ms, changes in
BPM will not be reflected.
The sample BPM will be calculated automatically and
displayed in the top line as SAMPLE BPM, but the BPM
cannot be calculated correctly if the original number of
measures and the time signature of the sample are incorrect.
In this case, you will need to change the number of measures
or the time signature of the sample.
fig.04-01b
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Ad ju stin g th e BPM (te m p o )
o f a sa m p le
Sp e cify in g th e sta rt/ e n d
p o in ts o f th e so u n d
(O m ittin g u n w a n te d p o rtio n s)
1 . In the Play screen, press [BPM ADJUST].
* While you are setting the start/end points of a sample, the Play
BPM setting is ignored, and the sample will play at its
original BPM (tempo).
2 . Use the VALUE dial to specify the BPM (tempo).
Pla y BPM 4 0 .0 –2 0 0 .0
The top line displays the original BPM (tempo).
1 . Press the pad of the sample whose start/end points you
You can also press CURSOR [→] to make adjustments in
0.1 BPM units.
want to change.
2 . Press [WAVE EDIT].
3 . Press [F1] (LOOP).
* The sample BPM can be adjusted in a range of 0.5–1.3 times.
If the synchronized BPM exceeds the allowable range of the
sample BPM, the sample BPM will be doubled or halved to
stay within the allowable range.
The sample waveform will be displayed.
fig.04-02a
* If the sample is shorter than approximately 200 ms, changes in
BPM will not be reflected.
fig.04-01c
The pad number will be shown at the left side of the top
line of the display.
(Example) PAD 6-1: Pad [1] of pad bank 6
PAD#:
Currently selected pad number
(Example) USER1-1:
The number of samples of the wave pointer position will
be shown in the right side of the top line of the display.
Pad [1] of user bank 1
The beginning of the sample waveform is indicated as
GRADE:
Sampling grade (stereo/ mono)
STD (Standard), LONG, LO-FI
<TOP>, and the end as <BOTTOM>.
fig.04-02b
Wave Pointer
PLAY TYPE:
REVERSE:
PHRASE, SINGLE
ON, OFF
Number of
Samples
SAMPLE BPM: BPM of the currently selected sample
* Changing the BPM (tempo) may cause noise to be heard.
* If you want to return to the BPM used when sampling, press
[F1] (INIT BPM).
* It is not possible to set Play BPM if Play Type is set to
SINGLE.
* Even if a sample has been set to reverse playback, the waveform
will be displayed in the normal direction.
* It is not possible to set Play BPM for a sample that is set to
reverse playback.
4 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to move the entire screen left or
right, use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer to
the point where you want the sample to begin
sounding, and press [F1] (START).
3 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [PTN] to return to the Play
screen.
5 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to move the entire screen left or
right, and use the VALUE dial to move the wave
pointer to the point where you want the sample to stop
sounding, and press [F2] (END).
The region between the playback start/ stop points will
be highlighted.
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* It is not possible to specify the start/end points in a way that
Ad ju stin g th e vo lu m e o f a
sp e cifie d re g io n o f th e sa m p le
would leave less than 70 ms between the beginning and end of
the sound.
* If you set the start point at the beginning of the waveform, and
set the end point at the end of the waveform, the highlighted
region will return to normal, and the start/end points will be
cancelled.
The volume of a specified region in a sample can be adjusted.
For example, if a sample contains noise, you can lower the
volume of the region containing the noise, to make it less
obtrusive.
* The tonal quality may change if you perform this operation
repeatedly.
6 . Press the pad to listen to the sample play back, and
check the start/end point settings.
By holding down [PAD] and pressing [F1] (START) or
[F2] (END), you can listen to the sound before or after
the start/ end points.
* While you are adjusting the volume of a specified region in the
sample, the Play BPM setting will be ignored, and the sample
will play at its original BPM (tempo).
●
If you want to make fine adjustments to the start/ end
points, press [ZOOM IN] to magnify the waveform
display, use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer,
and press [F1] (START) or [F2] (END).
1 . Press the pad of the sample whose volume you want to
adjust for a specified region.
2 . Press [WAVE EDIT].
3 . Press [F2] (AMP).
Press [ZOOM OUT] to shrink the waveform display and
return to the previous display.
The sample waveform will be displayed.
fig.04-03
●
●
By holding down [L/ R] and pressing [ZOOM IN]
[ZOOM OUT], you can zoom-in or zoom-out on the
vertical axis (amplitude axis) of the waveform.
When you press [F3] (TRUNC), the screen will ask you
whether it is ok to truncate (delete) the portions before
and after the start/ end points. If you want to truncate
the sample, press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
The pad number will be shown at the left side of the top
line of the display.
* By executing Truncate, you can conserve sample memory and
increase the remaining time available for sampling.
(Example) PAD 6-1: Pad [1] of pad bank 6
* Once Truncate has been executed, it will not be possible to
return to the original start/end point locations.
The number of samples of the wave pointer position will
be shown in the right side of the top line of the display.
7 . Press [SONG] or [PTN], or press [EXIT] twice to return
* Even if the sample has been set to reverse playback, the
waveform will be displayed in the normal direction.
to the Play screen.
4 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to move the entire screen left or
right, use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer to
the beginning of the region for which you want to
change the volume, and then press [F1] (START).
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
* When wave pointer locates on except the region between the
specified start and end points, the display will indicate
[*********], and it is not possible to set the beginning of the
region for which you want to change the volume.
fig.04-200
Wave Pointer
Number of
Samples
The region between the specified start and end points
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fig.04-100
5 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to move the entire screen left or
right, use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer to
the end of the region in which you want to change the
volume, and then press [F2] (END).
The region between the specified start and end points
will be highlighted.
* When wave pointer locates on except the region between the
specified start and end points, the display will indicate
[*********], and it is not possible to set the end of the region for
which you want to change the volume.
9 . To finalize your change in the volume, press [F1] (YES).
To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
* Once you have finalized the volume change, it is not possible
to return to the original volume.
●
If you want to make fine adjustments to the start and end
points of the region in which the volume will be
adjusted, press [ZOOM IN] to magnify the waveform
display, use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer,
and press [F1] (STRT) or [F2] (END).
1 0 . Press [SONG] or [PTN], or press [EXIT] twice to return
to the Play screen.
Press [ZOOM OUT] to reduce the magnification of the
waveform display, returning to the previous display
size.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
●
By holding down [L/ R] and pressing [ZOOM IN]
[ZOOM OUT], you can zoom-in or zoom-out on the
vertical axis (amplitude axis) of the waveform.
6 . Press [F3] (ADJUST).
Use the VALUE dial to adjust the volume.
fig.04-04
7 . Use the VALUE dial to adjust the volume.
Amplify: 0–400
A setting of 400 will double the amplitude of the
waveform, and 0 will produce an amplitude of 0.
By pressing [F3] (PREVIEW) you can preview the
volume that will result.
* The sound will be played starting slightly before the specified
start point, for a maximum of nine seconds.
8 . When you are finished adjusting the volume, press [F1]
(EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
The volume will revert to the original settings.
If you pressed [F1] (EXECUTE), you will be asked to
confirm the volume change.
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De le tin g a sa m p le
Usin g th e clip b o a rd to co p y
a sa m p le
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to access the Play screen.
The “clipboard” is a function that temporarily stores a
desired sample. You can use this function to copy a sample.
This is convenient when you want to copy between different
pad banks, or to swap (exchange) the location of samples.
2 . Press [DEL].
3 . Press the pad whose sample you want to delete.
You may select more than one pad.
If you want to select a sample of another pad bank,
Co p y in g a sin g le sa m p le
the sample.
fig.05-01
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
Will not be deleted (white)
Selected for deletion (black)
2 . Hold down the pad of the sample that you want to
copy, and press [CLIPBOARD].
The sample will be copied to the clipboard, and
[CLIPBOARD] will light.
When you press [CLIPBOARD], the copied sample will
play.
3 . Hold down [CLIPBOARD] and press the copy-
destination pad.
No sample is assigned (dotted line)
●
●
If you want to copy to a different pad bank, press [PAD
BANK] to switch the pad bank. (p. 30)
If you press a selected pad once again, the display will
change back to white, canceling the selection.
If the copy-destination pad contains a sample, you will
be asked “OK to Overwrite?” If it is ok to overwrite and
erase the previous sample, press [F1] (YES). If you do not
want to erase the previous sample, press [F2] (NO).
4 . To delete the selected sample(s), press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
fig.05-02
●
If you hold down [CLIPBOARD] and press [DEL], the
sample that was copied to the clipboard will be erased.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
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●
●
If you want to copy to another pad bank, press [PAD
BANK] to switch pad banks. (p. 30)
Co p y in g m u ltip le sa m p le s
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
If the copy-destination pad contains a sample, you will
be asked “OK to Overwrite?” If you are sure you want to
overwrite (erase) the existing sample, press [F1] (YES). If
you do not want to overwrite it, press [F2] (NO) to cancel
the operation.
2 . Hold down the pad of the sample that you want to
copy, and press [CLIPBOARD].
The sample will be copied to the clipboard, and
[CLIPBOARD] will light.
●
If you hold down [CLIPBOARD] and press [DEL], one
sample that was copied to the clipboard will be erased.
3 . Repeat step 2 for each of the samples you want to copy,
to copy them to the clipboard.
A maximum of 16 samples can be copied to the
clipboard.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
* If multiple samples have been copied to the clipboard, pressing
[CLIPBOARD] will play the sample that was copied first.
“Keep Power On!”
4 . Hold down [CLIPBOARD] and press the copy-
Ex ch a n g in g sa m p le s
destination pad.
You can exchange (swap) samples between two pads to
change the order of the samples.
The samples will be copied starting from the pad you
pressed last.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
When you press [CLIPBOARD], the sample that will be
copied next will play, allowing you to check the sample.
2 . Hold down one of the pads whose sample you want to
(Example)
exchange, and press [CLIPBOARD].
Pad [1]
+
[CLIPBOARD]
copy the sample of
pad [1]
The sample will be copied to the clipboard, and
[CLIPBOARD] will light.
→
→
→
The copied sample will play when you press
[CLIPBOARD].
Pad [2]
+
[CLIPBOARD]
copy the sample of
pad [2]
3 . Hold down [CLIPBOARD], and press the pad of the
Pad [3]
+
[CLIPBOARD]
copy the sample of
pad [3]
other sample you want to exchange.
●
If you want to exchange samples with another pad bank,
press [PAD BANK] to switch the pad bank. (p. 30)
↓
The display will ask “OK to Overwrite?”
[CLIPBOARD]
pad [3] sample will
be copied to pad [13]
+
→
4 . If you are sure you want to exchange the samples, press
pad [13]
[F3] (EXCHANGE).
[CLIPBOARD]
pad [2] sample will
be copied to pad [12]
The samples will be exchanged.
+
→
→
pad [12]
[CLIPBOARD]
pad [1] sample will
be copied to pad [11]
+
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
pad [11]
“Keep Power On!”
When all samples have been copied, the clipboard will
be empty, and [CLIPBOARD] will go dark.
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Pads [1]–[16] will light automatically, and the divided
Divid in g a sa m p le in to
samples will play back.
in d ivid u a l n o te s (Ch o p )
A message will ask whether you want to save the
divided samples.
fig.06-02
The SP-505’s “Chop” function divides a sample at each of the
attacks in the sample waveform, and assigns each divided
sample to a pad.
For example, a drum phrase can be divided into samples
containing separate rhythm instruments such as “bass
drum,” “snare,” and “hi-hat.”
* It is not possible to divide a sample from one of the Chop
banks.
5 . To save, press [F1] (YES).
* It is not possible to divide a stereo sample.
To cancel, press [F2] (NO) or [EXIT].
* Phrases that contain numerous notes or simultaneously
* If pad banks 13–14 (Chop banks; p. 29) already contain
sounding notes may not be divided as you expect.
samples, you will be asked “OK to Overwrite?” If you are sure
* Even if you have an effect applied when you execute “Chop,”
that effect will not be added to the divided samples.
you want to overwrite the samples of pad banks 13–14, press
[F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
The divided samples will be assigned to the thirty-two
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
pads of pad banks 13–14 (“Chop banks 1–2”).
“Keep Power On!”
* The sample will be divided into samples for a maximum of 32
pads, starting at the beginning of the original waveform. The
rest of the waveform will not be assigned to pads.
Ed itin g th e p o in ts a t w h ich
th e sa m p le is d ivid e d
* All of the remaining sound will be assigned to the last-divided
sample.
* The start/end point settings of sample are ignored.
Ab o u t th e d ivid in g p o in t a d ju stm e n t scre e n
fig.06-03
1 . Press the pad of the sample that you want to divide.
Wave Pointer
Dividing Point
2 . Press [CHOP].
fig.06-01
The location of the wave pointer is the currently selected
dividing point.
3 . Use the VALUE dial to specify the detail
(RESOLUTION) with which the sample will be
divided.
CHOP1–32
This indicates the number of the divided sample that is
currently selected.
Higher settings will cause the sample to be divided into
smaller pieces.
●
By turning the VALUE dial you can move to the
previous or next dividing point.
4 . To execute the division at the resolution you specified
You can also press a pad to move to another
dividing point.
in step 3, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
●
●
By pressing CURSOR [←][→] you can move the
waveform display area horizontally.
* If you press [F3] (CANCEL) while the display indicates
“Processing Data...,” the operation will be aborted.
By pressing [ZOOM IN][ZOOM OUT] you can
zoom-in or zoom-out on the waveform.
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8 . When you are finished, press [EXIT].
●
●
By holding down [L/ R] and pressing [ZOOM IN]
[ZOOM OUT], you can zoom-in or zoom-out on the
vertical axis (amplitude axis) of the waveform.
You will be asked whether to save the divided samples.
9 . To save, press [F1] (YES).
When adding or making fine adjustments to the
dividing point, the number of samples at the
location of the wave pointer will be displayed in the
upper right of the screen. If the sample is shorter
than 70 ms due to the pointer location, the display
will indicate [******].
To cancel, press [F2] (NO) or [EXIT].
* If pad banks 13–14 (Chop banks; p. 29) already contain
samples, you will be asked “OK to Overwrite?” If you are sure
you want to overwrite the samples of pad banks 13–14, press
[F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
Ad d in g a d ivid in g p o in t
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
1 . In step 5 of the “Chop” procedure (p. 51), press [F3] (EDIT).
The sample waveform will be displayed.
De le tin g a d ivid in g p o in t
2 . Use the VALUE dial to select a dividing point before or
after the location where you want to add a division.
1 . In step 5 of the “Chop” procedure (p. 51), press [F3] (EDIT).
You can also press a pad to select the dividing point.
The sample waveform will be displayed.
3 . Press [F2] (INSERT).
2 . Use the VALUE dial to move the wave point to the
fig.06-100
dividing location that you want to delete.
You can also press a pad to move to the dividing point of
that pad.
fig.06-101
4 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to display the location at which
you want to add a dividing point.
5 . Use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer to the
3 . Press [F3] (DELETE).
location where you want to add a division.
By pressing [F3] (PREVIEW) you can listen to the sound
that would result if the sample were divided at the wave
point location.
4 . If you want to delete another dividing point, repeat
steps 2–3.
If you want to add a dividing point, follow the
procedure in "Adding a dividing point" (above), starting
with step 2. If you want to make fine adjustments to a
dividing point, follow the procedure in “Making fine
adjustments to the dividing points” (p. 53), starting with
step 2.
6 . To execute the addition of the dividing point, press [F1]
(EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
* It is not possible to specify a dividing point that would create a
sample shorter than 70 ms.
5 . When you are finished deleting dividing points, press
* After adding a dividing point, it is not possible to return the
32nd dividing point (the last dividing point) to its original
state.
[EXIT].
You will be asked whether you want to save the divided
samples.
7 . If you want to add another dividing point, repeat steps
2–6.
6 . To save, press [F1] (YES).
If you want to delete a dividing point, follow the
procedure in “Deleting a dividing point” (below),
starting with step 2. If you want to make fine
adjustments to a dividing point, follow the procedure in
“Making fine adjustments to the dividing points” (p. 53),
starting with step 2.
To cancel, press [F2] (NO) or [EXIT].
* If pad banks 13–14 (Chop banks; p. 29) already contain
samples, you will be asked “OK to Overwrite?” If you are sure
you want to overwrite the samples of pad banks 13–14, press
[F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
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* If pad banks 13–14 (Chop banks; p. 29) already contain
samples, you will be asked “OK to Overwrite?” If you are sure
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
you want to overwrite the samples of pad banks 13–14, press
[F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
“Keep Power On!”
Ma k in g fin e a d ju stm e n ts to th e
d ivid in g p o in ts
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
1 . In step 5 of the “Chop” procedure (p. 51), press [F3]
(EDIT).
The sample waveform will be displayed.
2 . Use the VALUE dial to move to the dividing point
whose location you want to adjust.
You can also press a pad to move to the dividing point
whose location you want to adjust.
3 . Press [F1] (ADJUST).
fig.06-102
4 . Use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer to the
dividing point whose location you want to adjust.
You can use CURSOR [←][→] to move the screen.
By pressing [F3] (PREVIEW) you can listen to the sound
at the current location of the wave pointer.
5 . To finalize the edited location of the dividing point,
press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
* It is not possible to set a dividing point in a way that would
create a sample shorter than 70 ms.
6 . If you want to make additional fine adjustments to the
dividing point, repeat steps 2–5.
If you want to add another dividing point, follow the
procedure in “Adding a dividing point” (p. 52), starting
with step 2. If you want to delete a dividing point, follow
the procedure in “Deleting a dividing point” (p. 52),
starting with step 2.
7 . When you have finished adjusting the location of the
dividing points, press [EXIT].
You will be asked whether you want to save the divided
samples.
8 . To save, press [F1] (YES).
To cancel, press [F2] (NO) or [EXIT].
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8 . To execute the Pitch function, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
Pla y in g p itch e s w ith a sa m p le
(Pitch )
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
Pads [2]–[16] will light automatically, and will play the
sample at different pitches.
The “Pitch” function allows you to play pitches using a
sample (single note).
* Depending on the volume of the original sample, the sound
may distort if you use the Pitch function. In this case, lower
the volume of the original sample. (p. 44; “Adjusting the
volume of a sample”)
* It is not possible to assign pitches to a stereo sample.
* It is not possible to assign pitches to a sample from one of the
Pitch banks.
* If you press [F3] (CANCEL) while the display indicates
“Processing Data...,” the operation will be aborted.
* Even if you have an effect applied when you execute “Pitch,”
that effect will not be added to the pitched samples.
* If the pitch bank (1 or 2) already contains samples, you will be
asked “OK to Overwrite?” If you are sure it is ok to overwrite
the samples of the pitch bank, press [F1] (YES). To cancel,
press [F2] (NO).
The samples assigned to pitches will be assigned to the
pads of pad banks 15 and 16 (“Pitch banks” 1 and 2).
* When you assign a sample to pitches, unwanted silence may
occur at the beginning or end. After the Pitch function is
executed, settings will be made automatically, so only the
necessary portion is sounded. If you want to make fine
adjustments, refer to “Specifying the start/end points of the
sound (Omitting unwanted portions)” (p. 46).
1 . Press the pad that you want to use to play pitches.
2 . Press [PITCH].
fig.06-05
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select the mode.
Pitch Mode
SOLO L: Suitable for single-note samples of low-pitched
instruments such as bass.
SOLO H: Suitable for single-note samples of high-
pitched instruments such as piano or guitar.
MUSIC: Suitable for samples of most music.
* Pitch assignment may not be successful for some types of
samples.
4 . Press CURSOR [↓] to move the cursor to “Original
Key.”
5 . Use the VALUE dial to specify the pad from which you
want to assign pitches.
Original Key: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B, C <UP>
The correspondence between pads and keys is as
follows.
fig.00-31b
<
UP>
6 . Press CURSOR [↓] to move the cursor to “Pitch Bank.”
7 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pitch bank.
Pitch Bank: 1, 2
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* If you change the BPM (tempo) of the sequencer, the samples
may sound different. Samples for which Pad Play is set to
When shipped from the factory, the unit contained no
songs.
TRIGGER or GATE may sound shorter if the BPM is speeded
up, or longer if the BPM is slowed down. If you want the
entire sample to be played to the end, set Pad Play to DRUM.
(p. 31)
Ad ju stin g th e BPM (te m p o )
o f a so n g o r p a tte rn
Pla y in g a so n g
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN].
* The SP-505 can store 20 songs.
2 . Press [BPM/TAP].
1 . Press [SONG].
The currently specified BPM will be displayed.
2 . Use the VALUE dial to select the song.
SYNC MODE:
Displays the MIDI sync mode. (p. 72)
SYNC SOURCE:
The top line of the display will indicate the current
If set to “INTERNAL,” playback will follow the
internal BPM setting. If set to “MIDI,” playback will
follow the BPM of an external MIDI device.
measure/ beat and BPM. The lower line will indicate the
current pattern name.
fig.07-02
PTN BPM:
displays the BPM specified for the pattern.
fig.07-01
* It is not possible to switch songs while a song is playing.
4 . Press [STOP] to stop playback.
●
●
Press [RESET] to return to the beginning of the song.
3 . Use the VALUE dial to adjust the BPM (40.0–200.0).
Press [BWD] to go back one measure, or [FWD] to go
forward one measure.
The BPM can be adjusted in units of one BPM.
By pressing CURSOR [→] and turning the VALUE dial
* If you move to another measure while the song is playing, you
will lose synchronization with the external MIDI device.
you can adjust the BPM in units of 0.1 BPM.
If you press [F1] (PTN BPM), playback will use the BPM
setting that is specified for each pattern.
You can press [BPM/ TAP] four times or more to set the
BPM to the corresponding interval (Tap Tempo
function).
* This cannot be changed if the SP-505 is synchronized to an
external MIDI device.
4 . Press [EXIT], [SONG], or [EXIT] to return to the Play
screen.
* The sample BPM can be modified by a factor of 0.5–1.3 times
the original.
If the BPM of a song or pattern exceeds the allowable
BPM range of the sample, the sample BPM will be
doubled or halved so that stays within the allowable
range.
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Se le ctin g a n d p la y in g so n g s
fro m th e so n g list
Pla y in g p a tte rn s
* In addition to its 40 preset patterns, the SP-505 can store 100
user patterns.
1 . Press [SONG].
1 . Press [PTN].
fig.07-04
2 . Press [F1] (SONG).
The song list will be displayed.
fig.07-03a
2 . Use the VALUE dial to select a pattern.
3 . Press [PLAY] to begin playback.
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select a song, and [ENTER] to
confirm your selection.
If you select a different pattern while a pattern is
playing, the name of the newly selected pattern will
appear in the lower line of the screen, and it will be
reserved as the pattern to be played next. When the
currently playing pattern finishes, the reserved pattern
Song nos. 1–16 can be selected directly by pressing a pad
[1]–[16].
To cancel, press [EXIT].
4 . Press [PLAY] to begin playback.
will automatically begin playing.
The top line of the screen will indicate the current
measure number and beat, and the bottom line will
fig.07-05
indicate the pattern name.
fig.07-03b
4 . Press [STOP] to stop playback.
●
You can press [RESET] to return to the beginning of the
pattern.
5 . Press [STOP] to stop playback.
●
You can press [BWD] to move one measure back, or
[FWD] to move one measure ahead.
* It is not possible to switch songs while a song is playing.
* If you change measures while a pattern is playing, you will
loose synchronization with any external MIDI devices.
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Se le ctin g a n d p la y in g a
Mu tin g in d ivid u a l p a rts
p a tte rn fro m th e p a tte rn list
You can mute specific parts while a song or pattern is
playing.
1 . Press [PTN].
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN].
2 . Press [F1] (PRESET) or [F2] (USER).
2 . Play [PLAY] to play the song or pattern.
3 . Press PART [1]–[4].
The preset pattern or user pattern list will appear.
fig.07-06
Button lit:
plays
Button dark:
muted
The mute status of each part can be saved in the pattern.
(p. 62)
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select a pattern, and press
[ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Pattern nos. 1–16 can be selected directly by pressing
pads [1]–[16].
To cancel, press [EXIT].
4 . Press [PLAY] to begin playback.
If you select a different pattern while a pattern is
playing, the name of the newly selected pattern will
appear in the lower line of the screen, and it will be
reserved as the pattern to be played next. When the
currently playing pattern finishes, the reserved pattern
will automatically begin playing.
fig.07-05
5 . Press [STOP] to stop playback.
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If you turn this “OFF,” the data will be recorded at timing
Ab o u t p a tte rn re co rd in g
intervals of 1/ 96th of a beat.
A pattern can be recorded in the following two ways.
Re a ltim e re co rd in g p ro ce d u re
Re a ltim e re co rd in g
Realtime recording lets you record by striking pads while
you listen to the metronome. The pattern will play back
repeatedly, and the data you input will be combined with the
existing data.
1 . Press [PTN].
2 . Press [F2] (USER).
The user pattern list will be displayed.
Even if the timing at which you strike the pads is not
perfectly accurate, the Quantize function will correct your
timing to accurate intervals. You can also use an external
MIDI device for input.
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern that you want
to record, and press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
4 . Press [REC].
The recording standby screen will appear.
Micro sco p e e d itin g
The metronome will sound at the specified BPM.
fig.08-01
In Microscope editing, the performance data that has been
recorded will be displayed as a list, allowing you to make
detailed edits to the recorded data.
* It is not possible to operate Microscope editing from an
external MIDI device.
Pa tte rn d a ta
AVAIL MEMORY: 0–100%
This indicates the amount of remaining memory for
sequencer data (patterns).
Pa tte rn re co rd in g p a ra m e te rs
* When AVAIL MEMORY reaches 0%, no further pattern
recording will be possible. You can delete unneeded patterns
you delete patterns.
Me a su re n u m b e r (Me a su re )
1–8
Tim e sig n a tu re (Be a t)
5 . Specify the number of measures (Measure), time
signature (Beat), and BPM settings of the pattern that
you want to record.
1/ 4, 2/ 4, 3/ 4, 4/ 4, 5/ 4, 6/ 4, 7/ 4, 8/ 4
Pa rt Mu te
* The Part Mute settings are ignored during recording.
OFF, ON
* For easier input, you can set a slower BPM during realtime
recording, and return to the previous BPM when you are
finished recording.
BPM
40.0–200.0
6 . Press PART [1]–[4] to select the part that you want to
This sets the BPM of the pattern.
input.
The button of the selected part will blink.
Q TZ (Q u a n tize )
7 . Press [PLAY].
Quarter note
eighth note
(
(
)
quarter note triplet
eight note triplet
(
(
(
)
)
)
A one-measure count-in (unrecorded area) will be
inserted.
)
sixteenth note (
)
)
sixteenth note triplet
Realtime recording will begin after the count-in.
32nd note
OFF
(
32nd note triplet
(
)
The display will indicate the current measure and beat.
You can also begin recording by sending a Start message
from an external MIDI device.
In realtime recording, you can set the Quantize interval to
correct inaccuracies in the timing at which you strike the pads.
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A count-in will not be inserted if recording was started
by a Start message from an external MIDI device.
Micro sco p e e d itin g p ro ce d u re
●
If you press [F1] (RHR ON), rehearsal mode will be
selected. Pressing the pads will produce sound, but
nothing will be recorded. Press [F1] (RHR OFF) once
again to exit rehearsal mode.
In p u t fie ld
MEAS (m e a su re : b e a t: clo ck )
This specifies the time location at which pad data is input.
(Example) 1:3:00 Measure 1, beat 3, clock 00
fig.08-02
Q TZ (Q u a n tize )
Quarter note
eighth note
(
(
)
quarter note triplet
eight note triplet
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
sixteenth note (
)
)
sixteenth note triplet
8 . While you listen to the metronome, press the pads to
32nd note
OFF
(
32nd note triplet
(
)
record your performance.
If note messages from an external MIDI device are used
to play samples, those messages will be recorded.
In Microscope edit, you can specify the note value of the
distance that you will move forward or backward when
[FWD] or [BWD] are pressed.
* When performance data is recorded for a sample whose Play
Type is PHRASE, the sample BPM will automatically
synchronize to the pattern BPM. If you do not want it to
synchronize, set the Play Type to SINGLE. (p. 45)
(Example) QTZ Eighth note
Press pad [1] → press [FWD] → press pad [2] → press [FWD]
→ press pad [3] → press [FWD] → press pad [4]
fig.08-100
To switch the part being recorded, press [PART].
As necessary, use the VALUE dial to set QTZ (Quantize).
Performance data
that will be input Pad [1]
Pad [2]
Pad [3]
Pad [4]
* If you want to add dynamics (accents) while you record,
change the pad accent. (p. 30)
Eve n t fie ld
●
If you want to select a pad from a different pad bank,
press [PAD BANK] to switch the pad bank. (p. 30)
MEASURE (m e a su re : b e a t: clo ck )
(Example) 2:1:48 Measure 1, beat 1, clock 48
* The pads of a Chop bank cannot be recorded as they are. You
must copy them to another bank before recording them. (p. 49–
50)
9 . When you are finished recording, press [STOP].
PAD (p a d b a n k – p a d n u m b e r)
This indicates the pad that was input.
(Example) 12-3 Pad bank 12, pad number 3
You are returned to the recording standby screen.
1 0 . Press [STOP] once again to stop recording.
*
In the case of [EXT SOURCE], this will be displayed as “1-17”.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
ACC (Acce n t)
“Keep Power On!”
This indicates the volume. If the event was input via MIDI,
this will be the velocity data.
Era sin g u n w a n te d p e rfo rm a n ce
d a ta (Re a ltim e Re co rd in g )
(Example) 100 Pad accent 100 or velocity 100
During realtime recording, you can hold down [DEL] and
hold down a pad to erase the performance data for the
corresponding pad during the interval that elapses while you
continue pressing the pad.
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8 . Press [PLAY] to verify the performance data that you
GATE (g a te tim e )
input.
This indicates the length that the sound will be heard.
Press [STOP] to stop playback.
384: whole note
192: half note
9 . Press [EXIT] or [STOP] to exit Microscope Edit.
96:
48:
24:
12:
6:
quarter note
eighth note
16th note
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
32nd note
64th note
“Keep Power On!”
Press [F1] (MEAS) to move the cursor to the “MEAS”
De le tin g u n w a n te d p e rfo rm a n ce
d a ta (Micro sco p e Ed it)
position.
In step 7 of Microscope Edit (p. 60), press [F1] (EVENT) to
move the cursor to the pad performance data (Event field).
Vie w in g th e p e rfo rm a n ce d a ta
(Micro sco p e Ed it)
Move the cursor to the location of the pad data that you want
to delete, and press [F3] (DELETE) to delete that performance
1 . Press [PTN].
data.
fig.08-06
2 . Press [F2] (USER).
The user pattern list will appear.
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern that you want
to record, and press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
4 . Press [F3] (MICRO).
The Microscope Edit screen will appear.
* [F3] (MICRO) will not be displayed if a pattern is playing.
fig.08-03
Press [F1] (MEAS) to move the cursor to the “MEAS”
position.
Ch a n g in g th e p a d n u m b e r
(Micro sco p e Ed it)
In step 7 of Microscope Edit (p. 60), press [F1] (EVENT) to
move the cursor to the pad performance data (Event field).
5 . Press PART [1]–[4] to select the part that you want to
Move the cursor to the PAD (pad number) position of the
data whose pad number you want to change, and use the
VALUE dial to change the pad number.
input.
The button for the selected part begins blinking.
6 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to move the cursor to the
indication for MEAS (measure/beat/clock), and use the
VALUE dial to specify the measure/beat/clock at which
you want to input.
If you want to change the [EXT SOURCE] pad number, set
this to “1-17.”
* Be aware that there will be no sound if you change to a pad
number to which no sample has been assigned.
7 . Press pads to input your performance.
* It is not possible to change this to the pad numbers of the chop
banks, and the pad [1], [4], [8] of the pitch bank.
The pad data that you input will be displayed.
* When performance data is input for a sample whose Play Type
is PHRASE, the sample BPM will automatically synchronize
to the pattern BPM. If you do not want it to synchronize, set
the Play Type to SINGLE. (p. 45)
Press [F1] (MEAS) to move the cursor to the “MEAS”
position.
* Note messages from an external MIDI device cannot be used
for input.
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Ad ju stin g th e d y n a m ics (a cce n t)
o f th e so u n d (Micro sco p e Ed it)
Mo vin g th e tim in g o f th e so u n d
(Micro sco p e Ed it)
In step 7 of Microscope Editing (p. 60), press [F1] (EVENT) to
move the cursor to the patch performance data (Event field).
In step 7 of Microscope Edit, press [F1] (EVENT) to move the
cursor to the pad performance data (Event field).
Move the cursor to the ACC (accent) location of the pad data
whose volume you want to adjust, and use the VALUE dial
Move the cursor to the pad data whose timing you want to
change, and press [F2] (T.SHIFT) (Timing Shift).
to adjust the accent.
fig.08-07
Use the VALUE dial to set the desired time (measure/ beat/
clock).
To carry out the Timing Shift operation, press [F1]
(EXECUTE). To cancel press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
fig.08-09
Press [F1] (MEAS) to move the cursor to the “MEAS”
position.
Press [F1] (MEAS) to move the cursor to the “MEAS”
Ch a n g in g th e le n g th o f th e so u n d
(Micro sco p e Ed it)
position.
In step 7 of Microscope Edit (p. 60), press [F1] (EVENT) to
move the cursor to the pad performance data (Event field).
Ch a n g in g th e rh y th m ic fe e l o f a
p a tte rn (Sw in g )
Move the cursor to the GATE (gate time) location of the pad
data whose length you want to change, and use the VALUE
dial to adjust the gate time.
You can change the rhythmic feel of the patterns you create.
1 . Press [PTN].
You can use CURSOR [←][→] to move the cursor to the 1’s or
10’s place of the gate time.
2 . Press [F2] (USER).
The user pattern list will be displayed.
* In the case of a pad for which Pad Play = DRUM, the gate
time will be ignored.
fig.08-08
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern whose
rhythmic feel you want to change, and press [ENTER]
to confirm your choice.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
4 . Press [REC].
The recording standby screen will appear.
5 . Press [F1] (SWING).
Press [F1] (MEAS) to move the cursor to the “MEAS” position.
6 . Use the VALUE dial to set each parameter.
Position:
Specify the location of the notes to be delayed.
Eighth note (eighth note backbeats)
16th note (16th note backbeats)
Percentage:
Specify the amount of time that the sound is to be
delayed.
50%–100%
Part 1–4 Swing:
Specify whether the sound will be delayed for each track.
ON, OFF
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fig.08-10
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
Sto rin g th e p a rt m u te sta tu s
7 . Press [EXIT].
The part mute status can be stored for each part.
You are returned to the recording standby screen.
1 . Press [PTN].
8 . Press [STOP] to exit recording.
2 . Press [F2] (USER).
The user pattern list will appear.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern whose mute
status you want to change, and press [ENTER] to
confirm your choice.
“Keep Power On!”
To cancel, press [EXIT].
Assig n in g a n a m e to a p a tte rn
4 . Press [REC].
1 . Press [PTN].
The recording standby screen will appear.
2 . Press [F2] (USER).
5 . Press CURSOR [↓] to move the cursor to “Part Mute.”
fig.08-12
The user pattern list will appear.
3 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern that you want
to name, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
4 . Press [REC].
The recording standby screen will appear.
6 . Use the VALUE dial to specify the mute setting of the
5 . Press [F3] (NAME).
fig.08-11
currently selected part.
The button of the selected part will be blinking.
ON: mute
OFF: play
If you want to change the part, press PART [1]–[4] to
select the desired part.
7 . Press [STOP] to return to the Play screen.
6 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to select the character location,
and use the VALUE dial to change the character at that
location.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
[F1] (CAPS) toggles you between uppercase and
lowercase characters.
“Keep Power On!”
[F2] (INSERT) inserts a space.
[F3] (DELETE) deletes a character.
7 . Press [EXIT].
You are returned to the recording standby screen.
8 . Press [STOP] to exit recording.
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If you press [F1] (PTN BPM), “PTN (Pattern BPM)” will
Ab o u t so n g re co rd in g
be selected, and playback will use the BPM specified for
each pattern.
A song is created by connecting patterns that you create.
On the SP-505 you can connect a maximum of 999 patterns.
Initial BPM: BPM (tempo) of the song
40.0–200.0, PTN
5 . Press [PLAY].
Ma k in g so n g se ttin g s
Recording will begin.
fig.09-01c
Initial BPM: BPM (tempo) of the song
40.0–200.0, PTN BPM
If you press [F1] (PTN BPM), this will be set to Pattern BPM,
and playback will occur at the BPM specified by each
pattern.
6 . Press [F2] (INSERT).
So n g re co rd in g p ro ce d u re
The pattern list will appear.
1 . Press [SONG].
In this screen you can press [PLAY] to hear the selected
pattern play back.
2 . Use the VALUE dial to select the song that you want to
fig.09-01d
record.
fig.09-01a
7 . Use the VALUE dial to select a pattern, and press
[ENTER] to confirm your choice.
●
Alternatively, you can press [F1] (SONG) to display the
song list, and use the VALUE dial to select the song that
you want to record. After selecting it, press [ENTER] to
confirm your selection.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
The pattern will be input, and you will automatically
proceed to the next step.
You can also input a pattern directly by pressing a pad.
3 . Press [REC].
The song record standby screen will appear.
(Example)
fig.09-01b
Press pad [1]
↓
Preset pattern 1 or user pattern 1 will be inserted. (User
pattern 1 if the previously input pattern was a user
pattern, or preset pattern 1 if the previously input
pattern was a preset pattern.)
The upper line of the screen indicates whether the
AVAIL STEPS: 0–999
previously input pattern is a user or a preset pattern.
fig.09-01e
For each song, this indicates the remaining number of
steps that can be recorded.
* When AVAIL STEPS reaches 0, no further song recording
will be possible.
4 . Use the VALUE dial to set the BPM of the song that you
will record.
8 . Repeats steps 6–7 as necessary.
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9 . When you are finished inputting patterns, press
Ch a n g in g a p a tte rn
[STOP].
1 . In step 6 of song recording, use the VALUE dial to
You are returned to the song recording standby screen.
move to the step of the pattern that you want to change.
1 0 . Press [STOP] to exit recording.
2 . Press [F1] (EVENT).
3 . Use CURSOR [↓] [↑] to move the cursor to the pattern
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
that you want to change.
“Keep Power On!”
You can press [PLAY] to hear the selected pattern.
4 . Use the VALUE dial to change the pattern.
De le tin g a p a tte rn
5 . Press [F1] (STEP) to move the cursor back to the
previous location.
1 . In step 6 of song recording, use the VALUE dial to
move to the step that you want to delete.
2 . Press [F1] (EVENT).
Assig n in g a n a m e to a so n g
3 . Use CURSOR [↓] [↑] to move the cursor to the pattern
1 . Press [SONG].
that you want to delete.
2 . Use the VALUE dial to select the song that you want to
You can press [PLAY] to hear the selected pattern.
name.
4 . Press [F3] (DELETE) to delete the pattern.
3 . Press [REC].
5 . Press [F1] (STEP) to move the cursor back to the
The recording standby screen will appear.
previous location.
4 . Press [F3] (NAME).
fig.09-02
In se rtin g a p a tte rn
1 . In step 6 of song recording, use the VALUE dial to
move to the step at which you want to insert a pattern.
2 . Press [F1] (EVENT).
3 . Use CURSOR [↓] [↑] to move the cursor to the pattern
5 . Use CURSOR [←][→] to select the character location,
that you want to insert.
and use the VALUE dial to change the character.
You can press [PLAY] to hear the selected pattern.
[F1] (CAPS) toggles you between uppercase and
lowercase characters.
4 . Press [F2] (INSERT).
The pattern list will appear.
[F2] (INSERT) inserts a space.
[F3] (DELETE) deletes a character.
* If 999 patterns have already been input, “INSERT” will not be
displayed above [F2].
6 . Press [EXIT].
You can press [PLAY] to hear the selected pattern.
You are returned to the recording standby screen.
5 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern that you want
7 . Press [STOP] to exit recording.
to insert, and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
6 . Press [F1] (STEP) to move the cursor back to the
“Keep Power On!”
previous location.
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Ch a p te r 1 0 . De le tin g o r co p y in g a p a tte rn o r so n g
De le tin g a p a tte rn o r so n g
Co p y in g a p a tte rn o r so n g
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen
fig.10-01a
fig.10-01a
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
3 . Press [F2] (DEL/CPY).
4 . Press [F1] (DELETE).
3 . Press [F2] (DEL/CPY).
4 . Press [F2] (COPY).
5 . To delete a pattern, press [F1] (PATTERN). To delete a
5 . To copy a pattern, press [F1] (PATTERN). To copy a
song, press [F2] (SONG).
song, press [F2] (SONG).
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern or song that
6 . Use CURSOR [↑] [↓] to move the cursor, and use the
VALUE dial to select the copy source/destination
patterns or songs.
you want to delete.
* In the case of a song or pattern that contains performance data,
a “*” will be displayed before the song or pattern number.
* In the case of a song or pattern that contains performance data,
a “*” will be displayed before the song or pattern number.
7 . To execute the deletion, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
7 . To execute the copy, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
If you pressed [F1] (EXECUTE), you will be asked to
confirm the deletion.
If you pressed [F1] (EXECUTE) you will be asked to
fig.10-01b
confirm the copy.
fig.10-02
8 . To execute the deletion, press [F1] (YES).
8 . To execute the copy, press [F1] (YES).
To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
9 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
9 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
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Ab o u t m e m o ry ca rd s
Fo rm a ttin g a m e m o ry ca rd
The SP-505 uses commercially available SmartMedia (power
supply voltage 3.3 V, capacity: 8 MB–128 MB) as memory
cards.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
1 MB/ 2 MB/ 4 MB SmartMedia cannot be used.
SmartMedia can be purchased at a nearby computer
dealer or digital camera dealer.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
* Please read and observe the instructions included with the
SmartMedia.
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
* If a memory card is not inserted, “CARD” will not appear
above [F3].
In se rtin g a m e m o ry ca rd
4 . Press [F1] (FORMAT).
You will be asked to confirm the Format operation.
Memory cards (SmartMedia) must only be inserted
when the SP-505’s power is switched OFF. If the power
is on when you insert a card, not only the memory card,
but also the internal data can be destroyed.
fig.11-01b
Never turn on the power when a memory card
(SmartMedia) is inserted halfway. Doing so will destroy
the internal memory data.
5 . To format the card, press [F1] (YES).
To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
If you insert or remove a card with the power turned on,
or turn on the power when a card is inserted halfway, a
message of “WARNING! Data Maybe Damaged!” will
appear, and operation will stop. If this occurs, turn off
the power, insert the card all the way or remove it, and
then turn the power on once again.
* When you format a card, all data in the card will be erased.
6 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
Insert the memory card (SmartMedia) all the way into
the slot, making sure that the correct side is facing up,
“Keep Power On!”
and the correct end is pointing in.
fig.11-01a
The surface without
gold contacts
must be upward
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9 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
Sa vin g d a ta o n a m e m o ry ca rd
(Sa ve )
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
* If a write-protect sticker is affixed to the memory card, it will
not be possible to save sample or sequencer data.
“Keep Power On!”
Sa vin g sa m p le d a ta
Sa vin g se q u e n ce r d a ta
Here’s how to save sample data from the SP-505’s internal
Here’s how to save sequencer data (patterns/ songs) from the
SP-505’s internal memory to a memory card.
memory to a memory card.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
4 . Press [F3] (SAVE).
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
4 . Press [F3] (SAVE).
* If the memory card has been formatted in a format that cannot
be used by the SP-505, “SAVE” will not appear above [F3].
Please format the card. (p. 66)
* If the memory card has been formatted in a format that cannot
be used by the SP-505, “SAVE” will not appear above [F3].
Please format the card. (p. 66)
5 . Press [F1] (SAMPLE).
5 . Press [F2] (SONG/PTN).
Each pad bank in the SP-505’s internal memory will be
For sequencer (pattern/ song) data, the 100 user patterns
and 20 songs in internal memory will be saved as one set.
saved as one set.
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pad bank that you
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the number of the area in
want to save.
fig.11-02a
which you want to save.
fig.11-02b
7 . Press CURSOR [↓], and use the VALUE dial to select
7 . To save the data, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
the number of the area in which you want to save.
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL).
8 . To save the data, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
* An asterisk “*” will be displayed to indicate an area number in
which sequencer data has already been saved. If you select an
area number marked by “*”, a message of “OK to Overwrite?”
will be displayed. If you are sure this is the area number you
want to use, press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL).
* An asterisk “*” will be displayed to indicate an area number in
which sample data has already been saved. If you select an area
number marked by “*”, a message of “OK to Overwrite?” will
be displayed. If you are sure this is the area number you want
to use, press [F1] (YES). To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
8 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
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7 . Press CURSOR [↓] to move the cursor to the pad bank
display.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
8 . Use the VALUE dial to select the pad bank that you
“Keep Power On!”
want to load.
9 . To load the data, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
Lo a d in g m e m o ry ca rd d a ta
in to in te rn a l m e m o ry (Lo a d )
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL).
1 0 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
* When you load, the sample and sequencer data saved in
internal memory will be erased. Be sure to save important data
on a memory card before you load. (p. 67)
* It is not possible to load data into a protected pad bank.
Lo a d in g sa m p le d a ta
Here’s how sample data saved on a memory card can be
loaded into the SP-505.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
Lo a d in g se q u e n ce r d a ta
Sample and sequencer (pattern/ song) data that you’ve saved on
a memory card can be loaded back into the SP-505 as follows.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
* If a memory card is not inserted, “CARD” will not appear
above [F3].
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
4 . Press [F2] (LOAD).
* If the memory card has been formatted in a format that cannot
be read by the SP-505, “LOAD” will not appear above [F2].
Please format the card. (p. 66)
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
* If a memory card is not inserted, “CARD” will not appear
above [F3].
5 . Press [F1] (SAMPLE).
fig.11-03a
4 . Press [F2] (LOAD).
* If the memory card has been formatted in a format that cannot
be read by the SP-505, “LOAD” will not appear above [F2].
Please format the card. (p. 66)
5 . Press [F2] (SONG/PTN).
fig.11-03b
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the number of the area
that you want to load.
One bank of the SP-505’s internal memory will be loaded
as a set.
If no files have been saved, the display will indicate
“******”.
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the number of the area
that is to be loaded.
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If no files have been saved, the display will indicate
7 . Press [F3] (DELETE).
“******”.
You will be asked to confirm that you really want to
delete the file.
fig.11-05
7 . To load the data, press [F1] (EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL).
8 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
* When you load, the sample and sequencer data in internal
memory will be erased. Be sure to save important data on a
memory card before you load. (p. 67)
8 . To delete, press [F1] (YES).
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
“Keep Power On!”
9 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
De le tin g d a ta fro m a
m e m o ry ca rd
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
Here’s how to delete sample or sequencer (pattern/ song)
data from a memory card.
Lo a d in g W AV/ AIFF file s in to
th e SP-5 0 5
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
Standard waveform data (WAV/ AIFF files) saved on a
memory card can be loaded into the SP-505.
* Before you continue, save the WAV/AIFF files from your
computer onto a memory card.
1 . With the power of the SP-505 turned off, insert the
memory card into the memory card slot, then turn on
the power switch.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
4 . Press [F2] (LOAD).
5 . To delete sample data, press [F1] (SAMPLE). To delete
sequencer (pattern/song) data, press [F2] (SONG/PTN).
The file names of sample or sequencer files saved on the
memory card will be displayed.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
If no files have been saved, the display will indicate
“******”.
fig.11-03b
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
* If a memory card is not inserted, “CARD” will not appear
above [F3].
4 . Press [F2] (LOAD).
* If the memory card has been formatted in a format that cannot
be read by the SP-505, “LOAD” will not appear above [F2].
Please format the card. (p. 66)
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the file that you want to
delete.
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5 . Press [F3] (FILE).
De le tin g a W AV/ AIFF file
The names of the WAV and AIFF files saved on the card
will be displayed.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
If no WAV or AIFF files have been saved, the display
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
will indicate “******”.
fig.10-01a
* File names longer than eight characters and file names in
Japanese will not be displayed correctly.
fig.11-06a
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
3 . Press [F3] (CARD).
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the file that you want to
*
If a memory card is not inserted, “CARD” will not appear above [F3].
load.
4 . Press [F2] (LOAD).
7 . Press CURSOR [↓], and use the VALUE dial to select
the pad to which the file you want to load is to be
assigned.
* If the memory card has been formatted in a format that cannot
be read by the SP-505, “LOAD” will not appear above [F2].
Please format the card. (p. 66)
8 . Press [F1] (EXECUTE) to load the file.
5 . Press [F3] (FILE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL).
The names of the WAV and AIFF files saved on the card
will be displayed. If no WAV or AIFF files have been
9 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
saved, the display will indicate “******”.
fig.11-06a
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
Pre ca u tio n s co n ce rn in g th e
lo a d in g o f W AV/ AIFF file s
6 . Use the VALUE dial to select the file that you want to delete.
●
The filename extension must be wav for WAV files, and
aif for AIFF files. The file cannot be recognized with any
other extension.
7 . Press [F3] (DELETE).
You will be asked to confirm that you really want to
●
●
Only files with 8 or 16 bit quantization are supported.
delete the file.
fig.11-08
Sample rate conversion is not performed. The data will
be loaded as if its sampling rate were 44.1 kHz. If you
load a file with a sample rate of anything other than 44.1
kHz, the playback pitch will be incorrect.
●
●
The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
If you attempt to load a WAV/ AIFF file in a format that
the SP-505 does not support, an error message of
“Unsupported Format!” will appear, and it will not be
possible to load the file.
8 . To delete the file, press [F1] (YES).
To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
9 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen.
●
●
Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded.
Extremely short waveform data (less than approximately
70 ms) cannot be loaded.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
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Ch a p te r 1 2 . Usin g th e SP-5 0 5 w ith o th e r MIDI d e vice s
* Do not use a MIDI cable to directly connect the SP-505’s
Ch a n g in g th e MIDI se ttin g s
MIDI IN connector to its own MIDI OUT connector (creating
a loop). The SP-505 may fail to operate correctly if this is done.
MIDI p a ra m e te rs
Pads Ch: 1–16, OFF
Specify the channel on which pad performance data will
Ab o u t MIDI
be transmitted and received.
Part 1-4 Ch: 1–16, OFF
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a
universal standard, designed to provide for the exchange of
performance data among electronic musical instruments,
computers, and other devices. The SP-505 supports the use of
MIDI, and provides two MIDI connectors: MIDI IN and
MIDI OUT. These connectors can be connected to other MIDI
devices, thus greatly expanding your performance
possibilities.
Specify the channel that will output the parts of the song
or pattern.
Prog Chg SW: OFF, ON
Specify whether program change messages will be
received and transmitted. On the SP-505, program
change messages are employed when switching the bank
that is to be played by MIDI (note messages).
Sync Mode: INT, MIDI, REMOTE, AUTO
Specify the mode used when synchronizing the SP-505’s
performance with an external MIDI device.
Ab o u t th e MIDI co n n e cto rs
The SP-505 has the following MIDI connectors.
For details refer to “Synchronizing the performance of
the SP-505 and an external MIDI device,” p. 72.
MIDI IN:
Receives MIDI messages from other MIDI devices.
MIDI OUT:
Pro ce d u re
Transmits MIDI messages from the SP-505.
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
Ab o u t th e MIDI im p le m e n ta tio n ch a rt
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
The MIDI implementation chart (p. 87) provides an easy way
to view the types of MIDI message that the SP-505 can
transmit and receive. Compare the SP-505’s MIDI
implementation chart with the implementation chart of some
other connected MIDI device, and use the MIDI messages
that are recognized by both devices.
For details of the SP-505’s MIDI functionality, refer to “MIDI
implementation.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
3 . Press [F1] (UTILITY).
4 . Press [F2] (MIDI).
The MIDI Settings screen will appear.
5 . Press CURSOR [↓] [↑] to select the parameter, and use
the VALUE dial to change the setting.
fig.12-02
6 . Press [PTN] or [SONG] to return to the Play screen.
* It is not possible to change MIDI settings while the sequencer
is playing.
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* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
3 . Press [F1] (UTILITY).
“Keep Power On!”
4 . Press [F2] (MIDI).
The MIDI Settings screen will appear.
The SP-505 transmits pad performance data as sets
consisting of “program change message + note
5 . Press CURSOR [↓] to select Sync Mode, and use the
VALUE dial to change the setting.
fig.12-04
message.” If this performance data is overdubbed on an
external sequencer, some sequencers may automatically
rearrange the overdubbed data, making it impossible for
the performance data to be reproduced correctly.
Sy n ch ro n izin g th e
p e rfo rm a n ce o f th e SP-5 0 5
a n d a n e x te rn a l MIDI d e vice
Start/ Stop
BPM
INT
Control from SP-505
only
Use SP-505’s internal
BPM
In order for the performance to be synchronized with an
external MIDI device, you must decide which device (the SP-
505 or the external MIDI device) will control start/ stop, and
which device will determine the BPM (Sync mode).
MIDI
Control from SP-505/ Use MIDI Clock
Control from external messages
MIDI device
REMOTE Control from SP-505/ Use SP-505’s internal
Control from external BPM
Co n n e ctio n s fo r sy n ch ro n ize d
p e rfo rm a n ce
MIDI device
AUTO
Control from SP-505
Use SP-505’s internal
BPM
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the
Control from external Use MIDI Clock
MIDI device messages
master device to the MIDI IN connector of the SP-505.
fig.12-03
* If the Sync Mode is set to MIDI, playback will not occur
unless MIDI Clock messages are received from an external
MIDI device.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
6 . Press [PTN] or [SONG] to return to the Play screen.
Master
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
Slave (SP-505)
* At the factory settings, this is set to AUTO.
* It is not possible to change the MIDI settings while the
sequencer is playing.
Sy n c m o d e se ttin g s
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
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Here’s how to make system settings (such as LCD Contrast)
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
for the SP-505.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
Ab o u t th e CO N FIG p a ra m e te rs
LCD Contrast: 1–16
This adjusts the LCD contrast.
Pad Protect: (BANK 5–16) OFF, ON
For each pad bank, you can apply Protect to prevent the
samples from being erased.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
Metronome LV: 0–10
3 . Press [F1] (UTILITY).
This adjusts the metronome volume during pattern
recording.
4 . Press [F1] (CONFIG).
Foot SW Asgn: PLAY, SMPL, PAD 1–16, FX
The system settings screen will appear.
Specify the function of a foot switch connected to the FOOT
SW jack.
5 . Use CURSOR [↑] [↓] to select the parameter, and use
the VALUE dial to make the setting.
PLAY:
Control playback start/ stop of a pattern or
song.
fig.13-01
SMPL:
Control start/ stop of sampling.
PAD 1–16:
Play the sound of the specified pad number.
FX ON/ OFF: Switch the effect on/ off.
* When connecting a foot switch (FS-5U; sold separately) to the
FOOT SW jack, set the polarity switch as follows.
fig.00-03
6 . Press [PTN] or [SONG] to return to the Play screen.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
Polarity Switch
Chop Demo: OFF, ON
Determines whether a demo sound will be played when the
Chop function is used.
Pitch Demo: OFF, ON
Determines whether a demo sound will be played when the
Pitch function is used.
Power Up PTN: PRESET, USER
Specify the pattern that will be selected when the power is
turned on.
PRESET: Preset Pattern
USER:
User Pattern
Power Up BNK: PRESET, USER
Specify the pad bank that will be selected when the power is
turned on.
PRESET: Preset Bank
USER:
User Bank
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Ch a p te r 1 4 . Re sto rin g th e fa cto ry se ttin g s
Use the Initialize operation when you want to restore the
system and pattern data to the factory settings. You can restore
all data to the factory settings at once, or select a specific type
of data, such as sequencer settings, to be initialized.
3 . Press [F1] (UTILITY).
4 . Press [F3] (INIT).
The Initialize screen will appear.
fig.14-01a
Fa cto ry se ttin g s
Sa m p le s
Samples are assigned to pads [1]–[16] of user bank 1.
* Once you carry out an initialization, these samples will be
erased and cannot be recovered.
5 . Use the VALUE dial to select the type of setting that
you want to initialize.
Init Target: ALL, SYSTEM, SAMPLE, SEQ
Se q u e n ce r (so n g s/ p a tte rn s)
ALL:
All system-related parameters will be
initialized.
All songs are empty.
All user patterns are empty.
All pad samples will be erased. (Except for
preset samples)
Sy ste m
All songs and all user patterns will be
erased.
UTILITY CO N FIG
SYSTEM:
System-related parameters will be
initialized.
LCD Contrast:
Pad Protect:
6
(BANK 5–16), OFF
SAMPLE: All pad samples will be erased. (Except for
Metronome LV:
Foot SW Asgn:
Chop Demo:
10
preset samples)
PLAY
ON
SEQ:
All songs and all user patterns will be
erased.
Pitch Demo:
ON
Power Up PTN:
Power Up BNK:
PRESET
PRESET
6 . To initialize the settings you selected, press [F1]
(EXECUTE).
To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL) or [EXIT].
UTILITY MIDI
When you press [F1] (EXECUTE), a screen asking you to
confirm that you indeed do want to carry out an
Pads Ch:
1
Part 1–4 Ch:
Prog Chg SW:
Sync Mode:
OFF
ON
initialization appears.
fig.14-01b
AUTO
Pro ce d u re
1 . Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.
2 . Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen.
fig.10-01a
* If you attempt to initialize SAMPLE when sample memory is
protected, the display will ask “Protected! Sure?”.
7 . To initialize the settings, press [F1] (YES).
To cancel, press [F2] (NO)
8 . Press [PTN] or [SONG] to return to the Play screen.
* It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern
or song is playing.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
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Tro u b le sh o o tin g
If the SP-505 does not operate as you expect, check the following points.
If this does not resolve the problem, please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or your dealer.
● N o so u n d / vo lu m e is to o lo w
● A sp e cific sa m p le d o e s n o t so u n d
●
Is the power of the SP-505 and connected devices
turned on?
●
The level of that sample may have been lowered.
→ Check the level of the sample. (p. 44)
●
Are the SP-505 and external devices connected
correctly?
●
The effect level may have been lowered.
→ For some types of effect, the level can be adjusted by one
of the control knobs.
→ Check the connections.
For the correspondence between effect types and control
knobs, refer to p. 36.
●
An audio cable may be broken.
●
●
The cable connected to DIGITAL IN may be broken.
You may be using an audio cable with a built-in
resistor.
● A sa m p le d o e s n o t sto p so u n d in g
●
The Pad Play setting of the sample may be set to
DRUM.
→ Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor
(e.g., Roland PCS series).
→ Since the sample will continue sounding until the End
point, a long sample may give the impression that the
sound never stops.
●
The volume of a connected amp or mixer may be
turned down.
→ Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
If you want to change the way that the sample is played,
change the setting to something other than DRUM. (p.
44)
●
The volume of SP-505 may be turned down.
→ Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
●
If you are using a memory card, is the memory card
inserted correctly?
● Ex te rn a l in p u t so u n d ca n n o t b e
h e a rd / vo lu m e is to o lo w
→ Turn off the power, remove the memory card, and then
re-insert it correctly all the way.
●
Is [EXT SOURCE] lit?
→ In order for an external input sound to be heard, you
●
If you are attempting to play a sample, is the pad of the
sample lit?
must press [EXT SOURCE] to make the pad light.
→ When you press a pad that contains a sample, the pad
will light and the sample will sound. If the pad does not
light when you press it, a sample has not yet been
assigned to that pad. Sample a sound for the pad.
●
The level of the external input may be lowered.
→ Adjust the REC LEVEL knob to an appropriate level.
●
The volume of the device connected to LINE IN may be
lowered.
●
If you are attempting to play a song or pattern, does the
song or pattern contain performance data?
→ Record the song or pattern so that it contains
performance data. (p. 63, 58)
→ Adjust it to an appropriate level.
●
Are the audio cables connected correctly?
→ Check the connections.
●
An audio cable may be broken.
●
If you are attempting to play a song or pattern, MIDI
Sync Mode may be set to MIDI.
●
●
The cable connected to DIGITAL IN may be broken.
→ If MIDI Sync Mode is set to “MIDI,” playback will not
occur unless MIDI Clock is being received from an
external MIDI device. (p. 72)
Could you be using an audio cable with a built-in
resistor?
→ Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor
(e.g., Roland PCS series).
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● Ex te rn a l in p u t so u n d is n o t ste re o / is
● Sa m p le d so u n d co n ta in s e x ce ssive
n o t m o n a u ra l
n o ise o r d isto rtio n
●
[EXT SOURCE] may be set to monaural.
●
Is the input level appropriate?
→ Change the [EXT SOURCE] setting Type=STEREO. (p.
→ If the input level is too high, the sampled sound will be
distorted. If it is too low, noise will be heard. Turn the
REC LEVEL knob to adjust the level so that the third “●”
from the top in the level meter shown in the display
becomes black occasionally.
33)
●
[EXT SOURCE] may be set to stereo.
→ Change the [EXT SOURCE] setting Type=MONO. (p. 33)
●
Are the effect settings appropriate?
→ Some types of effect may increase the level louder than
the original sample, or may intentionally distort the
sound. Some effects will also cause noise to be
emphasized.
● Mic so u n d is n o t o u tp u t/ is to o w e a k
●
Is the mic cable connected correctly?
→ Check the connection.
●
The mic cable may be broken.
Temporarily turn off effects, and check whether the
sample itself contains noise or distortion. Then adjust the
effect settings appropriately.
●
The input source may be set to something other than
mic.
→ Press [SOURCE SELECT] to select “MIC.”
For the relation between effect types and control knobs,
refer to “Effects List” p. 36.
●
The mic level may have been lowered.
→ Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the level
appropriately.
●
Are multiple samples being played simultaneously?
→ Even if the level of each individual sample is
appropriate, simultaneously playing multiple samples
may cause the overall level to be excessively high,
causing distortion. Lower the level of each sample
(“Adjusting the settings of a sample,” p. 44) so that the
sound is not distorted.
● Ca n ’t re co rd a sa m p le
●
Is there enough memory capacity?
→ If there is insufficient memory, a message of “Memory
Full!” will appear when you attempt to sample.
Delete unneeded samples to increase the amount of free
space.
Pro b le m s w ith in te rn a l m e m o ry
●
If you are attempting to sample to a memory card, is
the memory card inserted correctly?
● Da ta w a s n o t sa ve d co rre ctly in
→ Turn off the power, remove the memory card, and re-
insert the memory card correctly.
in te rn a l m e m o ry
●
It is possible that the power was turned off while data
was being written into internal memory (while the
“Keep Power On!” message was displayed). The lost
data cannot be recovered.
●
If you are attempting to sample to a memory card, has
the memory card been formatted by the SP-505?
→ Format the memory card. (p. 66)
●
Samples may have been assigned to all pads.
→ Sampling is not possible if there are no vacant pads.
Delete unneeded samples to free up one or more pads.
→ In this case, it is possible that all of the internal memory
data may be damaged.
If you continue using the SP-505 in this state, further
malfunctions may occur. Please initialize the internal
memory.
●
A song/pattern may currently be playing or recording.
→ Press [STOP] to stop song/ pattern playback or
recording.
When you initialize, all data in internal memory will be
lost. (p. 74)
●
Could you currently be deleting or copying a sample?
→ Sampling cannot be performed while a sample is being
deleted or copied.
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Pro b le m s w ith a m e m o ry ca rd
Pro b le m s w ith MIDI o r sy n ch ro n iza tio n
● Da ta w a s n o t sa ve d co rre ctly in a
● Ca n ’t p la y sa m p le s fro m a n
m e m o ry ca rd
e x te rn a l MIDI d e vice
●
It is possible that the power was turned off while data
was being written into the memory card (while the
“Keep Power On!” message was displayed). The lost
data cannot be recovered.
●
●
Is the power of the external MIDI device turned on?
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?
→ Check the connections.
●
A MIDI cable may be broken.
→ In this case, it is possible that the data of the entire
memory card has been damaged.
●
Is the MIDI channel set correctly?
If you continue using the SP-505 in this state, further
malfunctions may occur. Please format the memory card.
When you format, all data in the memory card will be
lost. (p. 66)
→ Set the MIDI channels of the SP-505 and external MIDI
device to the same setting. (p. 71)
●
Is the external MIDI device set to transmit note
messages?
●
The Protect sticker may be affixed to the memory card.
→ Make sure that the note numbers of the note messages
are in the range of note numbers that the SP-505 is able
to receive. (p. 83)
● An in se rte d m e m o ry ca rd is n o t
→ Check the settings of the external MIDI device.
d e te cte d
●
Is the external MIDI device set to transmit program
change messages?
● Ca n ’t se le ct d a ta fro m a m e m o ry
→ The SP-505 uses program change messages to switch pad
banks.
ca rd
●
Is the memory card inserted correctly?
Make sure that the program numbers of the program
change messages are in the range of program numbers
that the SP-505 is able to receive. (p. 83)
→ Check the settings of the external MIDI device.
→ Turn off the power, remove the memory card, then re-
insert the memory card correctly.
●
Is the memory card an appropriate type?
→ The SP-505 can use 8 MB–128 MB (3.3V) SmartMedia
memory cards.
● Pa tte rn se q u e n ce r d o e s n o t
sy n ch ro n ize to th e BPM o f a n
e x te rn a l MIDI d e vice
Other types cannot be used.
●
Is the memory card formatted correctly?
→ Only memory cards that have been formatted by the SP-
505 or SP-303 can be used. Please format the memory
card. (p. 66)
●
Is the System parameter MIDI Sync Mode set
correctly?
→ Check the setting. (p. 72)
●
Is the external MIDI device set to transmit MIDI clock
messages?
→ Some devices have a MIDI clock transmission on/ off
setting. Also, some external rhythm machines or external
sequencers transmit MIDI clock only while they are
playing.
●
Is the external MIDI device set to receive MIDI clock
messages?
→ Check the setting of the external MIDI device.
●
Does the BPM of the external MIDI device exceed the
BPM range to which the SP-505 can synchronize?
→ The SP-505 can synchronize to a BPM in the range of
40.0–200.0. Synchronization cannot be guaranteed
outside this range of BPM.
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Erro r m e ssa g e list
● Sa m p lin g re la te d
To o Bu sy
●
Notes are not sounded in time.
Me m o ry Fu ll!
→ Reduce the number of notes.
●
Sampling is not possible because there is no space in
user memory.
● MIDI re la te d
→ Delete unneeded sample data. (p. 49)
MIDI O ff Lin e !
●
Ran out of user memory during sampling.
→ Delete unneeded sample data. (p. 49)
There is a problem with the MIDI cable connection.
→ Check whether the MIDI cable has been disconnected or
●
Not enough memory to use the Chop function.
broken.
→ Delete unneeded sample data. (p. 49)
●
Not enough memory to use the Scale function.
→ Delete unneeded sample data. (p. 49)
●
Too many MIDI messages were received all at once,
and the SP-505 was unable to process all of them.
Aw a itin g Dig ita l Sig n a l
→ Reduce the amount of MIDI messages being transmitted
●
You are attempting to sample the signal from
DIGITAL IN, no signal is detected.
to the SP-505.
→ Check whether a digital signal is being output from the
connected digital device. (For details, refer to the manual
for the connected device.)
MIDI Erro r!
●
A MIDI message was not received correctly.
→ Check whether the MIDI cable has been disconnected or
●
The sampling frequency of the signal from DIGITAL
IN is not 44.1 kHz.
broken.
→ Check whether invalid MIDI messages are being
→ Set the sampling frequency to 44.1 kHz. (For details refer
to the manual of the connected device.)
transmitted.
● So n g / p a tte rn re co rd in g re la te d
N o t Sa m p lin g Ba n k !
●
Sampling is not possible since the Chop bank or the
Pitch bank is selected.
Me m o ry Fu ll!
●
Song/pattern cannot be saved because there is
insufficient space in user memory.
→ Switch to another pad bank.
→ Delete unneeded songs or patterns.
Pro te cte d !
●
Deletion is not possible because the sample is
protected.
To o Mu ch Da ta !
●
much performance data, or because the BPM is too fast.
→ Turn off the protect setting of the sample. (p. 73)
●
Overwriting is not possible because the sample is
protected.
→ Lower the BPM. Delete unneeded performance data.
→ Turn off the protect setting of the sample. (p. 73)
Pa tte rn REC Fu ll!
●
No more data can be recorded in the pattern, since the
maximum number of notes that can be recorded has
been exceeded.
Pro te cte d ! Su re ?
●
Initialization is not possible because the sample is
protected.
→ Delete unneeded data from the pattern being recorded.
→ To continue with initialization, press [F1] (YES).
(p. 59, 60)
To cancel, press [F2] (NO).
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●
You are attempting to load a WAV/AIFF file that
cannot be loaded into the SP-505.
So n g REC Fu ll!
●
No more can be recorded in this song, since the
maximum number of patterns in one song has been
exceeded.
→ Read the cautionary notes regarding the loading of
WAV/ AIFF files. (p. 70)
→ A maximum of 999 patterns can be registered as part of
● Sy ste m re la te d
one song. No further patterns can be registered.
To o Bu sy
● Ca rd re la te d
●
The data could not be processed fast enough.
→ Operate the buttons or VALUE dial more slowly.
W ARN IN G! Tu rn O FF Po w e r Da ta
Ma y b e Da m a g e d !
Me m o ry Da m a g e d
●
A card was inserted or removed while the power was
on, or the power was turned on when a card was
inserted halfway.
●
The contents of internal memory have been destroyed.
→ Perform the Initialize operation as directed by the
display.
→ Turn off the power, remove the card or insert it correctly,
and then turn the power on once again.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby
Roland service center.
Me m o ry Fu ll!
●
Data cannot be saved, since there is insufficient space
remaining on the memory card.
→ Delete unneeded data. (p. 69)
●
There is not enough memory to load the WAV/AIFF
file.
→ Delete unneeded samples. (p. 49)
→ Reduce the size of the WAV/ AIFF file.
Pro te cte d !
●
Sampling to a memory card bank is not possible
because a write-protect sticker is affixed to the memory
card.
→ Remove the write-protect sticker from the memory card.
●
Data cannot be saved because a write-protect sticker is
affixed to the memory card.
→ Remove the write-protect sticker from the memory card.
Un su p p o rte d Fo rm a t!
●
The format of the inserted memory card is a format that
the SP-505 cannot use.
→ The SP-505 is able to use only 8–128 MB Smart Media
memory cards with a 3.3 V power supply. Please check
the type of card you are using.
●
Loading/saving is not possible because the sample or
sequencer data is corrupted.
memory card (p. 66).
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
Pa ra m e te r List
Parameter
Sampling
SOURCE SELECT
Type
Display
Value
SOURCE SELECT
Type
LINE, COAXIAL, OPTICAL, MIC
MONO, STEREO
Grade
Grade
STANDARD, LONG, LO-FI
OFF, LEVEL 1–8
Auto
Auto
With BPM
Resampling
SOURCE SELECT
Type
With BPM
OFF, 40.0–200.0
SOURCE SELECT
LINE, MIC
Type
Grade
Auto
MONO, STEREO
STANDARD, LONG, LO-FI
OFF, ON
Grade
Auto
Wave Edit
Level
Level
0–127
Panpot
Panpot
LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT
TRIG, GATE, DRUM
OFF, ON
Pad Play
Loop Mode
Reverse
Play Type
Measure
Beat
Pad Play
Loop Mode
Reverse
Play Type
Measure
Beat
OFF, ON
SINGLE, PHRASE
1/128–1/2, 1–99998
1/4–1/8
Amplify
Amplify
0–400
BPM Adjust
Play BPM
BPM Sync
SYNC BPM
Chop
Play BPM
SYNC BPM
Resolution
40.0–200.0
40.0–200.0
1–10
Resolution
Pitch
Pitch Mode
Original Key
Pitch Bank
Pad Accent
Pad Accent
Pad Bank
Pad Bank
Song
Pitch Mode
Original Key
Pitch Bank
SOLO L, SOLO H, MUSIC
C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B, C <UP>
1, 2
Pad Accent
Pad Bank
1–127
1–32
SONG
SONG
1–20
Initial BPM
Step
Initial BPM
Step
PTN, 40.0–200.0
1–999
Pattern
PATTERN
Measure
Beat
PATTERN
Measure
Beat
PRESET 1–40, USER 1–100
1–8
1/4–4/4
40.0–200.0
OFF,ON
BPM
BPM
Part Mute
Quantize
Part Mute
QTZ
Quarter note, Quarter note triplet, Eighth note, Eight note triplet,
Sixteenth note, Sixteenth note triplet, 32nd note, 32nd note triplet, OFF
Rehearsal
RHR
OFF, ON
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
Parameter
Display
Value
Position Swing
Position
Position
Eighth note, 32nd note
50–100%
Percentage
Percentage
Part 1 Swing
Part 2 Swing
Part 3 Swing
Part 4 Swing
Part 1 Swing
OFF, ON
Part 2 Swing
OFF, ON
Part 3 Swing
OFF, ON
Part 4 Swing
OFF, ON
System Utility Configuration
LCD Contrast
Pad Protect
LCD Contrast
Pad Protect
1–16
BANK5–16: OFF, ON
0–10
Metronome Level
Foot Switch Assign
Chop Demo
Metronome LV
Foot SW Asgn
Chop Demo
PLAY, SMPL, PAD1–16, FX
OFF, ON
Pitch Demo
Pitch Demo
OFF, ON
Power UP Pattern
Power UP Bank
System Utility MIDI
Pads Channel
Part 1 Channel
Part 2 Channel
Part 3 Channel
Part 4 Channel
Program Change Switch
Sync Mode
Power UP PTN
Power UP BNK
PRESET, USER
PRESET, USER
Pads Ch
1–16, OFF
Part 1 Ch
Part 2 Ch
Part 3 Ch
Part 4 Ch
Prog Chg SW
Sync Mode
1–16, OFF
1–16, OFF
1–16, OFF
1–16, OFF
OFF, ON
INT, MIDI, REMOTE, AUTO
System Utility Initialize
Initialize Target
System Delete Pattern
Target
Init Target
Target
ALL, SYSTEM, SAMPLE, SEQ
U001–100
System Copy Pattern
From
From
To
P001–040, U001–100
U001–100
To
System Delete Song
Target
Target
U01–20
System Copy Song
From
From
To
U01–20
U01–20
To
System Card Load Sample
From
From
To
BACKUP 1–16
To
USER 1–8, CHOP 1–2, PITCH 1–2, CARD 1–16
System Card Load Song/Pattern
From
From
BACKUP 1–16
System Card Load File
From
From
To
*.WAV, *.AIF
To
USER 1-1 – 8-16, CARD 1-1 – 16-16
System Card Save Sample
From
From
To
PRESET 1–4, USER 1–8, CHOP 1–2, PITCH 1–2, CARD 1–16
BACKUP 1–16
To
System Card Save Song/Pattern
To
To
BACKUP 1–16
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
Pre se t Sa m p le
Pre se t Pa tte rn
PAD
BANK
PAD
No.
PAD
BANK
PAD
No.
No.
1
Pattern Name
HIP-HOP 01
HIP-HOP 02
HIP-HOP 03
HIP-HOP 04
HIP-HOP 05
HIP-HOP 06
HIP-HOP 07
HIP-HOP 08
HIP-HOP 09
HIP-HOP 10
HIP-HOP 11
HIP-HOP 12
HIP-HOP 13
HIP-HOP 14
HIP-HOP 15
HIP-HOP 16
HIP-HOP 17
HIP-HOP 18
HIP-HOP 19
HOUSE 01
HOUSE 02
HOUSE 03
HOUSE 04
HOUSE 05
HOUSE 06
HOUSE 07
HOUSE 08
HOUSE 09
HOUSE 10
HOUSE 11
TECHNO 01
TECHNO 02
TECHNO 03
TECHNO 04
D&B 01
BPM
94
Measure
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
8
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
Sample Name
Sample Name
1
1
2
TR808 Kick 1
TR808Cowbell
TR808 Snr
TR808 Clap
TR909 Snr 3
CR78 Beat
TR808 CHH
TR808 Kick 2
CR78 Guiro
TR808 Conga
TR808 OHH
TR808 Tom
CR78 Tamb
TR606 Cym
Techno Scene
808 Maracas
Hip Kick
3
1
2
TR909 Kick
TR909 Rim
TR909 Snr 1
TR909 Clap 1
TR909 Snr 2
TR909 DstTom
TR909 CHH
TR909 BD9
TechnoShaker
TR727 Agogo
TR909 OHH
TR909 Tom
Finger Snap
TR909 Crash
TR909 Clap 2
TR909 RIDE
Bass G1
2
92
3
102
98
3
3
4
4
4
5
99
5
5
6
92
6
6
7
85
7
7
8
87
8
8
9
91
9
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
99
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
93
100
102
97
100
120
120
110
89
2
4
2
HipJazz Snr
Jazz Snare
Funk Clap
2
Bass G2
3
3
TB303 G1
132
132
126
126
126
128
123
118
123
129
120
140
140
136
136
155
164
164
150
110
120
4
4
TB303 G2
5
Macho Snare
R&B Snare
Real CHH
5
Sin Bass G1
Sin Bass G2
Acostic Bass G1
Acostic Bass G2
Juno Bass G1
Juno Bass G2
Synth Pad G3
Synth Pad G4
Piano G3
6
6
7
7
8
Lo-Fi Kick
8
9
Pedal Hat
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Pop Hat Open
Hip OHH
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Philly Hit
Tambourine
NaturalCrash
Pop CHH
Piano G4
Organ G3
Natural Ride
Organ G4
D&B 02
D&B 03
D&B 04
BigBeat 01
BigBeat 02
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
MIDI Im p le m e n ta tio n
Mo d e l:
Da te :
SP-5 0 5
After reception of the Program Change (#33 - 36), note numbers 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) are
received.
Au g . 1 0 , 2 0 0 1
Ve rsio n : 1 .0 0
●After reception of the Program Change #33
Pad Bank
Pad Numbe
Pad 1
Note Number
0 (00H)
:
1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA
●Channel Voice Message
●Note On/Off
Bank
1
:
:
Bank
8
Pad 16
127 (7FH)
●After reception of the Program Change #34
Bank
9
:
Pad 1
:
0 (00H)
:
Receive the note on/ off in the MIDI channel number which is designated with "Pads
Channel" in the system parameter “SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI.”
Bank 12
Bank 13
:
Pad 16
Pad 1
:
63 (3FH)
-- (--H)
:
●Note On
Bank 14
Bank 15
:
Pad 16
Pad 1
:
-- (--H)
95 (5FH)
:
Status
9nH
Second
mmH
mmH
Third
llH
9nH
01H - 7FH
Bank 16
Pad 16
127 (7FH)
n
= MIDI Channel Number:
00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
01H - 7FH (1 - 127)
mm = Note Number:
ll = Velocity:
●After reception of the Program Change #35
Bank 17
:
Pad 1
:
0 (00H)
●Note Off
:
Bank 24
Pad 16
127 (7FH)
Status
8nH
Second
mmH
mmH
Third
llH
●After reception of the Program Change #36
9nH
00H
Bank 25
:
Pad 1
:
0 (00H)
n
= MIDI Channel Number:
00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
:
mm = Note Number:
ll = Velocity:
Bank 32
Pad 16
127 (7FH)
*
Not received if the PAD BANK is the CHOP BANK (#13, 14).
After reception of the Program Change (#1 - 12, #17 - 32), note numbers 23H - 33H (35 - 51)
are received.
●Program Change
Pad Number
Pad EXT
Pad 1
Note Number
35 (23H)
36 (24H)
37 (25H)
38 (26H)
39 (27H)
40 (28H)
41 (29H)
42 (2AH)
43 (2BH)
44 (2CH)
45 (2DH)
46 (2EH)
47 (2FH)
48 (30H)
49 (31H)
50 (32H)
51 (33H)
Receive the message in the MIDI channel number which is designated with "Pads Channel"
---
in the system parameter "SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI".
GS TONE KICK 1
This message is received when the "Prog Chg SW" of the system parameter "SYSTEM /
MIDI PARAMETER" is set at ON.
Pad 2
GS TONE SIDE STICK
GS TONE SNARE 1
GS TONE HAND CLAP
GS TONE SNARE 2
GS TONE LOW TOM 2
GS TONE CLOSED HH
GS TONE LOW TOM 1
GS TONE PEDAL HH
GS TONE MID TOM 2
GS TONE OPEN HH
GS TONE MID TOM 1
GS TONE HI TOM 2
GS TONE CYMBAL
GS TONE HI TOM 1
GS TONE Ride Cymbal 1
Pad 3
Pad 4
Status
CnH
Second
ppH
Pad 5
Pad 6
n
=
MIDI Channel Number:
00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
Pad 7
pp = Program Number:
00H - 1FH (pad bank 1 - 12, 15 - 32)
20H - 23H (pad bank 1 - 32)
Pad 8
Pad 9
Pad 10
Pad 11
Pad 12
Pad 13
Pad 14
Pad 15
Pad 16
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| PC# | PAD BANK | PC# | PAD BANK | PC# | PAD BANK
|
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 1 | PRESET BANK 1 | 17 | CARD BANK 1
| 33 | PRESET BANK 1 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| :
|
|
| 2 | PRESET BANK 2 | 18 | CARD BANK 2
|
| USER BANK 4
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 3 | PRESET BANK 3 | 19 | CARD BANK 3
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 4 | PRESET BANK 4 | 20 | CARD BANK 4
| 34 | USER BANK 5
|
|
| :
|
| PITCH BANK 2 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 5 | USER BANK 1
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 6 | USER BANK 2 | 22 | CARD BANK 6
| 21 | CARD BANK 5
| 35 | CARD BANK 1
|
|
|
After reception of the Program Change (#15, 16), note numbers 23H (35), 3CH -483H (60 -
72) are received.
| :
|
| CARD BANK 8
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 7 | USER BANK 3
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 8 | USER BANK 4 | 24 | CARD BANK 8
| 23 | CARD BANK 7
| 36 | CARD BANK 9
|
|
Pad Number
Pad EXT
Pad 1
Note Number
35 (23H)
-- (--H)
| :
|
| CARD BANK 16 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 9 | USER BANK 5 | 25 | CARD BANK 9
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 10 | USER BANK 6 | 26 | CARD BANK 10 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 11 | USER BANK 7 | 27 | CARD BANK 11 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 12 | USER BANK 8 | 28 | CARD BANK 12 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| -- | --- | 29 | CARD BANK 13 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| -- | --- | 30 | CARD BANK 14 |
|
Pad 2
61 (3DH)
63 (3FH)
-- (--H)
Pad 3
Pad 4
Pad 5
66 (42H)
68 (44H)
70 (46H)
-- (--H)
Pad 6
Pad 7
Pad 8
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 15 | PITCH BANK 1 | 31 | CARD BANK 15 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
| 16 | PITCH BANK 2 | 32 | CARD BANK 16 |
+-----+---------------+-----+---------------+
Pad 9
60 (3CH)
62 (3EH)
64 (40H)
65 (41H)
67 (43H)
69 (45H)
71 (47H)
72 (48H)
Pad 10
Pad 11
Pad 12
Pad 13
Pad 14
Pad 15
Pad 16
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
● Channel Mode Message
● System Exclusive Message
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
Status
F7H
iiH, ddH, ..., eeH
● All Sound Off (Controller No.120)
Byte
F0H
ddH
:
Description
Status
BnH
Second
78H
Third
00H
Status of System Exclusive Message
Data: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
n = MIDI Channel Number: 00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
All Current active voice in the specified channel will be shut off.
:
*
eeH
F7H
Data
EOX (End of System Exclusive Message)
● System Common Message
● Song Position Pointer
● Universal System Exclusive Message
● INQUIRY MESSAGE
Identity Request
If the system parameter “SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI” setting “MIDI Sync Mode” is set to
“MIDI/ AUTO,” Song Position Pointer messages are received when stopped.
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
Status
F7H
7EH, 7FH, 06H, 01H
Status
F2H
Second
mmH
Third
nnH
Byte
F0H
7EH
7FH
06H
01H
F7H
Description
nn, mm = Song Position Point: 00H 00H - 7FH 7FH
Status of System Exclusive Message
Universal System Exclusive Message Non Realtime Header
Broadcast
● Song Select
General Information (sub-ID #1)
Identity Request (sub-ID #2)
Status
F3H
Second
ssH
EOX (End of System Exclusive Message)
ss = Song Number: 00H-13H (0-19)
The message is used to request the particular information of the SP-505.
The SP-505 does not transmit the message.
● System Realtime Message
● Timing Clock
If the SP-505 received the message, the SP-505 transmits the prescribed Identity Reply
message.
This message is received when the “MIDI Sync Mode” of the system parameter “SYSTEM/
UTILITY/ MIDI” is set at “MIDI/ AUTO”.
2. TRANSMITTED DATA
● Channel Voice Message
● Note On/Off
Status
F8H
● Start
This message is received when the “MIDI Sync Mode” of the system parameter “SYSTEM/
Transmit the note on/ off in the MIDI channel number which is designated with “Pads
UTILITY/ MIDI” is set at “MIDI/ AUTO/ REMOTE”.
Channel” or “Part1-4 Channel” in the system parameter “SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI”.
Status
FAH
Status
9nH
Second
mmH
Third
llH
n = MIDI Channel Number:
mm = Note Number:
ll = Velocity:
00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
23H - 48H (35 - 72)
● Continue
This message is received when the “MIDI Sync Mode” of the system parameter “SYSTEM/
01H - 7FH (1 - 127) / 00H = NOTE OFF
UTILITY/ MIDI” is set at “MIDI/ AUTO/ REMOTE”.
Pad bank (#1) receive note numbers 23H (35).
Status
FBH
Pad Number
Pad EXT
Note Number
35 (23H)
● Stop
Pad banks (#1-12, #17-32) receive note numbers 23H-33H (35-51).
This message is received when the “MIDI Sync Mode” of the system parameter “SYSTEM/
UTILITY/ MIDI” is set at “MIDI/ AUTO/ REMOTE”.
Pad Number
Pad 1
Note Number
36 (24H)
37 (25H)
38 (26H)
39 (27H)
40 (28H)
41 (29H)
42 (2AH)
43 (2BH)
44 (2CH)
45 (2DH)
46 (2EH)
47 (2FH)
48 (30H)
49 (31H)
50 (32H)
51 (33H)
GS TONE KICK 1
Status
FCH
Pad 2
GS TONE SIDE STICK
GS TONE SNARE 1
Pad 3
Pad 4
GS TONE HAND CLAP
GS TONE SNARE 2
● Active Sensing
Pad 5
Status
FEH
Pad 6
GS TONE LOW TOM 2
GS TONE CLOSED HH
GS TONE LOW TOM 1
GS TONE PEDAL HH
GS TONE MID TOM 2
GS TONE OPEN HH
GS TONE MID TOM 1
GS TONE HI TOM 2
GS TONE CYMBAL
GS TONE HI TOM 1
GS TONE Ride Cymbal 1
Pad 7
*
Whenever the SP-505 receives this message, it monitors the interval of the incoming
data.If the subsequent message has not arrived within about 400 ms after the previous
data it processes all tracks as though it has received All Sound Off, and mutes the
sounding voices, then stops monitoring receiving interval.
Pad 8
Pad 9
Pad 10
Pad 11
Pad 12
Pad 13
Pad 14
Pad 15
Pad 16
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If the Pad Bank is the PITCH BANK (#15, 16), note numbers 23H (35) and 3CH-48H (60-72)
are transmitted.
ss = Song Number: 00H-13H (0-19)
Pad Number
Pad 1
Note Number
-- (--H)
● System Realtime Message
Pad 2
61 (3DH)
63 (3FH)
-- (--H)
This message is transmitted when the “MIDI Sync Mode” of the system parameter
Pad 3
“SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI” is set at “INT/ AUTO/ REMOTE”.
Pad 4
Pad 5
66 (42H)
68 (44H)
70 (46H)
-- (--H)
● Timing Clock
Pad 6
Status
F8H
Pad 7
Pad 8
Pad 9
60 (3CH)
62 (3EH)
64 (40H)
65 (41H)
67 (43H)
69 (45H)
71 (47H)
72 (48H)
Pad 10
Pad 11
Pad 12
Pad 13
Pad 14
Pad 15
Pad 16
● Start
Status
FAH
● Continue
Status
FBH
*
Not transmitted if the Pad Bank is the CHOP BANK (#13, 14).
● Program Change
● Stop
Transmit the message in the MIDI channel number which is designated with “Pads
Channel” or “Part1-4 Channel” in the system parameter “SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI”. After
the pad bank is switched, this is transmitted as a set together with note data.
This message is transmitted when the “Prog Chg SW” of the system parameter “SYSTEM/
UTILITY/ MIDI” is set at ON.
Status
FCH
● Active Sensing
Status
FEH
Status
CnH
Second
ppH
*
Always transmitted at intervals of approximately 250 ms.
n = MIDI Channel Number:
pp = Program Number:
00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
00H - 1FH (pad bank 1 - 12, 15 - 32)
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| PC# | PAD BANK | PC# | PAD BANK
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 1 | PRESET BANK 1 | 17 | CARD BANK 1
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 2 | PRESET BANK 2 | 18 | CARD BANK 2
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 3 | PRESET BANK 3 | 19 | CARD BANK 3
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 4 | PRESET BANK 4 | 20 | CARD BANK 4
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 5 | USER BANK 1 | 21 | CARD BANK 5
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 6 | USER BANK 2 | 22 | CARD BANK 6
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 7 | USER BANK 3 | 23 | CARD BANK 7
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 8 | USER BANK 4 | 24 | CARD BANK 8
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 9 | USER BANK 5 | 25 | CARD BANK 9
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 10 | USER BANK 6 | 26 | CARD BANK 10 |
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 11 | USER BANK 7 | 27 | CARD BANK 11 |
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 12 | USER BANK 8 | 28 | CARD BANK 12 |
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| —— | ——— | 29 | CARD BANK 13 |
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| —— | ——— | 30 | CARD BANK 14 |
● System Exclusive Message
|
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
Status
F7H
|
iiH, ddH, ..., eeH
|
Byte
F0H
ddH
:
Description
|
Status of System Exclusive Message
Data: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
|
:
|
eeH
F7H
Data
|
EOX (End of System Exclusive Message)
|
● About Model ID
|
The SP-505 uses 00H 39H as a Model ID.
|
● Universal System Exclusive Message
● INQUIRY MESSAGE
Identity Reply
Status
F0H
Data Bytes
Status
F7H
7EH,10FH,06H,02H,41H,39H,01H,
00H,00H,00H,02H,00H,00H
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 15 | PITCH BANK 1 | 31 | CARD BANK 15 |
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
| 16 | PITCH BANK 2 | 32 | CARD BANK 16 |
+—————+———————————————+—————+———————————————+
Byte
Description
F0H
Status of System Exclusive Message
7EH
Universal System Exclusive Message Non Realtime Header
Device ID
10H
06H
General Information (sub-ID #1)
Identity Reply (sub-ID #2)
Manufacturer ID (Roland)
Device Family Code (SP-505)
Device family No.
● System Common Message
02H
This message is transmitted when the “MIDI Sync Mode” of the system parameter
41H
“SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI” is set at “INT/ AUTO/ REMOTE”.
39H 01H
00H 00H
00H
● Song Position Pointer
In Song mode, the current location is transmitted as a Song Position Pointer message when
02H
the song is stopped.
00H 00H
F7H
Softeware Revision Level
Status
F2H
Second
mmH
Third
nnH
EOX (End of System Exclusive Message)
nn, mm = Song Position Point: 00H 00H - 7FH 7FH
The above Identity Reply message is transmitted when an Identity Request is received.
● Song Select
Transmitted in one of the following operations:
When the Song mode has been selected.
When the song has been selected in the Song mode.
Status
F3H
Second
ssH
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
3. Messages stored in sequencer
4. Supplementary material
● Decimal/Hexadecimal table
(hexadecimal values are indicated by a following H)
MIDI uses 7-bit hexadecimal values to indicate data values and the address and size of
exclusive messages. The following table shows the correspondence between decimal and
hexadecimal numbers.
● Channel Voice Message
The following channel voice messages on the MIDI channel number specified by the system
parameter “SYSTEM/ UTILITY/ MIDI” setting “Pads Channel” are stored.
● Note On/Off
+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
Status
9nH
Second
mmH
Third
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+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
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0 | 00H ||
1 | 01H ||
2 | 02H ||
3 | 03H ||
4 | 04H ||
5 | 05H ||
6 | 06H ||
7 | 07H ||
8 | 08H ||
9 | 09H ||
10 | 0AH ||
11 | 0BH ||
12 | 0CH ||
13 | 0DH ||
14 | 0EH ||
15 | 0FH ||
16 | 10H ||
17 | 11H ||
18 | 12H ||
19 | 13H ||
20 | 14H ||
21 | 15H ||
22 | 16H ||
23 | 17H ||
24 | 18H ||
25 | 19H ||
26 | 1AH ||
27 | 1BH ||
28 | 1CH ||
29 | 1DH ||
30 | 1EH ||
31 | 1FH ||
32 | 20H ||
33 | 21H ||
34 | 22H ||
35 | 23H ||
36 | 24H ||
37 | 25H ||
38 | 26H ||
39 | 27H ||
40 | 28H ||
41 | 29H ||
42 | 2AH ||
43 | 2BH ||
44 | 2CH ||
45 | 2DH ||
46 | 2EH ||
47 | 2FH ||
48 | 30H ||
49 | 31H ||
50 | 32H ||
51 | 33H ||
52 | 34H ||
53 | 35H ||
54 | 36H ||
55 | 37H ||
56 | 38H ||
57 | 39H ||
58 | 3AH ||
59 | 3BH ||
60 | 3CH ||
61 | 3DH ||
62 | 3EH ||
63 | 3FH ||
64 | 40H ||
65 | 41H ||
66 | 42H ||
67 | 43H ||
96 | 60H |
97 | 61H |
98 | 62H |
99 | 63H |
n = MIDI Channel Number:
mm = Note Number:
ll = Velocity:
00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
23H - 33H (35 - 51) / 23H(35), 3CH - 48H (60 - 72)
01H - 7FH (1 - 127) / 00H = NOTE OFF
68 | 44H || 100 | 64H |
69 | 45H || 101 | 65H |
70 | 46H || 102 | 66H |
71 | 47H || 103 | 67H |
72 | 48H || 104 | 68H |
73 | 49H || 105 | 69H |
74 | 4AH || 106 | 6AH |
75 | 4BH || 107 | 6BH |
76 | 4CH || 108 | 6CH |
77 | 4DH || 109 | 6DH |
78 | 4EH || 110 | 6EH |
79 | 4FH || 111 | 6FH |
80 | 50H || 112 | 70H |
81 | 51H || 113 | 71H |
82 | 52H || 114 | 72H |
83 | 53H || 115 | 73H |
84 | 54H || 116 | 74H |
85 | 55H || 117 | 75H |
86 | 56H || 118 | 76H |
87 | 57H || 119 | 77H |
88 | 58H || 120 | 78H |
89 | 59H || 121 | 79H |
90 | 5AH || 122 | 7AH |
91 | 5BH || 123 | 7BH |
92 | 5CH || 124 | 7CH |
93 | 5DH || 125 | 7DH |
94 | 5EH || 126 | 7EH |
95 | 5FH || 127 | 7FH |
For Pad Banks (#1-12, #17-32), note numbers 23H-33H (35-51) are stored.
Pad Number
Pad EXT
Pad 1
Note Number
35 (23H)
36 (24H)
37 (25H)
38 (26H)
39 (27H)
40 (28H)
41 (29H)
42 (2AH)
43 (2BH)
44 (2CH)
45 (2DH)
46 (2EH)
47 (2FH)
48 (30H)
49 (31H)
50 (32H)
51 (33H)
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GS TONE KICK 1
Pad 2
GS TONE SIDE STICK
GS TONE SNARE 1
GS TONE HAND CLAP
GS TONE SNARE 2
GS TONE LOW TOM 2
GS TONE CLOSED HH
GS TONE LOW TOM 1
GS TONE PEDAL HH
GS TONE MID TOM 2
GS TONE OPEN HH
GS TONE MID TOM 1
GS TONE HI TOM 2
GS TONE CYMBAL
GS TONE HI TOM 1
GS TONE Ride Cymbal 1
Pad 3
Pad 4
Pad 5
Pad 6
Pad 7
Pad 8
Pad 9
Pad 10
Pad 11
Pad 12
Pad 13
Pad 14
Pad 15
Pad 16
+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
D: decimal
H: hexadecimal
If the Pad Bank is the PITCH BANK (#15, 16), note numbers 23H (35) and 3CH-48H (60-72)
are stored.
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Decimal expressions such as used for MIDI channel, Bank Select, and Program Change
will be the value 1 greater than the decimal value given in the above table.
Since each MIDI byte carries 7 significant data bits, each byte can express a maximum of
128 different values. Data for which higher resolution is required must be transmitted
using two or more bytes. For example a value indicated as a two-byte value of aa bbH
would have a value of aa x 128 + bb.
Pad Number
Pad EXT
Pad 1
Note Number
35 (23H)
-- (--H)
Pad 2
61 (3DH)
63 (3FH)
-- (--H)
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For a signed number (+/ -), 00H = -64, 40H = +/ -0, and 7FH = +63. I.e., the decimal
equivalent will be 64 less than the decimal value given in the above table. For a two-byte
signed number, 00 00H = -8192, 40 00H = +/ -0, and 7F 7FH = +8191. For example the
decimal expression of aa bbH would be aa bbH - 40 00H = (aa x 128 + bb - 64 x 128.
Hexadecimal notation in two 4-bit units is used for data indicated as nibbled The nibbled
two-byte value of 0a 0b H would be a x 16 + b.
Pad 3
Pad 4
Pad 5
66 (42H)
68 (44H)
70 (46H)
-- (--H)
Pad 6
Pad 7
Pad 8
Pad 9
60 (3CH)
62 (2EH)
64 (40H)
65 (41H)
67 (43H)
69 (45H)
71 (47H)
72 (48H)
<Example1>
Pad 10
Pad 11
Pad 12
Pad 13
Pad 14
Pad 15
Pad 16
What is the decimal equivalent of 5AH?
From the above table, 5AH = 90.
<Example2>
What is the decimal equivalent of the 7-bit hexadecimal values 12 34H?
From the above table, 12H = 18 and 34H = 52
Thus, 18 x 128 + 52 = 2356
● Program Change
Pad Bank changes are stored.
<Example3>
Status
CnH
Second
ppH
What is the decimal equivalent of the nibbled expression 0A 03 09 0DH?
From the above table, 0AH = 10, 03H = 3, 09H = 9, 0DH = 13
Thus, the result is ((10 x 16 + 3) x 16 + 9) x 16 + 13 = 41885
n = MIDI Channel Number:
pp = Program Number:
00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
00H - 1FH (pad bank 1 -12, 15 - 32)
<Example4>
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The SP-505s sequencer stores performance data as packages consisting of Note On/ Off
data and Program Change data. It is not possible to store Program Change data by itself.'
What is the nibbled equivalent of the decimal number 1258?
16 )1258
16 ) 78...10
16 )
4...14
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
MIDI Im p le m e n ta tio n Ch a rt
Groove Sampling Workstation
Model SP-505
Date : Aug. 10, 2001
MIDI Implementation Chart
Version : 1.00
Function...
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
Basic
Channel Changed
Default
1–16
1–16
1–16
1–16
Memorized
Default
Messages
Altered
Mode 3
X
Mode 3
X
X
Mode
**************
Note
Number :
35–51, 60–72
**************
0–127
0–127
True Voice
Note On
Note Off
1–127
X 9n, v = 0
O
X
Velocity
After
Touch
Key's
Channel's
X
X
X
X
Pitch Bend
X
X
X
X
Control
Change
Program
Change
0–31
*1
0–35
*1
Switching Pad Banks
: True Number
System Exclusive
O
O
: Song Position
: Song Select
O
O
*2
*2
O
O
*3
*3
System
Common
0–19
System
Real Time : Commands
: Clock
O
O
*2
*2
O
O
*3
*4
X
X
X
X
O
X
O
X
X
X
O
X
: All Sound Off
: Reset All Controllers
Aux
Messages
: Local On/Off
: All Notes Off
: Active Sensing
: System Reset
*1 Transmitted only when MIDI: Prog Chg SW=ON
*2 Not transmitted when MIDI: Sync Mode=MIDI
Notes
*3 Not received when MIDI: Sync Mode=INT, REMOTE
*4 Not received when MIDI: Sync Mode=INT
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO
O : Yes
X : No
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Ch a p te r 1 5 . Ap p e n d ice s
Sp e cifica tio n s
SP-5 0 5 : Gro o ve Sa m p lin g W o rk sta tio n
Ma x im u m Po ly p h o n y
N o m in a l O u tp u t Le ve l
8 notes
Output (line): -10 dBu
In te rn a l Me m o ry
O u tp u t Im p e d a n ce
Samples: 250 (16 banks)
2 k Ω
Disp la y
Ex p a n sio n Ca rd Me m o ry
128 x 64 pixels
Samples: 256 (16 banks)
Graphic LCD with backlight
Ma x im u m Sa m p lin g Tim e
Co n n e cto rs
Internal (times approximate)
PHONES jack (Stereo 1/ 4 inch phone type)
MIC jack (1/ 4 inch phone type)
LINE OUT jacks L/ R (RCA phono type)
LINE IN jacks L/ R (RCA phono type)
DIGITAL IN connectors (optical/ coaxial)
FOOT SW jack (1/ 4 inch phone type)
MIDI connectors (IN/ OUT)
STANDARD
LONG
LO-FI
2 minutes
5 minutes
17 minutes
Memory card (times approximate)
Capacity STANDARD LONG
LO-FI
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
4 minutes
8 minutes
16 minutes
32 minutes
8 minutes
16 minutes
32 minutes
24 minutes
49 minutes
98 minutes
AC Adaptor jack (AC 14 V)
64 minutes 197 minutes
Po w e r Su p p ly
AC Adaptor (BRC series)
64 minutes 129 minutes 395 minutes
Sa m p lin g Fre q u e n cy
STANDARD: 44.1 kHz
Cu rre n t Dra w
800 mA
LONG:
LO-FI:
22.05 kHz
11.025 kHz
Dim e n sio n s
298 (W) x 254 (D) x 64 (H) mm
11-3/ 4 (W) x 10 (D) x 2-9/ 16 (H) inches
Da ta Fo rm a t
SP-505 original format
W e ig h t
Tra ck Re co rd in g Me th o d s
Event recording (Realtime/ Microscope Edit)
Audio recording
1.4 kg/ 3 lbs 2 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)
Acce sso rie s
AC Adaptor (BRC series)
Owner’s Manual
N u m b e r o f Re co rd a b le Eve n ts (p a d o p e ra tio n s)
Approximately 15,000 events
Roland Service (information sheet)
Sig n a l Pro ce ssin g
AD conversion: 20 bit
DA conversion: 20 bit
O p tio n s
Foot Switch: FS-5U
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
N o m in a l In p u t Le ve l
Input (line): -10 dBu
Input (mic): -55 to -25 dBu
In the interest of product improvement, the
specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject
to change without prior notice.
In p u t Im p e d a n ce
50 k Ω (line)
2 k Ω (mic)
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In d e x
A
B
Beat ............................................................................................ 45
C
CONFIG parameter ................................................................. 73
D
Dividing Point .................................................................... 51–53
E
F
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In d e x
T
U
V
W
Z
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For the U.K.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE:
NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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