Roland SP-303 Bedienungsanleitung

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 10)These sections provide impor

10IMPORTANT NOTES291aIn addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:Power Supply301•

11Quick StartQUICK STARTMaking ConnectionsThe SP-303 does not contain an amp or speaker. To hear sound, either connect an amplifier and speakers or us

12QUICK STARTTurning On the PowerOnce the connections have been completed (p. 11), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By tu

13QUICK STARTQuick StartListen to the SamplesWhen the SP-303 is shipped from the factory, 1–8 of bank A already contain samples. Let’s listen to these

14QUICK STARTAdding Effects to SamplesThe SP-303 has 26 effects which can add special characters to the sound.Here’s how to try out these effects and

15QUICK STARTQuick StartTry Playing a PatternWith the SP-303, you can press a number of pads in sequence to play a series of samples, and record that

16QUICK STARTSampling Your Own SoundsHere, let’s try sampling to Pad 1 in Sample Bank B, which has had no samples assigned to it at the factory.Unauth

17QUICK STARTQuick StartIf you don’t like the sampled soundDelete the sound that you sampled, and start again from step 3. The procedure is as follows

18Chapter 1. Playing SamplesOn the SP-303, you can play samples by pressing pads 1–8 and the BANK buttons.The pad will remain lit while the sample is

19Chapter 1. Playing SamplesChapter 1Having a Sample Continue to Play Even When the Pad is Released (Hold)You can use the Hold function to cause the s

2USING THE UNIT SAFELY001• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

20Chapter 1. Playing SamplesAdjusting the Volume of the External Input SoundsIf excessive input volume levels causes the sound to be distorted, or if

21Chapter 2Chapter 2. Using the EffectsThe SP-303 features twenty-six internal effects, so you can add effects to samples to alter the sounds, just wi

22Chapter 2. Using the EffectsTurning Effects On and Off Rapidly (Effect Grab)When using the regular effects buttons, since the effects are turned on

23Chapter 2. Using the EffectsChapter 2Applying Effects to All Samples SimultaneouslyIf you want an effect to be applied to all of the pads at once, i

24Chapter 2. Using the EffectsEffects ListEffects That Can Be Selected Directly With the Effects Buttons(*1) Time (Delay Time) is based on the tempo f

25Chapter 2. Using the EffectsChapter 2MFXDSP EFFECTS CTRL 1 (display)CTRL 2 (display)CTRL 3 (display)1. REVERB REVERB TIME (tiM) TONE (ton) E.LEVEL (

26Chapter 2. Using the Effects(*2) The following choices are available for TIMING PTN when the selection is made using the CTRL 1 knob, and “17. SLICE

27Chapter 2. Using the EffectsChapter 2one TIMING PTN cycle corresponds to one-eighth of a measure.You can set the cycle to one measure, one-half meas

27Chapter 3Chapter 3. SamplingUnauthorized sampling from a CD, record, tape, video production, or broadcast whose copyright is owned by a third party

28Chapter 3. SamplingSampling from a MicrophoneSample the microphone input (mono).Here is an example describing the procedure for sampling in mono to

3013• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the s

29Chapter 3. SamplingChapter 3* You can also stop sampling without pressing [REC] by pressing the lit (sampling) pad. In this case, after sampling sto

30Chapter 3. Sampling* If you select mono sampling with stereo input, the same sound is recorded to the left and right channels. In this case, the ste

31Chapter 3. SamplingChapter 3At this point, you can set the BPM using [TAP TEMPO] instead of the CTRL 2 (BPM) knob. When you strike [TAP TEMPO] four

32Chapter 3. Sampling6. Press [REC].[REC] will light, and the SP-303 will wait for an input signal. “rdY” (ready) appears in the display.When the inpu

33Chapter 3. SamplingChapter 35. Turn the CTRL 3/MFX (LEVEL) knob to adjust the sampling level so that the PEAK indicator lights only from time to tim

34Chapter 3. SamplingDeleting All Samples TogetherYou can delete all samples from the SP-303’s internal memory or memory card in one operation.* When

35Chapter 3. SamplingChapter 3Never turn off the power while the dots on the display are blinking. Turning off the power at this point may result in c

36Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling SettingsWhen changing the sampling settings for a memory card, the changes may take some time to complete, and it m

37Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling SettingsChapter 4fig.r04-041. Confirm that [PATTERN SELECT] is not lit.If [PATTERN SELECT] is lit, press it so that

38Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling SettingsSetting the Sample VolumeWith the SP-303, you can set the volume level for each sample individually.This is

4ContentsUSING THE UNIT SAFELY...2Main Features...6Panel Descriptions ...7IMPORTANT NOTES...

39Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling SettingsChapter 42. Press the pad to which the sample you want to change is assigned.The pad will light, and the sa

40Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling Settings4. Press the pad again (or in the case of Gate playback, release the pad).When [MARK] lights, the setting i

41Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling SettingsChapter 4Deleting Unwanted Portions (Truncate)When you specify the Start/End Points, unused portions of wav

42Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling Settings4. Turn the CTRL 2 (BPM) knob to change the BPM value.If you want to halve the displayed value, turn the kn

43Chapter 5Chapter 5. Recording Sample Performances (Pattern Sequencer)By recording the processes of playing samples as patterns, you can then play ba

44Chapter 5. Recording Sample Performances (Pattern Sequencer)When you strike [TAP TEMPO] four times using a fixed, steady timing, the BPM is set with

45Chapter 5. Recording Sample Performances (Pattern Sequencer)Chapter 57. Press [TIME/BPM], and confirm that the button has lit.The tempo (BPM) of a p

46Chapter 5. Recording Sample Performances (Pattern Sequencer)Erasing the Data for Mistakes in PerformancesYou can erase performances of samples recor

47Chapter 5. Recording Sample Performances (Pattern Sequencer)Chapter 5Deleting All Patterns TogetherYou can delete all patterns from the SP-303’s int

48Chapter 6. Using Memory CardsYou can use commercially available SmartMedia cards as memory cards for the SP-303; The 3.3 V type with the capacities

5ContentsChapter 5. Recording Sample Performances (Pattern Sequencer)...43Composition of Patterns ...

49Chapter 6. Using Memory CardsChapter 6Initializing Memory Cards (Format)Before the SP-303 can use a newly purchased SmartMedia card or a card which

50Chapter 6. Using Memory CardsNever turn off the power while the dots are blinking. This may result in damage to the memory card and corruption of da

51Chapter 6. Using Memory CardsChapter 6* If you decide to cancel the Save operation, press [CANCEL].4. Press [REC].[REC] lights up, and the save is e

52Chapter 6. Using Memory CardsImporting Wave Data to the SP-303 From a ComputerYou can use SmartMedia cards to import WAVE and AIFF files from a pers

53Chapter 7Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI Devices“MIDI” is short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” a global standard for the ex

54Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI DevicesNote On Operating With MIDIIf you are using a MIDI device to play samples from the SP-303, you mu

55Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI DevicesChapter 75. Start the MIDI sequencer.The specified pattern begins playing in sync with the MIDI s

56Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI Devices4. Press [TIME/BPM].The [TIME/BPM] light goes out, and the settings value is recorded.* The value

57Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI DevicesChapter 75. Start the rhythm machine.The specified pattern begins playing in sync with the rhythm

58Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI DevicesRestoring the MIDI Settings to the Factory SettingsTo restore the MIDI settings, including the MI

6Main FeaturesHigh-Capacity Memory Cards (SmartMedia) for Extended Sampling TimesThe SP-303 itself provides up to three minutes and twelve seconds of

59Chapter 8Chapter 8. Examples of Using the SP-303Using Pattern Sequencer to Create a Rhythm PatternNow let’s create a four-measure backing pattern in

60Chapter 8. Examples of Using the SP-303fig.r08-0415.Starting at the beginning of the next pass, input Pad 5 (chord phrase) at the beginning of every

61Chapter 8. Examples of Using the SP-303Chapter 8Using the SP-303 with MIDI DevicesWhen using a MIDI sound module to play multiple parts, you can sel

62Chapter 8. Examples of Using the SP-303The performance from the MIDI keyboard is simultaneously recorded to the MIDI sequencer.* For more on the cor

63Chapter 8. Examples of Using the SP-303Chapter 8Playing a Sample Along With the Sound From a TurntableHere is how to have a sample from the SP-303 p

64AppendicesChart of OperationsAim OperationPlay a sample Pad [1]–[8]Play sounds input from an external source[EXT SOURCE]Select mono/stereo for the e

65AppendicesAppendicesDelete all patterns [PATTERN SELECT] ➔ [CANCEL] + [DEL] ➔ BANK [A]–[D] ➔ [DEL]Pattern Save [PATTERN SELECT] ➔ [CANCEL] + BANK [C

66AppendicesTroubleshootingIf the SP-303 does not function as you expect, please check the following points before assuming that a malfunction has occ

67AppendicesAppendices Cannot Sample❍ Could insufficient memory be the problem?➔ “FuL” is displayed if you try to sample when there is not enough ava

68AppendicesProblems With MIDI/Synchronization Cannot Play Samples Using External MIDI Device❍ Is the power to the external MIDI device turned on?❍ I

7Panel Descriptionsfig.P011 VOLUME KnobAdjusts the volume level of the LINE OUT and headphones jacks.2 EFFECTS CONTROL KnobsControl the parameters ass

69AppendicesAppendicesMessage ListData Error❍ The sample data is corrupted.After pressing [CANCEL] to clear the message from the display, delete all t

70AppendicesProtected❍ Internal memory protection is on; samples and patterns cannot be recorded or deleted. Turn the Protect switch off. (p. 16)❍ A

71AppendicesAppendicesMIDI Implementation Chartfig.r09-01_MIDIFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgChan

72AppendicesSpecificationsSP-303: Dr. Sample● Maximum Polyphony8 voices● Internal MemorySamples: 16 (8 samples x 2 banks)Patterns: 16 (8 patterns x 2

73IndexAAiF ... 52, 70AIFF File ...

74IndexStart Point ... 38–40Stereo Sampling ...

75This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requ

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8Panel Descriptions9 LENGTH (Pattern Length) ButtonSpecifies the length of the pattern.10QUANTIZE ButtonCorrects (quantizes) the timing of the pattern

9Panel Descriptionsfig.P0227AC Adaptor JackConnect the AC adapter to this connector.* Be sure to use only the specified AC adaptor. Doing so may damag