CHAPTER8
Tutorials
Thischapterprovidesafewprogrammingexamplesforensembleorsoloperformancesituations,
whichuserscaneasilyfollowstep‐by‐stepbythemselves.Createsome setupswithtwoormore
programs using layering, splitting and velocity switching feature. With the internal rhythm
patterns running, you can even run an entire show alone which would need multiple players.
Whileenjoyingthetutorials,youwilllearntheadvancedfeaturesoftheSP2quickly.
Programming with Layers
The most often used layering techniques are mixing two sounds ( Piano with Strings or Pads )
eachwithfastattackandslowattackforricherandpunchiersounds,orlayeringafewsimilar
soundingprograms(Brasses,Strings,AnalogSynths,etc.)tofattenthesounds.
•LayeringinProgrammode
The program mode is automatically selected when power is turned on. In program mode, you
canaddanothersoundtothe currently selectedsoundalmost instantlywithoutentering Setup
mode.Itisveryusefulwhenyouareonstagebecausewithafewbuttonpresses,youcaneasily
create a layer without any actual editing through the display. We’ll show you how to do this.
Followthetutorialsbelowacoupleoftimesandyouwillgettheideaquickly.
Creating New Sounds with Layering
We aregoingto startwithanexisting electronicpianosound andlayerit withvibestocreatea
newelectricpianosoundsuitableforballadtunes.
1. InProgrammode,selectn13(DigitalE.Piano)
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