Roland SP-404A User Manual

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Panel Descriptions
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Name Description Page
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[VOLUME] knob
This adjusts the volume.
p. 6
2
[CTRL 1]–[CTRL 3] knobs
These knobs control eect parameters.
You can also use each knob to make the following settings.
p. 10
CTRL 1
The starting location of a sample
The playback time of a sample
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CTRL 2
The BPM (tempo) of the pattern
The ending location of a sample
p. 12
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CTRL 3/MFX
The type of MFX
The sampling level
The volume of the sample
p. 10
p. 16
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PEAK indicator
Indicates the analog input level of the LINE IN jacks.
Adjust the volume of your connected equipment so that this indicator lights occasionally.
p. 16
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Eect buttons
Use these buttons to select the eect you want to use.
p. 10
5
Display
This shows information such as the BPM (tempo), the values of various settings, and error
messages (p. 23).
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Display illumination
This will blink in synchronization with the pattern’s tempo.
During sampling, this will light red if the level of the audio signal is excessive.
p. 16
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[SELECT] button Press this when you want to play or record a pattern. p. 11
[LENGTH] button
Species the length of the pattern when recording a pattern.
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[QTZ] button
Species quantization (automatic timing correction) when recording a pattern.
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[DEL] button Deletes a sample or pattern. p. 18
[REC] button Starts/stops sampling or pattern recording. p. 15
[RESAMPLE] button
Applies an eect to the sound of a sample and resamples the result.
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[CANCEL] button
Cancels an operation such as sampling, pattern playback, or recording.
By pressing this button four times in rapid succession, you can stop all sounds that are
currently playing.
p. 9
[REMAIN] button
Makes the display indicate the remaining time available for sampling.
In addition, you can hold down this button and press a pad to specify the sample to which
you want to apply an eect, or to specify the sample whose settings you want to edit
(modify current pad).
p. 10
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[MARK] button
Use this button when you want to play only a portion of a sampled sound.
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Roland SP-404A Specifications

General

Bit rate	16 bit
Sample rate	44.1 kHz
Housing color	Black
Number of pads	13
Number of knobs	3
Sound effects quantity	29
Display type	LED
Built-in display	Yes
Power source type	AC, Battery
Memory card included	SD

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	257 mm
Width	178 mm
Height	73 mm
Weight	1200 g