SP Studio Systems SP-12 - Manual (Page 13)

GETTING READY
© E-mu Systems, Inc. 1985 Page 13
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1B INSTANT GRATIFICATION!
Yes, the SP-12 is an extremely versatile device. But that versatility means that in
order to learn about all the options, you’ll have to spend a few hours with the SP-12
and this manual.
If you’re patient enough to actually do that right now, we salute your willpower.
Chances are, though, you can hardly wait to start making some sounds. So, we’ll
short circuit the learning process a bit with this little exercise. Follow these steps
EXACTLY as given.
1. Hook up the SP-12 as described previously, then turn up the METRONOME
VOLUME control about halfway. MIX VOLUME and the monitor system levels
should be set as described in the previous Section.
2. Push the SONG/SEGMENT button until the SEGMENT light glows.
3. Locate the ten number buttons (0 - 9) towards the right of the SP-12. Press 9
and then press 9 again. The display says Seg 99 and shows the tempo in
Beats per Minute. Seg 99 will have a default length of two measures (which
we’ll leave as is for now).
4. Hold down RECORD and press RUN/STOP; both their LEDs will be lit to
indicate you are in record mode. You should also hear the metronome (if not,
check the METRONOME VOLUME control).
5. The eight large buttons along the bottom of the SP-12 play various drum
sounds -- note that the harder you hit a button, the louder the sound. Play in
time with the metronome, and whatever you play will be recorded. You will
have two measures to play to; they repeat over and over again to allow for
easy multitracking of drum parts. To play additional drum sounds, hit the
SELECT button to audition other banks of drums.
6. For now, you can only play 8th notes; later on, we’ll cover how to play all the
other note values.
7. When you’ve finished recording, press RUN/STOP (the RUN/STOP light goes
out). To play back what you’ve recorded, press RUN/STOP again
(RUN/STOP light glows).
8. Congratulations! You have now experienced about 0.5% of the SP-12’s
capabilities. To find out about the other 99.5%, keep reading.