Roland SP-606 User Manual

Owner’s manual, Information, Sp-606 owner’s manual

Table of contents

Document Outline

Contents
Main Features
- Conventions Used in This Manual
An Overview of the SP-606
- How the Various Sections Are Connected
- Audio Signal Flow Inside the SP-606
- How the SP-606 Is Organized
  - Playing and Performing Sounds
  - Switching the Mode (Internal/External)
Top, Front, and Rear Panels
- Top Panel
- Front Panel
- Rear Panel
Connecting the SP-606 to Your Equipment
Turning the Power On/Off
- Turning the Power On
- Shutting Down and Turning the Power Off
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
- Inserting a Memory Card
- Removing a Memory Card after Shutdown
Quick Start
- Playing Samples from the Pads
- Playing Patterns
- Playing an Audio Input Signal
- Recording Your Own Samples
  - Preparations for Sampling
  - Sampling
- Editing a Sample
Chapter 1. Playing the Pads/Making Pad Settings
- Playing the Pads
- Making Pad Settings
Chapter 2. Using Effects
- Basic Effect Operation
- List of Effects
Chapter 3. Sampling
- Available Sampling Time
- Basic Sampling Procedure
  - Preparations for Sampling
  - Recording the Sample
- Resampling
- Using EXT SEQ SAMPLING
  - Sampling the Playback of an External Sequencer
  - Sampling a Performance from the P606
Chapter 4. Editing a Sample
- Basic Procedure for Editing Sample Parameters
- Sample Parameters
- Specifying the Start/End Points of a Sample (Omitting Unwanted Portions)
- Changing a Sample’s BPM (Tempo)
- Dividing a Sample (Chop)
Chapter 5. Creating a Pattern
- About Pattern Recording
- Realtime Recording
  - Erasing Unwanted Performance Data
- Step Recording
  - Step Recording Note Procedure
  - Step Recording Sample Procedure
Chapter 6. Pattern Editing
- Preloaded Pattern Protect
- Changing the Pattern BPM (Tempo)
- Storing Track Mute Settings in a Pattern
- Microscope Editing
- Changing the Groove of a Pattern (SWING)
- Naming a Pattern
- Deleting a Pattern
- Copying a Pattern
Chapter 7. Songs
- Recording a Song
  - Basic Procedure for Recording a Song
- Editing a Song
- Playing a Song
Chapter 8. Using a Memory Card
- Formatting (Initializing) a Memory Card
- Basic Procedure for Card Utility Operations
- Card Utility Operations
Chapter 9. Using the D Beam
- Using the D Beam Controller
- D Beam Controller Settings
Chapter 10. About V-LINK
- What Is V-LINK?
- Connection Example
- Basic V-LINK Operation
- V-LINK Setup Parameters
- Appendix
  - Controllable V-LINK Functions and MIDI Messages
  - Bank Select/Program Change Function List
Chapter 11. Using the SP-606 with Other MIDI Equipment
- About MIDI
  - About MIDI Connectors
  - About the MIDI Implementation Chart
- MIDI on the SP-606
- Changing the MIDI Settings
  - Basic Procedure for MIDI Utility Settings
  - MIDI Utility Parameters
Chapter 12. System Settings
- About the System Settings
- Adjusting the Master Level
Chapter 13. About USB
- Installing the USB Driver
- Making the USB Connection
- USB Audio Signal Flow
- Making USB Audio and MIDI Settings
- Copying Files or Folders via USB
Chapter 14. About P606
- Installing P606
- Controlling P606 from the SP-606
  - Before You Control P606 from the SP-606
  - List of Control Functions
Troubleshooting
- The Screen Display Is Not Visible, or Is Difficult to Read
- Problems When Playing Sounds
- Memory-Related Problems
- Sequencer-Related Problems
- Problems When Playing Samples from an External MIDI Device or Computer
Message Lists/ Recommended Memory Cards
- Message Lists
- Recommended Memory Cards
MIDI Implementation
MIDI Implementation Chart (INT MODE)
MIDI Implementation Chart (EXT MODE)
Specifications
Index