Roland SP-303 - Manual (Page 19)

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Chapter 1. Playing Samples
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Having a Sample Continue to Play
Even When the Pad is Released (Hold)
You can use the Hold function to cause the sample to
continue sounding even after you release the pad.
This is convenient for continuous repeat play of samples
(Loop Playback: p. 36).
In the following procedure, we will explain how to use the
Hold function with the sample on Pad 1 of Bank A as an
example.
fig.r01-02
1. Make sure that BANK [A] is lit, and press pad [1] to
sound the sample.
2. Press [HOLD] before releasing the pad.
This turns on Hold, and the sample will continue to
sound even after you release the pad.
* Even though Hold is in effect, [HOLD] does not light.
3. Press the [HOLD] pad once again to stop the sound.
* The pad will remain lit while the sample is playing.
Hold is valid only for samples set for Gate Playback
(when [GATE] is lit). With samples set for Trigger
Playback ([GATE] not lit), there will be no change in
function even if [HOLD] is pressed.
Gate playback/Trigger playback can be specified
independently for each pad. For more detailed
information, refer to p. 36.
Playing Sounds Input From External
Devices (EXT SOURCE Pad)
Just as with samples, you can use the SP-303 to control the
start and stop of sound from external sources, including CD
or MD players and other device connected to the AUX IN
jack, and miked sounds input from the MIC jack; you can
also add effects to these sounds.
fig.r01-03
1. Start playback of the CD or MD. Alternatively, input
vocals from the mic.
2. Press [EXT SOURCE], and confirm that the pad has lit.
The external input sounds while the pad remains lit.
If [GATE] is lit, the sound will be heard only while you
press the [EXT SOURCE] pad, and it will be silenced
when you release the pad (the pad will go dark).
If [GATE] is not lit, you can press [EXT SOURCE] to
toggle between sounding the sounds (pad lighted), and
muting them (pad extinguished).
GATE is illuminated/extinguished by pressing [GATE].
3. Press [STEREO], and confirm that the button has
turned on or off, to switch between stereo and mono
external input.
[STEREO] lit:
Sounds from the external input are heard in stereo.
[STEREO] not lit:
Sounds from the external input are heard in mono.
With CDs, MDs, and other input originally recorded in
stereo, you will want to have [STEREO] lit.
4. You can add effects to the external input sounds by
pressing one of the effects buttons, lighting that button.
* If pressing an effects button still does not add effects to the external
input sounds, hold down [REMAIN] (CURRENT PAD) and press
[EXT SOURCE]. This should apply the effect to the external input.
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