Boss Audio Systems SP-505 manual

Owner’s Manual 02670412 ‘01-10-B3-21N Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS SP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of [...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil num é rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R è glement sur le mat é riel brouilleur du Canada. NO[...]

3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • Objects have fallen into, or l[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to[...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES Before Using Memory Cards (SmartMedia) Using Memory Cards 704 • Carefully insert the Memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. fig.11-01a 705 • Never touch the terminals of the Memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. Copyright 851 • Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public per[...]

6 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 Remove the Card Cover .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Main Features ............................................................[...]

7 Contents Starting sampling automatically when sound is input ............................................................................ .3 9 Applying an effect while you sample .......................................................................................................... 40 Selecting the input source ................................[...]

8 Contents Changing the rhythmic feel of a pattern (Swing) ...................................................................................... 61 Assigning a name to a pattern ................................................................................................................................. 62 Storing the part mute status .........[...]

9 Main Features The SP-505 is a groove sampling workstation that provides all the functionality you need to produce dance music. Chop function The “Chop” function detects the attacks within a sampled phrase, and divides the sample into separate sound events. The samples that are generated in this way are automatically assigned to pads. Pitch fu[...]

10 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.00-11 (1) VOLUME (Volume Knob) Adjusts the overall volume of the SP-505. REC LEVEL (REC Level Knob) Adjusts the volume during sampling. Adjusts the EXT SOURCE volume. (2) SAMPLING SOURCE SELECT Button This selects the input source (input jack) that is to be sampled. SAMPLING Button This stops/star[...]

11 Names of Things and What They Do PITCH Button This allows you to play scales with the sample. (5) SYSTEM Button Press this button when you want to make system-related settings, such as adjusting the display contrast or setting the MIDI channel. Display A variety of information is shown here. F1–F3 Buttons The function of these buttons will cha[...]

12 Names of Things and What They Do REC (Recording) Button Press this button when you want to record a song or pattern. (8) VALUE Dial Use this to adjust the value of a setting. EXIT Button Press this button to cancel an operation. You are returned to the Play page. ENTER Button Press this button to confirm a value that you’ve specified, or to ex[...]

13 Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel fig.00-13 (11) AC Adaptor Jack Connect the supplied AC adaptor (BRC series) to this jack. * Never use any AC adaptor other than the one that was supplied with the SP-505. Doing so can cause malfunctions. (12) POWER Switch This switch turns the power on/off. (13) FOOT SW (Foot Switch) Jack A separately [...]

14 Quick Start Making the Connections 1. Make sure of the following for all the equipment you will be connecting. • The power is turned off. • The volume is turned down. 2. Connect the AC adaptor (BRC series) to the AC adaptor jack, and plug it into an AC outlet. fig.00-01 * Use only the BRC series. If you use any other AC adaptor, you risk cau[...]

15 Quick Start Quick Start Turning the power on Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Before turning on the power, check the following points: • Have the connectio[...]

16 Quick Start The SP-505 ’ s display Broadly speaking, the SP-505 displays two types of screens. Parameter list display fig.00-06 The scroll bar in the right of the screen shows the current location of the cursor relative to the entire list. ● Press CURSOR [ ↑ ] [ ↓ ] to move the cursor up or down in steps of a single line. ● Press [PAGE[...]

17 Quick Start Quick Start Press the pads to play sounds The SP-505 contains already-sampled sounds such as drum and bass. You can play these sounds by pressing the pads. fig.00-08 1. Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505. 2. Press pad [1]. You will hear a drum sound. Pads [2]–[16] also contain drum sounds. Press the pads to play the drums. 1 2 [...]

18 Quick Start Listening to the preset patterns The SP-505 contains 40 preset patterns, each consisting of several measures. fig.00-10 1. Press [PTN]. Make sure that the display shows the following. (For a preset pattern) fig.00-301 (For a user pattern) fig.00-302 A display like those shown above is called the “ Play screen .” 2. Press [PLAY]. [...]

19 Quick Start Quick Start An overview of the SP-505 How the sections of the SP-505 are connected fig.00-14 Sampler The SP-505 does not contain a sound generator (a section that creates sound). Instead, it records (samples) various sounds such as music and vocals, and plays back these sounds. Effects This section applies various effects to the samp[...]

20 Quick Start Phrase samples A sample of an actual performance is generally called a “phrase sample.” When using a phrase sample on the SP-505, set the Play Type sample parameter to “PHRASE.” This allows the BPM (tempo) of the sample to automatically be adjusted to match the playback BPM of the sequencer BPM. The sample BPM can be adjusted[...]

21 Quick Start Quick Start Applying effects The SP-505 contains 26 different effects. You can use these effects to modify the sound of the sampled phrases. fig.00-19a 1. Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505. 2. Press pad [1]. The sample will play. 3. Press [FX ASSIGN] in the Effect section. 4. Press the pad to which you want to apply an effect. F[...]

22 Quick Start Recording a sample The SP-505 can sample for a maximum of approximately 17 minutes using its internal memory. * With the exception of special cases such as personal use, unauthorized use of samples taken from a CD, record, tape, video, or broadcast copyrighted by a third party is forbidden by law. fig.00-200 1. Connect your CD player[...]

23 Quick Start Quick Start * Sampling will stop automatically if you exceed the available sampling time. 10. Press the pad to play back the sampled sound. When sampling ends, the BPM will be calculated automatically from the length of the sample. You can use the BPM Adjust function (p. 24) or BPM Sync function (p. 25) to edit this BPM. If the begin[...]

24 Quick Start Changing the BPM (tempo) of the sample (BPM Adjust) fig.00-201 1. Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505. 2. Press [PAD BANK]. A list of the pad banks will be displayed. fig.00-100 3. Select the pad bank. For this example, press pad [5] to select USER BANK 1. 4. Press pad [1]. The sample will play. 5. Press [BPM ADJUST]. fig.00-27 PA[...]

25 Quick Start Quick Start Synchronizing the BPM (tempo) of several samples (BPM Sync) You can synchronize the BPM of the sixteen pads in the currently selected pad bank. fig.00-202 1. Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505. 2. Press [PAD BANK]. A list of the pad banks will be displayed. fig.00-100 3. Select the pad bank. For this example, press pa[...]

26 Quick Start Dividing a sample between several pads (Chop) The “ Chop ” function of the SP-505 detects the attacks within a sampled phrase, and divides the original sample into samples containing individual sound events. The divided samples will be assigned to the 32 pads of “ chop banks (1 – 2) ” (pad banks 13 – 14). * It is not poss[...]

27 Quick Start Quick Start Playing pitches with a sample (Pitch) The SP-505 ’ s “ Pitch ” function lets you play different pitches with a sample. * It is not possible to play pitches with a stereo sample. * It is not possible to play pitches with samples of the Pitch bank. fig.00-204 1. Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505. 2. Press [PAD BA[...]

28 Quick Start * When you play pitches using a sample, unwanted space may occur at the beginning or end of the sound. After the Pitch function is executed, settings will be made automatically, so only the necessary portion is sounded. If you want to make fine adjustments, refer to “Specifying the start/end points of the sound (Omitting unwanted p[...]

29 1 Chapter 1. Playing samples from the pads What are the 32 pad banks? A group of 16 samples assigned to the pads of the front panel is called a “ pad bank. ” There are a total of 32 pad banks, allowing you to use a maximum of 506 samples. Refer to p. 30, “ Switching pad banks ” Pad banks 1 – 4 Pad banks 1 – 4 of the SP-505 contain pr[...]

30 Chapter 1. Playing samples from the pads The number of samples that can be played simultaneously A total of eight sounds, including those played back by a song/pattern and those played from the pads, can be played simultaneously. Each stereo sample counts as two sounds. If more than eight pads are pressed, the sample of the last- pressed pad wil[...]

31 Chapter 1. Playing samples from the pads 1 Changing how the sample sounds or stops (Pad Play) You can select one of the following Pad Play settings to specify how the sample will play when you press a pad. TRIG (trigger): The sound will start when you press the pad, and continue even after you release the pad. Press the pad once again to stop th[...]

32 Chapter 1. Playing samples from the pads Playing a sample backward (Reverse Playback) “ Reverse playback ” plays a sample backward, producing the effect similar to when a tape is played in the reverse direction. For each sample, you can select one of the following reverse settings. OFF: Don ’ t reverse ON: Reverse 1. Press the pad of the s[...]

33 Chapter 1. Playing samples from the pads 1 Adjusting the EXT source settings You can change the following settings for the EXT source. Type MONO: The Lch and Rch signals from LINE IN will be mixed, and output to LINE OUT. STEREO: The Lch and Rch signals from LINE IN will be output to LINE OUT Lch and Rch respectively. Level 0 – 127 Adjusts the[...]

34 Chapter 2. Using the internal effects * You can have any one effect turned on at a given time. Multiple effects cannot be on simultaneously. If you do want to use multiple effects on a sample, or if you need to have a different effect applied to each individual effect, then use “resampling.” Resampling allows you to use a sample that has eff[...]

35 Chapter 2. Using the internal effects 2 4. When you have finished making settings, press [EXIT] twice. Selecting an effect 1. Press [FX SELECT]. A list of the effects will be displayed. The number of the currently selected effect will be highlighted. fig.02-05 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the desired effect. 3. Press [ENTER]. To cancel, press[...]

36 Chapter 2. Using the internal effects Effects List DSP EFFECTS CTRL 1 CTRL 2 CTRL 3 1. FIL TER + DRIVE CUT OFF RESO (Resonance) DRIVE Low-pass fi lter with over drive. Cuts the high fr equencies and adds distortion. Adjusts the cutof f frequency . Adjusts the peak level at the cut- off fr equency . Adds distortion. 2. PITCH SHIFTER PITCH FEEDBA[...]

37 Chapter 2. Using the internal effects 2 13. O VERDRIVE DRIVE T ONE LEVEL Mildly distorts the sound. Adjusts the depth of distortion. Adjusts the tonal character . Speci fi es the volume. 14. FUZZ DRIVE T ONE LEVEL Adds harmonics and distorts the sound. Adjusts the depth of distortion. Adjusts the tonal character . Speci fi es the volume. 15. W[...]

38 Chapter 2. Using the internal effects (*1) Of the samples to which the effect is applied, the time (delay time) is specified in note value units relative to the tempo of the sample of the sync-source pad. The types of notes that can be set: thirty-second note ( ) sixteenth note ( ) dotted sixteenth note ( ) eighth-note triplets ( ) eighth note ([...]

39 3 Chapter 3. Recording samples * Unauthorized recording (sampling) of audio material whose copyright is owned by a third party is prohibited by law, except for the special case of personal use. Do not make illegal recordings. * Boss Corporation will take no responsibility for any claim of damages made against you by copyright holders on the basi[...]

40 Chapter 3. Recording samples Parameter: With BPM OFF: The timing at which the sound will stop (End Point) is not specified. 40.0 – 200.0: The end of the sound (End Point) will automatically be set on a beat of the specified BPM value. * The End Point will be set accurately if you slightly delay the end of sampling. By combining Auto (automatic[...]

41 Chapter 3. Recording samples 3 Sampling procedure 1. Press [SAMPLING]. [SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in standby mode. At this time, pads to which no sample has been assigned will blink. * If samples are assigned to all pads in the currently selected pad bank, no pad will blink. Please switch pad banks. (p. 30) Never turn off the [...]

42 Chapter 3. Recording samples Re-sampling samples (Resampling) On the SP-505, previously recorded samples can be sampled once again. This is called “ resampling. ” For example, this allows multiple samples to be played simultaneously and then sampled to combine them into one sample, or to be resampled with an effect applied. There are two way[...]

43 Chapter 3. Recording samples 3 Resampling procedure 2 (Manual) 1. Press [RESAMPLE] to make the button light. [SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in standby mode. At this time, pads to which no sample has been assigned will blink. * If samples are assigned to all pads in the currently selected pad bank, no pad will blink. Please switch [...]

44 Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample Procedure 1. Press the pad of the sample whose settings you want to change. 2. Press [WAVE EDIT]. fig.04-01a 3. Use CURSOR [ ↑ ] [ ↓ ] to select the setting (parameter) that you want to change. 4. Use the VALUE dial to change the value of the setting. ● If you want to change the settings of anot[...]

45 Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample 4 Playing a sample backward If you want a sample to play in reverse (backward), select “ Reverse ” in step 3 of “ Procedure ” on p. 44. Reverse ON, OFF ON: The sample will play in the reverse direction. (Reverse playback) OFF: The sample will play in the normal direction. (Normal) * If you cha[...]

46 Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample Adjusting the BPM (tempo) of a sample 1. In the Play screen, press [BPM ADJUST]. 2. Use the VALUE dial to specify the BPM (tempo). Play BPM 40.0 – 200.0 The top line displays the original BPM (tempo). You can also press CURSOR [ → ] to make adjustments in 0.1 BPM units. * The sample BPM can be adj[...]

47 Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample 4 * It is not possible to specify the start/end points in a way that would leave less than 70 ms between the beginning and end of the sound. * If you set the start point at the beginning of the waveform, and set the end point at the end of the waveform, the highlighted region will return to normal, an[...]

48 Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample 5. Use CURSOR [ ← ][ → ] to move the entire screen left or right, use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointer to the end of the region in which you want to change the volume, and then press [F2] (END). The region between the specified start and end points will be highlighted. * When wave pointer l[...]

49 5 Chapter 5. Deleting or copying a sample Deleting a sample 1. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to access the Play screen. 2. Press [DEL]. 3. Press the pad whose sample you want to delete. You may select more than one pad. If you want to select a sample of another pad bank, switch pad banks (p. 30) and then press a pad to select the sample. fig.05-01 If yo[...]

50 Chapter 5. Deleting or copying a sample Copying multiple samples 1. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen. 2. Hold down the pad of the sample that you want to copy, and press [CLIPBOARD]. The sample will be copied to the clipboard, and [CLIPBOARD] will light. 3. Repeat step 2 for each of the samples you want to copy, to copy them to t[...]

51 6 6 Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a sample Dividing a sample into individual notes (Chop) The SP-505 ’ s “ Chop ” function divides a sample at each of the attacks in the sample waveform, and assigns each divided sample to a pad. For example, a drum phrase can be divided into samples containing separate rhythm instruments such a[...]

52 Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a sample Adding a dividing point 1. In step 5 of the “ Chop ” procedure (p. 51), press [F3] (EDIT). The sample waveform will be displayed. 2. Use the VALUE dial to select a dividing point before or after the location where you want to add a division. You can also press a pad to select the dividing po[...]

53 Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a sample 6 6 Never turn off the power while the display indicates “ Keep Power On! ” Making fine adjustments to the dividing points 1. In step 5 of the “ Chop ” procedure (p. 51), press [F3] (EDIT). The sample waveform will be displayed. 2. Use the VALUE dial to move to the dividing point whose l[...]

54 Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a sample Playing pitches with a sample (Pitch) The “ Pitch ” function allows you to play pitches using a sample (single note). * It is not possible to assign pitches to a stereo sample. * It is not possible to assign pitches to a sample from one of the Pitch banks. * Even if you have an effect applie[...]

55 6 7 Chapter 7. Playing songs and patterns When shipped from the factory, the unit contained no songs. Adjusting the BPM (tempo) of a song or pattern 1. Press [SONG] or [PTN]. 2. Press [BPM/TAP]. The currently specified BPM will be displayed. SYNC MODE: Displays the MIDI sync mode. (p. 72) SYNC SOURCE: If set to “ INTERNAL, ” playback will fo[...]

56 Chapter 7. Playing songs and patterns Selecting and playing songs from the song list 1. Press [SONG]. 2. Press [F1] (SONG). The song list will be displayed. fig.07-03a 3. Use the VALUE dial to select a song, and [ENTER] to confirm your selection. Song nos. 1 – 16 can be selected directly by pressing a pad [1] – [16]. To cancel, press [EXIT].[...]

57 Chapter 7. Playing songs and patterns 6 7 Selecting and playing a pattern from the pattern list 1. Press [PTN]. 2. Press [F1] (PRESET) or [F2] (USER). The preset pattern or user pattern list will appear. fig.07-06 3. Use the VALUE dial to select a pattern, and press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. Pattern nos. 1 – 16 can be selected directl[...]

58 Chapter 8. Creating patterns About pattern recording A pattern can be recorded in the following two ways. Realtime recording Realtime recording lets you record by striking pads while you listen to the metronome. The pattern will play back repeatedly, and the data you input will be combined with the existing data. Even if the timing at which you [...]

59 Chapter 8. Creating patterns 6 8 A count-in will not be inserted if recording was started by a Start message from an external MIDI device. ● If you press [F1] (RHR ON), rehearsal mode will be selected. Pressing the pads will produce sound, but nothing will be recorded. Press [F1] (RHR OFF) once again to exit rehearsal mode. fig.08-02 8. While [...]

60 Chapter 8. Creating patterns GATE (gate time) This indicates the length that the sound will be heard. 384: whole note 192: half note 96: quarter note 48: eighth note 24: 16th note 12: 32nd note 6: 64th note Press [F1] (MEAS) to move the cursor to the “ MEAS ” position. Viewing the performance data (Microscope Edit) 1. Press [PTN]. 2. Press [[...]

61 Chapter 8. Creating patterns 6 8 Adjusting the dynamics (accent) of the sound (Microscope Edit) In step 7 of Microscope Editing (p. 60), press [F1] (EVENT) to move the cursor to the patch performance data (Event field). Move the cursor to the ACC (accent) location of the pad data whose volume you want to adjust, and use the VALUE dial to adjust [...]

62 Chapter 8. Creating patterns fig.08-10 7. Press [EXIT]. You are returned to the recording standby screen. 8. Press [STOP] to exit recording. Never turn off the power while the display indicates “ Keep Power On! ” Assigning a name to a pattern 1. Press [PTN]. 2. Press [F2] (USER). The user pattern list will appear. 3. Use the VALUE dial to se[...]

63 6 9 Chapter 9. Creating a song About song recording A song is created by connecting patterns that you create. On the SP-505 you can connect a maximum of 999 patterns. Making song settings Initial BPM: BPM (tempo) of the song 40.0 – 200.0, PTN BPM If you press [F1] (PTN BPM), this will be set to Pattern BPM, and playback will occur at the BPM s[...]

64 Chapter 9. Creating a song 9. When you are finished inputting patterns, press [STOP]. You are returned to the song recording standby screen. 10. Press [STOP] to exit recording. Never turn off the power while the display indicates “ Keep Power On! ” Deleting a pattern 1. In step 6 of song recording, use the VALUE dial to move to the step that[...]

65 6 10 Chapter 10. Deleting or copying a pattern or song Deleting a pattern or song 1. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen. 2. Press [SYSTEM] to display the System screen. fig.10-01a * It is not possible to display the System screen while a pattern or song is playing. 3. Press [F2] (DEL/CPY). 4. Press [F1] (DELETE). 5. To delete a pat[...]

66 Chapter 11. Using a memory card About memory cards The SP-505 uses commercially available SmartMedia (power supply voltage 3.3 V, capacity: 8 MB – 128 MB) as memory cards. 1 MB/2 MB/4 MB SmartMedia cannot be used. SmartMedia can be purchased at a nearby computer dealer or digital camera dealer. * Please read and observe the instructions includ[...]

67 Chapter 11. Using a memory card 6 11 Saving data on a memory card (Save) * If a write-protect sticker is affixed to the memory card, it will not be possible to save sample or sequencer data. Saving sample data Here ’ s how to save sample data from the SP-505 ’ s internal memory to a memory card. 1. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play s[...]

68 Chapter 11. Using a memory card Never turn off the power while the display indicates “ Keep Power On! ” Loading memory card data into internal memory (Load) * It is not possible to load data into a protected pad bank. Loading sample data Here ’ s how sample data saved on a memory card can be loaded into the SP-505. 1. Press [SONG] or [PTN][...]

69 Chapter 11. Using a memory card 6 11 If no files have been saved, the display will indicate “ ****** ” . 7. To load the data, press [F1] (EXECUTE). To cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL). 8. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to return to the Play screen. * When you load, the sample and sequencer data in internal memory will be erased. Be sure to save important [...]

70 Chapter 11. Using a memory card 5. Press [F3] (FILE). The names of the WAV and AIFF files saved on the card will be displayed. If no WAV or AIFF files have been saved, the display will indicate “ ****** ” . * File names longer than eight characters and file names in Japanese will not be displayed correctly. fig.11-06a 6. Use the VALUE dial t[...]

71 6 12 Chapter 12. Using the SP-505 with other MIDI devices * Do not use a MIDI cable to directly connect the SP-505’s MIDI IN connector to its own MIDI OUT connector (creating a loop). The SP-505 may fail to operate correctly if this is done. About MIDI MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a universal standard, designed t[...]

72 Chapter 12. Using the SP-505 with other MIDI devices Never turn off the power while the display indicates “ Keep Power On! ” The SP-505 transmits pad performance data as sets consisting of “ program change message + note message. ” If this performance data is overdubbed on an external sequencer, some sequencers may automatically rearrang[...]

73 6 13 Chapter 13. Making system settings Here ’ s how to make system settings (such as LCD Contrast) for the SP-505. About the CONFIG parameters LCD Contrast: 1 – 16 This adjusts the LCD contrast. Pad Protect: (BANK 5 – 16) OFF, ON For each pad bank, you can apply Protect to prevent the samples from being erased. Metronome LV: 0 – 10 This[...]

74 Chapter 14. Restoring the factory settings Use the Initialize operation when you want to restore the system and pattern data to the factory settings. You can restore all data to the factory settings at once, or select a specific type of data, such as sequencer settings, to be initialized. Factory settings Samples Samples are assigned to pads [1][...]

75 6 Appendices 6 14 Chapter 15. Appendices Troubleshooting If the SP-505 does not operate as you expect, check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or your dealer. ■ No sound/volume is too low ❍ Is the power of the SP-505 and connected devices turned on? ❍ Are the SP-505[...]

76 Chapter 15. Appendices ■ External input sound is not stereo/is not monaural ❍ [EXT SOURCE] may be set to monaural. → Change the [EXT SOURCE] setting Type=STEREO. (p. 33) ❍ [EXT SOURCE] may be set to stereo. → Change the [EXT SOURCE] setting Type=MONO. (p. 33) ■ Mic sound is not output/is too weak ❍ Is the mic cable connected correc[...]

77 Chapter 15. Appendices 6 Appendices Problems with a memory card ■ Data was not saved correctly in a memory card ❍ It is possible that the power was turned off while data was being written into the memory card (while the “ Keep Power On! ” message was displayed). The lost data cannot be recovered. → In this case, it is possible that the[...]

78 Chapter 15. Appendices Error message list ■ Sampling related Memory Full! ❍ Sampling is not possible because there is no space in user memory. → Delete unneeded sample data. (p. 49) ❍ Ran out of user memory during sampling. → Delete unneeded sample data. (p. 49) ❍ Not enough memory to use the Chop function. → Delete unneeded sample[...]

79 Chapter 15. Appendices 6 Appendices Song REC Full! ❍ No more can be recorded in this song, since the maximum number of patterns in one song has been exceeded. → A maximum of 999 patterns can be registered as part of one song. No further patterns can be registered. ■ Card related WARNING! Turn OFF Power Data Maybe Damaged! ❍ A card was in[...]

80 Chapter 15. Appendices Parameter List Parameter Display Value Sampling SOURCE SELECT SOURCE SELECT LINE, COAXIAL, OPTICAL, MIC Type Type MONO, STEREO Grade Grade STANDARD, LONG, LO-FI Auto Auto OFF, LEVEL 1–8 With BPM With BPM OFF, 40.0–200.0 Resampling SOURCE SELECT SOURCE SELECT LINE, MIC Type Type MONO, STEREO Grade Grade STANDARD, LONG, [...]

81 Chapter 15. Appendices 6 Appendices Position Swing Position Position Eighth note, 32nd note Percentage Percentage 50–100% Part 1 Swing Part 1 Swing OFF, ON Part 2 Swing Part 2 Swing OFF, ON Part 3 Swing Part 3 Swing OFF, ON Part 4 Swing Part 4 Swing OFF, ON System Utility Configuration LCD Contrast LCD Contrast 1–16 Pad Protect Pad Protect B[...]

82 Chapter 15. Appendices Preset Sample PAD BANK PAD No. Sample Name 1 1 TR808 Kick 1 2 TR808Cowbell 3 TR808 Snr 4 TR808 Clap 5 TR909 Snr 3 6 CR78 Beat 7 TR808 CHH 8 TR808 Kick 2 9 CR78 Guiro 10 TR808 Conga 11 TR808 OHH 12 TR808 Tom 13 CR78 Tamb 14 TR606 Cym 15 Techno Scene 16 808 Maracas 2 1 Hip Kick 2 HipJazz Snr 3 Jazz Snare 4 Funk Clap 5 Macho [...]

83 Chapter 15. Appendices 6 Appendices MIDI Implementation Model: SP-505 Date: Aug. 10, 2001 Version: 1.00 1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA ■ Channel Voice Message ● Note On/Off Receive the note on/off in the MIDI channel number which is designated with "Pads Channel" in the system parameter “ SYSTEM/UTILITY/MIDI. ” ❍ Note On Status S[...]

84 Chapter 15. Appendices ■ Channel Mode Message ● All Sound Off (Controller No.120) Status Second Third BnH 78H 00H n = MIDI Channel Number: 00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16) * All Current active voice in the specified channel will be shut off. ■ System Common Message ● Song Position Pointer If the system parameter “ SYSTEM/UTILITY/MIDI ” setti[...]

85 Chapter 15. Appendices 6 Appendices If the Pad Bank is the PITCH BANK (#15, 16), note numbers 23H (35) and 3CH-48H (60-72) are transmitted. Pad Number Note Number Pad 1 -- (--H) Pad 2 61 (3DH) Pad 3 63 (3FH) Pad 4 -- (--H) Pad 5 66 (42H) Pad 6 68 (44H) Pad 7 70 (46H) Pad 8 -- (--H) Pad 9 60 (3CH) Pad 10 62 (3EH) Pad 11 64 (40H) Pad 12 65 (41H) P[...]

86 Chapter 15. Appendices 3. Messages stored in sequencer ■ Channel Voice Message The following channel voice messages on the MIDI channel number specified by the system parameter “ SYSTEM/UTILITY/MIDI ” setting “ Pads Channel ” are stored. ● Note On/Off Status Second Third 9nH mmH llH n = MIDI Channel Number: 00H - 0FH (ch.1 - ch.16) m[...]

87 Chapter 15. Appendices 6 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's [...]

88 Chapter 15. Appendices Specifications SP-505: Groove Sampling Workstation Maximum Polyphony 8 notes Internal Memory Samples: 250 (16 banks) Expansion Card Memory Samples: 256 (16 banks) Maximum Sampling Time Internal (times approximate) Memory card (times approximate) Sampling Frequency STANDARD: 44.1 kHz LONG: 22.05 kHz LO-FI: 11.025 kHz Data F[...]

89 Index A Accent ........................................................................................ 61 Add ............................................................................................ 52 Auto ........................................................................................... 42 B Beat .................................[...]

90 Index SOURCE SELECT ........................................................ 22, 32, 40 SP-303 .................................................................................. 17, 29 Start Point ................................................................................. 31 Stereo sampling .................................................[...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil num é rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R è glement sur le mat é riel brouilleur du Canada. NO[...]

Owner’s Manual 02670412 ‘01-10-B3-21N Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS SP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of [...]