Roland SP-606 manual

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of May 1, 2004 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial S[...]

To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is co[...]

3 012c • 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 or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objec[...]

4 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 connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air condi-[...]

5 553 • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 554 • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. 555 •A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation. 556 • When conn[...]

6 Copyright 851 • Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law. 852b • When exchanging audio signals through a digital connec[...]

7 Contents Main Features ..................................................................................................... 10 Conventions Used in This Manual....................................................................................................................... 11 An Overview of the SP-606 ........................................[...]

8 Contents Selecting What the Effect Will Apply to (MFX Assign) ...................................................................... 34 Making Mastering Settings ..................................................................................................................... 34 List of Effects .................................................[...]

9 Contents Chapter 8. Using a Memory Card ..................................................................... 67 Formatting (Initializing) a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 67 Basic Procedure for Card Utility Operations ........................................[...]

10 Main Features Quick and easy sampling (p. 26, p. 42) The SP-606 lets you use any of three sampling modes, whichever is most convenient for your situation. EXT SEQ SAMPLING makes it easy to capture a loop phrase of the appropriate length from an external MIDI device. With no need for settings or editing, sampling is quick and easy. Sample from a [...]

11 Main Features Use memory cards for easy expansion (p. 67) A memory card slot is provided on the front panel. By inserting a commercially available 512 MB CompactFlash card, you can perform up to 386 minutes of sampling (LONG mode, mono). There’s no need to load the data into internal memory—data on the card can be accessed directly, even for[...]

12 An Overview of the SP-606 fig.0G-1 Sampler This records (samples) sounds, such as musical performances or vocals, and plays back these sounds. Effects This section applies various effects to the sampled sounds (samples). You can choose from forty-five different types of effect, such as “reverb” which adds reverberation, and “lo-fi processo[...]

13 An Overview of the SP-606 The SP-606 uses four types of data: “ samples ” and “ pad banks ,” which contain sounds; and “ patterns ” and “ songs ,” which contain performance data. In addition the SP-606 operates in one of two modes: “ internal mode ” in which you use the SP-606’s pads and knobs to control the SP-606 itself; [...]

14 An Overview of the SP-606 What Are Pad Banks? A group of sixteen samples assigned to the pads of the top panel are collectively called a Pad Bank. The SP-606 has thirty-two pad banks, letting you use a total of 512 samples. Refer to “Switching Pad Banks” (p. 23). About Pad Banks 1–8 When you sample into these banks, the samples will be sav[...]

15 An Overview of the SP-606 Internal In this mode you can use the SP-606’s pads and knobs to control the SP-606 itself. To select Internal mode, press [INT] so it’s lit. External In this mode you can use the SP-606’s pads and knobs to control the P606 application (an included sequencer for Windows) running on your USB-connected computer. To [...]

16 Top, Front, and Rear Panels fig.top-panel 1 D BEAM controller By placing your hand above this you can apply various effects to a pattern or sample. (p. 72) TRIGGER button This lets you use the D Beam controller to play pads as an alternative to striking the pads. (p. 72) SYNTH button This lets you use the D Beam controller to control the pitch o[...]

17 Top, Front, and Rear Panels 3 AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob This adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is input via the rear panel INPUT (p. 19). Adjust this knob so that the level indicator does not light. (p. 26, p. 44) VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT and PHONES jacks (p. 19). M[...]

18 Top, Front, and Rear Panels 7 INT/EXT buttons These buttons switch between Internal and External modes. Normally you will leave Internal mode selected. (p. 15) FUNC button You can hold down [FUNC] and press another button or pad to access an alternate function for that button or pad. CLIP BOARD button This button lets you use the clip board to c[...]

19 Top, Front, and Rear Panels fig.rear-panel 1. Cord hook Use this to fasten the AC adaptor cable (p. 20) 2. Ground terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal[...]

20 Connecting the SP-606 to Your Equipment For details on USB connections, refer to “Chapter 13. About USB” (p. 83). fig.connects Refer to the diagram, and make connections according to the following procedure. 1. Before you make any connections, switch off the power on all your equipment. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or oth[...]

21 Turning the Power On/Off Once the connections have been completed (p. 20), 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. Turn the VOLUME knob all the way to the left to set the volume to the minimum position. 2. [...]

22 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1. Insert the memory card into the card slot located on the front panel. You can insert a memory card whether the SP-606 is turned on or off. Carefully insert the Memory card all the way in-until it is firmly in place. When using a memory card for the first time, you must format it on the SP-606. (p. 67) Memo[...]

23 Quick Start Strike a pad, and you’ll hear the sample of that pad. 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [PAD BANK]. The list of pad banks will appear. 3. Turn the VALUE dial or use [ ][ ][DEC][INC] to move the cursor. You can select pad banks 1–16 directly by pressing pads [1]–[16]. Pressing [F1] (INT) will move the cursor to the inte[...]

24 Quick Start 1. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). The upper line of the screen shows the BPM (tempo) and number of measures in the pattern. The lower line of the screen shows the number of the currently selected pad bank. 2. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select a pattern. When the SP-606 is shipped from the factory, patterns 1–4[...]

25 Quick Start 1. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [BPM] to get the BPM screen. The current BPM is displayed. 3. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to adjust the BPM (40.0– 200.0). The BPM can be adjusted in steps of one. You can make adjustments even while the pattern is playing. To adjust the BPM in 0.1 units, hold down [FUNC][...]

26 Quick Start 5. Power up the SP-606 using the procedure described in “Turning the Power On” (p. 21). Wait until the Pattern Play screen (p. 15) appears in the display. 6. Hold down [FUNC] and press the [INPUT SOURCE] pad to get the INPUT SETTING screen. 7. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to set “Input Select” as follows. If you made[...]

27 Quick Start 8. Play back your CD player and adjust the input level. If you selected INPUT in step 3, adjust the AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob until the level is as high as you can get it without causing the knob’s level indicator to light. If you made connections to DIGITAL IN, the AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob has no effect. 1. Press [SAMPLING] to get th[...]

28 Quick Start Causing a sample to play repeatedly from its beginning to its end is called “looping.” The SP-606 makes it easy for you create phrases by playing phrases repeatedly in this way. 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [13] (SAMPLE PARAM) to get the SAMPLE EDIT screen. 3. Press the pad whose sample you [...]

29 Quick Start The Reverse setting makes a sample play in the opposite direction, as if a tape were being played backward. 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [13] (SAMPLE PARAM) to get the SAMPLE EDIT screen. 3. Press the pad whose sample you want to edit. If you want to edit a sample that’s in a different pad ban[...]

30 Chapter 1. Playing the Pads/Making Pad Settings For details on basic ways to play the pads, refer to “Playing Samples from the Pads” in the Quick Start (p. 23). Here’s how you can make a sample play repeatedly (i.e., “roll”) as long as you hold down a pad. 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [ROLL] so the button is lit; this ena[...]

31 Chapter 1. Playing the Pads/Making Pad Settings 3. Before you take your finger off the pad, press the [HOLD] pad while the sample is still sounding. The Hold function will be turned on, and the sample will continue sounding even after you take your finger off the pad. 4. The sound will stop when you press the currently sounding pad or the [HOLD][...]

32 Chapter 1. Playing the Pads/Making Pad Settings 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [9] (PAD UTIL) to get the PAD UTILITY screen. 3. Press [F1] (DELETE) to get the PAD DELETE screen. 4. Press the pad whose sample you want to delete; the pad number will be highlighted (black). To cancel your selection, press a sele[...]

33 Chapter 2. Using Effects The SP-606 contains three built-in effect modules, which can be used simultaneously. “MFX” stands for Multi-Effects. Refer to “Audio Signal Flow Inside the SP-606” (p. 12). 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [MFX1], [MFX2], or [MASTERING] to turn each effect on/off. Lit: ON Unlit: OFF When you turn [MFX1][...]

34 Chapter 2. Using Effects You can exchange MFX1 and MFX2 by holding down [FUNC] and pressing [F1] (EXCHG). A message of “Exchange MFX1&2, Are You Sure?” will appear. Press [F3] (EXEC) to perform the exchange, or press [F2] (CANCEL) if you decide to cancel the operation. 4. Press [F1] (LIST) to get the MFX1 TYPE LIST or MFX2 TYPE LIST scre[...]

35 Chapter 2. Using Effects 6. Press [F3] (SELECT) or [ENTER] to confirm your choice. You will return to the MASTERING screen. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. Editing the Mastering Setup 7. Use [ ][ ] to select the parameter you want to edit. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to edit the parameter value. 8. If you want to save your setti[...]

36 Chapter 2. Using Effects 6 COMPRESSOR SUSTAIN ATTACK LEVEL Makes the sound levels more consistent. Adjusts the amount of com- pression. Adjusts the sense of attack. Adjusts the volume. 7 LO-FI PROCESSOR SMPL RATE BIT FILTER Produces a “lo-fi” sound. Adjusts the sampling rate. ( *3 ) Adjusts the bit depth (2–14 BIT, OFF) Adjusts the filter [...]

37 Chapter 2. Using Effects 16 BPM AUTO PAN DEPTH RATE WAVE Cyclically varies the pan posi- tion of the sound in synchroni- zation with the BPM (tempo). Adjusts the depth of the effect. Adjusts the rate ( *2 ) at which the effect is applied. Specifies how the panning will change. TRI : Triangle wave SQU : Square wave SIN : Sine wave SAW1 : Sawtooth[...]

38 Chapter 2. Using Effects 24 PHASER DEPTH RATE RESO Adds modulation to the sound. Adjusts the depth of modula- tion. Adjusts the speed of modula- tion. Adjusts the character of modu- lation. 25 STEP PHASER RATE STEP RATE RESO Varies the pitch of the phaser sound in stepwise fashion. Adjusts the rate of modulation. Adjusts the rate of pitch change[...]

39 Chapter 2. Using Effects 36 DISTORTION DIST TONE LEVEL Severely distorts the sound. Adjusts the amount of distor- tion. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the volume. 37 FUZZ DRIVE TONE LEVEL Adds new overtones to the sound, distorting it severely. Adjusts the amount of distor- tion. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the volume. 38 WAH SENS FREQ PEAK Produces a [...]

40 Chapter 2. Using Effects * 1: For effect types 43–45, you can hold down [FUNC] and press [F2] (SUB) to access a sub-parameter screen. The tables shown below list the parameters that appear in these screens. Press [F3] (EXIT) to return to the previous screen. * 2: Available note values for synchronization (In the case of delay time, the result [...]

41 Chapter 2. Using Effects *3: As you turn the knob toward the right, the sampling rate will change continuously over a range of 1–1/16th of 44.1 kHz. *4: Speaker type specifications “Speakers” indicates the diameter (in inches) and number of the speakers. *5: When “20 BPM SLICE+FLANG” or “21 SLICER+FLANGER” are selected, the PTN set[...]

42 Chapter 3. Sampling Copyright law prohibits you from recording (sampling) copyrighted audio material belonging to a third party without permission for any purpose other than personal enjoyment. Do not use this device to make illegal recordings. Roland Corporation accepts no responsibility for any damages or penalties you may be required to pay a[...]

43 Chapter 3. Sampling You must perform the following steps before sampling. Connecting your audio source device to the SP-606 1. Make sure that the SP-606 and your audio source device are powered-off. 2. Turn the top panel AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob to the minimum (far left) setting. 3. Connect your audio source device to the rear panel INPUT or DIGI[...]

44 Chapter 3. Sampling 12. Produce sound on the device you connected in step 3, and adjust the input level. If you connected your device to INPUT in step 3: Adjust the AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob until the level is as high as you can get it without causing the knob’s level indicator to light. If you connected your device to DIGITAL IN in step 3: Adju[...]

45 Chapter 3. Sampling 6. Press [SAMPLING] or [F3] (START) to begin sampling. [SAMPLING] will change from blinking to lit. 7. At the point where you want to stop sampling, press [SAMPLING] or [F3] (STOP). Sampling will stop automatically if you exceed the available sampling time. 8. Press the pad to play the sampled sound. When sampling ends, the B[...]

46 Chapter 3. Sampling 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [SAMPLING] to get the SAMPLING MENU screen. [SAMPLING] will blink. 3. Press [F2] (RESMPL) to get the RESAMPLING STANDBY screen. In the lower line of the screen, REMAIN indicates the length (remaining time) available for resampling. This time will change depending on the Stereo Sw (p.[...]

47 Chapter 3. Sampling 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [SAMPLING] to get the SAMPLING MENU screen. [SAMPLING] will blink. 3. Press [F2] (RESMPL) to get the RESAMPLING STANDBY screen. In the lower line of the screen, REMAIN indicates the length (remaining time) available for resampling. This time will change depending on the Stereo Sw (p.[...]

48 Chapter 3. Sampling 1. Set your external sequencer to operate as a “MIDI slave,” and connect MIDI cables as shown below. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your external sequencer . 2. Perform all of the steps in “Preparations for Sampling” (p. 43), and make audio connections from your external sound source to the SP-606. 3. [...]

49 Chapter 3. Sampling 8. Press [F3] (START) or [SAMPLING]; sampling will begin automatically. If you decide to cancel sampling, press [EXIT]. 9. Sampling will end automatically, and you will return to the Play screen. 1. Connect the SP-606 via USB to the P606 running in Windows (p. 83). 2. Press [EXT] so it’s lit, and External mode (p. 15) is se[...]

50 Chapter 4. Editing a Sample 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [13] (SAMPLE PARAM) to get the SAMPLE EDIT screen. The number of the pad you press in step 3 is shown at the lower left of the screen. (Example) PAD 8-1: pad bank 8, pad number 1 The name, grade (STD/LNG, p. 43), monaural/stereo (MONO/ STEREO), and BP[...]

51 Chapter 4. Editing a Sample 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [14] (SAMPLE LOOP EDIT) to get the SAMPLE LOOP EDIT screen. The waveform of the sample is displayed. In the case of a stereo sample, only one of the L/R channels is displayed. You can switch between L and R channels by holding down [FUNC] and pressing[...]

52 Chapter 4. Editing a Sample 7. Press [F3] (TRUNC). A message “Truncate, Are You Sure?” will ask you whether you are sure you want to truncate (delete) the portions of the sample that are outside the specified Start and End points. To truncate the sample, press [F3 (EXEC). If you decide to cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL). Executing the Truncate o[...]

53 Chapter 4. Editing a Sample The Chop function automatically divides the sample of the currently selected pad into several samples, according to the Level (threshold value) you specify. The sample can be chopped into a maximum of sixteen samples. For some phrases, such as those that contain many notes or simultaneously played notes, it may not be[...]

54 Chapter 5. Creating a Pattern You can create original patterns by recording your performance on the pads. A pattern can be recorded in either of the following two ways. Realtime Recording In this method you strike the pads to record them while the pattern plays. The pattern will continue repeating, and the data you input (i.e., your pad strikes)[...]

55 Chapter 5. Creating a Pattern 6. Press [F3] (START) or [ ] (Play) to begin REALTIME RECORDING. If you specified a “Count In” (p. 54) of 1 MEAS or 2 MEAS, a count-in (unrecorded region) will be inserted. Realtime recording will begin after the count-in. The screen will show the current measure and beat. If you press [F2] (REHRSL), the screen [...]

56 Chapter 5. Creating a Pattern There are two types of step recording; “step recording note,” where you specify the length of the notes to input, and “step recording sample,” where input will proceed in steps equal to the actual length of the samples. 1. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [ ] (Record) to get the RECORDING MENU[...]

57 Chapter 5. Creating a Pattern Each time you input a sample, the input location will advance by the number of measures in the sample (minimum 1/128th of a measure). This is convenient when you are creating a succession of samples that you want to synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. 1. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [ ] (Reco[...]

58 Chapter 6. Pattern Editing “Preloaded patterns” are the patterns that are loaded into internal memory when the SP-606 is shipped from the factory. Patterns 1–40 are preloaded. If the preloaded patterns are protected, a lock icon is displayed at the left of the screen for the corresponding patterns in the pattern list (p. 24). When the SP-6[...]

59 Chapter 6. Pattern Editing 1. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). 2. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select the pattern you want to edit. You can also select a pattern from the pattern list (p. 24). 3. Press [F2] (EDIT) to get the PATTERN EDIT screen. The upper line of the screen will indicate “Track Mute.” 4. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to[...]

60 Chapter 6. Pattern Editing Here’s how to insert new performance data at the desired location in a pattern. 1. Press [F1] (CREATE) to get the CREATE EVENT screen. 2. Specify the location at which you want to insert data. (Example) 01-1-00: measure 1, beat 1, tick 00 Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to “measure,” “beat,” and “tick,” and[...]

61 Chapter 6. Pattern Editing 1. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). 2. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select the pattern you want to edit. You can also choose a pattern from the pattern list (p. 24). 3. Press [F2] (EDIT) to get the PATTERN EDIT screen. 4. Press [F2] (SWING) to get the SWING screen. 5. Use [ ][ ] to select the paramete[...]

62 Chapter 6. Pattern Editing 1. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). 2. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select the pattern you want to delete. You can also choose a pattern from the pattern list (p. 24). 3. Press [F2] (EDIT) to get the PATTERN EDIT screen. 4. Hold down [FUNC] and press [F1] (DELETE) to get the PATTERN DELETE screen. 5. [...]

63 Chapter 7. Songs You create a song by connecting patterns in the desired order. 1. Go to the Song Play screen (p. 15). 2. While the song is stopped, turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select the song you want to record. You can also choose a song from the song list (p. 66). 3. Press [ ] (Record) to get the SONG RECORDING screen. In the upp[...]

64 Chapter 7. Songs 1. Go to the Song Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [F2] (EDIT) to get the SONG EDIT screen. In the upper line of the screen, the song name is shown at the left, and the current step/total number of steps are shown at the right. The lower line of the screen shows the pattern number and name of each step. (If the song is empty, this [...]

65 Chapter 7. Songs Press [F1] (TYPE) to switch between uppercase/lowercase/numerals. Press [F2] (DELETE) to delete the character at the cursor location. Press [F3] (INSERT) to insert a space at the cursor location. 6. Press [ENTER] to update the name of the song. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. 1. Go to the Song Play screen (p. 15). 2. Turn[...]

66 Chapter 7. Songs 1. Go to the Song Play screen (p. 15). 2. Press [F1] (LIST) to get the SONG LIST screen. 3. Turn the VALUE dial or use [ ][ ][DEC][INC] to select a song, and press [F3] (SELECT) or [ENTER] to confirm your choice. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. Songs 1–16 can be selected directly by pressing pads [1]– [16]. 4. Press [[...]

67 Chapter 8. Using a Memory Card If the SP-606 is powered up, do not remove the memory card from the SP-606’s card slot before shutting down (p. 22). Doing so may damage the SP-606 or the data in the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is oriented correctly, and insert it all the way into the slot. Do not use excessive force. When using [...]

68 Chapter 8. Using a Memory Card 4. The rest of the procedure will depend on the utility operation. Refer to the following pages for details on each operation. • FILE IMPORT -> p. 68 • FILE EXPORT -> p. 69 • BACKUP SAVE -> p. 70 • BACKUP LOAD -> p. 70 • BACKUP DELETE -> p. 71 • CARD FORMAT -> p. 67 This operation load[...]

69 Chapter 8. Using a Memory Card 3. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select the file you want to import. If you want to select multiple files, press [F1] (MARK) to assign a check mark to each file you want to select. If the memory card contains no files, the display will indicate “Empty.” 4. Press a pad to select the import-destination[...]

70 Chapter 8. Using a Memory Card This operation saves backup data (all settings of the SP-606, including the samples, pad banks, patterns, and songs) to a memory card. Up to four sets of backup data can be saved on one memory card. Fewer sets of backup data can be saved if numerous samples have been saved on the card, reducing its remaining free c[...]

71 Chapter 8. Using a Memory Card This operation deletes the specified set of backup data (all settings of the SP-606, including the samples, pad banks, patterns, and songs) from a memory card. 1. In the CARD UTILITY screen, use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the “Backup Delete” line. 2. Press [ENTER] to get the BACKUP DELETE screen. Empty backup[...]

72 Chapter 9. Using the D Beam The D Beam is a controller that you use simply by moving your hand above it. Three different ways of using the D Beam are already set up for immediate use; trigger, synth, and filter. By adjusting the D Beam settings you can use it to apply a wide range of other effects. Press [TRIGGER], [SYNTH], or [FILTER] to turn o[...]

73 Chapter 9. Using the D Beam TRIGGER As an alternative to striking the pad itself, you can use the D Beam controller to play a specified pad. SYNTH This lets you use the D Beam to control the pitch of a built-in monophonic synthesizer. D Beam Setting Parameters Parameter Value Explanation Pad Number 1–16 Specifies the pad number that will be pl[...]

74 Chapter 9. Using the D Beam FILTER This lets you use the D Beam to control a built-in filter that features an extremely steep slope. In this screen you can view the D Beam value in graphical form. (Vertical axis: D Beam value; Horizontal axis: time) Press [F3] (EXIT) or [EXIT] to return to the D BEAM SETTING screen. Vibrato Depth 0–127 Specifi[...]

75 Chapter 10. About V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland that allows linked performance of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment (such as the Edirol DV-7PR or P-1), visual effects can be easily linked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance. For example, when the SP-606 is used[...]

76 Chapter 10. About V-LINK 1. Use [ ][ ] to choose the setting (parameter) you want to edit. 2. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to edit the value of the parameter. 3. When you have finished setting the parameters, press [F3] (WRITE) to store the settings. A message of “System Write, Are You Sure?” will appear. Press [F3] (EXEC) if you wa[...]

77 Chapter 10. About V-LINK Bank Select/Program Change Function List DV-7PR P-1 V-4 Bank Select Palette 1–20 (00H 00H–13H 00H) Page 1–20 (00H 00H–13H 00H) Ch A/B (00H 00H/01H 00H) Program Change Clip 1–32 (00H–1FH) Photo 1–12 (00H–0BH) Input 1–4 (00H–03H) SP-606_e.book 77 ページ ２００４年６月２１日　月曜日　?[...]

78 Chapter 11. Using the SP-606 with Other MIDI Equipment Do not use a MIDI cable to connect the SP-606’s MIDI IN connector directly to its MIDI OUT connector (i.e., in a loop). Also, if you make connections with other MIDI equipment in a way that forms a loop, do not set your other MIDI device to “thru” (“software thru”) the incoming dat[...]

79 Chapter 11. Using the SP-606 with Other MIDI Equipment 1. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). 2. Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [11] (MIDI UTIL) to get the MIDI UTILITY screen. 3. Use [ ][ ] to select the parameter you want to change. 4. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the setting. 5. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. Changin[...]

80 Chapter 12. System Settings The included “DRIVER/FACTORY DATA” CD-ROM contains data you can use to restore the SP-606 to the state it was in when it left the factory. All internal memory data will be lost if you perform this procedure. If you want to keep your data, make a backup before you proceed. (Backup Save -> p. 70) You will need th[...]

81 Chapter 12. System Settings 12. The message “This will clear all the internal contents. Are you sure?” will appear. Press [F3] (EXEC). If you decide to cancel, press [F2] (CANCEL). The display will indicate “Executing...” 13. The message “Please Power Off.” will blink. Turn off the power of the SP-606, and then turn it back on again.[...]

82 Chapter 12. System Settings If you hold down [FUNC] and press [F1] (INFO) in steps 3–7 of “Making System settings,” the SYSTEM INFO (System Information) screen will appear. • You can press [F1] (MEMORY) to see the following items of memory-related information. • Press [F2] (VER) to check the system program version. This setting simulta[...]

83 Chapter 13. About USB When the SP-606 is connected to your computer via USB, it can send and receive MIDI messages, audio signals, files, and folders. The operating systems that can be used will depend on your setup, as shown in the table below. The SP-606’s power must be off when you connect or disconnect the USB cable. Never connect or disco[...]

84 Chapter 13. About USB 1. Make the USB connection (p. 83). 2. Press [MENU] to get the Top Menu screen. 3. Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the “4:USB Audio/MIDI” line, and press [ENTER]. The USB AUDIO/MIDI screen will appear. 4. Use [ ][ ] to select the setting (parameter) you want to edit. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the [...]

85 Chapter 13. About USB Here’s how you can copy files or folders between a drive on your computer and a memory card inserted in the SP-606. 1. Make the USB connection (p. 83). 2. Insert a memory card into the card slot (p. 22). Before using a memory card for the first time, you must format it on the SP-606 (p. 67). The SP-606 will not recognize [...]

86 Chapter 14. About P606 * In order to use P606 you will need to install the included USB driver in your computer. Refer to “Installing the USB Driver” (p. 83). * For details on how to use P606, refer to P606 Help . * P606 will not start up unless the SP-606 is connected to your computer using USB. Run the program setup.exe from the included ?[...]

87 Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the SP-606 does not function as you expect. Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are experiencing. If you find the screen display difficult or impossible to read, hold down [ KNOB ASSIGN ] and turn the VALUE dial to adjust the contrast. No Sound/Insuff[...]

88 Troubleshooting No Sound from a Device Connected to LINE IN Is the [INPUT SOURCE] pad lit? If you want to output sound from an external input source, press the [ INPUT SOURCE ] pad so it is lit. (p. 25) Is “Input Select” set to LINE? In the INPUT SETTING screen, set “Input Select” to LINE . (p. 43) Could the AUDIO IN REC LEVEL be lowered[...]

89 Troubleshooting Was the memory card formatted correctly? Only memory cards that were formatted by the SP-606 can be used. Format the memory card on the SP-606. (p. 67) Doesn’t Play When You Press [ ] (Play) Have you selected a pattern or song that contains data? A pattern or song containing no data has no measures, and therefore playback canno[...]

90 Message Lists/ Recommended Memory Cards Memory (Card) Roland Corporation accepts no responsibility for the recovery of data lost from internal memory or memory card, nor any damages resulting from such loss. Message Lists Message Explanation Action SYSTEM DAMAGED A serious problem has occurred in the memory because the power was not turned off c[...]

91 Message Lists/ Recommended Memory Cards MIDI Protect Other As of the date of writing, the following memory cards have been tested by Roland and found to operate correctly with the SP-606. Message Explanation Action MIDI RxError! The received MIDI message was invalid. Make sure that the MIDI device connected to the SP-606 is operating correctly. [...]

92 MIDI Implementation Model: SP-606 Date: Mar. 30, 2004 Version: 1.00 1. Receive data ■ Channel Voice Messages * For the correspondence between note numbers and pad banks, refer to “MIDI on the SP-606” (p. 78). ● Note Off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 8nH kkH vvH 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = note number: 23H [...]

93 MIDI Implementation ■ System Common Message ● Song Position Pointer Status 2nd byte 3rd byte F2H mmH llH (mm ll: 00 00H - 7F 7FH (0 - 16383)) * This message is received if Sync Mode is SLAVE. ■ System Realtime Message ● Timing Clock Status F8H * This message is received if Sync Mode is SLAVE. ● Start Status FAH * This message is receiv[...]

94 MIDI Implementation ■ System Realtime Message ● Timing Clock Status F8H * This message is transmitted only if Tx MIDI Sync is ON. ● Start Status FAH * This message is transmitted only if Tx MIDI Sync is ON or during EXT SEQ SAMPLING. ● Continue Status FBH * This message is transmitted only if Tx MIDI Sync is ON or during EXT SEQ SAMPLING[...]

95 MIDI Implementation ■ Addresses Transmitted by Panel Operations The following addresses are transmitted when you operate the panel in EXT mode. ( *1 ): This is transmitted when you press a pad (it is not transmitted when you release the pad). It is not transmitted for NOTE TRIG. ■ Other Addresses Received For addresses marked by #, the data [...]

96 MIDI Implementation Chart (INT MODE) MIDI Implementation Chart (INT MODE) 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[...]

97 MIDI Implementation Chart (EXT MODE) MIDI Implementation Chart (EXT MODE) Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change System Exclusive Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25[...]

98 Specifications SP-606: Sampling Workstation Maximum Polyphony 8 voices Maximum Sampling Time (mono, approx.) Internal Memory STANDARD LONG 5 min. 11 min. * Including Pre-loaded Sample Banks Card Memory (CompactFlash) Card capacity STANDARD LONG 16 MB 5 min. 11 min. 32 MB 12 min. 24 min. 64 MB 24 min. 48 min. 128 MB 48 min. 96 min. 256 MB 96 min.[...]

99 Specifications Weight 2.3 kg 5 lbs 2 oz * Excluding AC Adaptor Accessories Owner’s Manual AC Adaptor (ACI Series or PSB-1U) USB Cable CD-ROM (DRIVER/FACTORY DATA, P606) Card theft prevention cover Options Pedal Switch (DP-2) Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U) P606 System Requirements Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP CPU/Clock Pentium®-cla[...]

100 Index A AC adaptor ............................................................................ 19–20 Assign ........................................................................................... 50 AUDIO IN REC LEVEL ..................................... 17, 25–26, 43–44 Auto Trig ....................................................[...]

101 Index L LCD Contrast ............................................................................... 81 Level .................................................................................. 50, 53, 73 LFO Rate ....................................................................................... 74 LFO Wave .................................[...]

102 Index S Sample .................................................................................... 13, 23 SAMPLE EDIT ................................................................. 28–29, 50 SAMPLE LOOP EDIT ................................................................. 51 Sampler .......................................................[...]

To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is co[...]

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of May 1, 2004 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial S[...]