Groove Sampling Workstation

SP-505

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Using BPM Adjust

You can change the speedor beats-per-minute (BPM)of a sampled phrase without changing its pitch. (This is also called time-stretch.) Use the following procedure to adjust a samples BPM: 1. Press PAD 4. 2. Press BPM ADJUST. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to speed up or slow down the sample. 4. Press F1 to return to the original BPM. 5. Press EXIT to return to the main screen.

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The Boss SP-505 is a compact, all-in-one sampling workstation that allows you to create complete groove-based music. Features include: 40 preset and 100 user patterns 64 onboard preset samples 4-part pattern sequencer with Quantize feature 8-simultaneous sample polyphony Advanced Variphrase technology Coaxial/optical digital inputs 26 onboard digital effects with re-sampling Imports.WAV/AIFF files via SmartMedia cards
Playing the Preset Patterns
The SP-505 contains 40 preset patterns. Use the following procedure to select and play a pattern: 1. Press the PTN button. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select a pattern. 3. Press PLAY. 4. Press STOP when youre finished.

Using BPM Sync

The BPM SYNC feature automatically synchronizes the speed of multiple sampled phrases. 1. Press PADS 1, 2, 3, and 4 in any order. 2. Press BPM SYNC. Note: All four samples are re-triggered and synchronized to the same tempo 3. Turn the VALUE dial to simultaneously adjust the tempo of all of the samples. Press EXIT to stop.
Selecting the Internal Sounds
The SP-505 has 64 onboard sounds. Use the following procedure to select the internal sounds: 1. Press the PAD BANK button. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select one of the four Preset banks displayed onscreen. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Play Pads 1-16 to hear the sounds in this bank.

Using the Pitch Function

Most phrase samplers cant play a single sample at different pitchesthe SP-505 can. Use the following procedure to create the 12 tones of a scale from a single sample: 1. Press PAD BANK. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select Preset Bank 4. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press PITCH, then press PAD 10. 5. Turn the VALUE dial to select SOLO L for the Pitch Mode parameter. 6. Press F1 EXECUTE. 7. Press F1 YES to display Keep Power On! Processing Data Note: The sample is now laid out across the pads just like an octave of a keyboard. (Pads 1, 4, and 8 are inactive.) As the SP-505 is processing the data, each pad lights and plays when its pad becomes active. 8. Play the PADS.

Using the Chop Function

The Chop function cuts loops into slices and places each slice on its own pad. Use the following procedure to chop a sample: 1. Select User Bank 1 as described earlier. 2. Press the CHOP button. 3. Press PAD 5. 4. Press F1 EXECUTE to display Keep Power On! Processing Data. Note: The chopped sample plays back automatically. Each pad lights up when its slice plays to show you where the slices have been assigned. 5. 6. Play the pads. Press F1 to save your slices in the Chop Bank, or press F2 twice to return to the main screen without saving.

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Sampling

Use the following procedure to sample from a connected CD/MD player or microphone: 1. Connect a microphoneor the CD/MD players outputsto the appropriate SP-505 inputs (refer to Page 40 of the SP-505 Owners Manual). 2. Press PAD BANK. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select User Bank 2. 4. Press ENTER. 5. Press SAMPLING. Note: Any pad that doesnt already play a sample flashes. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press the desired flashing pad. Press SOURCE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired type of input. Choose either MIC or LINE so it lights. Speak into the microphone or start playback of the CD/MD player. Turn the RECORD LEVEL knob to adjust the level of the incoming signal.

Note: For best results, set the RECORD LEVEL knob so that the third bar from the top of the displayed meter lights occasionally. 10. Press SAMPLING to begin recording. 11. Press SAMPLING again to stop recording. 12. Play the PAD to listen to your new sample.

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SP-505
Groove Sampling Workstation
A Complete and Affordable Workstation for Sampling Musicians.
The BOSS SP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation is the ultimate tool for working with sample, loops and laying down beats. This compact box gives you eight voices of CD-quality sampling, sophisticated sample editing tools including Chop, Pitch and BPM Sync, plus a 4-part sequencer for creating grooves using samples or onboard Tones. And with 26 killer DSP effectsplus an easy graphic interface with realtime control knobsthe SP-505 has everything groove musicians need to build cutting-edge tracks.
*Product pictued is a prototype model. Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
Compact sampling workstation with onboard sequencing and effects 8 voices of CD-quality sampling, expandable up to 128MB via SmartMedia* Chop function divides loops and maps individual samples to pads BPM Sync function instantly matches up to 16 phrases to the same tempo Intuitive graphic LCD (with waveform display) permits easy wave editing
Pitch function for playing back samples at new pitches as on a keyboard 64 onboard Tones with drums, bass, keyboard, synth sounds and more 4-part Pattern Sequencer with Quantize for easy song creation 26 effects like Tape Echo, Isolator and Vinyl Simulator with resampling and realtime control via knobs Imports.WAV/AIFF files via SmartMedia*; Coaxial/Optical Digital inputs
*SmartMedia cards sold separately; SmartMedia adaptor or PCI adaptor card required for.WAV/AIFF conversion.