Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited.
Before you open the included CD-ROM, you must read the license agreement. Opening the CD-ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.
The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location.

Handling CD-ROMs

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.
Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CDROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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Copyright
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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.
* Windows is known officially as: Microsoft Windows operating system.
* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit can perform recording without being subjected to some of the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)
* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
* Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
* FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

Conventions Used in This Manual
Operating buttons are enclosed by square brackets [ ]; e.g., [ENTER]. Reference pages are indicated by (p. **). The following symbols are used. This indicates an important note; be sure to read it. This indicates a memo regarding the setting or function; read it as desired. This indicates a useful hint for operation; read it as necessary. This indicates information for your reference; read it as necessary. This indicates an explanation of a term; read it as necessary.

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An Overview of the SP-606
How the Various Sections Are Connected

fig.0G-1

Sampler
This records (samples) sounds, such as musical performances or vocals, and plays back these sounds.

Effects

record

manual play

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 processor which intentionally degrades the audio quality of the sound.
Sequencer perform automatically

Pattern

Sample
You can strike these pads to play the samples. You can also vary the loudness of the sound by the strength with which you strike a pad.

applies various effects

Output

Sequencer

This section lets you record the timing at which you want samples to play, and specify how the samples will be played. You can then play back this data to create automatic performances.
Audio Signal Flow Inside the SP-606

fig.audioFlow

USB Input SW

Digital In Level

MFX Assign

Input Select

Input Send Select

Digital Line Mic

Audio In Rec Level Knob

USB Output SRC

Input Source

* D BEAM FILTER

Master Level

Volume Knob

Mastering

Line Phones Sampling

MFX2 Metronome

Sampling Gain

* D BEAM SYNTH
You can use either D BEAM SYNTH or D BEAM FILTER (not both).

What Are Patterns?

A pattern consists of 132 measures of performance (sequence) data that specifies the timing at which samples will be played. Each pattern contain four parts (tracks), in which separate performances can be recorded. You can select and play different patterns in succession, or create a song by specifying the order in which you want patterns to play.

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Pattern Drum Part Bass Part Inst 1 Part Inst 2 Part A pattern can be up to 32 measures long. The pattern simply specifies the timing at which the samples play; it does not contain the samples themselves. This means that if you change the sample, the playback result will also change.
(Hi-hat) (Snare Drum) (Bass Drum)

What Is a Song?

On the SP-606, an arrangement of multiple patterns in a desired playback order is called a Song.

fig.0G-5

Pattern Intro Pattern Melody A Pattern Melody B Pattern Melody A Pattern Melody B Pattern Ending
The song simply specifies the order in which patterns will play; it does not contain the sequence data of the patterns themselves. This means that if you edit a pattern, the song playback will be affected.

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Switching the Mode (Internal/External)

Internal

In this mode you can use the SP-606s pads and knobs to control the SP-606 itself. To select Internal mode, press [INT] so its lit.

External

In this mode you can use the SP-606s pads and knobs to control the P606 application (an included sequencer for Windows) running on your USB-connected computer. To select External mode, press [EXT] so its lit. If you want to control both the SP-606 itself and the P606 application, press [INT] and [EXT] so both buttons are lighted.

What Is the Play Screen?

The play screen refers to the screen that appears when you perform the following steps. 1. 2. 3. Power up the SP-606 as described in Turning the Power On/Off (p. 21). Press [INT] so its lit. At this time, [EXT] will be unlit. Press [SONG] or [PTN]. If you press [SONG], the word Song will appear vertically at the left edge of the screen. If you press [PTN], the word Pattern will appear vertically at the left edge of the screen.
Canceling the Previous Operation (Undo/Redo)

] (Stop) to stop playback. ] (Stop) once again or press [ ] (Top), you will return to the beginning of the pattern. ] (Forward) moves you one

If you press [

Pressing [ ] (Backward) moves you one measure back, while pressing [ measure forward.
Selecting and Playing a Pattern from the Pattern List
1. 2. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). Press [F1] (LIST) to get the PATTERN LIST screen. If the preloaded patterns are protected (p. 58), a lock symbol is shown at the left of the corresponding pattern in the screen. 3. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select a pattern, and press [F3] (SELECT) or [ENTER] to confirm your choice. Patterns 116 can be selected directly by pressing pads [1][16]. If you decide you dont want to select a pattern, you can press [EXIT] to cancel this procedure. Press [ Press [ ] (Play) to start playback. ] (Stop) to stop playback.

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Changing the BPM (Tempo) During Pattern Playback
1. 2. 3. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). Press [BPM] to get the BPM screen. The current BPM is displayed. 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] and turn the VALUE dial. You can press the [F3] (TAP) button three times or more in succession to set the BPM to the interval at which you pressed the button (Tap Tempo function). You cannot change the BPM if Sync Mode (p. 79) is set to SLAVE. 4. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Muting Individual Tracks

You can mute (silence) specific tracks while a pattern plays. 1. 2. 3. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). Press [ ] (Play) to play the pattern.
Press TRACK [1][4]. Button lit: playing Button blinking: muted If a track button is unlit, that track contains no data. The mute status of each track can be stored with the pattern. (p. 59)
The Number of Samples That Can Be Played Simultaneously
Including the playback of the song/pattern and the sounds you play from the pads, a maximum of eight notes can be played simultaneously. Each stereo sample uses two notes. If you attempt to play more than eight notes simultaneously, the samples you most recently played from the pads will take priority, and the sample played by a previously pressed pad will stop sounding. Samples whose Play Type (p. 50) is set to PHRASE will take priority over SINGLE samples.
Playing an Audio Input Signal
The SP-606s [INPUT SOURCE] pad lets you start/stop the sound of an external audio input source in the same way as when controlling a sample. You can also apply effects to this sound. In the explanation below, we will use a connected CD player as an example. 1. 2. 3. Make sure that the SP-606 and your CD player are powered off. On the top panel, turn the AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob to the minimum position (far left). Connect your CD player to the rear panel INPUT L/R or DIGITAL IN jack (p. 20). To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 4. Power up your CD player.

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Reversing the Playback
The Reverse setting makes a sample play in the opposite direction, as if a tape were being played backward. 1. 2. 3. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [13] (SAMPLE PARAM) to get the SAMPLE EDIT screen. Press the pad whose sample you want to edit. If you want to edit a sample thats in a different pad bank, switch the pad bank (p. 23) and then choose a sample to edit. If the pad bank is protected, a lock symbol is displayed in the upper right of the screen. In this case you will not be able to edit the sample unless you turn off the Protect setting (p. 31). 4. 5. Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the Reverse Sw line.
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select OFF or ON. OFF: not reversed ON: reversed If you want to make settings for other samples as well, repeat steps 35.

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Chapter 1. Playing the Pads/Making Pad Settings

Playing the Pads

For details on basic ways to play the pads, refer to Playing Samples from the Pads in the Quick Start (p. 23).

Playing a Roll

Heres how you can make a sample play repeatedly (i.e., roll) as long as you hold down a pad. 1. 2. 3. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). Press [ROLL] so the button is lit; this enables the Roll function. Hold down a pad, and the roll will begin. You can play a roll by pressing any pad [1][16], or by pressing multiple pads simultaneously. You can specify the resolution of the roll. Refer to Basic Procedure for Pad Utility Settings (p. 31) and Pad Utility Parameters (p. 31). 4. 5. When you release the pad, the roll will stop. To turn off the Roll function, press [ROLL] so its illumination is turned off.
Using the Sub Pad Function
You can use the Sub Pad to play the sample of the pad you struck most recently. This is a convenient way to play a drum roll manually. 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [9] (PAD UTIL) to get the PAD UTILITY screen. Press [ ] to move the cursor to the Sub Pad Sw line.
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to turn the setting ON. Pad [16] will light green, and will now operate as the Sub Pad. This does not erase the sample of pad [16]; its original sample will reappear when you turn off the Sub Pad setting.
When you press pad [16], the sample of the most recently struck pad will sound. If you turn the Sub Pad Sw OFF, pad [16] will go dark, and the Sub Pad function will be disabled.

Using the Hold Function

The Hold function makes a sample continue sounding even after you take your finger off the pad. This is convenient when you want a phrase loop sample to continue playing. However, you cannot exceed the maximum polyphony of eight notes even when using the Hold function. Hold applies only to samples for which GATE playback (p. 50) is specified. Hold does not apply to samples for which ALTERNATE playback or SHOT playback (p. 50) is specified, nor to the Roll function (p. 30). 1. 2. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). Press a pad to play its sample.

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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. The sound will stop when you press the currently sounding pad or the [HOLD] pad once again. When you press the [HOLD] pad again, all currently held sounds will stop.

Making Pad Settings

Pad Bank Protect
You can protect a pad bank so that it cannot be edited or erased. When the SP-606 is shipped from the factory, you will not be able to edit or erase pad banks 14 since they are protected to prevent the samples from being deleted accidentally. 1. 2. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). Hold down [FUNC] and press [PAD BANK] to get the PAD BANK PROTECT screen. A list of the pad banks will appear. Turn the VALUE dial or use [ ][ ][DEC][INC] to move the cursor.
Press [F1] (PRTCT) to turn on the Protect setting. A lock icon will appear at the left edge of the cursor line. To turn off Protect, press [F1] (PRTCT) once again. The lock icon will disappear. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Basic Procedure for Pad Utility Settings
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). Hold down [FUNC] and press pad [9] (PAD UTIL) to get the PAD UTILITY screen. Use [ ][ ] to select the setting (parameter) you want to edit.
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to edit the parameter value. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Pad Utility Parameters

Parameter Pad Velocity Value REAL, 1127 Explanation Specifies the loudness of the sound when you strike a pad. REAL: You can vary the loudness at which the sample plays by varying the force of your pad strikes. 1127: The sample will play at the velocity value you specify. Adjusts the sensitivity of the pad. This specifies how the loudness will respond to the force of your strike. LIGHT: Even light strikes will produce loud sounds. MEDIUM: Medium sensitivity. HEAVY: There will be no sound unless you strike the pad strongly. * This setting is used only if Pad Velocity is set to REAL. Specifies the resolution (interval) for the Roll function (p. 30). Specifies the Sub Pad setting (p. 30).

Pad Sens

LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY
Roll Resolution Sub Pad Sw

1/41/48 OFF, ON

Making Mastering Settings
1. 2. Go to the Play screen (p. 15). Press [F3] (EFFECT) to get the EFFECT INFO (Effect Information) screen. The screen shows the settings for the MFX module being controlled by the CTRL 13 knobs. Press [F3] (MASTER) to get the MASTERING screen. You can also get this screen by holding down [FUNC] and pressing [MASTERING].
Selecting a Mastering Setup
4. 5. Press [F1] (LIST) to get the MASTERING SETUP LIST screen. Turn the VALUE dial or use [ ][ ][DEC][INC] to select the mastering setup you want to use.
1 USER SET is selected when you turn on the power. If you want to use a certain preset setting as the power-on default, write those preset settings to 1 USER SET.

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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. Parameter
Spilt Freq In Level Low Attack Low Release Low Threshold Low Ratio Low Level High Attack High Release High Threshold High Ratio High Level
2008000Hz -240dB 0.0550ms 0.052000ms 0127 1:1inf:1 -24+24dB 0.0550ms 0.052000ms 0127 1:1inf:1 -24+24dB

Explanation

Frequency at which the High and Low ranges are divided Mastering input volume Time over which compression is applied to the volume after the input exceeds the Low Threshold Time over which compression is released after the input falls below the Low Threshold Volume level at which compression begins to be applied to the low frequency range Compression ratio for the low frequency range (inf: infinite) Output volume of the low frequency compressor Time over which compression is applied to the volume after the input exceeds the High Threshold Time over which compression is released after the input falls below the High Threshold Volume level at which compression begins to be applied to the high frequency range Compression ratio for the high frequency range (inf: infinite) Output volume of the high frequency compressor
If you want to save your settings, press [F3] (WRITE) to save them to 1 USER SET.

), dotted quarter note(

), half note(

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*3: As you turn the knob toward the right, the sampling rate will change continuously over a range of 11/16th of 44.1 kHz. *4: Speaker type specifications Speakers indicates the diameter (in inches) and number of the speakers. Type
Off Small1 Small2 Middle JC-120 Built In 1 Built In 2 Built In 3 Built In 4 Built In 5 BG Stack 1 BG Stack 2 MS Stack1 MS Stack 2 Metal Stack 2 Stack 3 Stack

Cabinet

Small open back Small open back Open back Open back Open back Open back Open back Open back Open back Sealed Large sealed Large sealed Large sealed Large double stack Large double stack Large triple stack

Speakers

12 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 4
Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser
*5: When 20 BPM SLICE+FLANG or 21 SLICER+FLANGER are selected, the PTN settings selected by the CTRL 1 knob are as follows.
PTN 1 PTN 2 PTN 3 PTN 4 PTN 5 PTN 6 PTN 7 PTN 8
PTN 9 PTN10 PTN11 PTN12 PTN13 PTN14 PTN15 PTN16

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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 as a result of making illegal recordings using Roland-manufactured equipment.

Available Sampling Time

The following tables show the sampling time available with internal memory and with a memory card. In the table, LONG and STANDARD indicate the Grade (p. 43) used when sampling. The times shown below are for monaural sampling. If you sample in stereo, the available sampling time will be half as long.

Internal memory

LONG Approx. 11 min. STANDARD Approx. 5 min.

Memory card

Card capacity 16 Mbyte 32 MByte 64 MByte 128 MByte 256 MByte 512 MByte LONG Approx. 11 min. Approx. 24 min. Approx. 48 min. Approx. 1 hour, 36 min. Approx. 3 hours, 13 min. Approx. 6 hours, 26 min. STANDARD Approx. 5 min. Approx. 12 min. Approx. 24 min. Approx. 48 min. Approx. 1 hour, 36 min. Approx. 3 hours, 13 min.

Erasing Unwanted Performance Data
1. 2. During realtime recording (i.e., in step 6 of Realtime Recording, p. 55), press [F1] (ERASE) to get the REALTIME ERASE screen. Press [F2] (ERASE) or a pad to erase the unwanted performance data. If you press [ERASE], all performance data during the time you hold down [ERASE] will be erased. If you press a pad [1][16], the performance data of that pad will be erased during the time you hold down that pad. Press [EXIT] to return to the REALTIME RECORDING screen.

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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.
Step Recording Note Procedure
1. 2. Go to the Pattern Play screen (p. 15). Press [ ] (Record) to get the RECORDING MENU screen. [ ] (Record) will blink. Press [F2] (NOTE) to get the STEP REC NOTE STANDBY (Step Recording Note Standby) screen. Alternatively, you can get the same result from the screen of step 2 by pressing [ ] to move the cursor to Step Rec Note and pressing [ENTER]. 4. 5. Press TRACK [1][4] to select the track on which you intend to record. The button you press will blink, and the track number will appear in the upper left of the screen. Use [ ][ ] to select the parameter you want to set. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to set the parameter value. Parameter Beat Meas Value 1/432/Explanation Specifies the time signature. * This cannot be changed for patterns that already contain data. Specifies the number of measures. * This cannot be shortened for patterns that already contain data.
Press [F3] (START) to get the STEP RECORDING NOTE screen. The upper line of the screen shows the measure-beat-tick at which the note will be input. Use [ ][ ] to select the parameter you want to set. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to set the parameter value. Parameter Step Time Velocity Gate Time Value 1/321/1 REAL, 1127 1200% Explanation Specifies the note length (note value). Specifies the volume. With the REAL setting, this will be the actual force with which you strike the pad. Specifies the note duration as a proportion of the Step Time.
Strike the pad that contains the sample you want to input. If you want to use a sample from a different pad bank, press [PAD BANK] and switch the pad bank (p. 23). Press [F1] (TIE) to create a tie from the previously input note. Press [F2] (REST) to input a rest. Press [F3] (BACK) to delete the previously input note. Repeat steps 78 to input more notes as desired. ] (Stop) to return to the Play screen. You can execute Undo/Redo by holding down [FUNC] and pressing [ ] (Top) (p. 15).

10. Press [

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You can execute Undo/Redo by holding down [FUNC] and pressing [

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Editing a Song
Basic Procedure for Editing a Song
1. 2. Go to the Song Play screen (p. 15). 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 will indicate EMPTY.) Turn the VALUE dial or use [ ][ to the location you want to edit. ][DEC][INC] to move the cursor

3. 4. 5. 6.

To insert a step at the current location, press [F1] (PtnINS). To delete the step at the current location, press [F2] (PtnDEL). Repeat steps 34 to continue editing. When you have finished editing, press [EXIT]. You can execute Undo/Redo by holding down [FUNC] and pressing [ ] (Top) (p. 15).
Changing the Song BPM (Tempo)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Go to the Song Play screen (p. 15). Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select the song you want to edit. You can also choose a song from the song list (p. 66). Press [F2] (EDIT) to get the SONG EDIT screen. Press [BPM] to get the SONG BPM screen. The BPM specified for that song is displayed. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the BPM (40.0 200.0). The BPM will change in steps of one. If you press [F1] (PTN), the BPM specified for the pattern will become the BPM for the song. You can adjust the BPM in steps of 0.1 by holding down [FUNC] and turning the VALUE dial. 6. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Naming a Song

1. 2. Go to the Song Play screen (p. 15). Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to select the song you want to edit. You can also choose a song from the song list (p. 66). Press [F2] (EDIT) to get the SONG EDIT screen. Press [F3] (NAME) to get the SONG NAME screen. Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the character you want to edit, and turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the character.

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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].

Pitch Low Pitch High Scale

0127 0127

CHROMATIC, TCHEREPINS, SPANISH, BLUES MIXO, COMB DIM, MAJOR, MINOR, HARMONIC MAJ, HARMONIC MIN, DBL HARMONIC, MELO MIN, GYPSY, DOMINANT, HEX, HEX BLUE, AUGMENT, RYUKYU, INSEN DEC, INSEN ASC, PENTA, PENTA MIN

Level Osc Wave

0127 SAW, TRI, PLS, NOISE

PWM Depth

PWM Duty

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Parameter Vibrato Depth LFO Wave

Value 0127 0127

LFO Rate PORTAMENT TIME

0127 0100

Explanation Specifies the depth of vibrato (an effect that uses an LFO to cyclically vary the pitch of the oscillator). An LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) is used to apply various types of modulation (cyclic change) to the tone or pitch. You can select one of the following LFO waveforms. SAW: sawtooth wave TRI: triangle wave SQR: square wave RND: randomly changing waveform Specifies the speed of modulation. Specifies the time over which Portamento (a function that creates smooth pitch transitions between synthesizer notes) will vary the pitch. With higher settings, the pitch change will take longer.
This lets you use the D Beam to control a built-in filter that features an extremely steep slope. Parameter Cutoff Low Cutoff High Resonance Type Value 0127 LPF, BPF, HPF, NOTCH -12dB, -24dB, -36dB 0+12dB Explanation Specifies the lower frequency limit for the D Beam controller. Specifies the upper frequency limit for the D Beam controller. Specifies the resonance level of the filter. Raising this value will boost the sound in the region of the cutoff frequency. Specifies the type of filter. Each type of filter will pass the following frequencies. LPF: frequencies below the Cutoff BPF: frequencies near the Cutoff HPF: frequencies above the cutoff NOTCH: frequencies other than at the Cutoff Specifies the steepness of the filter (expressed as the amount of attenuation per octave).
Adjusts the amount of boost for the filter output.
D BEAM INFO (D Beam Information) Screen
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.

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Chapter 10. About V-LINK

What Is 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 in conjunction with the Edirol P-1, applications such as the following are made possible: Use the SP-606s sequencer to play music and show images in synchronization. Use the SP-606s pads or sequencer playback (song or pattern) to switch photos or pages on the Edirol P-1. In order to use V-LINK between the SP-606 and the Edirol P-1, you will need to connect the two units using a MIDI cable (sold separately).

If you find the screen display difficult or impossible to read, hold down [KNOB ASSIGN] and turn the VALUE dial to adjust the contrast.
Try turning off the MFX1 and MFX2 switches. If you now hear sound, it may be that the level was being constrained by the MFX parameters, or that the MFX type was set to ENVELOPER (PAD). Adjust the parameters to appropriate settings. If the MFX type is ENVELOPER (PAD), striking a pad will apply an envelope so that the sound will be heard.
Problems When Playing Sounds
No Sound/Insufficient Volume
Is the SP-606 correctly connected to your external equipment? Check the connections. (p. 20) Could your audio cables be broken? Could you be using a cable with a built-in resistor? Use connection cables that do not have built-in resistors (such as the Roland PCS series). Could the volume be lowered on the connected amp or mixer? Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Could the volume of the SP-606 be too low? Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Is there sound from the headphones? If you hear sound from the headphones, the problem lies in a broken cable or in the amp or mixer that is connected. Check the connections and the connected devices. (p. 20) In the MASTER screen, could In Level, Low Gain, or High Gain be lowered? Adjust the various levels in the MASTERING screen appropriately. (p. 34) Is the SP-606 in External mode? Samples will not sound in External mode. (p. 15)
The Sound Stops Unexpectedly
Could a Mute Group be specified? Turn off the Mute Group. (p. 50) Could Trig Mode be set to ALTERNATE? If Trig Mode is set to ALTERNATE, the sample will alternately play or stop each time you strike the pad. If you want the sample to sound each time you strike the pad, set Trig Mode to GATE or SHOT. (p. 50)

The Sound Does Not Stop

Could Trig Mode be set to SHOT? If Trig Mode is set to SHOT, the sample will play all the way to its end, so that for a long sample it may seem that the sound does not stop. If you set Trig Mode to ALTERNATE, the sample will alternately play or stop each time you strike the pad. Or, if you set Trig Mode to GATE, the sample will continue playing only as long as you hold down the pad. (p. 50) Could the Loop setting of the sample be turned on? Turn looping off. (p. 50)
Cant Control the Volume by Varying Your Striking Force on the Pads
Could Pad Velocity be set to a fixed setting? If you want to control the volume by varying your striking force on the pads, you must set Pad Velocity to REAL. (p. 31)

SP-606
Sampling Workstation Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Roland SP-606 Sampling Workstation. This TurboStart contains step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you the SP-606s major features.

TurboStart

6. 7. 8. Hold PAD 16 and press CLIPBOARD. Go back to PADBANK 05 as previously described. Hold CLIPBOARD and press PAD 2. Note: Pads 15 and 16 from PADBANK 01 are now copied to Pads 1 and 2 in PADBANK 05.
Playing the Preset Patterns
The SP-606 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

You can change the speedor beats-per-minute (BPM)of a sampled phrase without changing its pitch. This is called time-stretching. The BPM SYNC feature automatically synchronizes the speed of multiple sampled phrases. Use the following procedure to sync the BPM of two samples. Note: Before using BPM SYNC, youll need to perform the steps in Using the Clipboard earlier in this document. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select PADBANK 05 as previously described. Hold FUNC and press PAD 15 [BPM SYNC]. Press PAD 1 to select the target sample. Turn the VALUE dial to set Type to Fix. Press once and turn the VALUE dial to select the desired tempo. Press PAD 2 to select the target sample. Turn the VALUE dial to set Type to Fix. Press once and turn the VALUE dial to select the same tempo as PAD 1.

Selecting Preset Samples

The SP-606 has 64 preset samples. Use the following procedure to select preset samples: 1. Press the PAD BANK button. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select PADBANK 01-04. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Play Pads 1-16 to hear the samples in this bank.

Using the Chop Feature

The Chop feature cuts loops into slices and places each slice on its own pad. Use the following procedure to chop a sample: 1. Select PADBANK 01 as previously described. 2. Hold FUNC and press PAD 16 [CHOP]. 3. Release both buttons and press PAD 16 again. 4. Press F3 [CHOP]. 5. Play the pads to hear the individual slices. 6. Press F3 [EXEC], and then turn the VALUE dial to select an empty pad bank for your chopped samples. 7. Press F3 [WRITE] to save the chopped samples.
Note: Both samples now play at the same tempo. (Their pitches are unchanged.)
Dedicated P606 Software for PC
The P606 software included with the SP-606 was developed by Cakewalk and consists of three different sound modules, multi-effects and a 16-part pattern-based sequencer. Its a virtual groovebox! Note: The P606 software is compatible with the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. You can use the SP-606 as a hardware control surface for P606. Phrases you create using P606 can be captured into the SP-606 easily and quickly through a USB connection. The SP-606 automatically detects the BPM, time signature, and number of bars of each phrase. You dont have to manually set any of these parametersit just works.

Using the Clipboard

The Clipboard feature lets you copy a sample to a different pad or pad bank. Use the following procedure to copy a sample: 1. Go to PADBANK 01 as previously described. 2. Hold PAD 15 and press CLIPBOARD. 3. Go to PADBANK 05 as previously described. 4. Hold CLIPBOARD and press PAD 1. 5. Go back to PADBANK 01 as previously described.

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