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The SP-808EX e-Mix Studio represents the evolution of phrase sampling into a complete production studio for musicians, remixers, broadcasters, and DJs. Features include: Phrase Sampler with 16 assignable pads per bank (64 banks total) Digital multitrack recorder with 4 stereo audio tracks 250MB Zip drive for up to 122 minutes mono (61 minutes stereo) recording time @ 44.1khz Eye-catching translucent design Powerful onboard effects include new vocal and guitar multi-effects, 10-band vocoder, Voice Transformer, and Mic Simulator Automatic tempo calculation, resampling, and timestretch functions

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Use the following procedure to apply effects to a Pad Bank: 1. For this example, load Song 08 BigBeat (see above). 2. Hold SHIFT and press SELECT ROW to select row A. 3. Press EFFECTS PROCESSOR/SYNTHESIZER ON/OFF so it is lit. 4. Press EFFECTS above the MIC/LINE/PAD fader so it is lit. 5. Press FX INFO and use the VALUE DIAL to select A22 FL:HardJet. Press ENTER. 6. Press a PAD to trigger a sample. 7. Use the REALTIME EFFECTS KNOBS to change the parameters of the effect. 8. Press the STEP MOD button so it is lit to see how the Step Modulator rhythmically changes the effect. Try the following effects: A21 PT: TriadCD A41 LF: Vinyl133 A94 15> 2XA.Wah

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Use the following procedure to load and play the demo songs from the disk supplied with the SP-808EX: 1. Insert the Demo Disk into the disk drive. 2. Press SONG/TRACK. 3. CURSOR to Select Song? and press ENTER. 4. CURSOR to 01 SP808EX Demo and press ENTER twice.
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5. Bring the faders down and press PLAY [] to begin playback. Adjust the faders to a comfortable listening level. Press STOP [ ] to end playback. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to audition other demo songs.
Now lets listen to some guitar samples processed with the Guitar Multi algorithm: 1. Select Pad Bank 26 Dry Guitar (see above). 2. Press FX INFO and use the VALUE DIAL to select B12 GT:BluesDv. Press ENTER. 3. Press a lit pad to trigger a sample. 4. Use the REALTIME EFFECTS KNOBS to change the parameters of the effect. Try the following effects: B07 GT:LA Lead

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Use the following procedure to select from the 64 Pad Banks and trigger samples: 1. Press PAD BANK and use the VALUE DIAL to select the desired bank. Press ENTER. 2. Press any of the lit PADS to trigger samples. 3. While holding the desired PAD, press HOLD to have a sample play back continuously. 4. Repeat step 1 to load other Pad Banks.

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SP-808EX features a powerful 10 band Vocoder. Use the following procedure to listen to the Vocoder in action: 1. Load Song 10 Vocoder Set1 (see above). 2. Press PLAY [] to begin playback. 3. Press EFFECTS ON/OFF so it is not lit to listen to the input source for the Vocoder. 4. Press EFFECTS ON/OFF so it is lit to return to the processed result. 5. Press STOP [ ] to end playback.
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Use the following procedure to activate the D-Beam: 1. Load Song 08 BigBeat (see above). 2. Press PLAY [] to begin playback. 3. Press PITCH in the D BEAM CONTROLLER section. 4. Move your hand over the D BEAM to change the tuning/speed of the song as it plays back. 5. Press PAD TRIG in the D BEAM CONTROLLER section. 6. Move your hand over the D BEAM to trigger samples. 7. Press STOP [ ] to end playback.

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Use the following procedure to activate the Filter: 1. Select PAD BANK 09 Big Beat (see above). 2. Press EFFECTS PROCESSOR/SYNTHESIZER ON/OFF so it is lit. 3. Hold SHIFT and press SELECT ROW to select the Filter. 4. While holding PAD 3, press HOLD to trigger a beat loop sample. 5. Rotate the CUTOFF knob counter-clockwise to cut the low frequencies out. 6. Rotate the RESONANCE knob clockwise to make the sound thinner (if you turn the knob too far clockwise, the filter will squeal). 7. Rotate the LOW BOOST knob to make the bass frequencies louder. 8. Press HOLD to end playback.

The SP-808EX contains a Virtual Analog Synthesizer effect algorithm. Use the following procedure to play the V-Synth with the D-Beam: 1. Hold SHIFT and press EFFECTS in the D BEAM CONTROLLER section. 2. Move your hand over the D-Beam to trigger the V-Synth.

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For this example, connect the line outputs from a CD player to the line inputs of the SP-808EX. Insert a CD into the CD player, then use the following procedure to sample a sound: 1. Press PLAY (below the display) to display METER. 2. Load Song 12 New Song (see above). 3. Select Pad Bank 30 Blank (see above). 4. Begin playback of the CD and adjust the LINE IN knob so that levels on the IN meter do not exceed the dotted line. Adjust the monitoring volume with the MASTER fader. 5. Stop the CD playback, then press SAMPLING once (the indicator will flash). 6. Press the desired pad to select the sampling destination. 7. Start playback of the CD, then press SAMPLING so it is lit continuously to begin sampling. 8. Press SAMPLING once again to stop sampling. If you are unhappy with the result, press UNDO/REDO and return to step 5. 9. Repeat steps 4-8 to record additional samples.

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The SP-808EX has a built-in Isolator which allows you to do cool things like dropping the bass out of a song: 1. Select PAD BANK 01 HipHop (see above). 2. Press EFFECTS PROCESSOR/SYNTHESIZER ON/OFF so it is lit. 3. Hold SHIFT and press SELECT ROW to select row B, then press SELECT ROW to select the Isolator. 4. While holding PAD 4, press HOLD to trigger a beat loop sample. 5. Rotate the LOW, MID, and HIGH knobs to drop out parts of the beat. Press HOLD to end playback.
Note: Pads that do not already have a sample assigned to them will not be lit. If you attempt to record to a Pad that already has a sample assigned to it, the screen will display Overwrite? Press EXIT/NO to select another Pad, or press ENTER/YES to continue sampling and erase the sample currently assigned to that Pad.

Digital Sampler Compatibility Guide
This document lists the compatible options for Rolands line of digital samplers. For more information go to www.RolandUS.com or call us at 323-890-3740.
Current OS: 1.05 EPROM Internal Sample Memory: 2MB expandable to 4MB SIMM: 30 pin 1MB, 100ns or faster External Drives: The DJ-70 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives

DJ-70MKII

Current OS: 1.02 EPROM Internal Sample Memory: 2MB expandable to 32MB SIMM: 72 pin 8MB or 16MB External Drives: The DJ-70MKII has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives

Fantom-G6/7/8

Current OS: 1.50 Internal Sample Memory: 32MB expandable to 544MB DIMM: 168 pin 64/128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 External Memory / Drives: The Fantom-G6/G7/G8 has USB connections for loading/saving/backing up files (USB key up to 4GB) as well as MIDI I/O

Fantom-S/S88

Current OS: 1.09 Internal Sample Memory: 32MB expandable to 288MB DIMM: 168 pin 64/128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 Memory Card: 8-128MB 3.3v SmartMedia card External Drives: The Fantom-S/S88 has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files

Fantom-X6/7/8

Current OS: 1.07 / 2.10 Internal Sample Memory: 32MB expandable to 544MB DIMM: 168 pin 64/128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 Memory Card: Up to 1GB memory card with PCM-CIA card adaptor External Drives: The Fantom-X6/X7/X8 has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files and MIDI I/O
Current OS: 1.05 Internal Sample Memory: 4MB expandable to 516MB DIMM: 168 pin 64/128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 Memory Card: Up to 1GB memory card with PCM-CIA card adaptor External Drives: The Fantom-Xa has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files and MIDI I/O

Fantom-Xa

Current OS: 1.03 EPROM Internal Sample Memory: 1MB expandable to 4MB SIMM: 30 pin 1MB, 100ns or faster External Drives: the JS-30 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives

Juno-G

Current OS: 2.00 Internal Sample Memory: 4MB expandable to 516MB DIMM: 168 pin 64/128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 Memory Card: Up to 1GB memory card with PCM-CIA card adaptor External Drives: The Juno-G has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files and MIDI I/O
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Current OS: 1.00 Memory Card: 2-128MB 3.3v SmartMedia card

MC-808

Current OS: 1.03 Internal Sample Memory: 4MB expandable to 516MB DIMM: 168 pin 128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 Memory Card: Up to 1GB memory card with PCM-CIA card adaptor External Drives: The MC-808 has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files

MC-909

Current OS: 1.23 Internal Sample Memory: 16MB expandable to 272MB DIMM: 168 pin 128 or 256MB PC100 or PC133 Memory Card: 8-128MB 3.3v SmartMedia card External Drives: The MC-909 has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files
Current OS: 1.12 Memory Card: 2-20MB Sandisk type ATA Type II Flash RAM PCMCIA card

MV-8000

Current OS: 3.54 Internal Sample Memory: 128MB expandable to 512MB DIMM: 168 pin 128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 External Drives: The MV-8000 has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files

MV-8800

Current OS: 1.01 Internal Sample Memory: 128MB expandable to 512MB DIMM: 168 pin 128/256/512MB PC100 or PC133 External Drives: The MV-8800 has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files
Current OS: 2.25 Internal Sample Memory: 2MB expandable to 18MB SIMM: 30 pin, 4x8MB, 100ns or faster External Drives: The S-750 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives Video: The S-750 can output video using a Black & White composite signal
Current OS: 2.24 Internal Sample Memory: 2MB expandable to 32MB SIMM: 8MB - 72 pin type 2-megaword x 32 D-RAM module. 16 4-megabit D-RAMS built-in. Access time80ns. 16MB 72 pin type 4-megaword x 32 D-RAM module. 16 4-megabit D-RAMS built-in. Access time80ns. External Drives: The S-760 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives Video: The S-750 can output video with either S-Video or Color Composite signals
Current OS: 2.25 Internal Sample Memory: 2MB expandable to 16MB SIMM: 30 pin, 1x8MB, 100ns or faster External Drives: The S-770 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives Video: The S-770 can output video using a Black & White composite signal

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SP-700
Current OS: 1.12 EPROM Internal Sample Memory: 8MB expandable to 32MB SIMM: 30 pin, 4x8MB, 100ns or faster External Drives: The SP-700 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives

SP-202

Current OS: 1.03 CPU Memory Card: 2 or 4MB 5v SmartMedia card

SP-303

Current OS: 1.02 Memory Card: 8-64MB 3.3v SmartMedia card

SP-404

Current OS: 1.05 Memory Card: 32MB-1GB Type 1 Compact Flash card

SP-404SX

Current OS: 1.00 Memory Card: 1GB-32GB SD card

SP-505

Current OS: 1.02 Memory Card: 8-128MB 3.3v SmartMedia card

SP-555

Current OS: 1.03 Memory Card: 128MB-2GB Type 1 Compact Flash card

SP-606

Current OS: 1.09 Memory Card: 16-512MB Type 1 Compact Flash card

SP-808

Current OS: 1.050 External Drive: The SP-808 has an optional SCSI interface for connecting an external Zip 100 drive

SP-808EX

Current OS: 1.001 External Drive: The SP-808EX has an optional SCSI interface for connecting an external Zip 100/250 drive

VariOS

Current OS: 1.07 Memory Card: PC Card Compact Flash type II compliant External Drives: The VariOS module has a USB connection for interfacing with a computer

VP-9000

Current OS: 1.12 Internal Sample Memory: 8MB expandable to 136MB SIMM: 16 or 32MB 72 pin FPM or EDO 5v External Drives: The VP-9000 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives

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V-Synth
Current OS: 2.00 Memory Card: PC Card or CF card w/ PCM-CIA card adaptor External Drives: The V-Synth has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files and MIDI I/O

V-SynthGT

Current OS: 2.00 Memory Card: USB key (up to 2 GB) External Drives: The V-SynthGT has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files plus MIDI and Audio I/O

V-SynthXT

Current OS: 2.02 Memory Card: PC Card or CF card w/ PC card adaptor External Drives: The V-Synth has a USB connection for loading/saving/backing up files plus MIDI and Audio I/O

XV-5080

Current Operation System: 1.30 Internal Sample Memory: 64MB expandable to 128MB SIMM: 32 or 64MB 72 pin FPM or EDO (2 slots) Memory Card: 2-128MB 5 or 3.3v SmartMedia card External Drives: The XV-5080 has a SCSI interface see Appendix 2 for compatible drives
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Appendix 1 Contact Sources
www.bellmicro.com www.meritline.com www.oempcworld.com www.ramona.com/Soundlogic www.thinkcomputerproducts.com www.redmondcable.com www.apstech.com www.cdw.com www.glyphtech.com www.rorke.com www.ramona.com/Soundlogic www.bigfishaudio.com www.soundsonline.com www.ilio.com www.midimark.com www.northstarsamples.com www.quparts.com www.sampleheads.com www.spectrasonics.net
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CD-ROM Drives Chinon Chinon MediaVision NEC NEC NEC NEC NEC Panasonic Phillips Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer
Appendix 2 External Drives
CDX-431/435 CDX-525/535 Reno Drive CDR-74/84 CDR-25/35/36/37/38 CDR-210/211 CDR-410 CDR-510/511 LK-RC503 (CR 503) PCA80SC DR-U24X DRM602X (S-760 only) DRM604X (S-760 only) Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Roland Roland Roland Roland Roland Sony M-5024D DM-3028 DM-5024 PX-43CS PX-65XS PX-85CS PX-12CSE CD-5 CD-Rack VS-CDR VS-CDRII VS-CDR3 CDU-541 Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Toshiba Toshiba Toshiba Toshiba Toshiba Toshiba CDR-6111 CDU-55S Apple CD-300/300E CDU-561 CDU-76S CSD-7611M Apple 600E+ XM-3301/3401 XM-4402A TMX-5201B XM-3501 XM-5701TA XM-620

Hard Drives Note: Most SCIS hard drives that are fully compatible with Macintosh computers will work with the S-700 series of digital samplers. Our S-700 Series samplers format up to 600MB per drive. Optical Drives Fujitsu Olympus Panasonic Panasonic Ricoh M2512 MOS321 Gemini PCD 4x MOdrive RS-3100E Ricoh Ricoh Sony Sony Sony RS-5031E RS-9200 RMO-350/360 RM-S-550 SMO-F521
Removable Media Drives SyQuest 44/88/105/135/200/270 Iomega Bernouli 150MB

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Appendix 3 Monitors

These monitors require special adapter cables. See Redmond Cable in Appendix 1. Atari SC-1224 Mitsubishi Diamondscan Atari SC-1435 NEC 3D Commodore 1080 Sony KV1311 Commodore 1084 Sony PVM Darius TSM-1431 Taxan 610/420 Magnavox 8762 Zenith ZVM133

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