Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SP-555 Roland
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2 Main Features Quick, Easy, and Unique Sampling! Sample easily to the pads, or use LOOP CAPTURE for creative sound-on-sound sampling. Sample Almost Anything! Sample through its Line, or Mic Input with Phantom power. Also sample via USB audio streaming.
3 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland SP-555 . Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .................................................................................................... • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ....................................................................................
6 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet .
7 IMPORTANT NOTES Before Using Cards • Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. • Never touch the terminals of the CompactFlash card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. • This unit’s memory card slot accepts CompactFlash memory cards.
8 Contents Main Features.................................................. 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY .................................. 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ......................................... 6 Contents ..............................................
9 Contents About CompactFlash ...................................... 44 Recommended types of CompactFlash .. 44 CompactFlash theft prevention ............. 44 Inserting and removing CompactFlash cards........................... 45 Formatting a CompactFlash card (initializing).
10 Introducing the SP-555 1. Internal Mic This is the SP-555’s built-in mic. If you connect your own mic (sold separately) to the MIC jack of the top panel, this internal mic will not function. 2. External Input MIC Jack This is a microphone jack for analog audio signals.
11 Introducing the SP-555 PEAK Indicator This indicator helps you adjust the MIC or LINE IN level. Adjust the level so that this indicator lights occasionally.
12 Introducing the SP-555 PLAY Button This plays the recorded phrase. SAVE TO PAD Button This saves a phrase recorded using LOOP CAPTURE to a pad. 11. CANCEL Button By pressing this button you can cancel an operation such as sampling or sample deletion.
13 Introducing the SP-555 18. Pads 1–16 When you press a pad that is lit red, the sample assigned to that pad will sound. The pad will blink while the sample is playing. When [PATTERN SELECT] is lit, you can use the pads to select the pattern that will be played or recorded.
14 Introducing the SP-555 8. PEDAL Jack You can connect a pedal switch (DP series; sold separately) here and use it to perform loop capture or pattern play/stop operations (p. 68). 9. LINE IN Jacks (L/R) Connect these jacks to the audio source device from which you want to sample, such as a CD player or portable audio player.
15 Playing samples The SP-555 provides sixteen velocity-sensitive pads, which let you vary the volume according to the force with which you strike the pads. Striking a pad strongly will produce a louder sound, and striking it softly will produce a softer sound.
16 Playing samples You can adjust the relationship between the force used when striking pads and the volume of sample playback. 1. Hold down [CANCEL] and press [FIXED VELOCITY]. 2. While viewing the display, use the CTRL 3 knob to adjust the sensitivity.
17 Playing samples You can also change the current pad by holding down [REMAIN] and pressing a pad. 3. Press [GATE] to switch on or off the button’s light. [GATE] lit: Gate playback [GATE] unlit: Trigger playback 4. Make sure that [LOOP] is extinguished.
18 Using effects The SP-555 contains 37 types of effects. However, you can use only one type of effect at a time. You can’t use a multiple number of effects at the same time. By default, the effect will be applied only to the pad you pressed most recently (the “current pad”).
19 Using effects The SP-555 lets you choose either of the following two methods of operation to specify what will happen to the knob settings when you switch from one type of effect to another. 1. While holding down [CANCEL], press [SUPER FILTER]. Each time you press [SUPER FILTER], the display’s indication will alternate between “C.
20 Using effects Applying an effect to all pads Here’s how to apply the effect to all pads of banks A–J. 1. Make sure that [PATTERN SELECT] is extinguished. If it is lit, press [PATTERN SELECT] to turn it off. 2. While holding down [EFFECT ASSIGN], press [SUB PAD].
21 Sampling (recording) When using internal memory If you sample to bank A or B, the sample is stored in internal memory. Internal memory can hold up to 32 samples. If you reach 32 samples, you won’t be able to record further samples. * This includes the PRELOADED SAMPLES THAT ARE ASSIGNED to bank A when the SP-555 is shipped from the factory.
22 Sampling (recording) * During this procedure, you can cancel the preceding steps by pressing [CANCEL]. 1. Make sure that [PATTERN SELECT] is off (extinguished). 2. Press [SAMPLING]. 3. Press a bank button to specify the bank into which you want to sample.
23 Sampling (recording) If you specify the BPM (tempo) while you’re still in sampling standby mode, the end point (the timing at which the sound stops playing) will be automatically set after sampling to a beat of the BPM value you specified. 1. Enter sampling standby mode.
24 Sampling (recording) Here’s how to delete all samples from internal memory or the CompactFlash card. 1. Make sure that [PATTERN SELECT] is extinguished. If it is lit, press [PATTERN SELECT] to turn it off. 2. While holding down [CANCEL], press [DEL].
25 Loop Capture The SP-555’s Loop capture function lets you capture the currently playing sound as a loop phrase. * Here we explain how you can use Loop Capture to record from a playback device connected to LINE IN, such as a CD player or portable audio player.
26 Loop Capture 1. Press [DEL]. 2. The display will indicate “dEL” and [PLAY] will blink. If you’ve selected a protected bank, the display will indicate “Prt,” but you’ll still be able to delete the phrase. 3. In the LOOP CAPTURE section, press [PLAY].
27 Loop Capture By using [SAVE TO PAD], a phrase recorded by Loop Capture can easily be sampled to a pad. * If you want to cancel the preceding steps during the following procedure, press [CANCEL]. 1. Press [SAVE TO PAD]. 2. Press a bank button to specify the bank of the save- destination pad.
28 Editing a sample Here’s how to adjust the volume of each pad. 1. Make sure that [PATTERN SELECT] is extinguished. If it is lit, press [PATTERN SELECT] to turn it off. 2. Press the pad to which the sample whose volume you want to adjust is assigned.
29 Editing a sample 1. Make sure that [PATTERN SELECT] is extinguished. If it is lit, press [PATTERN SELECT] to turn it off. 2. Press the pad whose playback region you want to adjust, making it sound. If [MARK] is lit, the start point or end point has already been adjusted.
30 Editing a sample 1. Make sure that [PATTERN SELECT] is extinguished. If it is lit, press [PATTERN SELECT] to turn it off. 2. Play the pad whose playback region you want to adjust, making it the current pad. 3. Press [START/END/LEVEL] so the button is lit.
31 Editing a sample You can copy a sample from one pad to another pad. This lets you create another sample based on an existing sample. If you decide to cancel this operation during the procedure, press [CANCEL]. 1. While holding down [DEL], press [RESAMPLE].
32 Editing a sample A sample’s BPM (tempo) is automatically determined by the length between the sample’s start point and end point. However, depending on this length, the calculated BPM value may be half or double the actual BPM. In this case, you can correct the BPM as follows.
33 Playing samples and recording your performance (Pattern Sequencer) The SP-555 provides a Pattern Sequencer, which lets you play samples and record your performance. You can play samples, record your performance as a “pattern,” and then play back the recorded pattern.
34 Playing samples and recording your performance (Pattern Sequencer) When you play samples and record your performance as a pattern, recording will occur repeatedly for the number of measures you specify (i.e., “loop recording”), allowing you to continue layering (overdubbing) additional samples onto the pattern.
35 Playing samples and recording your performance (Pattern Sequencer) 15. Press the pads at the desired timing. During recording, you can use the pads to play samples. You can also press a bank button to switch sample banks. The samples of the pads you pressed will play, and will be recorded at the timing specified by the selected quantize setting.
36 Playing samples and recording your performance (Pattern Sequencer) 1. Press [PATTERN SELECT] so the button is lit. The display will indicate “Ptn” and the pads that have been recorded will blink. 2. Press [DEL] so the button is lit. The display will indicate “dEL.
37 Playing samples and recording your performance (Pattern Sequencer) You can change the patterns assigned to each pad by exchanging patterns between two pads. You can also exchange patterns between a pad to which an already-recorded pattern is assigned and a pad to which no pattern is assigned.
38 D Beam controller The SP-555 provides a D Beam controller, which lets you modify the sound in various ways by moving your hand above it. You can choose one of three modes: [SYNTH] (monophonic synth.
39 D Beam controller If you press [FILTER] so the button is lit, you’ll be able to control the cutoff frequency of a filter by moving your hand above the controller. [FILTER] will blink when you’re within the effective range of the D Beam controller.
40 Connecting the SP-555 to your computer The SP-555 provides USB audio/MIDI interface functionality. If you install a dedicated driver in your computer and use a USB cable (sold separately) to connect the SP-555 to your computer, you'll be able to output sound from your computer via the SP-555.
41 Connecting the SP-555 to your computer * In order to install the driver and the software, you’ll need to log on as a user who has administrative privileges. Installing the driver 1. Start up your computer with all USB cables disconnected (except for a USB keyboard and/or mouse, if used).
42 Connecting the SP-555 to your computer Installing the driver * If the “Authentication” dialog box appears during the installation, enter the password and click [OK]. 1. Start up your computer with all USB cables disconnected (except for a USB keyboard and/or mouse, if used).
43 Connecting the SP-555 to your computer SONAR LE is a DAW application for Windows. It allows you to perform a variety of operations ranging from music production using MIDI and audio, all the way to creating master data. 1. Double-click the SONAR LE icon on your desktop.
44 About CompactFlash The SP-555 supports CompactFlash cards (type I) having a capacity of from 32 MB up to 2 GB. * You can’t use Type II cards such as Microdrives. As of this date, Roland has verified that the SP-555 will work correctly with the following memory cards.
45 About CompactFlash Never insert or remove a CompactFlash card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the CompactFlash card. 1. Switch off the SP-555’s power. 2. Remove the memory card cover. 3. Insert the CompactFlash card in the front panel card slot.
46 About CompactFlash You can import audio files via CompactFlash card and assign them to pads. 1. Make sure that [PATTERN SELECT] is extinguished. If it is lit, press [PATTERN SELECT] to turn it off. 2. While holding down [CANCEL], press [RESAMPLE]. The display will indicate “FiL” (File Import/Export), and [SAMPLING] and [RESAMPLE] will blink.
47 About CompactFlash A sample assigned to a pad can be exported to a CompactFlash card as an audio file. 1. While holding down [RESAMPLE], turn on the power. 2. Turn the CTRL 3 knob to select the format in which you want to export the files. WAV: WAV format AiF: AIFF format 3.
48 About CompactFlash Here’s how to save a set of backup data (containing all of the SP-555’s internal data including sample banks and pattern banks) to a CompactFlash card.
49 About CompactFlash Here’s how to delete a set of backup data (containing all the SP-555’s settings including sample banks and pattern banks) from the CompactFlash card. 1. While holding down [DEL], press one of the BANK [C/ G]–[F/J] buttons. The display will indicate “bdL,” and the pads to which backup data has been saved will blink.
50 Other settings Here’s how to restore all settings of the SP-555, including the sample and pattern data (banks A and B) and effect memory settings to the factory-set state. This operation will cause all internal memory data to be lost. If necessary, you should make a backup before you proceed.
51 Other settings You can protect the memory so that samples and patterns cannot be deleted accidentally. 1. While holding down [REMAIN], turn on the power. The display will indicate “P.on,” and the samples and patterns of banks A–J will be protected.
52 About V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland that makes it easy to synchronize visual effects with music. By using video equipment that supports the use of V- LINK (such as Edirol motion dive .
53 About V-LINK You can set or edit the following functions that are related to V-LINK. With the exception of the pad mode, make the setting an d then press [SAMPLING] to save the setting.
54 Appendix ✩ : The depth of these parameters will be limited if you turn on “Effect Limit mode” (p. 20). *1: Delay time is specified as a note value relative to the tempo of the longest sample of the samples to which the effect is being applied.
55 Appendix MFX bank A Number Type CTRL 1 function (display) CTRL 2 function (display) CTRL 3 function (display) 1 FLANGER DEPTH (dPt) RATE (rAt) FEEDBACK (Fdb) ✩ Creates modulation reminis- cent of a jet airplane taking off and landing. Adjusts the depth of modula- tion.
56 Appendix ✩ : The depth of these parameters will be limited if you turn on “Effect Limit mode” (p. 20). * For FLANGER and PHASER, you can use [MFX] + CTRL 1 knob to adjust the volume balance between the direct sound and effect sound. *1: You can select the following patterns by turning the CTRL knob.
57 Appendix MFX bank B Number Type CTRL 1 function (display) CTRL 2 function (display) CTRL 3 function (display) 1 COMP SUSTAIN (SUS) ATTACK (Atk/rEL) ✩ LEVEL (LEV) ✩ Makes the sound more con- sistent. Adjusts the depth of the com- pressor. Adjusts the attack.
58 Appendix ✩ : The depth of these parameters will be limited if you turn on “Effect Limit mode” (p. 20). *1: RATE is specified as a note value relative to the tempo of the longest sample of the samples to which the effect is being ap plied.
59 Appendix Quick reference of operations Sampling operations To accomplish this Do this Play a sample Pad [1]–[16] Play the external input sound [MIC] /[LINE IN] Set the volume of the external inpu.
60 Appendix Specify effect send for USB [EFFECT ASSIGN] + [CANCEL] + [MIC]/[LINE IN] Specify effect send for D Beam Synth [EFFECT ASSIGN] + [SYNTH] Effect send for current bank [EFFECT ASSIGN] + Pad [.
61 Appendix Rehearse pattern recording While recording a pattern [SAMPLING] Delete playback data While recording a pattern [DEL] ➜ Pad [1]–[16]/[HOLD] (delete performances of all pads) Exchange pa.
62 Appendix CompactFlash card operations To accomplish this Do this Format a CompactFlash card [CANCEL] + [REMAIN] ➜ Bank [C/G]–[F/J] ➜ [DEL] Import an audio file [CANCEL] + [RESAMPLE] ➜ [SAMP.
63 Appendix Parameters that can change the start-up state Parameter Range (display indication) Panel operation Remarks Fixed Velocity 16–127 (“ 16”–“127”) [FIXED VELOCITY] + CTRL 3 knob Specifies the velocity value when FIXED VELOCITY (p. 16) is on.
64 Appendix D Beam As- sign Off, 1–30 (“oFF”, “ 1”–“ 30”) [CANCEL] + [V-LINK] ➜ [SYNTH]/[FILTER]/[TRIGGER] ➜ CTRL 3 knob After making the setting, press [SAMPLING] to save it. Seq Ach Ctrl Pad Bank Off, Bank A–J (“off”, “b.
65 Appendix This section lists some items to check and actions to take if you experience problems. Refer to the section appropriate for your situation. Has the power to the SP-555 and your connected equipment been turned on? Are the SP-555 and your external equipment connected correctly? Check the connections.
66 Appendix Could there be insufficient memory? If there is insufficient memory, the display will indicate “FUL” (Memory Full) when you attempt to sample.
67 Appendix It is possible that the power was turned off while data was being written into the CompactFlash card (i.e., while the dot was blinking in the display). The lost data cannot be recovered. In this case, it is possible that all data in the CompactFlash card has been destroyed.
68 Appendix If you connect a pedal switch (DP series; sold separately) to the rear panel PEDAL jack, you’ll be able to perform the following operations by pressing the pedal. 1. Using the screws located on the bottom of the SP-555, attach the stand holder of the PDS-10 pad stand (sold separately) as shown in the illustration.
69 Using the SP-555 with other MIDI equipment MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a global standard that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to exchange performance data. The SP-555 is compatible with MIDI, and provides two MIDI connectors, MIDI IN and MIDI OUT.
70 Using the SP-555 with other MIDI equipment With the factory settings, the SP-555 (whose MIDI synchronization mode will be set to “Aut”) can be connected to your external MIDI sequencer, and the external MIDI sequencer can control the start/stop and tempo of the pattern playback.
71 Using the SP-555 with other MIDI equipment Use the following MIDI channels and note numbers when playing the SP-555’s samples from an external MIDI device, or when using the SP-555’s pads to play an external MIDI device. 1. While holding down [PATTERN SELECT], switch on the SP-555’s power.
72 MIDI Implementation Model: SP-555 Date: May 01, 2007 Version: 1.00 1. Receive data ■ Channel Voice Messages * For the correspondence between note numbers and pad banks, refer to “MIDI channel (Pad Base Ch.) and note numbers” (p. 71). ● Note Off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 8nH kkH vvH 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.
73 MIDI Implementation ● Note On Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 9nH kkH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = note number: 23H - 72H (35 - 114) vv = note on velocity: 01H - 7FH (1 - 127) ● Control Change ❍ CTRL1 (Controller number 13) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 0DH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - EH (ch.
74 MIDI Implementation 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 Tra.
75 Specifications SP-555: Sampler Maximum Polyphony 12 voices Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Data Format SP-555 original format (WAV/AIFF import/export possible) Sampling Mode STANDARD, LO-FI Maximum Sampling Time (mono, approx.
76 Index A AC adaptor ............................................................................... 13 AIF ........................................................................................... 64 AiF ...........................................
77 Index P Pad effect ................................................................................. 18 sampling ............................................................................ 22 sensitivity ...........................................
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04672023 07-07-2N As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
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