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Chapter 3. Recording samples

Parameter: With BPM

OFF: The timing at which the sound will stop (End Point) is
not specified.
40.0–200.0:
The end of the sound (End Point) will
automatically be set on a beat of the specified BPM value.
* The End Point will be set accurately if you slightly delay the
end of sampling.
By combining Auto (automatically start sampling when sound
is input) and With BPM (specify the timing at which the sound
will stop), you can cause only the desired portion to sound.
(Example 1)
If you sample a sound with a length of BPM=120
(Auto, with BPM=120.0)
fig.03-100
(Example 2)
If you sample only half of a sound with a length of BPM=120
(Auto)
fig.03-101

Applying an effect while you sample

If you want to apply an effect while you sample, press [FX
ON/OFF] to make the button light.
Selecting the input source
1. Connect the input device from which you want to
sample, such as a CD player or mic.
fig.03-01b
2. Press [SAMPLING].
[SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in
standby mode.
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Keep Power On!”
3. Press [SOURCE SELECT] to select the input source.
The indicator of the selected input source will light.
* If you select COAXIAL or OPTICAL, the display will
indicate “Awaiting Digital Signal” until a digital signal is
detected. Some CD/MD players output a digital signal only
during playback, so play back your CD/MD player to get the
SP-505 to recognize the signal.
* DIGITAL IN supports only digital signals with a 44.1 kHz
sampling frequency. If a digital signal other than 44.1 kHz is
input, the display will indicate “Waiting Digital Signal.”
* Noise may occur if an unstable digital signal is input.
1Press [SAMPLING].
Sample BPM : 120.0
Measure : 1
Beat : 4/4
3Press [SAMPLING].
2Begin sampling
automatically when
sound is input. 4The end point will be
automatically set to the
length of BPM=120.
Length of BPM=120
1Press [SAMPLING].
Sample BPM : 120.0
Measure : 1/2
Beat : 4/4
3Press [SAMPLING] at the halfway point.
2Begin sampling automatically
when sound is input.
Length of BPM=120
CD/MD player etc.
CD/MD player etc.
Microphones
OUTPUT