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Recording Samples— Advanced Operation

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This section explains more advanced methods of
sampling. For basic sampling, refer to “Recording
Samples— Basic Operation” (p. 16).

About the Available Sampling

Times

The maximum sampling time (size) for a single sample is
approximately 180 minutes in stereo (2 GB).
You’ll be able to store a larger number of samples if you
use a high-capacity SDHC card.
The following table shows the approximate total sampling
time of the samples that can be stored on one SD card.
Card.
capacity
Stereo..
(mono)
Card.
capacity
Stereo..
(mono)
1.GB Approx. 90 min.
(180 min.) 8.GB Approx. 720 min.
(24 hours)
2.GB Approx. 180 min.
(360 min.) 16.GB Approx. 24 hours
(48 hours)
4.GB Approx. 360 min.
(720 min.) 32.GB Approx. 48 hours
(96 hours)
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Since the 1 GB SD card included with the SP-404SX
contains preload data, the available sampling time will
be less than the time above.
Remaining sampling time
1. When.you.press.the.[REMAIN].button,.the.display.
will.indicate.the.remaining.time.
0.11
Min. Sec.
10.3
Min. x10 Sec.
173
Min.
24H
Hours
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The indication shows the time available for sampling
in stereo mode. The remaining time indication is an
estimate.

Specifying the Type of Data to

Create when Sampling

The data produced when sampling with the SP-404SX
can be saved in either the WAV (.wav) format or AIFF (.aif)
format. If you want to change the format of the data that is
created when you sample, carry out the procedure below.
1. Hold.down.the.[RESAMPLE].button.and.turn.on.
the.power.
2. Press.the.[PATTERN.SELECT].button.to.switch.
between.WAV.and.AIF.
Either “UAU” (WAV) or “AiF” (AIFF) appears in the display
when you press this button, showing you the current
selection.
3. Press.the.[RESAMPLE].button.to.conrm.your.
choice.of.le.type.
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This setting will be remembered even after the power
is switched o.

Starting Sampling

Automatically (Auto Sampling)

The Auto Sampling function will cause sampling to begin
automatically when the input signal (sound) exceeds a
specied level. This is convenient when you want to begin
sampling from the introduction of a song. Before you enter
sampling standby mode, adjust the sampling trigger level
as described below.
1. Hold.down.the.[FUNC].button.and.press.the.pad.
[4].(AUTO.TRIG.LEVEL).
The [REC] button will blink, and the display will indicate
“-0-.”
2. Turn.the.[CTRL.3].(LEVEL).knob.to.set.the.level.
The sampling trigger level will be the level at which the
PEAK indicator lights. Turning the knob toward the right
will raise the level. The display will indicate the level you
specied (ten stages, 0–9).
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When “-0-” is indicated, conventional sampling will
occur (i.e., auto sampling will not be used). Choose the
“-0-” setting if you don’t want to use auto sampling.
3. To.check.the.sampling.trigger.level,.press.the.
[REC].button.once.again.
When you start sampling with auto sampling specied,
the display will indicate “rdY” until a signal exceeding the
sampling trigger level is received.