Chapter 3. Sampling

Basic Sampling Procedure

Preparations for Sampling

You must perform the following steps before sampling.

Connecting your audio source device to the SP-6061.Make sure that the SP-606 and your audio source device are powered-off.2.Turn the top panel AUDIO IN REC LEVEL knob to the minimum (far left) setting.

3.Connect your audio source device to the rear panel INPUT or DIGITAL IN jacks (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.Turn on the power of the device you connected in step 3.

5.Turn on the power of the SP-606, using the procedure described in “Turning the Power On” (p. 21).

Wait until the Pattern Play screen (p. 15) appears in the display.

Selecting the sampling grade6.Press [MENU] to select “System,” and press [ENTER].7.Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the “Sampling Grade” line.

Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the setting.

 

Parameter

Value

Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

Sampling Grade

STANDARD,

Specifies the sampling grade.

 

 

LONG

STANDARD: Standard audio quality.

 

 

 

LONG: Somewhat lower audio quality than STANDARD, but uses only

 

 

 

half as much memory.

 

 

 

* This setting is remembered even when the SP-606 is powered-off.

8. Press [EXIT].

 

 

Specifying the input jacks and adjusting the input level9.Hold down [FUNC] and press [INPUT SOURCE] to get the INPUT SETTING screen.10.Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the “Input Select” line.

Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the setting.

Select one of the following according to the device you connected in step 3.

Connected jackSetting

 

 

INPUT L/R (stereo)

LINE

DIGITAL IN (digital)

DIGITAL

INPUT MIC (mic)

MIC

You can also sample via USB (p. 83).

11.Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the “Input Send Sel” line.

Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to change the setting.

Parameter

Value

Explanation

 

 

 

Input Send Sel

DRY

The audio input signal will not be sent to the effect.

 

MFX

The audio input signal will be sent to the effect.

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