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Owner’s Manual 02670412 ‘01-10-B3-21N Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSSSP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation.Before usi

10Names of Things and What They DoFront Panelfig.00-11(1)VOLUME (Volume Knob)Adjusts the overall volume of the SP-505.REC LEVEL (REC Level Knob)Adjust

11Names of Things and What They DoPITCH ButtonThis allows you to play scales with the sample.(5)SYSTEM ButtonPress this button when you want to make s

12Names of Things and What They DoREC (Recording) ButtonPress this button when you want to record a song or pattern.(8)VALUE DialUse this to adjust th

13Names of Things and What They DoRear Panelfig.00-13(11)AC Adaptor JackConnect the supplied AC adaptor (BRC series) to this jack.* Never use any AC a

14Quick StartMaking the Connections1. Make sure of the following for all the equipment you will be connecting.• The power is turned off.• The volume i

15Quick StartQuick StartTurning the power onOnce the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By

16Quick StartThe SP-505’s displayBroadly speaking, the SP-505 displays two types of screens.Parameter list displayfig.00-06The scroll bar in the right

17Quick StartQuick StartPress the pads to play soundsThe SP-505 contains already-sampled sounds such as drum and bass. You can play these sounds by pr

18Quick StartListening to the preset patternsThe SP-505 contains 40 preset patterns, each consisting of several measures.fig.00-101. Press [PTN].Make

19Quick StartQuick StartAn overview of the SP-505How the sections of the SP-505 are connectedfig.00-14SamplerThe SP-505 does not contain a sound gener

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requ

20Quick StartPhrase samplesA sample of an actual performance is generally called a “phrase sample.”When using a phrase sample on the SP-505, set the P

21Quick StartQuick StartApplying effectsThe SP-505 contains 26 different effects.You can use these effects to modify the sound of the sampled phrases.

22Quick StartRecording a sampleThe SP-505 can sample for a maximum of approximately 17 minutes using its internal memory.* With the exception of speci

23Quick StartQuick Start* Sampling will stop automatically if you exceed the available sampling time.10.Press the pad to play back the sampled sound.W

24Quick StartChanging the BPM (tempo) of the sample (BPM Adjust)fig.00-2011. Turn on the POWER switch of the SP-505.2. Press [PAD BANK].A list of the

25Quick StartQuick StartSynchronizing the BPM (tempo) of several samples (BPM Sync)You can synchronize the BPM of the sixteen pads in the currently se

26Quick StartDividing a sample between several pads (Chop)The “Chop” function of the SP-505 detects the attacks within a sampled phrase, and divides t

27Quick StartQuick StartPlaying pitches with a sample (Pitch)The SP-505’s “Pitch” function lets you play different pitches with a sample.* It is not p

28Quick Start* When you play pitches using a sample, unwanted space may occur at the beginning or end of the sound. After the Pitch function is execut

291Chapter 1. Playing samples from the padsWhat are the 32 pad banks?A group of 16 samples assigned to the pads of the front panel is called a “pad ba

3012b• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Cente

30Chapter 1. Playing samples from the padsThe number of samples that can be played simultaneouslyA total of eight sounds, including those played back

31Chapter 1. Playing samples from the pads1Changing how the sample sounds or stops (Pad Play)You can select one of the following Pad Play settings to

32Chapter 1. Playing samples from the padsPlaying a sample backward (Reverse Playback)“Reverse playback” plays a sample backward, producing the effect

33Chapter 1. Playing samples from the pads1Adjusting the EXT source settingsYou can change the following settings for the EXT source.TypeMONO: The Lc

34Chapter 2. Using the internal effects* You can have any one effect turned on at a given time. Multiple effects cannot be on simultaneously. If you d

35Chapter 2. Using the internal effects24. When you have finished making settings, press [EXIT] twice.Selecting an effect1. Press [FX SELECT].A list o

36Chapter 2. Using the internal effectsEffects ListDSP EFFECTS CTRL 1 CTRL 2 CTRL 31. FILTER + DRIVE CUTOFF RESO (Resonance) DRIVELow-pass filter with

37Chapter 2. Using the internal effects213. OVERDRIVE DRIVE TONE LEVELMildly distorts the sound. Adjusts the depth of distortion. Adjusts the tonal ch

38Chapter 2. Using the internal effects(*1) Of the samples to which the effect is applied, the time (delay time) is specified in note value units rela

393Chapter 3. Recording samples* Unauthorized recording (sampling) of audio material whose copyright is owned by a third party is prohibited by law, e

4IMPORTANT NOTES291aIn addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:Power Supply301•

40Chapter 3. Recording samplesParameter: With BPMOFF: The timing at which the sound will stop (End Point) is not specified.40.0–200.0: The end of the

41Chapter 3. Recording samples3Sampling procedure1. Press [SAMPLING].[SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will be in standby mode.At this time, pads

42Chapter 3. Recording samplesRe-sampling samples (Resampling)On the SP-505, previously recorded samples can be sampled once again. This is called “re

43Chapter 3. Recording samples3Resampling procedure 2 (Manual)1. Press [RESAMPLE] to make the button light.[SAMPLING] will blink, and the SP-505 will

44Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sampleProcedure1. Press the pad of the sample whose settings you want to change.2. Press [WAVE EDIT].fig.04-01

45Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample4Playing a sample backwardIf you want a sample to play in reverse (backward), select “Reverse” in step 3

46Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sampleAdjusting the BPM (tempo) of a sample1. In the Play screen, press [BPM ADJUST].2. Use the VALUE dial to

47Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample4* It is not possible to specify the start/end points in a way that would leave less than 70 ms between

48Chapter 4. Changing the settings of a sample5. Use CURSOR [←][→] to move the entire screen left or right, use the VALUE dial to move the wave pointe

495Chapter 5. Deleting or copying a sampleDeleting a sample1. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to access the Play screen.2. Press [DEL].3. Press the pad whose sa

5IMPORTANT NOTESBefore Using Memory Cards (SmartMedia)Using Memory Cards704• Carefully insert the Memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in pla

50Chapter 5. Deleting or copying a sampleCopying multiple samples1. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.2. Hold down the pad of the sampl

5166Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a sampleDividing a sample into individual notes (Chop)The SP-505’s “Chop” function divides a sample at e

52Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a sampleAdding a dividing point1. In step 5 of the “Chop” procedure (p. 51), press [F3] (EDIT).The sample

53Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a sample66Never turn off the power while the display indicates “Keep Power On!”Making fine adjustments to

54Chapter 6. Applying special processing to a samplePlaying pitches with a sample (Pitch)The “Pitch” function allows you to play pitches using a sampl

5567Chapter 7. Playing songs and patternsWhen shipped from the factory, the unit contained no songs.Adjusting the BPM (tempo) of a song or pattern1. P

56Chapter 7. Playing songs and patternsSelecting and playing songs from the song list1. Press [SONG].2. Press [F1] (SONG).The song list will be displa

57Chapter 7. Playing songs and patterns67Selecting and playing a pattern from the pattern list1. Press [PTN].2. Press [F1] (PRESET) or [F2] (USER).The

58Chapter 8. Creating patternsAbout pattern recordingA pattern can be recorded in the following two ways.Realtime recordingRealtime recording lets you

59Chapter 8. Creating patterns68A count-in will not be inserted if recording was started by a Start message from an external MIDI device.● If you pres

6ContentsIMPORTANT NOTES ...4Remove the Card Cover...

60Chapter 8. Creating patternsGATE (gate time)This indicates the length that the sound will be heard.384: whole note192: half note96: quarter note48:

61Chapter 8. Creating patterns68Adjusting the dynamics (accent) of the sound (Microscope Edit)In step 7 of Microscope Editing (p. 60), press [F1] (EVE

62Chapter 8. Creating patternsfig.08-107. Press [EXIT].You are returned to the recording standby screen.8. Press [STOP] to exit recording.Never turn o

6369Chapter 9. Creating a songAbout song recordingA song is created by connecting patterns that you create.On the SP-505 you can connect a maximum of

64Chapter 9. Creating a song9. When you are finished inputting patterns, press [STOP].You are returned to the song recording standby screen.10.Press [

65610Chapter 10. Deleting or copying a pattern or songDeleting a pattern or song1. Press [SONG] or [PTN] to display the Play screen.2. Press [SYSTEM]

66Chapter 11. Using a memory cardAbout memory cardsThe SP-505 uses commercially available SmartMedia (power supply voltage 3.3 V, capacity: 8 MB–128 M

67Chapter 11. Using a memory card611Saving data on a memory card (Save)* If a write-protect sticker is affixed to the memory card, it will not be poss

68Chapter 11. Using a memory cardNever turn off the power while the display indicates “Keep Power On!”Loading memory card data into internal memory (L

69Chapter 11. Using a memory card611If no files have been saved, the display will indicate “******”.7. To load the data, press [F1] (EXECUTE).To cance

7ContentsStarting sampling automatically when sound is input...39Applying an

70Chapter 11. Using a memory card5. Press [F3] (FILE).The names of the WAV and AIFF files saved on the card will be displayed.If no WAV or AIFF files

71612Chapter 12. Using the SP-505 with other MIDI devices* Do not use a MIDI cable to directly connect the SP-505’s MIDI IN connector to its own MIDI

72Chapter 12. Using the SP-505 with other MIDI devicesNever turn off the power while the display indicates “Keep Power On!”The SP-505 transmits pad pe

73613Chapter 13. Making system settingsHere’s how to make system settings (such as LCD Contrast) for the SP-505.About the CONFIG parametersLCD Contras

74Chapter 14. Restoring the factory settingsUse the Initialize operation when you want to restore the system and pattern data to the factory settings.

756Appendices614Chapter 15. AppendicesTroubleshootingIf the SP-505 does not operate as you expect, check the following points.If this does not resolve

76Chapter 15. Appendices External input sound is not stereo/is not monaural❍ [EXT SOURCE] may be set to monaural.→ Change the [EXT SOURCE] setting Ty

77Chapter 15. Appendices6AppendicesProblems with a memory card Data was not saved correctly in a memory card❍ It is possible that the power was turne

78Chapter 15. AppendicesError message list Sampling relatedMemory Full!❍ Sampling is not possible because there is no space in user memory.→ Delete u

79Chapter 15. Appendices6AppendicesSong REC Full!❍ No more can be recorded in this song, since the maximum number of patterns in one song has been exc

8ContentsChanging the rhythmic feel of a pattern (Swing) ... 61Assi

80Chapter 15. AppendicesParameter ListParameter Display ValueSamplingSOURCE SELECT SOURCE SELECT LINE, COAXIAL, OPTICAL, MICType Type MONO, STEREOGrad

81Chapter 15. Appendices6AppendicesPosition SwingPosition Position Eighth note, 32nd notePercentage Percentage 50–100%Part 1 Swing Part 1 Swing OFF, O

82Chapter 15. AppendicesPreset SamplePADBANKPADNo.Sample Name1 1 TR808 Kick 12 TR808Cowbell3 TR808 Snr4 TR808 Clap5 TR909 Snr 36 CR78 Beat7 TR808 CHH8

83Chapter 15. Appendices6AppendicesMIDI ImplementationModel: SP-505Date: Aug. 10, 2001Version: 1.00 1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA Channel Voice Message

84Chapter 15. Appendices Channel Mode Message ● All Sound Off (Controller No.120)Status Second ThirdBnH 78H 00Hn = MIDI Channel Num

85Chapter 15. Appendices6AppendicesIf the Pad Bank is the PITCH BANK (#15, 16), note numbers 23H (35) and 3CH-48H (60-72)are transmitted.Pad Number No

86Chapter 15. Appendices3. Messages stored in sequencer Channel Voice MessageThe following channel voice messages on the MIDI channel number specifie

87Chapter 15. Appendices6AppendicesMIDI Implementation ChartFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramCha

88Chapter 15. AppendicesSpecificationsSP-505: Groove Sampling WorkstationMaximum Polyphony8 notesInternal MemorySamples: 250 (16 banks)Expansion Card

89IndexAAccent ... 61Add ...

9Main FeaturesThe SP-505 is a groove sampling workstation that provides all the functionality you need to produce dance music.Chop functionThe “Chop”

90IndexSOURCE SELECT ... 22, 32, 40SP-303 ...

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requ

Owner’s Manual 02670412 ‘01-10-B3-21N Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSSSP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation.Before usi