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Roland SP-404

Sampler from Roland belonging to the SP series

Kochi Kochi
Published on 06/04/06 at 14:34
Polyphony: no ide
Converters: good qualitbr /> Effects: I find them excellent for sound m'intresse (hack electro pop).
I use many of the samples sr, but also on external sources, including my old box rhythms (DR202) giving it a second life.
Effects filters (TUNER, LOFIetc well the sr + FILTER DRIVE) are very useful as such. The SLICER or BPM LOOPER duly authorize improvisation.
Memory: handy compact flash. Lots of memory for a budget trs correct and the possibility to buy more cards as and when required.
Connector: AUDIO IN (1Xstro CAR JACK + 1Xmono in with gain of). For numrique I know.
PC Edition: No soft. on the other hand, you can drive from a well-sr squenceur type Cubase. I find it excellent to be able to edit the samples on your PC and bring them back via the Compact Flash (CF reader ncessaire purchase).

UTILIZATION

Config gnarale: hyper simple, this prs some functions do not appear on the faade and ncessitent consult the manual to nab the shortcuts (eg, to change the midi channel is red tired holding a button down).
edition of sounds so easy, thanks the "chantillonage prcis a tempo," but also because it refines the IN and OUT points by manipulating the two knobs at the top (while playing) .
All standard functions (REVERSE LOOP etc) are available directly and can be sampled faade in MONO for a gain of memory.
We can ressampler with an effect (handy to make a "pallet" from a same sample).
Only criticism: one can not choose a sample pan mono. I think that's when the chantillonage (by stro IN) that is a shall decide.
Manual: trs clear (I have in French). especially since I have other Roland machines and found the same logic pdagogique (gnrales functions primarily for fun right now, more functions SPECIFICATIONS Then all the stuff and MIDI toward the end).

Manir gnrale of the use is very simple and intuitive. The pads have a good touch and the organization of functions makes sense. For my part, I find it lacks some functions even more prcises for the particular edition of PATTERN.
on the other hand, for use complmentaire other more powerful machines, it's perfect.

SOUNDS

L I'm not in the dtail. All I know is that the record is clear and the sound of the dynamics, especially when you start trigger dynamic effects or filters.
For example I pass my old DR202 dsormais by Stereo IN and sometimes I add an effect (+ FILTER DRIVE with the low level drive trs) and gives real potatoes.
Although SR is the domain of luxury hack, but it would use pro compltement insufficient in terms of rglages. But 350euros, there's no Mystras. You will not replace your laptop.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought 3 months ago APRS BMD 1/4h a store that I was immediately convinced of the possibilities. I think I went around and found its way into my config.
Premire thing: I use the effects to revisit my old pattern, songs etc., accumulated for years on my other machines (using Kaos Pad somehow).
Another thing: it's a good sampler, easy to use live.
For now I use it in "arranger" or "filter", but I am sr that run There's way to deal from loops and especially using the 99 steps of the pattern.
on the other hand, always the same criticism: I find that edition of the pattern is really complicated. No way not to work it.
We must add or delete an info while reading the pattern. That said, the habit of sampling navigate certainly better than me, even if I assume that they will opt for a long time dj MPC or SP505.
In fact, in recent years I acquired a lot of synths or "sound box" (such ordinary toy 8 euros in a Chinese bazaar) and allows me to "go" live more just before. To do this, I had a studio numrique (KORG D12), but was obviously not the same flexibility edition.
For the price, I think it's a hyper INTERESTED machine, a kind of Swiss army knife audio.
I suggest that dj possde other machines, a laptop or a little too rigid live, but certainly not one who wants to make the hearts of his config is quelqu'elle.
Plutt for musicians interested as producers laborious.
In all cases, the price would be a shame to miss out. Especially if less than 300 euros OCCAZ point the nose.