Playing back samples (SAMPLE MODE)
There are many preset samples available on this unit by factory default.
MEMO
When you turn on the SP-404MK2, the pads light up orange and the unit enters sample mode.
If the unit is not in sample mode, press the [EXIT] button a number of times.
When the pads are blinking blue, press the [EXIT] button a number of times and then press the [PATTERN SELECT] button.
- Press the pads of the SP-404MK2.
- The corresponding samples play back.
MEMO
- Refer to “Sampling (SAMPLING)” if you want to record a new sample.
- If you want to use samples that are already saved on your computer or other device, see “Importing samples (IMPORT SAMPLE)”.
About sample playback mode
The way that samples play back when you press the pads depends on the playback mode set for the samples.
For details on each playback mode, refer to the following.
Playback mode | Reference |
|---|---|
Gate | |
One-shot playback | |
Loop |
Additional information
- Selecting a sample bank
- Playing back a sample to the tempo of a song (BPM SYNC)
- Playing back only while a pad is pressed (GATE)
- Playing back samples only one time (One-shot Playback)
- Playing back samples repeatedly (LOOP)
- Playing back a sample in reverse (REVERSE)
- Playing back samples in detailed steps (ROLL)
- Setting a fixed sample volume (FIXED VELOCITY)
- Changing the sample volume for playback (16 VELOCITY)
- Playing back samples in scale pitches (CHROMATIC)
- Muting the playback of a sample (Pad MUTE)
- Playing back multiple pads at the same time (PAD LINK GROUPS)
- Merging multiple samples into a single sample (SAMPLE MERGE)
- Preventing samples from playing back at the same time (MUTE GROUP)
- Stopping all sample playback (STOP)
- Disabling buttons that are not used when playing live (LIVE MODE)