Roland SP-404MK, Reference Manual

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Playing Back Samples (SAMPLE MODE)
Playing Back Only While a Pad is Pressed (GATE)
This switches the gate function on/off.
When the [GATE] button is on, samples play back only while the pads are pressed (gate playback).
When the [GATE] button is off, samples begin playing back each time a pad is pressed.
Momentary gate control
Use the operations shown below to change how samples are played back.
Sample playback method Operation
Stop the playback of samples whose GATE is off Hold down the [EXIT] button and press pads [1]‒[16].
Continue the playback of samples whose GATE is on Press the [HOLD] button while holding down pads [1]‒[16].
Hold down the [HOLD] button and press pads [1]‒[16].
Press the [GATE] button to switch the function on (the button is lit) and off (the button goes dark).
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