Playing Back Samples (SAMPLE MODE)
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Playing Back Samples in Scale Pitches (CHROMATIC)
You can play back samples (changing their pitches) as a chromatic scale with the pads.
1.
Press pads [1]–[16] to select the sample to use in chromatic mode.
2.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the pad [4].
The unit enters chromatic mode.
3.
Press pads [1]–[16].
The pad position corresponds to the key displayed. The sample plays back in the key that matches the pad you press.
Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the key range.
4.
To exit chromatic mode, press the [EXIT] button.
Changing how the samples play (how they sound)
You can change how samples play when they are triggered.
1.
In chromatic mode, press the [REMAIN] button.
The method switches each time you press the [REMAIN] button.
Method of
playing
[REMAIN]
button
Explanation
LEGATO
Blinks slowly
When you play legato (by pressing a pad while holding down another pad), portamento is
applied.
MONO
Lights up
The sample plays in single-note mode (monophonic).
POLY
Blinks quickly
Pressing multiple pads makes the samples play back at the same time (polyphonic).
Changing the scale/mode
You can change the scale/mode that’s used when you play.
1.
In chromatic mode, press the [VALUE] knob.
The scale/mode changes in the following order each time you press the [VALUE] knob.
Major scale
→
minor scale
→
Dorian mode
→
Phrygian mode
→
major scale
→
...
Hold down the [ROLL] button and turn the [VALUE] knob to select the note (root) for the scale.
Summary of Contents for SP-404MK2
Page 1: ...SP 404MK2 Version 2 00 Reference Manual ...
Page 41: ...Sampling SAMPLING 41 ...
Page 49: ...Editing a Sample SAMPLE EDIT 49 ...
Page 100: ...Configuring the Various Settings UTILITY 100 ...
Page 132: ...Appendix 132 Audio Diagram ...