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Beforeusing this unit , carefully read the sections ent i tled: " USING THE UNIT SAFELY " and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (page 2-
3 ; page 17) . These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit . Additionally , in order to
feel assured that y ou ha v e gained a good grasp of ever y feature provided by your new unit , this manual should be read i n its
ent i rety . The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference .
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• Immediately tum the power off, remove the AC Ji'.
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by~
your dealer or qualified Roland service personnel
when:
• The AC adaptor or the power-supplycord has
been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, K"\
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft\.Y
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
• This unit, either alone or in combination with anK"\
amplifier and headphones or speakers , may be\.Y
capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
period of time at a high volume level, or at a level
that is uncomfortable. If you expe ri ence any hear-
ing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immedi-
ately stop using the unit, and consult an audiolo-
gist.
• Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it K"\
excessively,step on it, place heavy objectson it, etc. \.Y
A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire
hazard. Never use a power cord after it has been
damaged.
• Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA-o
120/230/240), and make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage specified on Jr.
the AC adapter's body. Other AC adaptors may use~
a different polarity, or be designed fo r a different
voltage, so their use could result in damage, mal-
function, or electricshock.
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is o
level and sure to remain stable . Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
• Never use or store the unit in places that are: ,<;;\
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sun- '9'
light in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct,
on top of heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths , washrooms, on wet floors);or are
• Humid; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levelsofvibration.
• Do not attempt to repair the unit , or replace parts f::'\
within it (except when this manual provides specif- \.Y
ic instructions directing you to do so) . Refer all ser-
vicing to your dealer, or qualified Roland service
personnel.
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its Ni\
AC adaptor. \lY
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the Jr.
instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. ~
&WARNING &WARNING
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The!::..symbol alerts the user to important instructions
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or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle . In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions , warnings, or alerts to danger.
The 0 symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden) . The specific thing that
© must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle . In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The e symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
Gt
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Used for instructions intended to alert
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the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the
unit
be used
improperly .
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the
unit be used
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improperl y .
" Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
About the Symbols
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
About & WARNING and & CAUTION Notices
USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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• Used batteries must be disposed of in complianceo
with whatever regulations for their safe disposal
that may be observed in the reg i on in which you
live.
• If used improperly,batter i es may explode or leak~
and cause damage or injury . In the interest of safe- 0 .
ty, please read and observethe following precau -
tions(page 8).
• Carefully followthe installation instructions for O
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct
polarity .
• Avoid using new batteries together with u s ed
ones . In addition, a v oid mixingdifferenttypes of
batteries .
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to
remain unu se d foranextendedperiod of time .
• If a battery has leaked,use a soft pieceofcloth or
paper towel t o wipe all remnants ofthe discharge
from the battery c ompartment.Then install new
batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin ,
makesure that noneofthe battery discharge gets
onto your hands or skin. Exe r cisetheutmost cau-
tion so that none of the dischargegets near your
eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with
running water if an y ofthe dischargehas entered
theeyes .
• Never keep batteries together with metallic
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces , hair-
pins, etc .
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightningo
in your area , disconnectthe AC adaptor from the
outlet.
• Before clean i ng the unit, turn off the power and o
unplug the ACadaptor fromthe outlet (page 9) .
• Beforemoving the unit, disconnectthe AC adaptor o
and allcords comingfrom e x ternal devices.
• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its plugs , t<:\
with wet hands when plugginginto,or unplugging \.Y
from , an outlet or this unit.
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objectson t<:\
the unit. \.Y
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming Ji'.
entangled . Also , all cords and cables should be~
placed so they are out ofthe reachof children .
• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an o
extended period of time , d i sconnect the AC adap-
tor .
• Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC o
adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so Ji'.
their location or position does not interfere with~
their proper ventilation .
&CAUTION
• Ba t teries must never be recharged, heated, taken t<:\
apart, or thrown into fireor water. \.Y
• Beforeusing the unit in a foreigncountry, consult Ji'.
with your dealer, or qualified Rolandservice per-~
sonnel.
• Do not forcethe unit ' s power-supplycord to share t<:\
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other \.Y
devices . Be especiallycarefulwhen using extension
cords - the total power used by all devices you
have connected to the extens i on cord's outlet must
never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for
the extension cord . Excessiveloads can cause the
insulation on the cord to heat up and eventuall y
meltthrough.
• Protectthe unit from stron gimpact.
(Donot drop it!)
• In households with small children,an adult sh o uld Ji'.
provide supervision until thechildiscapableof fol-~
lowing all the rules essentialfor the safe operation
of the unit.
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Applying an effect to the external input 34
Using the ring modulator 34
Using a filter 33
Pitchchange without affecting the tempo
(PitchControl and Time Stretch) 32
Using delay 33
Tempo change without affecting the pitch
(TimeStretch) 32
Pitch (and tempo) change (PitchControl) 31
Section 4. Using effects
Checking the current pad 30
Make the sound continue playing
even if you release the pad (TriggerPlayback) 29
Make the sound play only while
you press the pad (GatePlayback) 29
Reverseplayback (play backward) 28
Deleting unwanted portions (Truncate) 28
Playing only the desired portion of a sound
(Changing the Start/End Point) 27
Playing the sound only once
(OneShot Playback) 26
Playing a phrase repeatedly (LoopPlayback) 26
Section 3. Changinghow the
sampleplays (Editing)
Viewingand changing the
BPMvalue after sampling 25
Deleting an individual sample 25
Deleting all samples 25
Automatically starting sampling
(Auto Sampling) 23
Hi-Fi sampling I Longsampling
(Sampling Grade) 22
Sampling from a CD (linerecording) 21
Sampling from a microphone 20
Section 2. Sampling
Maximum polyphony and note priority 19
Calculating BPM(tempo) 18
Mixing samples with the microphone
or external input (SourceMix) 17
Using a pad to control the sound of the
external input (Sourcepad) 17
Using the Hold function to play a sample 16
Changing the bank 16
Section 1. Playingthe SP-202
Using the SP-202as a voice effector 15
Sampling your own sounds 14
Using effectsin your performance 13
Listen to the samples 12
Quick start
Important Notes 11
Turning on the power 10
Turning off the power 10
DJ system setup 8
Connections 8
Inserting the batteries 8
Frontand rear panel 6
Sampling time I Checking the remaining time 24
Main features 5
Contents

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The SP-202can use batteries as its power supply. Phrases
that catch your ear can be sampled anytime and anywhere,
for impromptu performances. Make music in your room, on
stage or in the street!
Runs on batteries
• "SmartMedia" is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
The SP-202can use SmartMedia as memory cards . When a 4
Mbyte card is used , over 30 minutes of sampling is possible.
The 16 sampled sounds in internal memory can be saved on
a card as a set, with up to seven sets (eachwith 16 samples)
on a card.
High-capacity memory cards
(SmartMedia) are supported
The Source Mix function lets you combine sampled sounds
with the sound from external input. This is convenient for
liveperformances such as Rap backed by sampled sounds.
Source Mix function
For each sample, you can select either Hi-Fi for high sound
quality or Lo-Fi for long sampling times, allowing you to
make the best use of available memory.
Sampling grade can be specified
for each sample
The BPM(tempo) of a sampled phrase is calculated and dis-
played automatically, and you can edit by BPM values or
display TimeStretch changes as BPM values .
Display and edit tempo as BPM
A total of six effects are built - in, including a Time Stretch
function that changes the tempo without affecting the pitch
(ideal for break-beats'), two types of filterthat are indispens-
able for Techno, and a ring modulator that is even more
effective when used on human voice. The filter and ring
modulator can also be applied to the sound from an external
input.
Six powerful types of effects are
built-in
Smart media (optional) can be used to allow even longer
sampling .
Long sampling times are possible, with up to 32 seconds of
high-quality sampling (HI-Fl)or up to 4 minutes 20 seconds
of LO-FI 2.
Long sampling
Main Features
Copyright© 1997 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro-
duced in any form without the written permission of BOSS
CORPORATION .
Index 45
Specifications 44
MIDI Implementation Chart 43
Troubleshooting 42
Error message 42
Section 8. Appendix
Matching the tempo (BPM)
of each sample (Time Stretch) 41
Playing break - beats .41
Sampling various phrases .40
Section 7. Creating break-beats
Notes when using MIDI 39
Restoringthe MIDI settings to their factory values 39
Using the SP - 202 as a rhythm sound module 38
Normal use 38
Setting the MIDI channel 38
Section 6. Using the SP-202 as
a MIDI sound source
Protecting data on a memory card 37
Loading data from a memory card (Load) 36
Saving to a memory card (Save) 36
Formatting a memory card 35
Section 5. Saving data to a
memory card

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1 O. Sampling button (REC)
Use this button to begin/end sampling.
9. Delete button (DEL)
Use this button to delete a sample. During the delete
process, the button will light.
• Normal/Reverse setting button
(NORMAL/REVERSE)
e Trigger/Gate setting button (TRIGGER/GATE)
• Loop/One-shot setting button
(LOOP/ONE SHOT)
Thesebuttons specify how the sample will be played back.
8. Editbuttons
eMono/stereo setting button (MONO/STEREO)
This specifies whether sampling will be monaural or stereo.
• Sampling grade setting button
This sets the sampling grade (high-quality sampling I long
sampling).
7. Sampling settingbuttons
These buttons set conditions for sampling.
6. BPM settingbuttons
During sampling, these set the BPM(tempo). If you already
know the BPM, you can use the 1' A buttons to input the
numerical value. If you do not know the tempo, and wish to
input it as you listen to the phrase to be sampled, press the
TAPpad in time with the phrase.
S. BPM display
Normally this indicates the BPM (tempo) value of the sam-
ple. It can also display the remaining available sampling
time.
4. Display
This will light to indicate various settings for the pad which
sounded last (referred to as the "current pad").
3. Control knob (CONTROL)
Normally this is used to control the effects. During sam-
pling, it is used to adjust the sampling level.
2. Effectbuttons (EFFECTS)
These tum the effects on/ off. When an effect is on, the but-
ton will light.
With the exception of PITCH, multiple buttons cannot be
turned on simultaneously.
Adjust the volume.
1. Volume knob
Front and rear panel

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29. Peak indicator (PEAK)
This indicator helps you to adjust the level when sampling.
For optimal sampling, adjust the level so that this indicator
lights occasionally.
28. AC adaptor [eek
Use this when you wish to connect a separately sold AC
adaptor.
• Be sure to use only the specified AC adaptor. Using any
other adapter can cause malfunctions.
This turns the power on/off.
27. Power switch
This can be connected to an external MIDIdevice (sequencer
or keyboard) so that the external device can control the SP-
202.Use a MIDIcable (optional) for connection.
26. MIDI connector
25. Line out iacks (LINE OUT L, R)
These audio outputs are stereo RCA phono type jacks for
connection to an amp or mixer through which you wish to
play the sampled sounds.
24. Line in iacks (LINE IN L,R)
These inputs are stereo RCA phono type jacks for connection
to a CD player or other sound source from which you wish
to sample.
23. External mic iack
When you wish to use an external microphone, connect it to
this jack. When an external microphone is used, the built-in
microphone will automatically be defeated.
22. Source select switch
(SOURCE SELECT)
When this switch is in the MIC position, you can sample
from a microphone (external or built-in). When it is in the
LINE position, you can sample from a device connected to
the line in jacks.
21. Memory card slot (MEMORY CARD)
A memory card (SmartMedia: optional) can be inserted here.
A card can be used to store (backup) the data from internal
memory. It is also possible to use card banks C/D to record
long samples that the internal memory could not accommo-
date.
20. Source mix switch (SOURCEMIX)
When this switch is ON, the sounds of the samples and the
external input (microphone or line in) will be mixed and out-
put.
19. Headphone iack (PHONES)
A set of headphones can be connected here to hear the same
sound as the line outputs. The jack is for a stereo miniature
type plug.
18. Built-in microphone
Youcan use this microphone to sample sounds.
17. Source pad (SOURCE)
By using this pad you can sound/silence the sound from an
external input without having to sample it, and can apply
effectsto the sound.
16. Hold pad (HOLD)
If you hold down this pad while pressing another pad, the
samplewill continue to play even after you release the pad.
When you press a pad, the sample assigned to that pad will
sound. Whileit is sounding, the pad will light.
15.Pads
14. Bank buttons (BANK)
Thesebuttons switch sample banks. The A/B button switch-
es between internal banks A and B. The C/D button switch-
es between banks C and D when a memory card is used.
13. Remain button (REMAIN)
When this button is pressed, the BPMdisplay will indicate
the remaining time available for sampling.
At thesame time, the button for the current pad and the but-
ton for the effect which is being controlled by the Control
knob willblink.
Use this button to cancel a sampling or sample delete opera-
tion (i.e., whileRECor DELis blinking).
12. Cancel button (CANCEL)
11. Mark button (MARK)
Use this button when you wish to sound only a portion of a
sampled sound. While this button is lit, only the specified
portion willsound.

Settings may be different depend i ng on the mixer . For
detailsrefer to the owner's manual foryourmixer.
Effect: OFF
Effect: ON
Input: line
Input: PHONO
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CH2
Mixer settings
When s ampling from a record, s et the mi x er fader to the
record pla y er position (max i mum) .
The volume level during sampling is adjusted b y the SP-
202 ' s REClevel (page 20,21)and by the mixer'seffectsend
level.
DJ system setup
The SP-202does not contain an amp or mixer . In order to
hear the sound, you will need an amp, aud i o system, or
headphones etc. Refer to the diagram at right and connect
the SP-202with your external equipment .
AC adaptor, Audio cables , M I DI cables, stereo head-
phone s and microphone are not included.Thesecan be
purchased separately at your dealer .
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn
off the power on all de v ices beforemakingany connec -
tions .
Connections
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When th i s occurs,replacethebattery immediately.
The co ntents of the SP-202' s in t ernal memory will be pre-
served even ifthebatteryruns down .
When the battery runs down, the BPMdisplay will become
darker than normal.
Detach the lid of the battery case located on the bottom of
the unit , and referringto the diagrams on the bottom, insert
the batteries making sure to obse r ve the correct polarity.
Thenclosethelid firmly.
Inserting the batteries

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Never tum off the power while the decimal points are
blinking.
3. Turn the SP-202's power switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Turn off the power of the amp/mixer etc.
1. Before you tumoff the power, make sure that the
volumes of the SP-202 and the connected
amp/mixer are set to their minimum position.
• Turningoff the power
Also adjust the volume of the connected amp/mixer etc.
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a fewseconds)after power up is required before
the unit will operate normally .
lf y ou tum on the power with a memory card a l ready
inserted, the decimalpoints will blinkforseveral seconds
until the memorycard is detected . Theunit will not oper -
ate during this time .
Never tum off the power while the decimal points are
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4. Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the SP-202's
volume.
3. Tum on the power of your amp/mixer etc.
decimal po i nts blink
2. Tum the SP-202's power switch ON.
The BPMdisplay will indicate " 202 " forseveral seconds.
The decimalpoints will also bl i nk .
1. Before you tum on the power, make sure of the
following points.
• Is the SP-202 correctlyconnected to the external equip-
ment?
• Are the volume controls of the SP-202 and of the con -
nected amp/mixer set to their minimumposition?
Once the connectionshave been completed(page 8, 9), turn
on power to your various devices in the order specified . By
turning on devicesin the wrong o rder, yourisk causing mal-
function and/or damage to speakers and otherdevices.
Turning on the power

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• Never touch the term i nals of the DATA card. Also , avo i d
getting the terminals dirty.
The surface w i thout
gold contacts
must face upward
BeforeUsing Cards··· · ·········-········-···
Using Memory Cards
• Carefully insert the DATA card all the way in-until i t is
firmly i n place .
AdditionalPrecautions---------------------
• Please be aware that th e contents of memory can be irre-
trievably lost as a resu l t of a malfunction, or the improper
operation of the unit. T o protect yourself against the risk of
loosing important data , we rec o mmend that you peri o dical-
ly save a backup copy of important data y ou have stored in
the unit's memory on a Memory card ( SmartMedia) .
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored on a Memory card (SmartMedia)
once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no lia-
bility concerning such loss of data.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors . Rough handling can lead to malfunctions .
• When connecting/disconnecting all cables, grasp the connec-
tor itself-never pull on the cable . This way you will avoid
causing shorts , or damage to the cable ' s internal elements .
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors , try to keep the uni t' s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use head-
phones, so you do not need to be concerned about those
around you (especially when it is late at night).
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the bo x
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
Warranty Disclaimer----------·-············
• In no event shall Roland be liable for any direct, consequen-
tial, incidental, or any o ther damages which may result
from your use of, or inability to use the SP-202 .
These damages ma y include , b ut are not limited to th e fol-
lowing events which could occur during your use of the SP-
202:
Inability to realize profit s .
Permanent loss of your mu s ic data .
Inability to continue using the SP-202 , o r de v ices that have
been connected to it.
Repairsand Data·······················----·
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's memo -
ry may be lost when the unit is sent for repair s . Important
data should always be backed up on a Memory card
(SmartMedia} , or written down on paper (when possible) .
During repairs , due care is taken to avoid the loss of data .
Howe v er, in certain case s (such as when circuitry related
to memo ry itself is out of order), we regret that it may not
be possible t o restore the data, and Roland assumes no lia-
bility concerning such loss of data.
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft , dry cloth
or one that ha s been s lightl y dampened with water . T o
remove stubborn dirt , use a cloth impregnated with a
mild , non - abrasive detergent . Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly w i th a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzine , thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avo i d the possibility of discolorati o n andI or
deformation .
Maintenance --········-···-·······---------·--
Placement -------------------------------------
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem , change the orientation of this unit ;
or move it farther away from the source of interference.
• This device may interfere with radio and television recep-
tion . Do not use th i s device in the vicinit y of such
receivers .
• Do not expose the un i t to d i rect sunlight, place it near
devices that rad i ate heat, leave it inside an enclosed v ehi -
cle, or otherwise subject it to temperatur e extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
Power Supply:Use of Batteries··········
• Do not use thi s unit o n the same power circu i t with any
de v ice th a t will generate line no i se (such a s an electric
motor or vari a ble lighting s ystem} .
• The AC adaptor will begin t o gene r ate heat after long
hours of con s e c utive use . Thi s is normal, and is not a cause
for concern.
• The use of an AC adaptor i s recommended as the unit's
power consump ti on is relatively high. Should you prefer
to use batteries , p l ease use the alkaline type.
• When installing or replacing batteries, always tum off the
power on this unit and disconnect any other devices y o u
may have connected . Th is way, you can prevent malfunc -
tion and / or damage to speakers or other devices .
• Before connecting thi s unit to other devices , tum off the
power to all units . This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
In addition to the items listed under "USING THE
UNIT SAFELY" on page 2-3, please read and observe
the following:
Important Notes

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• T he SP- 202is able to sound up to four pads simultane-
ously. If you press additi o nal pads in an attempt to play
more, the sound of the first-pressed pad will be turned
o ff (pad dark) to make way for the newly-pressed pad
(last - note priority).However depending on the settings,
it ma y not be possibleto sound fo ur pads s imultaneous-
l y . For details refer to page 19 "Ma x imum polyphony
and notepriority . "
• The facto ry samples differ from those on the supplied
CD . If y ou erase the factory samples, they cannot be
restored ( unless you havecreated a backupbeforehand.)
• If y o u press the TRIGGER/GATEbutton to make TRIG-
GERlight, the sample will alternate between playing
(p a d lit)and stopped (pad dark) each time you press the
pad . Fordetails referto page 29 "Makethe sound contin-
ue pla y ing even if you releasethe pad . "
• The v olume is not affectedby the forcewith which y ou
pres s a pad . Appl y ing e x cessive forceto a pad willcause
malfunct i ons .
4. After verifying that you hear the sound,trypress-
ing pads 2-8 as well.
• If pre s sing a pad does n o t produce sound,makesure that
bank A is selected(BANKA is lit) . If a differentbank is
s elected , press the BANKINT A/B button to switch to
bank A .
3. Raise the SP-202's VOLUME knob appropriately,
and while pressing pad 1, gradually raise the vol-
ume of your amp or monitor speaker.
2. Press pad 1. (Pad 1 will light . )
BankA's 7 and 8 in the factor y -setsampleswill play onl y
while you continue pressing the pad .
1. Turn the power switch ON.
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What is a bank?
The sample s that are assigned t o each of the eight pads ar e
collecti v ely referred to as a bank . TheSP-202has four banks :
A-D .
What is a sample?
A sample i s a piece of s a mpled sound (a " waveform " )
to gether with various settings that determinehow it can be
played during a performance,which has been assigned to a
pad .
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Whenthe SP-202is shippe d from th e fa c t o ry , 1-8 of bank A
al r ea d y co n tain samples . L e t's li s ten t o the s e samples.
I Ustento the samples
Quick start

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When effects are used, fewer notes can be played simul-
taneously. For details refer to page 19 "Maximum
polyphony and note priority . "
* The on/off status of the effectscan be specified for each
sample .
* With the exception of PITCH,only one effectcan be used
for each sample .
5. Rotate the CONTROL knob. The sound will
change correspondingly.
4. Press one of the EFFECTS buttons. (The button
you press will light.)
An effect is on when the button is lit, and off when it is
dark.
3. Press a pad to sound the sample to which you
wish to apply an effect.
2. Raise the SP-202's VOLUME knob appropriately,
and while pressing pad 1-8, gradually raise the
volume of your amp or monitor speaker.
1. Tum the power switch ON.
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they can do .
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14
e, Press the DEL button.
The DELbutton will light. When it goes dark, the delete
operation has been completed.
• Never turn offthe power while the DELbutton is lit.
b. Press the pad to which the unwanted sample is
assigned. (The pad will blink.)
a. Press the DEL button. (The button will blink.)
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* If undesired sound or silence was recorded at the begin-
ning or end of the sample, you can make settings so that
only the desired portion is played back. For details refer
to page 27 "Playing only the desired portion of a sound."
7. Press the pad that went dark, and you will hear
the sound that you just sampled.
* If you exceed the maximum possible sample time, sam-
pling will stop automatically.
6. When you come to the point where you wish to stop
sampling, press the SAMPLING START/STOP but-
ton. Sampling will end, and the blinking pad will
go dark.
5. Start playback on the CD player, and in synchro-
nization with the beginning of the CD sound,
press the SAMPLING START/STOP button.
The RECbutton will light, and sampling will start.
4. Adjust the sampling level.
Start playback of the CD, and rotate the REC LEVEL
knob so that the PEAKindicator lights occasionally.
Preparations for sampling are now complete. Stop the
CD player, and place it in playback standby mode.
* If you now decide not to sample, press the CANCEL but -
ton.The RECbutton will go dark.
The REC button will blink, and the SP-202 will be in
standby mode. At this time, a pad to which no sample
has been assigned will automatically be selected and will
blink.
3. Press the SAMPLING START/STOP button.
* If you wish to sample from the microphone, set the
SOURCESELECTswitch to MIC.
2. Make sure that the SP-202's SOURCE MIX switch
is OFF, and the SOURCE SELECT switch is in the
LINE position. Then turn the SP-202's power
switch ON.
1. Connect your CD player. (page 8, 9)
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production, or broadcast whose copyright is owned by a
third party is forbidden by law, with the exception of
special cases such as private use.
Here's how to sample some new sounds into the pads of
bank B (which do not contain samples when the SP-202 is
shipped).
I Sampling your own sounds

15
If you wish to use an e x ternal microphone, connect it to
the MICjack. The externa l microphone will automatical-
ly takepriority over the internal microphone .
It is not possible to use two or more FILTER 1 /2 or RING
effects simultaneousl y .
If yo u press another pad while the SOURCE pad is lit,
the sound of the microphone may be interrupted . Also,
pressing the SOURCEpad while the sound of a pad 1-8
is playing may cause the sound of pads 1-8 to be inter-
rupted. This can occur when the maximum polyphony i s
exceeded . For details refer to page 19 "Maximum
polyphony and note pri o rity . "
When the SOURCESELECTswitch is in the LINE p o si-
tion, an effect can be applied to the audio from the line
input.
If the TRIGGER/GATE butt o n has been pressed to make
TRIGGERlight, pressing a pad will alternate between
starting the sound (pad lit) and stopping the sound (pad
dark), so that the sample will continue to sound while
the pad is lit. For details refer to page 29 "Make the
sound continue playing even ifyou release the pad . "
If distortion occurs because the input level is too high , or
noise is a problem because the input level is too low, you
can adjust the input le vel according to "If noise is a prob-
lem " on page 34.
6. Release the SOURCE pad, and the sound from the
microphone will no longer be heard.
S. Press the RING MOD button once again to make
it go dark, and the effect will no longer apply.
In the same way , go ahead and try FILTER 1 and 2 .
4. Press the RING MOD button to make it light.
The ring modulator will apply to the sound from the
microphone, producing an effect as if a robot were
speaking. You can r o tate the CONTROL knob to adjust
the depth of the effect.
Howling could b e produced depending on the location
of microphones r elati v e to s peakers. This can be reme-
died by:
l. Changing the orientation o f the microphone(s).
2 . Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from
speakers .
3 . Lowering vo lume level s .
3. Raise the SP-202's VOLUME appropriately, and
speak into the microphone while you gradually
raise the volume of your amp or monitor speaker .
2. Press the SOURCE pad. (The pad will light.)
With the factory settings, the sound will be heard only
while you continu e pressing the pad.
1. Set the SOURCE MIX switch OFF, the SOURCE
SELECT switch to MIC, and turn the power
switch ON.
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(ring modulato r ) effect sto an e x ternal input.
In this section , let's apply the r i ng modulator to a v o ice ,
making it sound likea robot .
I
Using the SP-202 as a
voice effector

16
* The pad will remain lit while the sample is playing.
* The instant that you press the HOLD pad once again to
cancel Hold, all sounds will stop, including those sounds
which were not being held.
* By making Gate playback I Trigger playback settings
(page 29)you can produce the same result without press -
ing the HOLD pad. Gate playback J Trigger playback
can be specified independently for each pad 1-8.
3. Press the HOLD pad once again to stop the
sound.
2. Beforeyou release the pad, press the HOLDpad.
This turns on Hold, and the sample will continue to
sound even after you release the pad.
1. Make sure that bank A is lit, and press pad 7 to
sound the looped sample.
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pad 7 and 8 will sound only while the pad is being pressed,
and will stop when you release the pad. However you can
use the Hold function to cause the sample to continue
sounding even after you release the pad.
This is convenient when you have a looped phrase sample
that you wish to continue playing. In the following proce-
dure, we will explain how to use the Hold function with the
bank A pad 7 as an example.
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Using the Hold function
to play a sample
• When you change banks, pad 1 of the selected bank will
always be the current pad.
• Never remove the memory card while a sample of bank
CJD is playing.
• If you insert a card which has not been used by the SP-
202 (i.e., not formatted by the SP-202) and press the
BANKCARD CJD button, CJD/REC will blink. If you
then press the RECbutton, the card will be formatted. Do
not turn off the power or remove the card while format-
ting is in progress. When a card is formatted, the data in
the card will be erased.
If a memory card is not inserted into the slot, it is not
possible to select banksCJD by pressing the BANK
CARDCJD button.
When the SP-202is shipped from the factory, only bank
A contains samples.
Press the BANK CARD CID button to make
either BANKC orD light.
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Pads 1-8 (samples)
(How the Banks are organized)
The eight samples assigned to the eight pads are collectively
referred to as a "bank," and the SP-202allows you to use
four banks, A-D. Banks A and Bare banks inside the SP-202,
and banks C and D are in an optional memory card.
This means that up to 32samples can be available.
• When the power is turned on, bank A is selected.
I Changing the bank
On the SP-202,you can play samples by pressing pads 1-8
and the BANKbuttons.
Pads which are playing a sample will light, and the display
will show the settings for the pad which was last pressed to
play it. (This pad is referred to the "current pad.")
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17
6. Press pads to play the desired samples.
5. Tum the power switch ON.
4. If you are using an external microphone, connect
the microphone to the MIC jack. If you are using
a CD, connect it to LINE IN (refer to page 8, 9).
3. If you wish to mix samples with the microphone
input, set the SOURCE SELECT switch to MIC.
To mix samples with a CD, select LINE.
2. Turn the SP-202's SOURCE MIX switch ON.
1. Record the samples (phrases or sound effects etc.)
that you wish to use into the SP-202.
• It will be most convenient t o limit the samples used in a
single song to the number that can be selected with o ut
having to change banks .
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The SP-202 provides a S o urce Mix function that lets you
combine the mi c rophone i nput or external input with play-
back of the samples, without your having to connect a mixer.
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Mixing samples with themicrophone
orexternalinput (Source Mix)
• If distort i on occurs because the input level is too high, o r
noise is a problem because the input level is too low, yo u
can adjust the input levelaccording to "If noise is a prob-
lem" on page 34 .
4. The external input will be heard as long as you
press the SOURCE pad.
If GATE is lit , the sound will be heard only while you
press the SOURCE pad , and it will be silenced when y o u
release the pad (the pad will go dark).
If TRIGGER is lit, pressing the SOURCEpad will alter-
nate betwee nsound (pad lit) and silence (pad dark } .
GATE and TRIGGER can be switched b y pressing the
TRIGGER/GATE button .
• The FILTER 1 /2 and RING MOD effects can als o be
used. For deta i ls refer to page 34 "Applying an effect to
the external input. "
3 . Turn the power switch ON.
If you use the LINEIN, the output will be stereo .
2. If the external input is a line source, set the
SOURCE SELECT switch to LINE. If it is a micro-
phone (internal or external), set SOURCE
SELECTto MIC.
1. If you wish to control a CD player etc., connect it
to LINE IN. If you wish to use an external micro-
phone, connect it to the MIC jack.
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from the externa l input and apply an effect to thi s s ound
without ha v ing to sample it.
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Using a pad to controlthe sound
of the external input (Source pad)

18
• This function is also available while samples are playing
back. This function is not available during sampling
standby mode, or during recording.
Decimal points
2. Press the TAP button in time with the quarter
notes of the rhythm.Whenyou havepressed four
or moretimes,the BPMwill be displayedfor sev-
eral seconds. (The decimal points beneath the
numerals will blink.) Then the BPM display for
the currentpad willreappear.
1. Tum the powerswitchON.
• If BPM is specified for the current pad at this time, that
value will be shown.
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rhythm so that the corresponding BPMvalue (tempo) will be
calculated and displayed.
• You can calculated the BPMvalue when the BPM value
is 40-200. When the BPM value is less or more than that,
the value indication will not change.
I Calculating BPM (tempo)
• You can also adjust the volume of the mic r ophone or
external input by rotating the CONTROL knob while
holding down the CANCELbutton.
9. If you wish to adjust the volume of the micro-
phone or external input, press the REC button to
enter sample-standby mode, and rotate the CON-
TROL knob.
When you finish making adjustments, press the CAN-
CELbutton.
8. If you wish to adjust the volume of the samples,
rotate the VOLUME knob.
7. Slowly raise the volume of your amplifier or
monitor speaker as you sing to the microphoneor
playback the CD.
Then gradually raise the VOLUME knob on the
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8. Stereo playback from a memory card x 1 = 4
7. Normal mono playback x 2 + normal source pad playback x 1 = 4
6. Mono filter (not HI-FI) x 1 + mono ring modulator (not HI-Fl) x 1 = 4
5. Mono filter (HI-Fl) x 1 + normal mono playback x 1 = 4
4. Mono filter (not HI-FI) x 1 + normal mono playback x 2 = 4
3. Mono time stretch x 1 + normal mono playback x 1 = 4
2. Normal stereo playback x 2 = 4
1. Normal mono playback x 4 = 4
• Examples of maximum simultaneous notes
Up to a total of 4 voices can be used simultaneously .
Not available .
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Reverse playback
Time stretch
Source pad
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Memory card
MONO (STEREO)
Internal memory
MONO (STEREO)
• Number of voices used
The SP-202can play up to four notes simultaneously . Using an effector a stereo sample wilJ occupy two or more notes of this
capability. This means that in some cases, there will fewer than four notes available . For details refer to the following table
which shows the number of voices used in each case,and the list o f example .
If pads are pressed to request more notes than can be sounded simultaneously, the first-played sound will be turned off,and
the newly-requested sample will sound (last-note priority).
• If you change the current pad, the sample assigned t o the current pad will be treated as the last-played note.
I Maximum polyphony and note priority

20
Never tum off the power while sampling is in progress .
10.Pressthe SAMPLINGSTART/STOP button.
The RECbutton will light, and sampling will begin.
You may reverse the order of steps 5-9, or make them as
many times as desired.
9·2. If you wish to use Tap Input, listen to the sound
that you wish to sample, and press the TAP but·
ton in time with the beat of the sound.
When you have pressed the button four times or more,
the value will be input (displayed).
A tempo in the range of 40-200 can be specified. (When
PITCHis OFF)
9· 1.To enter a numerical value, press the .A. T but-
tonsto selectthe desired value.
If you continue holding down a button , the value will
increaseor decrease continuously.
8. While the desired sound is being picked up by
the microphone, rotate the RECLEVEL knob to
adjust the sampling level so that PEAK lights
occasionally.
If you make the BPM (tempo) setting before you begin
sampling, pressing the SAMPLING START /STOP button
willcause the stop time (EndPoint) to automaticallybe set
to a beat of the BPMvalue that was in effectbefore you
pressed the button, and the MARK button willlight. (Refer
to page 27 "Playingonly the desired portion of a sound")
Thereare two ways to enter the BPM. If you already know
the desired setting, you can enter it numerically. If not,
press the TAPpad in timewith the tempo (Tap input) .
7. Makesure that MONOis lit.
If STEREOis lit, press the MONO/STEREO button to
make MONOlight.
Even if you sample with a setting of STEREO,the same
sound will be recorded for both L and R if the input is
monaural. In this case, the sound will be the same as if
you had sampled using MONO, but it will use two notes
ofpolyphony.
6. Presspad 2.
5. Pressthe BANKINT A/8 button tomake B light.
If at this point you wish to stop sampling , press the
CANCELbutton. The RECbutton will go dark.
4. Pressthe SAMPLINGSTART/STOP button.
The REC button will blink, and the SP-202will enter
standby mode.
3. Tum the power switch ON.
2. Set the SOURCESELECTswitch to MIC.
1. Connect an external microphone to the MICjack.
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When the SP-202 is shipped from the factory , the pads of
bank Bare vacant. Let's try sampling to these pads.
In the procedure given below, we will use an external micro-
phone to record a sample to pad 2 ofbank B.
I Sampling from a microphone
Please note that Banks A/B in the SP-202and Banks C/D in
the memory card have different numbers of voices of the
samples and different ways of handling the effects (Refer to
"Maximum polyphonic and priority" on page 19). Therefore,
select which bank you should sampling, after considering
the above points .
If you have already sampled a sound to every pad, or if you
have used up the available sampling time, you will need to
first delete one or more unwanted samples, and then record
your new sample to a vacant pad .
(Referto page 25, "Deleting an individual sample")
Unauthorized sampling from a CD, record, tape, video
producti o n, or broadcast etc. whose copyright is owned
by a third party is forbidden by law, with the exception
of special casessuch as private use.
Section 2. Sampling