Roland SP-606 User manual

Sampling Workstation for a New Generation
A Bold New Spin on Sample-Based Music Production
Creativity UnleashedCreativity Unleashed
45 multi effects and Mastering Effects
Power Sampling
4x 4 velocity pads
Built-in CompactFlash slot and USB port
DBeam and V-LINK controllers
4-track sequencer
Tap into innovative new features
POWERFUL SAMPLER
Sample, edit, and play
Slice, dice, and snap to sequence
ENHANCED SAMPLING
The SP-606’s software companion
P606 Virtual GrooveBox
Unique features for control and expression
Performance Power ToolsPerformance Power Tools
COMPACT FLASH
Massive storage capacity
Expressive real-time audio manipulation
PERFORMANCE EFFECTS &
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Capture pro-quality digital audio with the SP-606’s 8-voice sampling
engine. You can record audio from the built-in stereo inputs and digital
input, or via USB for drag & drop WAV/AIFF file exchange. Sounds can
also be recorded directly from the USB port using the SP-606’s USB-Audio
mode (supports WDM and ASIO). Twist, bend, slice, and sculpt your
samples with editing features such as Chop and Resample. Audio loops
can be time-stretched and locked to your sequences in real time thanks to
the SP-606’s BPM sync control and internal 4-track MIDI sequencer, which
is capable of storing approximately 18,000
notes. The large, backlit LCD provides
clear, friendly access to waveforms and
sequence data, even in the darkest studio
or stage environment.
The SP-606 can be used as a
full-featured standalone sampler or as a USB companion for the bun-
dled P606 software app (PC compatible, included free with the
SP-606). Designed by the creative braintrust at Cakewalk, P606
provides a powerful array of phrase generation, soft synthesis, and
virtual effects — the end results of which can be controlled by or
transferred to the SP-606, eliminating the need for a static CD library.
P606 is packed with virtual
instruments, multi-channel effects, and even a loop sequencer.
Generate custom phrases from the P606’s three software
synthesizers — GrooveSynth,
PSYN Mini Analog, and
GroovePlayer (a loop
manipulator for WAV/ACIDized
files) — under the control of the
built-in 16-track sequencer.
Eight effects plug-ins and a
mixer are included as well. The
SP-606 can seamlessly
control, import, edit, and play
back the tracks you create
with P606.
SP-606 is built for the studio and stage.Your fingers will love the luxurious
velocity-sensitive pad bank, complete with Roll and Hold buttons. The Sub Pad
function* allows you to access the same sound from two Pads — ideal for
performing manual drum rolls. Wave your hands over the D Beam controller,
and inject wildly expressive, visually impressive modulation into your
performances. You can also manipulate video in real time with the V-LINK
function (when used with Edirol’s DV-7PR or P-1, sold separately).The serial
dual effects engines in the SP-606 provide instant access to 45 top-quality
algorithms — including Isolator, Filter+Drive, Slicer, Reverb, Tape Echo, plus
new effects such as Feedback Ripper and Space-D — which can be tweaked
in real time via knobs and D Beam. For polished, radio-ready final mixes, you
can tap into the SP-606’s suite of Mastering Effects. Export your masterpieces
with crystal-clear quality via the SP-606’s digital output.
The SP-606 is loaded with sample editing tools. The External Sequence
Sampling function* allows the SP-606 to automatically capture loops and
phrases from external sequencers — whether from the bundled P606
software or external hardware devices such as Roland’s MC-909. How it
works is sinfully simple: The SP-606 sends the sequencer a start signal via
MIDI, then it samples the audio driven by the sequencer, sends a stop
command, and truncates the audio automatically. Building your own
custom library of sample loops has never been easier.
Enjoy unprecedented plug-and-play convenience, speed, and massive
storage capacity with the SP-606’s CompactFlash card
slot. Record over 6 hours (!) of audio, and import/export
WAV and AIFF files (up to 512MB simultaneously) without
the need for a separate CompactFlash reader/writer. Long
load times are a thing of the past.
The best of both worlds
New groove horizons with P606
Maximum Sampling Time (mono, approx.)
LONG
STANDARD
11 min.
Internal
Memory*
5 min.
16MB
11 min.
5 min.
CompactFlash
32MB
24 min.
12 min.
64MB
48 min.
24 min.
128MB 256MB
96 min.
48 min.
193 min.
96 min.
512MB
386 min.
193 min.
*Including pre-loaded samples.
Blockbuster loops, mad effects, mastered mixes, software-synth integration —
the SP-606 plugs you into a new world of creative expression
*patent pending

SPECIFICATIONS EFFECT LIST
REAR PANEL
Options
SP-606 Specifications
• Maximum Polyphony 8 voices • Sampling Mode STANDARD/LONG • Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
• Data Format SP-606 original format (.WAV/AIFF import/export possible) • Internal Memory Samples: 128
(8 Banks) (Including Pre-loaded Sample Banks) • Card Memory Samples: 384 (24 Banks) • Effects
Section Multi-Effects: 2 systems, 45 types, Mastering Effect: 2-band Compressor • Sequencer Section
Mode: PATTERN, SONG, Tracks: 4, Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note, Song Steps: 999, Songs: 25,
Patterns: 140 (Including Pre-loaded Patterns), Maximum measures per Pattern: 32, Beats: 2/4—32/4,
Tempo: 40.0—200.0, Pattern recording method: Realtime, Step Recording (Note/Sample), Maximum record-
able notes: Approximately 18,000 notes (Approx. 8,000 per Pattern) • Others Display: 128 x 64 dots (Backlit
graphic LCD), Controllers: Control Knobs x 3, D Beam, Pads: 16 with velocity sensitivity • Connectors
Headphones Jack, Output Jacks L/Mono, R, Input Jacks L/Mono(MIC), R, Foot Switch Jack, Digital Audio
Interfaces (COAXIAL, IN/OUT), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), USB Connector (compatible with MIDI, audio and
mass storage class), AC Adaptor Jack • Power Supply DC 9 V (AC Adaptor) • Current Draw 1,000 mA
• Dimensions 358.3 (W) x 271.2 (D) x 84.0 (H) mm / 14-1/8 (W) x 10-11/16 (D) x 3-5/16 (H) inches • Weight
2.3 kg / 5 lbs 2 oz (excluding AC Adaptor) • Accessories Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (ACI Series or PSB-
1U), USB Cable, CD-ROM (USB MIDI/AUDIO driver, P606 software), Memory Card Protector
*The SP-606’s CompactFlash file system is developed by Kyoto Software Research, Inc.
Fugue ©2004 Kyoto Software Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
Driver System Requirements:
P606 System Requirements
[For Windows 98/Me]
• Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 98, Microsoft Windows Me • Computer Windows 98 / Me com-
patible computer with a USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 1.0 or higher
• CPU/Clock Pentium, Celeron™, Intel-compatible Processor/400MHz or higher • Memory 64 MB or more
[For Windows 2000/XP]
• Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Computer Windows XP/Windows 2000 compatible computer with a
USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 1.0 or higher • CPU/Clock Windows XP: Pentium,
Celeron™, Intel-compatible Processor/600MHz or higher, Windows 2000: Pentium, Celeron™, Intel-compati-
ble Processor/400MHz or higher • Memory 128 MB or more
[For Mac OS 9]
• Operating System Mac OS 9 series • Computer Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB port as
standard equipment • OMS Version (for OMS Driver) 2.3.5 or later • FreeMIDI Version (for FreeMIDI
Driver) 1.35 or later • CPU/Clock PowerPC G3 / 400 MHz or better • Memory 128 MB or more (You must
turn virtual memory "off" before using this driver.)
[For Mac OS X]
• Operating System Mac OS X v10.2 or later *This will not operate in the Classic environment of Mac OS
X. When using this, the Classic environment must not be running simultaneously. • Computer Apple
Macintosh series computer with on-board USB • CPU/Clock PowerPC G3 / 400 MHz or faster (PowerPC G4
recommended) • Memory 256 MB or more
*This driver has been shown to function properly when used with average computer systems having
specifications that conform to the above guidelines. You should be aware, however, that there are numerous
other variables that can affect performance, including differences in hardware design, system configuration,
and overall combination of software applications that are used. Therefore, the actual system requirements
could be different than the above.
• Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP • CPU/Clock Pentium®-class, Pentium4 1.7 GHz or
higher recommended • Memory (RAM) 256 MB or more, 512 MB or more recommended
• Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher • Hard Disk 500 MB or more • USB Port • CD-ROM Drive (required
for installation)
001 FILTER + DRIVE
002 REVERB
003 DELAY
004 TAPE ECHO
005 ISOLATOR
006 COMPRESSOR
007 LO-FI PROCESSOR
008 GUITAR AMP SIM
009 OVERDRIVE
010 PITCH SHIFTER
011 FEEDBACK RIPPER
012 REVERSE
013 TUMBLING
014 FLANGER
015 STEP FLANGER
016 BPM AUTO PAN
017 AUTO PAN
018 BPM TREMOLO
019 TREMOLO
020 BPM SLICE+FLANG
021 SLICER + FLANGER
022 ROTARY
023 CHORUS
024 PHASER
025 STEP PHASER
026 RING MODULATOR
027 STEREOIZER
028 SPACE-D
029 LOW BOOST
030 EQUALIZER
031 RADIO TUNING
032 VINYL SIMULATOR
033 GATE
034 NOISE GENERATOR
035 ENHANCER
036 DISTORTION
037 FUZZ
038 WAH
039 CENTER CANCELER
040 CHROMATIC P.S.
041 VOICE TRANSFORMER
042 OCTAVE
043 SUBSONIC
044 OSCILLATOR(PAD)
045 ENVELOPER(PAD)
No. TYPE NAME No. TYPE NAME No. TYPE NAME
DP-2
Pedal Switch
FS-5U
Foot Switch
RH-200
Monitor Headphones
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Printed in Japan MAY. '04 RAM-3808 BH-3 GR-UPR-K