Roland SP-404MKII Sampling Workstation
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Boss SP303 Dr. Sample Phrase Sampler
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Overview
The SP-303 makes recording, looping, and sequencing samples straight-forward and intuitive, while SmartMedia can be used to expand sampling time and import .WAV/AIFF files. For sampling and effects processing any time, any place, the SP-303 can't be beat.
Professional-Quality Phrase Sampling
While the SP-303 is easily the most affordable phrase sampler on the market, its professional sound and specs are on par with far more expensive models. Up to 8 mono samples may be triggered at once - even when sampling using the "Standard" 44.1kHz recording mode. Two additional modes are provided for additional sampling time or to create "Lo-Fi" effects.
New Pattern Sequence
An onboard pattern sequencer makes creating songs from loops and phrases easy. Just select the length (up to 99 measures) and play along to the internal metronome. A quantize function corrects your timing, making it possible to create drum patterns by sampling individual sounds to the pads. And the SP-303's sequencer can store up to 7,500 notes.
Resampling and More
Once you've found the perfect effect, you can resample the sound to a new pad. This makes it possible to get even more out of the SP-303's effects section. And adjusting effect parameters such as filter cutoff, delay time, or modulation depth, for example, is as simple as twisting a knob.
Smart-Media Compatable
The SP-303 is the only low-cost phrase sampler that can use SmartMedia cards for expanding internal sampling time (up to 200 minutes*) in addition… read more to backing up data. You can even store .WAV and AIFF files from your PC to SmartMedia cards and load them into the SP-303 using a new import function.
26 Killer Effects
Not just a sampler, but a full-blown effects processor, the SP-303 includes 26 professional effects like reverb, flanger, delay, and Voice Transformer - plus wicked distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Lo-Fi, and Vinyl Simulator algorithms for twisting your sound to the extreme. Best of all, these effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or to live input signals.
Features
Compact phrase sampler with 44.1kHz sound quality and 8-note polyphony.
Onboard sampling time expandable using 8MB to 64MB SmartMedia* cards.
DJ-friendly operation via large, luminous sample pads (with Gate, Loop, and Reverse triggering), plus 3 real-time control knobs.
26 groove effects, including new Vinyl Simulator and more; internal resampling.
Real-time pattern sequencer with quantize function for easy song creation.
Accepts up to 64MB SmartMedia cards for storing samples, sequences, and expanding available recording time.
Imports .WAV/AIFF files stored to SmartMedia cards.
AC adapter included read less
Professional-Quality Phrase Sampling
While the SP-303 is easily the most affordable phrase sampler on the market, its professional sound and specs are on par with far more expensive models. Up to 8 mono samples may be triggered at once - even when sampling using the "Standard" 44.1kHz recording mode. Two additional modes are provided for additional sampling time or to create "Lo-Fi" effects.
New Pattern Sequence
An onboard pattern sequencer makes creating songs from loops and phrases easy. Just select the length (up to 99 measures) and play along to the internal metronome. A quantize function corrects your timing, making it possible to create drum patterns by sampling individual sounds to the pads. And the SP-303's sequencer can store up to 7,500 notes.
Resampling and More
Once you've found the perfect effect, you can resample the sound to a new pad. This makes it possible to get even more out of the SP-303's effects section. And adjusting effect parameters such as filter cutoff, delay time, or modulation depth, for example, is as simple as twisting a knob.
Smart-Media Compatable
The SP-303 is the only low-cost phrase sampler that can use SmartMedia cards for expanding internal sampling time (up to 200 minutes*) in addition… read more to backing up data. You can even store .WAV and AIFF files from your PC to SmartMedia cards and load them into the SP-303 using a new import function.
26 Killer Effects
Not just a sampler, but a full-blown effects processor, the SP-303 includes 26 professional effects like reverb, flanger, delay, and Voice Transformer - plus wicked distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Lo-Fi, and Vinyl Simulator algorithms for twisting your sound to the extreme. Best of all, these effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or to live input signals.
Features
Compact phrase sampler with 44.1kHz sound quality and 8-note polyphony.
Onboard sampling time expandable using 8MB to 64MB SmartMedia* cards.
DJ-friendly operation via large, luminous sample pads (with Gate, Loop, and Reverse triggering), plus 3 real-time control knobs.
26 groove effects, including new Vinyl Simulator and more; internal resampling.
Real-time pattern sequencer with quantize function for easy song creation.
Accepts up to 64MB SmartMedia cards for storing samples, sequences, and expanding available recording time.
Imports .WAV/AIFF files stored to SmartMedia cards.
AC adapter included read less
Specs
Sampler Section
Sampling Frequency: STANDARD (44.1 kHz)/LONG (22.05 kHz)/LO-FI (11.025 kHz)
MAX. Polyphony: 8 (MONO)
Sampling Number: On-Board: 16 (8 x 2 Bank), Card: 16 (8 x 2 Bank)
Sample Card Back Up: 112 (8 x 2 Bank x 7 set)
Importable file: .WAV/AIFF
Sequencer Section
On-board MAX. Recording note: Approx. 7,500 notes
Card MAX. Recording note: Approx. 7,500 notes
Resolution: 96 TPQN
Pattern length: Up to 99 measure
Recording method: Real-time loop recording
Pattern Number: Onboard: 16 (8 x 2 Bank), Card: 16 (8 x 2 Bank)
Pattern Card Back Up: 112 (8 x 2 Bank x 7 set)
Connection: LINE IN x 2 (STEREO L/R), MIC IN x 1, MIDI IN x1, LINE OUT x 2 (STEREO L/R), PHONES x 1
Power AC Adapter: (ACI or ACB Series)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 67 x 170 x 241mm (2-11/16 x 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.)
Weight: 850 g (1 lbs. 14 oz)
Sampling Frequency: STANDARD (44.1 kHz)/LONG (22.05 kHz)/LO-FI (11.025 kHz)
MAX. Polyphony: 8 (MONO)
Sampling Number: On-Board: 16 (8 x 2 Bank), Card: 16 (8 x 2 Bank)
Sample Card Back Up: 112 (8 x 2 Bank x 7 set)
Importable file: .WAV/AIFF
Sequencer Section
On-board MAX. Recording note: Approx. 7,500 notes
Card MAX. Recording note: Approx. 7,500 notes
Resolution: 96 TPQN
Pattern length: Up to 99 measure
Recording method: Real-time loop recording
Pattern Number: Onboard: 16 (8 x 2 Bank), Card: 16 (8 x 2 Bank)
Pattern Card Back Up: 112 (8 x 2 Bank x 7 set)
Connection: LINE IN x 2 (STEREO L/R), MIC IN x 1, MIDI IN x1, LINE OUT x 2 (STEREO L/R), PHONES x 1
Power AC Adapter: (ACI or ACB Series)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 67 x 170 x 241mm (2-11/16 x 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.)
Weight: 850 g (1 lbs. 14 oz)
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(91 ratings)
Submitted October 16, 2005 by a customer from comcast.net
"An updated modern classic...that rocks."
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
There is nothing in the price range that comes remotely close.
Sound
Hey, for 299 simoleons, the sound is very good, basically as HI-FI as you put in, it's not 24 bit, but who cares for the price and ease of use.
Features
Great...I reapeat great new features. All the stuf you wanted on the orginal sp-303 (which I have owned for at least five years), they finally put in. Tie the old and new together, now you really start having some old school fun. The pattern sequencer is totally where it's at and by far the most useful and important new feature. This along with the ability to resample sounds within the box. Awesome! Have to mention the number and variety of new effects. They must have listened to users groups and had several dudes on the R&D team that used and loved the orginal put this thing together.
Quality
Pure plastic, but Boss beefed up the chassis a bit. Original had a "Drop warning" in the manual. I have, dropped it, many times : )
It survived, but I would not recommend banging it around or tossing it in a gig bag with other heavy gear, and throwing it in the trunk night after night.
Value
Would buy if it were 100 more, great little on the spot sampler, pros will take this "toy" and turn it into a workhorse performance/recording tool.
Manufacturer Support
Never had a reason to call them, heard they are somewhat random.
The Wow Factor
It's cool...I bought one.
Musical Background:
Performer, producer, studio musician
Musical Style:
Petty much everything.
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