Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS SP-303 Dr. Sample. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: · USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2­3) · IMPORTANT NOTES (page 10) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2001 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION. USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert 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 improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic The symbol alerts the user to important instructions 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 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 q symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. 001 009 · Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002c · Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .......................................................................................................... 003 · Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! .......................................................................................................... 010 · Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. .......................................................................................................... 004 · Never use or store the unit in places that are: · Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight 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 · Exposed to rain; or are · Dusty; or are · Subject to high levels of vibration. .......................................................................................................... 007 · This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be 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 experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. .......................................................................................................... 011 · Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. .......................................................................................................... 012c · Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when: · The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord 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. .......................................................................................................... · Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. .......................................................................................................... 008c · Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. .......................................................................................................... 2 013 101b · In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. .......................................................................................................... 014 · The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. .......................................................................................................... 102d · Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) .......................................................................................................... 015 · Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. .......................................................................................................... 103b · Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords--the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. .......................................................................................................... 016 · Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor. .......................................................................................................... 104 · Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. .......................................................................................................... 106 · Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. .......................................................................................................... 107d · Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. .......................................................................................................... · Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. .......................................................................................................... 108b · Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices. .......................................................................................................... 109b · Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet. .......................................................................................................... 110b · Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. .......................................................................................................... 118 · Should you remove the screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. .......................................................................................................... 3 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY........... 2 Main Features.......................... 6 Panel Descriptions ................... 7 IMPORTANT NOTES ................ 10 QUICK START ......................... 11 Making Connections ...............................................11 Turning On the Power.............................................12 Turning Off the Power ............................................12 Listen to the Samples .............................................13 Adding Effects to Samples.....................................14 Try Playing a Pattern ..............................................15 Playing with the Tempo Changed.................................... 15 Chapter 3. Sampling ..............27 Before Sampling..................................................... 27 Selecting Higher Quality Sampling, Extended Sampling, or Lo-Fi Sampling (Sampling Grade)...................................... 27 Selecting Between Stereo and Mono Sampling .............. 27 About Sampling Time ........................................................ 27 Sampling from a Microphone................................ 28 Sampling from a CD or MD.................................... 29 Sampling With the Tempo Specified Beforehand ....... 30 Starting Sampling Automatically (Auto Sampling) ..................................................... 31 To stop auto sampling ........................................................ 32 Making Samples with Effects Added (Resampling) .......................................................... 32 Deleting an Individual Sample .............................. 33 Deleting All Samples Together ............................. 34 Changing the Assignment of Samples to the Pads..... 34 Checking the Remaining Sampling Time............. 35 Sampling Your Own Sounds..................................16 Lifting the SP-303's Memory Protection .......................... 16 If you don't like the sampled sound ................................ 17 Chapter 4. Changing the Sampling Settings ..36 Playing Phrases Repeatedly (Loop Playback)/ Playing the Sound Only Once (One Shot Playback).... 36 Chapter 1. Playing Samples ... 18 Composition of Samples ........................................18 Switching Sample Banks........................................18 Number of Samples That Can Be Played Simultaneously (Polyphony)..................................18 Having a Sample Continue to Play Even When the Pad is Released (Hold) ..........................19 Playing Sounds Input From External Devices (EXT SOURCE Pad).................................................19 Adjusting the Volume of the External Input Sounds..... 20 Having Samples Play Only While the Pad Is Pressed (Gate Playback)............................ 36 Having Samples Play Even If the Pad Is Not Held Down (Trigger Playback)............ 36 Playing Samples in the Reverse Direction (Reverse Playback) ................................................ 37 Setting the Sample Volume ................................... 38 Preventing Unneeded Portions from Being Played (Markers/Start Point/End Point) ................................. 38 Adjusting both the Start and End points ......................... 38 Adjusting only the End Point ............................................ 39 Adjusting only the Start Point (End Point is the end of the sample) ................................ 39 Finely Adjusting the Start Point and End Point ............. 40 Chapter 2. Using the Effects ... 21 Adding Effects to Samples.....................................21 Turning Effects On and Off Rapidly (Effect Grab)......... 22 Selecting an Effect From MFX ........................................... 22 Deleting Unwanted Portions (Truncate)............... 41 Changing the Sample's BPM .............................. ...