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SP-555 Creative Sampler Workstation

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Overview

The ultimate toolkit for DJs, producers, sample-based musicians.

The Roland SP-555 Creative Sampler Workstation is the newest member of the SP pattern sequencer family. The SP-555 breaks new ground with innovative features such as Loop Capture and Super Filter. The Roland SP-555 is fast and powerful, but one thing has been preserved from previous SP workstation models: fun!

Quick, Easy, Versatile Sampling
You can capture sounds instantly onstage using the SP-555's Line or Mic Inputs, or through USB audio streaming--perfect for DJs or live performers who want to grab sounds and drop them in the mix on the fly. The SP-555 supports up to 2GB CompactFlash for over 12 hours of recording with no-load playback!

Live Loop Capture
This innovative new feature lets you quickly grab a piece of incoming audio or a loop of your live performance and instantly play it back in perfect time with your other tracks. The loops can also be captured through the effects in real time and assigned to a pad for later use. You can even perform sound-on-sound layering with your loops.

Killer Performance FX
From silky gloss to complete audio annihilation, the SP-555 provides 37 types of powerful DSP effects to alter your sounds. Included in the lineup are Voice Transformer, Delay, Isolator, and the unique Super Filter and DJFX Looper, The Effect Memory allows for instant recall of your favorite settings using the pads with no glitching while switching effects.

Visual Magic
Amaze your audience with the SP-555's D BEAM and V-LINK features. Wave your hands over the invisible D BEAM to tweak the SP-555's filter, to trigger samples, or to play synth solos. Connect V-LINK compatible video equipment and sync the music to the visuals.

Computer Companion
The SP-555 can be used by itself or with a PC. It can be used as an audio interface for the bundled Cakewalk SONAR LE software or any other DAW or DJ application on your computer. With the bundled Wave Converter software, WAV and AIFF files can be imported and assigned to a CF card for use in the SP-555 (CF reader needed).

Features

Ultra-easy sampling with innovative Loop Capture feature
Versatile sampling through Line input, phantom-powered Mic input, USB audio streaming, and WAV/AIFF import
Dozens of killer performance effects, including Super Filter and DJFX Looper
Audio interface capability with any DAW or DJ audio application (Cakewalk SONAR LE included)
Large Sample Memory via CompactFlash (up to 2GB)
Bundled Wave Converter software (Mac and PC) for importing and exporting WAV/AIFF files
Infrared D BEAM controller and V-LINK compatibility for high-impact performance

Specs

SP-555 Creative Sampler Workstation Specifications:

Maximum Polyphony: 12 voices

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

Data Format: SP-555 original format (WAV/AIFF import/export possible)

Sampling Mode: standard, low-fidelity

Memory Card: CompactFlash Type 1, 32 MB to 2 GB compatible

Loop Capture: Maximum recording time: approx. 15 sec.

Effects: 37 types

Pads: 16 with velocity sensitivity

Controllers: Control Knobs x 3, D Beam Controller

Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)

Onboard Mic: Mono x 1

Maximum Sampling Time

(mono, approx.):
Internal Memory:
Standard: 11 min, low-fidelity: 22 min. (including pre-loaded samples)
Memory Card
128 MB: Standard: 48 min., low-fidelity: 96 min.
256 MB: Standard: 96 min., low-fidelity: 193 min.
512 MB: Standard: 193 min., low-fidelity: 386 min.
1 GB: Standard: 386 min., low-fidelity: 772 min.
2 GB: Standard: 772 min., low-fidelity: 1544 min.

Samples:

Internal Memory: 32 (16 samples x 2 banks, including pre-loaded samples
Memory Card: 128 (16 samples x 8 banks)

Patterns:

Internal Memory: 32 (16 patterns x 2 banks), including pre-loaded patterns
Memory Card: 128 (16 patterns x 8 banks)

Pattern Sequencer:

Maximum recordable notes:
Internal Memory: Approx. 8,000 notes (including pre-loaded patterns)
Memory Card (CompactFlash): Approx. 8,000 notes
Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length: 1--99 measures
Recording method: Realtime Loop Recording (with quantize function)

Signal Processing:

AD Conversion: 24 bits
DA Conversion: 24 bits

Jacks/Connectors:

Line input jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
Line output jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
Headphones jack (stereo 1/4" phone type)
MIC Jack (1/4" phone type / XLR type, Hi-Z, phantom power)
Pedal Jack (1/4" phone type)
MIDI Connector (in, out)
USB Connector (supports USB MIDI and USB Audio)
AC adaptor jack
Memory card slot (CompactFlash)
Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)
Current Draw: 800 mA

Accessories:

CD-ROM x2 (Sonar LE, Wave converter/USB driver)
AC Adaptor
Owner's Manual
Quick Start Guide

Options:

Pedal Switch (DP-2)
Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U)
Pad Stand (PDS-10)
Gig Bag (CB-SP1)

Size and Weight

Width: 11-1/16" (280 mm)
Depth: 10-7/16" (264 mm)
Height: 2-15/16" (74 mm)
Weight: 4 lbs. (1.8 kg)

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SP-555 Creative Sampler Workstation

The ultimate toolkit for DJs, producers, sample-based musicians.

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SP-555 Creative Sampler Workstation Specifications:

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