Roland SP-555 Creative Sampler with Performance Effects

SP-555 Creative Sampler with Performance Effects description:

The Roland SP 555 Creative Sampler with Performance Effects. The ultimate toolkit for DJs, producers, sample-based musicians and performers.

The Roland SP 555 features groundbreaking and innovative features such as Loop Capture, and Super Filter. The SP-555 is fast and powerful, but one thing has been preserved from previous SP models: fun! It's the ultimate toolkit for DJs, producers, sample-based musicians, or performers who want to take their act to the next level. 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 SP555 supports up to 2GB CompactFlash for over 12 hours of recording with no-load playback! Live Loop Capture 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. From silky gloss to complete audio annihilation, the SP555 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. 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. 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).

The main features of the Roland SP 555 include:

• 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
• The SP-555 optional Gig Bag is available
• Maximum Polyphony: 12 voices
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
• Data Format: SP-555 original format (WAV/AIFF import/export possible)
• Sampling Mode: STANDARD, LO-FI
• Memory Card: CompactFlash Type 1, 32 MB to 2 GB compatible
• Maximum Sampling Time (mono, approx.): Internal Memory - STANDARD ...11 min. LO-FI ...22 min.
• Memory Card: 128 MB: STANDARD ...48 min. LO-FI ...96 min. / 256 MB: STANDARD ...96 min. LO-FI ...193 min. / 512 MB: STANDARD ...193 min. LO-FI ...386 min. / 1 GB: STANDARD ...386 min. LO-FI ...772 min. / 2 GB: STANDARD ...772 min. LO-FI ...1544 min.
• Samples: Internal Memory - 32 (16 samples x 2 banks), Memory Card - 128 (16 samples x 8 banks)
• Patterns: Internal Memory: 32 (16 patterns x 2 banks), Memory Card: 128 (16 patterns x 8 banks)
• Loop Capture: Maximum recording time: approx. 15 sec.
• Pattern Sequencer/Internal Memory: Approx. 8,000 notes, 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)
• Effects: 37 types
• Signal Processing/AD Conversion: 24 bits, DA Conversion: 24 bits
• Pads: 16 with velocity sensitivity
• Controllers: Control Knobs x 3, D Beam Controller
• Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
• Onboard Mic: Mono x 1
• LINE INPUT: Jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
• LINE OUTPUT: Jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
• Headphones (PHONES): Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
• MIC: Jack (1/4 inch phone type / XLR type, Hi-Z, phantom power)
• Pedal Jack (1/4 inch 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) Included, Current Draw 800 mA
• Accessories Include: CD-ROM x2 (SONAR LE, WAVE CONVERTER/USB DRIVER), AC Adaptor, Owner's Manual, Quick Start Guide
• Optional Accessories Include: Pedal Switch (DP-2), Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U), Pad Stand (PDS-10), Gig Bag (CB-SP1)
• Size and Weight: Width 280 mm 11-1/16 inches, Depth 264 mm 10-7/16 inches, Height 74 mm 2-15/16 inches, Weight 1.8 kg 4 lbs.