SP Studio Systems SP-12 - Manual (Page 9)

INTRODUCTION
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SETTINGS AND VALUES
There are two ways of altering the SP-12’s parameters. One is to alter a slider setting
this is typically done when changing levels, pitch, and so on. The other is to specify a
numeric value with the keypad. This is typically done when telling the SP-12 how
many measures long a segment should be, the time signature, and so on.
Entering
During the process of specifying a setting or value, it is necessary to tell the SP-12’s
computer when the data you select should be entered into memory. For example,
suppose you’re setting the tempo; typically, you would vary the tempo until the
groove sounded “just right”. However, how is the computer going to know that the
tempo you have just selected is the right one?
Pressing the ENTER button tells the computer to write the desired setting or value
you have selected into its memory. Generally the display will confirm what you have
chosen; when it shows the desired setting or value, press ENTER.
Leading Zeroes
You will often need to enter numbers via the keypad.
If the function you have selected requires that you enter a two-digit number, you must
enter a leading zero when entering a single digit number.
Example: Enter 07 instead of 7.
If the function you have selected allows for entering a one-digit number only and
does not accept a two - digit number, do not enter a leading zero.
Segment and Song Modes
The SP-12 has two main operational modes. In segment mode, you create individual
segments of rhythms, typically a few measures long. In song mode, you chain these
segments together to make a complete song. Example: The intro, verse, chorus, and
solo of a song could all be separate segments; combining these together in the
proper order would create a song.
Segment and song modes are selected by the left-most button in the Programming
module. In song mode, the labels above the eight buttons to the right of the
SEGMENT/SONG button apply; in segment mode, the labels below the eight buttons
to the right of the SEGMENT/SONG button apply.