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Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI Devices
4. Press [TIME/BPM].
The [TIME/BPM] light goes out, and the settings value is
recorded.
* The value set here remains in memory even after the power is
turned off.
5. Start the MIDI sequencer.
The SP-303’s samples are played according to the note
messages from the MIDI sequencer.
6. Stop the MIDI sequencer at the point that you want the
sample to stop playing.
Using the SP-303 as a
Rhythm Sound Module
For example, if you want to use the expansion rhythms of
one of the SP-303’s samples for a GS sound module’s rhythm
part, take the following procedure.
fig.r07-05
1. Turn the power switch OFF.
2. Hold down [EXT SOURCE] and [HOLD], and slide the
POWER switch to ON.
This sets the SP-303’s MIDI Receive channel to Channel 10.
The rhythm part on GS sound modules and other MIDI
devices is ordinarily set to Channel 10, so setting the SP-
303’s MIDI channel to Channel 10 enables the sample to
be played on the same channel as the GS sound module’s
rhythm part.
Furthermore, set the correspondence between the note
numbers and pads as shown below to avoid having the
note numbers used for the GS sound module’s rhythm
part overlap with the SP-303’s note numbers.
* This setting is retained even while the SP-303 is turned off.
Using the SP-303 With a
Rhythm Machine
Synchronizing the Performance of
the SP-303’s Patterns with a Rhythm
Machine’s Tempo
At the factory settings, you can simply connect a rhythm
machine to the SP-303, and use the rhythm machine to
control the start and stop of patterns, as well as the tempo.
fig.r07-06 (Making Connections)
1. Connect the rhythm machine’s MIDI OUT connector to
the SP-303’s MIDI IN connector with a MIDI cable.
2. Press [PATTERN SELECT], and confirm that the
button has lit.
3. Press one of BANK [A]–[D] to select the bank holding
the pattern you want to play.
* If there is no memory card inserted in the slot, you will be
unable to select Pattern Bank C or D.
4. Hold down [REMAIN] and press the pad for the
pattern you want to play (specify the pattern).
The pad for the specified pattern lights up.
* Take care to note that the pattern will suddenly start playing if
you only press the pad without holding down [REMAIN].
GS Sound Module
MIDI
OUT 1
MIDI Sequencer
MIDI
OUT 2
MIDI IN
Pad EXT SOURCE A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8
Note B6 C7 C#7 D7 D#7 E7 F7 F#7 G7
Note Number 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
Pad B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
Note G#7 A7 A#7 B7 C8 C#8 D8 D#8
Note Number 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111
Pad C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
Note E8 F8 F#8 G8 G#8 A8 A#8 B8
Note Number 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119
Pad D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8
Note C9 C#9 D9 D#9 E9 F9 F#9 G9
Note Number 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127
Rhythm Machine
MIDI OUT
PAD BANK FUNC MODE