Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector - Manual (Page 136)

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Slicer
This slices the sound up into small pieces, creating the impression that a backing phrase is being played.
This slices up the sound at certain intervals into 16 parts (16 steps), breaking the sound into a rhythm that follows the sequence
pattern (a pattern used for slicing up the sound). This is effective when used with sustaining sounds.
Parameter Value Explanation
PATTERN 1–32 Sets the sequence pattern.
SPEED
0–100 (when the SYNC parameter is
OFF)
2/1 to 1/64T (bars; when the SYNC
parameter is ON)
Sets the period over which the sequence pattern repeats.
DEPTH
0–100 Sets the slicing depth. Larger settings make the slicing effect more
prominent.
SHUFFLE 0–100 Larger settings delay the timing of even-numbered steps (2, 4...).
MODE
Sets how the volume changes when the next step sounds.
LEGATO The volume is not changed between steps.
SLASH
The volume is reset to zero before the next step sounds (at the
boundary between steps).
SYNC OFF, ON When this is ON, the effect sound synchronizes with the tempo.
Tremolo/Pan
Cyclically varies the volume or panning.
Parameter Value Explanation
DEPTH 0–100 Sets the depth of the effect.
RATE
0–100 (when the SYNC parameter is OFF)
1.000–0.010 (when the SYNC parameter is
ON)
Sets the cycle (period) of the effect.
TYPE
Sets the type of effect.
TRE Cyclically changes the volume (tremolo).
PAN Cyclically changes the panning.
WAVE
Sets how the effect modulates the sound.
TRI Triangle wave
SQR Square wave
SIN Sine wave
SAW1, SAW2 Sawtooth wave
TRP Trapezoidal wave
SYNC
OFF, ON When this is ON, the effect sound synchronizes with the
tempo.
Chromatic PS
A two-voice pitch shifter that changes the pitch in semitone steps.
Parameter Value Explanation
PITCH1, PITCH2 -24–12 (semi) Adjusts the amount that PITCH1 or PITCH2 is pitch-shifted.
BALANCE 100-0–0-100 (%) Adjusts the volume balance between dry (the original sound) and effect sound.
PAN1, PAN2 L50–R50 Sets the panning of PITCH1 or PITCH2.
Hyper-Reso
This is a resonator effect that is adjusted to make creating melodies and bass lines easier.
Parameter Value Explanation
NOTE
-17– -1, 1–18 Sets which note in the chromatic scale should resonate, counting from the
root of the SCALE value.