Roland SP-555
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The Roland SP-555 is a music
sampler. It has many new features that set it aside from its predecessors. The sampler has 37 built in effects that can be assigned to any of the 16 pressure-sensitive pads. It also has a microphone input that accepts 1/4 inch phone type, XLR type, Hi-Z, and has Phantom Power. This helps to create better sounding, on the site samples. Also, a new feature in the loop capture. This enables you to create a looping sample that you can add to until recording is stopped. Another feature is the D Beam feature which allows you to control 3 different effects with your hand. These effects include synth, trigger
, and filter
. Also, V-Link enables you to connect the sampler to lighting and effects and the lights will match to the beat of the sample or loop creating a better on stage performance.
Panda Bear (Noah Lennox)
& Geologist (Brian Weitz)
- Members of the band Animal Collective
Daniel J. Reyes (musician) - Guitarist for the band DOS
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
sampler. It has many new features that set it aside from its predecessors. The sampler has 37 built in effects that can be assigned to any of the 16 pressure-sensitive pads. It also has a microphone input that accepts 1/4 inch phone type, XLR type, Hi-Z, and has Phantom Power. This helps to create better sounding, on the site samples. Also, a new feature in the loop capture. This enables you to create a looping sample that you can add to until recording is stopped. Another feature is the D Beam feature which allows you to control 3 different effects with your hand. These effects include synth, trigger
Trigger
-Technology:* Trigger , a mechanism that actuates the firing of firearms* Image trigger, a device used in highspeed cameras* Schmitt trigger, an electronic circuit* Trigger circuit, IBM's name for a flip-flop...
, and filter
Audio filter
An audio filter is a frequency dependent amplifier circuit, working in the audio frequency range, 0 Hz to beyond 20 kHz. Many types of filters exist for applications including graphic equalizers, synthesizers, sound effects, CD players and virtual reality systems.Being a frequency dependent...
. Also, V-Link enables you to connect the sampler to lighting and effects and the lights will match to the beat of the sample or loop creating a better on stage performance.
Users
MadMan Richard - sampling technician from Kes The Band (Trinidad & Tobago)Panda Bear (Noah Lennox)
Panda Bear (musician)
Noah Benjamin Lennox also known as Panda Bear, is an experimental musician and a founding member of Animal Collective.-Early life:...
& Geologist (Brian Weitz)
Geologist (musician)
Geologist is a founding member of Animal Collective. He provides electronic sound manipulations and samples for the band.Geologist grew up in Philadelphia and Baltimore and currently lives in Washington DC....
- Members of the band Animal Collective
Animal Collective
Animal Collective is an experimental psychedelic band originally from Baltimore, Maryland, currently based in New York City. Animal Collective consists of Avey Tare , Panda Bear , Deakin , and Geologist...
Daniel J. Reyes (musician) - Guitarist for the band DOS