Notes on SP 404 Mark 2 Overview

Introduction

• The video is a guide to the SP 404 Mark 2.
• The video is structured in chapters with links in the description for navigation.
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Device Overview

• The SP 404 can have 16 projects, each holding patterns and samples.
• Shift + Sub Pad to access project selection.
• Banks and Samples:
  • Each bank can hold up to 16 sounds.
  • Project 1 has pre-loaded patterns and samples; others (like Project J) are empty.

Modes and Colors

• Sample Mode (Orange): Play sound by triggering pads.
• Pattern Select Mode (Purple): Select patterns to play.

Playing Patterns

• Patterns can be queued by tapping, or played directly.
• While playing a pattern:
  • Shift + Halt pauses playback.
  • Exit stops playback.
• Different banks (A, B, etc.) hold different sounds.

Tempo and BPM Sync

• Each pattern can maintain its own BPM.
• Shift + 11 allows access to project tempo and bank tempo settings.
• Change BPM settings or sync patterns to the project tempo.

Managing Samples

• Importing Sounds:
  • Import from an SD card or by connecting to a computer.
  • Format the SD card through Shift + Pad 14 for import/export.
  • Navigate through directories via the display.

Assigning Samples to Pads

• Select empty pads to assign new samples or reassign existing samples.
• Deleting samples is destructive and not reversible.

Recording Patterns

• Two ways to create patterns: Live recording and step sequencing (TRRE).
• Adjust record settings: BPM, length, quantization strength, time signature.
• Important to adjust quantization for better timing.

Editing Patterns

• Access the Pattern Edit mode to play, adjust BPM, start, and end times of patterns.
• Options to duplicate or crop patterns based on selection.

Effects Section

• Apply effects like filters, resonators, etc., when in pattern mode.
• Use of MFX (multi-effects) for broader sound manipulation.

Motion Recording

• Record motion for effects adjustments in real-time.
• Mark button activates motion recording; you can change parameters on the fly.

Working with Bus Effects

• Effects are routed through buses (1 & 2) for different processing options.
• Saving configurations (Favorites) allows quick recall of settings.

Playback Modes

• Various playback modes (BPM Sync, Gate, Loop, Reverse).
• Gate mode only plays sound while pad is pressed, Loop continuously replays a section, Reverse plays sound in reverse.
• Ping Pong loops between two points.

Conclusion

• Knowledge of all the features and settings of SP 404 Mark 2 is essential for effective usage in performance and recording.
• More detailed video sessions will follow to expand on specific sections.
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