Looking to buy an SP-606 over an SP-555

[mbillings]

I have a question about features. I'm interested in using only the sampler without a computer. I know that the SP 606 works well with a computer, but it seems that its features are the most appealing SP even without the computer connectivity. I currently have an SP 404 but would like some more in depth editing features and the motion filter stuff is pretty cool.

Can I use the sequencer in the same way that the SP 404 sequencer functions? I make mostly psychedelic folk music and therefore use long samples there doesn't need to be really intricate editing.

Also, is step sequencing optional without the computer because that's an interesting option since I started on an ES-1.

Is it possible to have one of the 606's tracks sequencing my Alesis Micron? This isn't a big concern because I don't think it's possible with any SP.

Thanks in advance.

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Hi,

I use a Sp-606 with out a computer and have a had a lot of success without any other hardware.
I have question what on earth is psychedelic folk music?

thanks

[HxC]

[quote="mbillings"]

Can I use the sequencer in the same way that the SP 404 sequencer functions?
Yes. It features a 4-track sequencer

Also, is step sequencing optional without the computer because that's an interesting option since I started on an ES-1.
Yep

Is it possible to have one of the 606's tracks sequencing my Alesis Micron? This isn't a big concern because I don't think it's possible with any SP.
No- you can't sequence external modules.

[mbillings]

Hi,

I use a Sp-606 with out a computer and have a had a lot of success without any other hardware.
I have question what on earth is psychedelic folk music?

thanks

I don't know really. I guess folk music with lots of bleeps and bloops. Thanks for the help, I'm definitely looking to purchase the SP 606. The looper on the SP 555 is very appealing for live performances, but I would need more than 15 seconds. I'm looking to get either a Gibson Echoplex or Electrix Repeater in order to sync to Midi. I also have an Alesis MMT-8 which in conjunction with the SP 606 could be interesting.

[mbillings]

Okay I have a couple of other questions.

1) I am going to MIDI sync my SP606 to my Alesis MMT-8 Hardware Sequencer. Reading about the SP404 in the SPI forum, it says that a pattern can be triggered as soon as I press play on my sequencer. Is this option still possible on the SP606? And most importantly, does the bpm automatically sync? For example, if the sequencer has a master tempo of 140bpm, does that make all patterns on the SP606 at 140bpm rather than whatever tempo they are set to on the SP606?

2) Assuming the bpm syncs in the above scenario, is I increase the bpm on my sequencer in real-time, will the samples timestretch to stay with the tempo?

3) Is pattern copying an option on the SP606 or just the SP555?

Thanks!

[enossified]

1) If the sequencer has a master tempo of 140bpm, does that make all patterns on the SP606 at 140bpm rather than whatever tempo they are set to on the SP606?

Yes, if you have set the 606 to slave to MIDI clock.

2) If I increase the bpm on my sequencer in real-time, will the samples timestretch to stay with the tempo?

Yes, if they have been programmed to tempo match.

3) Is pattern copying an option on the SP606?

Yes

[mbillings]

Thanks for the quick reply. After three years of searching and about ten various rack and phrase samplers it seems like I've finally found the perfect sampler for my specific needs. I found one on craigslist for $225 that I'm picking up Saturday!