i have written an external Pattern Sequence Editor for the SP-404 in my free time. I like the sp-404 a lot, but that internal pattern recording by hand was terrible for me. i want to share this tool with you here - So if you feel just like me you can simple use it
.You will find the last version in attachment. So please use that version only
) This software is for win only and it is freeware. I have tested that with 2 windows XP PCs (one core ~1Ghz and dual core). Most functions can be controlled by mousewheel. Short hints can be found in the Quick Guide PDF below.Current Version: 1.5c
For that tool you need a midi-interface, which is connected to SP-404 (SP-303 in restricted 303 mode). The software only controls the SP-Device by midi events.
Note: The editor stores/loads the pattern in an own format on disk and it has nothing to do with the internal pattern format of SP-Device!!!.
For a synced record of Patterns on SP-Device, you will need an additional audio chinch cable, which is connected from LINE-Out of SP-Device to your LINE-IN of PC.
Now, MIDI-IN is supported to have control about "Play", "Stop" and "MidiClock" by an external device, but for recording (Sync Option) it uses the internal clock!
Info about the Sync Option: This is a special option to capture the metronome sound of your sp-404 before recording external sequences into the internal pattern of SP404, because the sp404 can not fit start and stop of midiclock while recording, so the clock is triggered by metronome - test it by yourself:
1. Press PATTERN SELECT and then REC and choose a PAD at SP-404 (SP-303)
2. Press Sync to synchronize midiclock from metronome
3. Set QUANTIZE to 32 and press REC at SP-404 (In 303 mode: QUANTIZE to 16)
4. Press Sync again or Start button, if the record counter reaches the beat position
The default options works fine for me, so i have to press start if the last metronome sound is captured before recording.
QUANTIZE Option of SP-Devices for recording is necessary! - without that, you will record over and over with small delays for every recording loop...)
I refrain from any responsible and can't give you any guarantee for any damage using this software.
I was using some free components, authors are mentioned in about box.
Please remember that you get this tool for free and I don't get paid for support.
best regards,
rio
