SP-303
Dr. Sample
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SP-303: Dr. Sample
Features
- Compact phrase sampler with 44.1kHz sound quality and 8-note polyphony
- Onboard sampling time expandable via optional SmartMedia cards
- DJ-friendly operation via large, luminous sample pads and three knobs
- 26 groove effects including new Vinyl Simulation; internal resampling
- Realtime pattern sequencer with quantize function for easy song creation
- Selectable Gate, Loop and Reverse triggering of samples
- Accepts up to 64MB SmartMedia (optional) for sample/sequence storage
- Imports .WAV/AIFF files stored to SmartMedia cards*
- AC adaptor included
- *Requires optional SmartMedia adaptor or PCI adaptor card. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
While the SP-303 is easily the most affordable phrase sampler on the market, its professional sound and specs are on par with far more expensive models. Up to eight mono samples may be triggered at once—even when sampling using the “Standard” 44.1kHz recording mode. Two additional modes are provided for additional sampling time or to create “Lo-fi” effects.
New Pattern Sequencer
An onboard pattern sequencer makes creating songs from loops and phrases easy. Just select the length (up to 99 measures) and play along to the internal metronome. A quantize function corrects your timing, making it possible to create drum patterns by sampling individual sounds to the pads. And unlike the limited memory of other phrase samplers, the SP-303’s sequencer can store up 7,500 notes.
26 Killer Effects
Not just a sampler, but a full-blown effects processor, the SP-303 includes 26 professional effects like reverb, flanger, delay, and Voice Transformer—plus wicked distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Lo-Fi, and Vinyl Simulator algorithms for twisting your sound to the extreme. Best of all, these effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or live input signals.
Resampling and More
Once you’ve found the perfect effect, you can resample the sound to a new pad. This makes it possible to get even more out of the EF-303’s effects section. And adjusting effect parameters such as filter cutoff, delay time or modulation depth, for example, is as simple as twisting a knob.
SmartMedia Compatible
The SP-303 is the only low-cost phrase sampler that can use SmartMedia cards for expanding internal sampling time (up to 200 minutes*) in addition to backing up data. You can even store .WAV and AIFF files from your PC to SmartMedia cards and load them into the SP-303 using a new import function**.
*Using 64MB SmartMedia card and Lo-fi sampling in mono.
**Requires SmartMedia adaptor or PCI adaptor card.
Specs
- Maximum Polyphony
- 8 voices
- Internal Memory
- Samples: 16 (8 samples x 2 banks)
Patterns: 16 (8 patterns x 2 banks) - Memory Card (SmartMedia)
- Samples: 16 (8 samples x 2 banks)
Backup: 112 (2 banks x 7 sets)
Patterns: 16 (8 samples x 2 banks)
Backup: 112 (2 banks x 7 sets)
* Only 8 MB to 64 MB SmartMedia with a power-source voltage of 3.3 V can be used. - Maximum Sampling Time
- Internal Memory (Times Approximate)
STANDARD: 31 sec, LONG: 63 sec, LO-FI: 3 min, 10 sec
Memory Cards (Times Approximate)
8 MB
STANDARD: 4 min, LONG: 8 min, LO-FI: 25 min
16 MB
STANDARD: 8 min, LONG: 16 min, LO-FI: 50 min
32 MB
STANDARD: 16 min, LONG: 33 min, LO-FI: 101 min
64 MB
STANDARD: 33 min, LONG: 66 min, LO-FI: 202 min - Sampling Frequency
- STANDARD: 44.1 kHz
LONG: 22.05 kHz
LO-FI 11.025 kHz - Pattern Sequencer
- Maximum Note Storage: Internal Memory Approx. 7,500 notes, Memory Card (SmartMedia) Approx. 7,500 notes
Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length: 1–99 measures - Effects
- 26 types
- Signal Processing
- A/D Conversion: 20 bit
D/A Conversion: 20 bit - Nominal Input Level
- Input (mic): -40– +4 dBu
Input (line): -10 dBu - Input Impedance
- 23 k ohms (line)
2 k ohms (mic) - Nominal Output Level
- Output (line): -10 dBu
- Output Impedance
- 2 k ohms
- Display
- 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
- Connectors
- LINE INPUT Jacks (L, R)
LINE OUTPUT Jacks (L, R)
Headphone (PHONES) Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
MIC Jack
MIDI IN Connector
AC Adaptor Jack
Memory Card Slot - Power Supply
- AC Adaptor: 120/230 V (ACI-Series), 230 (UK)/240 V (ACB-Series)
- Current Draw
- 1000 mA
- Accessories
- AC Adaptor: 120/230 V (Roland ACI-Series), 230 (UK)/240 V (Roland ACB-Series), Owner’s Manual
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 170 mm
- 6-3/4 inches
- Depth
- 241 mm
- 9-1/2 inches
- Height
- 67 mm
- 2-11/16 inches
- Weight
- 0.9 kg
- 1 lbs. 14 oz.
- * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessories
Downloads
Brochures & Catalogs
Updates & Drivers
- SP-303 Operating System Version 1.02 (MAC) (507KB)
- This is the SMF version of the latest operating system available for the SP-303 DR. Sample. Please look at the Readme file for information on how to install the operating system.
Note to Mac Users: You will need the UPD SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program. - SP-303 Operating System Version 1.02 (PC) (267KB)
- This is the SMF version of the lastest Operating System for the SP-303 DR. Sample. Please look at the Readme file for information on how to install the operating system. Note to PC users: You will need the PC SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
- SP-303 System Update Version 1.02 (PC - SmartMedia)
- This is the SmartMedia version of the SP-303 Operating System. Please refer to the "smreadme.txt" file for the update procedure.
- SP-303 System Update Version 1.02 (MAC - SmartMedia)
- This is the SmartMedia version of the SP-303 Operating System. Please refer to the "smreadme.txt" file for the update procedure.
Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Product Manuals
Support Documents
- SP-303 TurboStart
- Sampler Compatibility Guide
- Check this PDF document for compatible drives and RAM.
