Roland U.S.

Realtime Audio Toolkit for DJs, Producers, & Sample-Based Musicians

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Quick, EZ, Versatile Sampling
You can capture sounds instantly onstage using the SP-555’s Line or Mic Inputs, or through USB audio streaming — perfect for DJs or live performers who want to grab sounds and drop them in the mix on the fly. The SP-555 supports up to 2GB CompactFlash for over 12 hours of recording with no-load playback!

Live Loop Capture
This innovative new feature lets you quickly grab a piece of incoming audio or a loop of your live performance and instantly play it back in perfect time with your other tracks. The loops can also be captured through the effects in real time and assigned to a pad for later use. You can even perform sound-on-sound layering with your loops.

Killer Performance FX
From silky gloss to complete audio annihilation, the SP-555 provides 37 types of powerful DSP effects to alter your sounds. Included in the lineup are Voice Transformer, Delay, Isolator, and the unique Super Filter and DJFX Looper, The Effect Memory allows for instant recall of your favorite settings using the pads with no glitching while switching effects.

Visual Magic
Amaze your audience with the SP-555’s D BEAM and V-LINK features. Wave your hands over the invisible D BEAM to tweak the SP-555’s filter, to trigger samples, or to play synth solos. Connect V-LINK compatible video equipment and sync the music to the visuals.

Computer Companion
The SP-555 can be used by itself or with a PC. It can be used as an audio interface for the bundled Cakewalk SONAR LE software or any other DAW or DJ application on your computer! With the bundled Wave Converter software, WAV and AIFF files can be imported and assigned to a CF card for use in the SP-555 (CF reader needed).

Realtime Audio Toolkit for DJs, Producers, & Sample-Based Musicians

Specs

Maximum Polyphony

12 voices

Sampling Frequency

44.1 kHz

Data Format

SP-555 original format
(WAV/AIFF import/export possible)

Sampling Mode

STANDARD, LO-FI

Memory Card

CompactFlash Type 1, 32 MB to 2 GB compatible

Maximum Sampling Time (mono, approx.)

Internal Memory
STANDARD ...11 min. LO-FI ...22 min.
* Including Pre-loaded Samples
Memory Card
128 MB: STANDARD ...48 min. LO-FI ...96 min.
256 MB: STANDARD ...96 min. LO-FI ...193 min.
512 MB: STANDARD ...193 min. LO-FI ...386 min.
1 GB: STANDARD ...386 min. LO-FI ...772 min.
2 GB: STANDARD ...772 min. LO-FI ...1544 min.

Samples

Internal Memory: 32 (16 samples x 2 banks)
* Including Pre-loaded Samples
Memory Card: 128 (16 samples x 8 banks)

Patterns

Internal Memory: 32 (16 patterns x 2 banks)
* Including Pre-loaded Patterns
Memory Card: 128 (16 patterns x 8 banks)

Loop Capture

Maximum recording time: approx. 15 sec.

Pattern Sequencer

Maximum recordable notes:
Internal Memory: Approx. 8,000 notes * Including Pre-loaded Patterns
Memory Card (CompactFlash): Approx. 8,000 notes
Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length: 1--99 measures
Recording method: Realtime Loop Recording (with quantize function)

Effects

37 types

Signal Processing

AD Conversion: 24 bits
DA Conversion: 24 bits

Pads

16 with velocity sensitivity

Controllers

Control Knobs x 3, D Beam Controller

Display

7 segments, 3 characters (LED)

Onboard Mic

Mono x 1

Jacks/Connectors

LINE INPUT Jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
LINE OUTPUT Jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
Headphones (PHONES) Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
MIC Jack (1/4 inch phone type / XLR type, Hi-Z, phantom power)
Pedal Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
MIDI Connector (IN, OUT)
USB Connector (supports USB MIDI and USB Audio)
AC Adaptor Jack
Memory Card Slot (CompactFlash)

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw

800 mA

Accessories

CD-ROM x2 (SONAR LE, WAVE CONVERTER/USB DRIVER)
AC Adaptor
Owner's Manual
Quick Start Guide

Options

Pedal Switch (DP-2)
Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U)
Pad Stand (PDS-10)
Gig Bag (CB-SP1)

Size and Weight

Width

280 mm

11-1/16 inches

Depth

264 mm

10-7/16 inches

Height

74 mm

2-15/16 inches

Weight

1.8 kg

4 lbs.

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

Downloads & Updates

Downloads & Updates

SP-555 Update Version 1.03

The latest operating system for the SP-555.

SP-555 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition

This is the SP-555 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.

SP-555 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition

This is the SP-555 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.

SP-555 Driver v1.0 for Mac OS 10.6

This is the driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

SP-555 Driver v1.01 for Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier

This is the driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.

SP-555 Drivers (PC )

This download includes the drivers for connecting the SP-555 to a computer running Windows XP or Vista.

SP-555 WAV Converter Version 1.01 (MAC)

This download includes the SP-555 WAV Converter for Macintosh.

SP-555 WAV Converter Version 1.00 (PC)

This download includes the SP-555 WAV Converter for Windows XP or Vista.

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Edirol 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 Product Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

Support Documents

SP-555 Brochure (PDF)