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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SU200 Sampling Unit. The SU200 offers CD-quality sample recording and easy pad-controlled replay of recorded samples. Its effect control knobs and ribbon controller allow you to apply scratch, filtering, and other impressive effects both to samples and to realtime audio input. The SU200 is compact and easy to use, and is great for capturing and using familiar and interesting sounds.
The SU200 records sound from a microphone or from input from a CD player or similar audio device. This recording process is called sampling, and the recorded sounds are called samples. You can record a sample into each pad, and play the sample back by pressing the pad. The SU200 can store up to 24 samples (3 banks × 8 pads) in its internal memory. Samples are stored in digital form, just like recordings on an audio CD. The SU200 is capable of CD-quality recording. CD MD “ABCDE” Record samples.
SU200 Features The SU200 provides more than just standard sampling. This page introduces you to some of the special features included on the SU200. ■ Loop-Track Play: Play loop samples in unison, all at the same tempo (BPM) (→ Pages 18, 32) Although each sample has its own tempo setting, you can use this feature to play out multiple samples all at the same tempo. (You can also use an external MIDI clock to synchronize the playback.
Contents ENGLISH Controls, Connectors, and the LCD .................................................................................................................... 8 Power connections ............................................................................................................................................ 12 The SU200 Design ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Quick Start ....
Controls, Connectors, and the LCD Front Panel PHONES MIC INPUT L LINE INPUT 3.
Controls, Connectors, and the LCD 9 ENGLISH q Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ...................................................................................................................... Page11 w VOLUME Control Knob ................................................................................................................... Page 13 e EFFECT CONTROL Knobs 1 and 2 ............................................................................................. Page 17 r Ribbon Controller .........
Rear Panel and Connections STANDBY ON q DC IN MIDI IN R 3.3V w e CARD STEREO OUTPUT L t R LINE INPUT L y MIC INPUT PHONES u i r External Sequencer (RM1x, etc.) CD MD q STANDBY/ON Switch................................................................................................................................. Page 13 Press to toggle the power on or off. (Power is on when the switch is pressed in.) w DC IN Power Input Connects to the optional PA-3B power adaptor.
Display w q r e i u !1 ~~~~~~ ~~~~~ 8888888 ENGLISH t y o !0 !2 q STEREO/MONO ............................................................................................................................Pages 22, 24, 26 w HI/STD/LONG/EXLG ..................................................................................................................................Pages 22, 24 Indicates the currently selected sampling grade. You can change the selection using the [GRADE] button.
Power connections While the SU200 can run from either an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the more environmentally safe AC adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Using an Optional AC Power Adaptor Z Make sure that the SU200’s STANDBY/ON switch is set to STANDBY. X Connect the optional AC adaptor (PA-3B or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack. C Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
ENGLISH NOTE • When the batteries need to be replaced, “Battry Low” may appear on the display, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries. • Even if batteries are installed, the SU200 will automatically switch to AC power when the AC adaptor is connected. • To conserve battery life, the display’s backlight remains off when the SU200 is running on batteries.
The SU200 Design Internal Configuration The SU200 consists of three internal blocks. ●Sampler Block Records samples from sound input from a microphone, CD player, or other audio device, and allows editing and processing of the recorded samples. ●Effector/Filter Block Applies an effect or filter to the sound output from the sampler block. The SU200 provides six effect types: some of them standard effects, and others newly designed specifically for use with sample playback.
Memory Configuration ENGLISH The SU200 can store a maximum of 24 samples (8 pads × 3 banks) in its internal memory. You can also save your SU200 samples into memory cards (see page 42). Bank C Bank B Bank A Memory Card • • • • • Sample Gate/Trigger.....................................................Page 28 Oneshot/Loop..................................................Page 29 Normal/Reverse...............................................Page 29 Start and end points .......................................
Quick Start Playing Samples The SU200 comes with samples recorded for all pads. You are now ready to start using the pads to play these prerecorded samples. Z Make the necessary connections. Connect up headphones or an output audio device. (See page 10.) X Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on the SU200’s rear panel. The SU200 displays YAMAHA SU200 and then enters Pad-play mode. You can turn the power off by pressing the switch a second time.
Using the Effects and Filter ENGLISH The SU200 lets you to apply a variety of impressive effects to your samples. Now let's try using the EFFECT CONTROL knobs and the ribbon controller on the SU200's front panel. NOTE • Effects and scratch to not operate during playback of high-grade samples. EFFECT Control the effect by turning the EFFECT CONTROL knobs. z Press a pad. A-3 x Switch on the effect you wish to apply. c Turn the EFFECT CONTROL knobs to adjust the effect's parameters.
Using Loop-Track Play Use this feature to play loop samples from multiple pads simultaneously. The SU200 temporarily adjusts the tempo settings for each sample so that all of these samples play out at the same tempo (the same BPM setting). NOTE • Some samples may produce noise when used with Loop Track Play. Z Press the [LOOP TR PLAY] (“Loop Track Play”) button. Pads currently set for loop playback all begin playing in an endless loop. This operation is referred to as Loop-Track Play.
The “Audio In” feature lets you pass sound from a CD player, MD player, or other audio device through the SU200. You can switch the sound throughput on and off, and mix it with playback from sample pads 1 to 8. You are also free to apply an effect or filter to the sound as it passes through the SU200. Z Make the necessary connections. Switch off the SU200 and connect up a CD player or other audio source device. Also connect up an audio output device such as powered speakers or headphones. (See page 10.
Recording a Sample Now try taking a sample of your own voice, and then playing it back by pressing the pad. Z Connect a microphone to the MIC INPUT jack. (See page 10.) MIC INPUT PHONES X Switch memory protection off. (See page 51.) C Switch off all pads, and then press the [REC] button to enter Sampling mode. REC Which Pad? NOTE • You can escape from Sampling mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. V Press the pad into which you want to record your new sample.
B Press the [START/STOP] button to enter sampling standby. Wait ing 00_19_6 ENGLISH START STOP Remaining available recording time N Speak into the microphone. Recording starts automatically when you begin speaking. “ABCDE” Record ing 00_19_6 Remaining available recording time M Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the recording. The SU200 leaves Sampling mode and returns to Pad-Play mode.
Chapter 1 Recording Samples This chapter explains how to record samples. You can record samples using either automatic start (AUTO) or manual start (MANUAL). You can also re-record existing samples (resampling). ●Automatic Recording automatically starts when the input level reaches a specified trigger level. This is the method you used when recording your voice during the Quick Start tutorial. (See directly below.) Recording starts immediately when you press the [START/STOP] button. (See page 24.
N Adjust the Recording Trigger Level. Turn knob 2 (REC TRGLVL) to set the trigger level. REC TRGLVL 1 EFFECT CONTROL ENGLISH DATA Press Start 2 ●About the Recording Trigger Level The illustrations below show how the trigger level works. Sample recording starts here. Sample recording starts here. Recording trigger level A B C D E A B C D E Recording trigger level As you can see, recording starts when the input level hits the recording trigger level for the first time.
Recording a Sample (MANUAL start) Z Make the connections required for sample recording. (See page 10.) X Switch off all pads, and then press the [REC] button twice to enter manual-start Sampling mode. REC Which Pad? NOTE • You can use the [REC] button to toggle between MANUAL start and AUTO start. • You can escape from Sampling mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. C Select the pad into which you want to record your new sample. (See page 20.
M Input the sound you are recording (through the microphone or from the device connected to the LINE INPUT). “ABCDE” PLAY < When you have finished recording, press the [START/STOP] button to stop. The SU200 returns to Pad-Play mode. START STOP NOTE • Sampling automatically stops if you run out of recording time (if the remaining-time display falls to 00_00_0). > Listen to the results by pressing the pad that you selected at Step 3 above.
Resampling Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [RESMPL] button to enter Resampling mode. RESMPL Which Pad? NOTE • You can escape from Resampling mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. X Press the pad into which you want to record your new sample. (See page 20.) If you wish to change the bank, press the appropriate bank button before selecting the pad. When resampling, the SU200 always records in MONO (monaural) mode using STD (standard) grade.
V Start resampling. You can now play any combination of pads, you can switch on appropriate effects, and you can use the ribbon controller and the EFFECT CONTROL knobs. DATA REC TRGLVL 1 EFFECT CONTROL 2 NOTE • The TIME effect does not operate during resampling. ● You can also use the [LOOP TR PLAY] button to start loop-track playback. This playback will also be recorded into the new sample. LOOP TR PLAY B When you have finished resampling, press the [START/STOP] button to stop.
Chapter 2 Playing the Pads This chapter explains sample playback methods and loop setup. The SU200 offers the following pad playback methods. LOOP TR PLAY GATE TRIGGER ONE SHOT LOOP STEREO/MONO GRADE NORMAL REVERSE START POINT END POINT POINT CLEAR DELETE EXTRACT TIME ●Change the way the pad plays its sample. → Gate/Trigger Setting............................................................................................... See below on this page.
One-shot/Loop Setting ●One-shot ................... The sample plays out once only, from its start point to its end point (see page 30). ●Loop........................... The sample loops. If a start point and end point are set (see page 30), playback moves from the start point to the end point and then loops back to the start point. Make the setting using the [ONE SHOT/LOOP] button. First press the pad you want to set.
Setting the Start Point and End Point Use this feature to select the range of the sample that plays out. Playback starts at the set start point, and ends at the set end point. Sample ● If one-shot playback: CD ● If loop playback: CDCDCD... A B C D Start Point E End Point Make these settings using the [START POINT] and [END POINT] buttons. You can clear either of these settings using the [POINT CLEAR] button.
X Press the [START POINT] button, and then adjust the start point. END POINT POINT CLEAR DATA +1/YES –1/NO When you press [START POINT], the display shows the sample’s current start-point setting (StPnt). Adjust to the desired start point by pressing [-1/NO] or [+1/YES] or by turning knob 1. ENGLISH START POINT REC TRGLVL bpm120 StPnt or BPM 1 EFFECT CONTROL 1812 2 C Press the [END POINT] button, and then adjust the end point.
