How I made a lofi beat using the SP555

In this video I do a complete walkthrough of how I made a lofi beat on the SP555 using the pattern sequencer and eventually running it through tape and onto my computer.
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[@pedroewert143]

I love my 555. Its has basically two inputs and using hte headphone out two outputs. So sometimes i use it as is and sometimes i use it in fl studio as a generator or on my channels to use the effects. I guess a small mixer could accomplish the same with the 404.

[@spvidz]

Nice man, sounds like a fun set up! I really enjoy using mine because of the extra bank space. Having 16 pads is so nice for making beats!

[@versianni]

I have one, I love it but I wanna know if anyone is using with the new OS versions? Windows or Mac? It seems not to recognize it when plugged and there´s no updated drivers!! So, I can´t use it as external MIDI or sound card.

[@rosslmccallum]

Your camera work is getting great!! Loved the thumbnail. Instant click. If your camera lets you adjust the shutter speed, try experimenting with a different number until the lights on the SP don’t flash (unless it’s the vibe you like). Still a sick video!

[@spvidz]

yeah the flashing was a bit crazy on this video haha. Don't think there are many F/s options on my camera though when filming video unfortunately. I'll have a look into it

[@spvidz]

Thanks for the feedback about thumbnail as well, useful to know!

[@ruethemaker5069]

Man I really hope that Roland will eventually release a newer version of the 555, it's hard to obtain.

[@spvidz]

I know man yeah its a beast of a machine, if it had a few upgrades to mordernise it, it would be so good in the studio!

[@leftcloud9]

This is really a grade A video....sound, breakdown, and subject the 555 doesnt have alot vid regarding the pattern sequencer. Nicely done, subscribed

[@spvidz]

Thanks for the sub! hoping to do more content around the 555 soon :)

[@dylanmakesbeats]

Nice one. I didn’t know you used the sequencer on the sp. I love using the sequencer on the sp404!

[@spvidz]

Yo man, Its only been a recent thing tbh - I used to hate it but decided to spend more time with it and now I'm getting much better results! Thanks for watching

[@lamachinerie8229]

A very cool machine this 555 . I love it.

[@spvidz]

Yeah man I need to get it on the channel a bit more, not used it since making this vid!

[@noblewhitneyIII]

That looks ridiculously crazy love the video

[@spvidz]

Thanks for watching man!

[@sundaynightcoffee]

BRO! Your videos have leveled up! Love seeing some real justice for the 555, now i want to run home and use mine. Definitely need to play with the pattern function more. What kind of tape are you using? Sounded really solid and full spectrum.

[@spvidz]

Yo man thanks for that, getting a decent camera has made a world of difference! I'm just using a 'Type 1' tape - from what I've been told its nothing fancy. I've got a few settings I can play around with on my tape deck as well that seem to fill things out a little! Love bouncing onto tape now. Thanks for dropping in!

[@lindasson]

Great video as usual bro!! I plan on getting the 555 in the future, but I just got the MPC Live 2 Retro Edition, so that took a chunk of my money lol! Keep doing your thing my friend!!🙏🏾✊🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@spvidz]

Thanks for watching again man, envious of you getting hold of one of those! Maybe I should try and hit up Akai! 😆

[@lindasson]

@@spvidz Yeah man, use that influence and get you one lol!! It's definitely a sweet looking piece of gear!!🙏🏾✊🏾

[@spvidz]

Definitely worth a try lol!

[@EverettVinzant]

I’ve got a live 2 and a 555. The best way to use them together is to connect a usb cable between them and have the 555 be a USB audio device for the Live 2. I get started at 5 a.m and come up for coffee at 8. Then it’s suddenly lunch time… I get SOOOO lost in the sauce with these two pieces of gear. I’m looking at a MKII for use with my Live 2 and moving my 555 over to use with my MPC 1000. This way my path with the older gear is analog and with the newer gear is digital. If I do that I’ll have to wait until the Live 2 supports 48 kHz over USB audio so that it can work with the MKII. Until then… 555 all the way.

[@SUPERSTRANGEUNIVERSE]

Wicked video man

[@spvidz]

Appreciate that man, thanks!

[@softeyez6700]

lovely cook up. would love to see more of the 555

[@spvidz]

Thanks a lot man, yeah I'm enjoying using it at the moment! Will do more content early next year for sure!

[@dRew-something]

Great track! 🔥🔥

[@spvidz]

Thanks a lot man!

[@dRew-something]

@@spvidz you're welcome..really enjoyed it! Please if you get a chance listen to one of mine..I'm not sure how to view it..not that tech savvy..i just uploaded it..my name is &dRew..hope you like it..please use headphones😀

[@frooshante]

thanks again!

[@spvidz]

no problem, thanks for tuning in!

[@noblewhitneyIII]

Do you explain the tempo tap button in any of your videos

[@spvidz]

All you have to do is tap it in time with the BPM you want, not much to explain lol

[@TheOutliersOfficial]

Do you have an external mixer? I just grabbed the MG102C Series by Yamaha, is pretty sick. What Monitors would you recommend on a budget? Last thing in the production chain I need!

[@spvidz]

I dont have a mixer no, its something I've been thinking about. I've got a PA amp which kinda does the job but nowhere near as well. The Rokit KRK 5 speakers are great on a budget I think. Really good value for money

[@BodieMoto]

Hey @spvidz I know this is semi off topic but I am in a bit of a weird place. I was set on getting the novation circuit to sequence the sp404 but now my orders are getting cancelled and it seems to have disconinuted.. do you have any recommendations on a hardware sequencer I could pair with the sp404sx?

[@spvidz]

Not got any knowledge with that kind of stuff sorry man. I've never touched the midi input on any of my SPs!

[@BodieMoto]

@@spvidz I appreciate the response either way, I have a circuit on the way now because I am not nearly as talented as you at resampling lol!

[@pongtrometer]

You’ll be doing videos for Marks and Sparks soon... tight video and beats ....missed out on good price on SP 555, I still need a SP404 for dj stutter and compactness.... has the SP 555 got dj effects like 404 ...I’ll try and download the efx list

[@spvidz]

haha nice man. Yeah it does have the DJ FX looper and its pretty much the same as the SX/A in terms of functionality

[@RemyGold]

Nice man. Less is more in this case,very smooth i dig it!

[@spvidz]

Appreciate it man! Thanks a lot 🙏

[@BasSelektah]

what camera and lens do you use? keep it up! Peace!

[@spvidz]

I’ve got a Panasonic GH5 with Leica 12-60mm lens. I use filters in premier pro too

[@CTR-UTH]

How do you edit your beat from the SP-555 to be at it's loudest for streaming platforms like Spotify?

[@spvidz]

I guess lol. You could import to a DAW and use a luft loudless meter - that’s probably your best bet

[@joeleakins4764]

how did you get the drum sounds onto the sp 555 cuz i just got one recently and i'm struggling with importing sounds from the memory card because my mac is too new for the wav converter software.

[@spvidz]

Recorded them in using the RCA inputs 👍

[@brokemanmusic2587]

Does this machine divided samples like the sp 808

[@spvidz]

I've not owned an 808 so not sure what that feature is? Does it have an auto chop feature like the MPCs?

[@remylauren7604]

man i miss my sp808 the divide feature was fire

[@dragonmodel9262]

Is this a fun sampler to use?Looks pretty cool I was going to ask you if you tried the 606 before.

[@spvidz]

Yup its fun, nice having the extra pads in the bank and the buttons feel really good too. Only thing thats annoying is the controls over on the left with me being right handed, but I'm getting used to it!

[@dragonmodel9262]

@@spvidz Hi I do appreciate the reply ty.I do like some of the features this has I have some thinking to do just looking for a fun machine. I have ableton too with a controller but looking for something more fun but I do like that I can run the audio into ableton after like you use it. I had an mpc2500 too and I want one again sorry for explaining but I appreciate the reply.This looks like a fun machine too.

[@dragonmodel9262]

yeah I just got the 303 but would like something cool to go with it.ty again.

[@cascao3128]

Why are the pads flashing like that? my SP555 it doesn't.

[@spvidz]

its the frame rate my camera is recording at, definitely shouldn't happen when you are just looking at them (mine doesn't either!)

[@leavenworthmedia2411]

Which other sp do the effects sound most similar to? Or does it have a flavor of its own?

[@spvidz]

The FX are very similar to other SP devices IMO - not feeling anything particularly distinctive about this machine apart from maybe the lofi compression MFX which is fun to use now and again!

[@decemberssorrow2742]

I need an sp 555

[@CDeering]

SPVIDZ!!