Roland - SP-404MKII Creative Sampler & Effector
Roland - SP-404MKII Creative Sampler & Effector, 17 velocity-sensitive, RGB pads, 32-voice polyphony, OLED display
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Creative Sampler & Effector
Roland - SP-404MKII
The ultimate SPThe Roland SP samplers are renowned for their performance-based beatmaking, rated for their powerful sound and ability to rapidly create beats anywhere, anytime. Meticulously designed using community feedback and extensive research and development make the SP-404MKII the ultimate SP sampler. Faster and more powerful than ever, featuring a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, extensive effects, seamless sequencing and sampling, and a huge library of authentic sounds to spark inspiration.
The SP-404MKII includes everything people loved about its predecessor, but with some impressive upgrades such as 17 ultra-expressive pads and updated knobs for seamless, hands-on control. Beatmaking is made quicker with quick boot time, swift project loading and sample import, and easy project access via 16 GB of internal storage. Experienced users and new beatmakers alike will feel right at home thanks to the intuitive layout and classic SP effects, along with a revamped sampling and sequencing workflow, Skip Back Sampling for quick performance capture, DJ mode to mix beats live, and more.
Amazing Features
• Vivid OLED display for visual waveform editing, full menu access, and more
• 17 velocity-sensitive, RGB pads with no-click design for smooth playability
• 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project, and 16 internal projects
• Compact, ultra-lightweight design with versatile power options
• Faster workflow with quick startup and load times
Guerilla Beatmaking
Get InspiredPeople who make music with SP samplers love the rapid workflow, portability, and tactile approach they offer. The SP-404MKII takes this experience even further, retaining the lightweight-yet-rugged design while adding features that make it even easier to create in any scenario.
Bang out beats anywhere with AA or mobile battery power, capture audio from or stream direct to your mobile device via USB, or collaborate with a partner using the dual headphones outputs and mic/guitar input.
A Sampler With Soul
User-Friendly DesignThe SP404MKII features a vivid OLED screen and zoomable waveform view, making sample editing an almost effortless process. Chop up samples by tapping out edit points in real time, or use auto chop to slice samples automatically.
Shape them further with envelope and pitch shift, and use the new resampling workflow to re-record patterns and effects layers for complex sound design. Using Skip Back Sampling, you can instantly grab those crucial moments by capturing up to 25 seconds of audio from your last performance.
All About Effects
Bring Your Sound To LifeProcess, flip, and twist your sounds with legendary SP effects and a selection of new classics. SP staples such as Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper are now joined by powerful additions that include Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, and Resonator.
Layer and route multiple simultaneous bus effects for intricate sound textures, or plug into the mic/guitar input and jam with ready-to-go Vocoder, Auto Pitch, and Guitar Amp Simulator effects.
Performance-Tuned Sequencing
Enhanced FlexibilityThe SP-404MKII offers the flexibility to create patterns with unique feel and energy. With adjustable input quantize and shuffle for custom swing, Pad Link for firing off multiple samples with a single tap, a Roll button for variable note repeat, and BPM-per-bank for instant tempo changes.
You can also organize patterns for different sets and chain them together to automate playback. With your hands available, you can stretch out on the SP effects controls or let rip on your favourite synth.
New Found Power Of Beat Making
Sound stashExperience beatmaking with the pre-loaded sounds in the SP-404MKII's rapid 16 GB of internal memory. There's a giant collection of curated samples to choose from and plenty of room to augment them with your private sound stash. You can now load even more sounds at once, with 160 samples across each project for expanded performance and beatmaking combinations.
Break beats. Not banks.Making beats or producing professional quality tracks shouldn't cost a fortune. The SP-404MKII is more powerful and more affordable than ever, making it easy to add its rapid workflow and characteristic sound to your currentsetup. With all its capabilities, the SP-404MKII could be the only unit you need for production and performance.
SP-404MKII AppDownload the SP-404MKII App from Roland Cloud Manager to experiment further with your Mac or Windows computer. Access more detailed waveform editing, assign samples to pads, and import MIDI files and legacy SP-404SX and SP-404A projects for remixing and updating. An exclusive Beatmaker Sample Pack series also offers more sonic options to inspire your next creation.
Introducing the Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Maximum Polyphony | 32 voices |
|---|---|
| Recordable Data | Samples = 2,560 (16 samples x 10 banks x 16 projects, stored in internal storage) Patterns = 2,560 (16 patterns x 10 banks x 16 projects, stored in internal storage) |
| Internal storage | Size: 16 GB *Including preload data |
| Maximum sampling time | 16 minutes (approximately 176 MB per sample) |
| Skip Back Sampling | 25 seconds (capturing the last moments of performance) |
| Data format | 16-bit linear WAV, AIFF, MP3 import supported *SP-404MK2APP supports WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, M4A. |
| Sampling frequency | 48kHz |
| Pattern Sequencer | Resolution = 480 ticks, quarter note Pattern length = 1 to 64 bars Recording method = Realtime Loop Recording |
| Effects | Multi-effects: 37 types Input effects: 2 types |
| Pad | 16 pads + 1 sub pad (Velocity-sensitive pad) |
| Controller | Control knobs x 3 |
| Display | Graphic OLED display |
| External Storage | SD card (sold separately) for backup, restore, import, and export functions (SDHC compatible) |
| Connection terminals | PHONES jacks: 1/4-inch phone type, Stereo miniature phone type LINE OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (impedance balanced) LINE IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type MIC/GUITAR IN jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for MIC), 1/4-inch phone type (for GUITAR) MIDI (IN, OUT) jack: Stereo miniature phone type USB terminal: USB Type-C (Audio, MIDI) DC IN terminal |
| Power Supply | AC adaptor USB bus power supply (USB Type-C port, 1.5 A ormore) Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6)(sold separately) x 6 Alkaline battery (AA, LR6)(sold separately) x 6 |
| Current Draw | 1,100 mA (AC adaptor) 1,500 mA (USB bus power) |
| Expected battery life under continuous use | Alkaline battery: Approx. 2.5 hours Ni-MH battery: Approx. 3.5 hours *This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use. |
| Accessories | Quick start "Read Me First" leaflet Roland User Registration Card AC adaptor Warranty card |
| Options (sold separately) | TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535 |
| External dimensions | 177.5 (W) x 275.8 (D) x 70.5 (H) mm 7 (W) x 10-7/8 (D) x 2-13/16 (H) inches |
| Weight (excluding AC adaptor) | 1.1 kg 2 lbs 7 oz |
