Roland - 'SP-404MKII' Creative Sampler & Effector

Product Overview The 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. Features 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