Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector
The Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector was designed to be the ultimate SP sampler, carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development. It's faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.
Features
- Serious upgrades like 16 ultra-expressive pads and updated knobs for smooth, hands-on control, swift project loading and sample import, easy project access via 16GB of internal storage, plus a revamped sampling and sequencing workflow, Skip Back Sampling for quick performance capture, DJ mode to mix beats live and more
- 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
- Chop up samples by tapping out edit points in real time, or use auto chop to slice samples automatically—then finesse them with envelope and pitch shift, and use the new resampling workflow to re-record patterns and effects layers for detailed sound design
- Process, flip and twist your sounds with legendary SP effects and a selection of new classics like Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator and Resonator
- Adjustable input quantize and shuffle for custom swing, Pad Link for firing off multiple samples with a single tap, Roll button for variable note repeat and BPM-per-bank for instant tempo changes
- Blazing-fast 16GB of internal memory stores a huge collection of curated samples to choose from and plenty of room to augment them with your private sound stash, including 160 samples across each project
- More powerful and more affordable than ever, the SP-404MKII makes it easy to add its rapid workflow and characteristic sound to your existing setup
- Grab the faceplate template to create custom overlays, style your startup screen with personalized logos, or select a screensaver that matches your vibe
- 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
