Roland's compact cult samplerSP-404 undergoes an extensive revision with the version MkII, which can be seen. With now 17 velocity sensitive pads you have access to even more samples than before. The internal memory holds an impressive 16 GB and gives access to 2560 samples and 2560 patterns, distributed over 16 samples x 10 banks and 16 projects. The display (finally) allows graphical displays, so you can cut sounds and loops directly on the device, among other things. Inputs for microphone/guitar and line signals allow the recording of audio material in the device, resampling is also integrated and finished sounds and loops with the desired settings can be created as a new sample. In chromatic mode samples can be played with a fixed pitch, this is especially useful for synth sounds. With the sequencer, beats and loops with a length of up to 64 steps (4 bars) can be recorded. Live functions such as Reverse and Rollprovide the necessary variation when recording and jamming. The tempo of loops is automatically detected.
Effects and Live Editing
Thanks to a significantly expanded and above all modernized effects section with 37 effects covering delay, reverb, kill EQ, filter, Distortion and other effects, not only can the samples to be played be bent, but the audio inputs can also be included, making the SP-404 MKII an ideal effects unit for DJs and live acts.
Free Editor
The SP-404 MkII Editor, available for free via the Roland Cloud, provides convenient access to sample assignment and editing, pattern programming, project management, and other functions.
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Manufacturer:
Roland
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Desktop without keyboard
It's my first ever sampler, and u get used to it quite fast! Of course i still got alot to learn and find out but the work flow is easy and fast, which is amazing and of course the effects are dope!!
So much power, so many features, yet it still manages to be somewhat intuitive... mostly :) Thankfully there's a huge community of 404 enthusiasts and YouTubers, so I never feel lost. The answer is always just a click away, and the user manual is really good too. This was love at first sight for me. Build quality is great and the top plate is made of metal. The 404 is going to be the centerpiece of my mobile setup for the summer.
Sold my MPC Live 2 after getting this. It does everything I want, is more compact, easier to use and half the price! Excellent bit of kit.
My only gripe is that I dislike the EU power supply as I have to use a UK adapter which is really annoying!!! And I can't find an original Roland PSD-230E anywhere!!! Would have rather paid more than have that stupid monstrosity!
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