Roland SP-404MKII Linear Wave Sound Sampler with OLED Display

Linear Wave Sound Sampler with OLED Display. System Update Version 2.0 is now available.

The Roland SP-404MKII has everything you loved about its predecessor, but with added features such as 17 ultra-expressive pads and updated knobs for smoother control.

SP samplers feature rapid workflow, portability, and a tactile approach. The SP-404MKII has a lightweight and rugged design while adding features that make it easier to create. Portable power with AA or mobile battery power allows you to capture audio from or stream directly to your mobile device via USB, or collaborate using the dual headphones outputs and mic/guitar input.

The SP404MKII’s OLED screen has a zoomable waveform view. You can chop up samples by tapping out edit points in real-time, or use auto chop to slice samples automatically. Using envelope, pitch shift, and resampling workflow to re-record patterns and effects layers for detailed sound design. Make your sounds unique with SP effects. Use SP classics like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper or some of the additions that include Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, and Resonator.

Ready to use with the pre-loaded sounds included in the 16 GB of internal memory. There are plenty of samples to choose from or easily store your own.

The SP-404MKII allows for personalization with your own style or branding for a unique look. Grab the faceplate template from the Documentation Tab to create custom overlays. Customize your startup screen with personalized logos and select a screensaver.

Download and use the SP-404MKII App from Roland Cloud Manager with your Mac or Windows computer. This app allows access for more detailed waveform editing, assign samples to pads, and import MIDI files and legacy SP-404SX and SP-404A projects for remixing and updating.

Roland SP-404MKII Includes:

• Quick start
• "Read Me First" leaflet
• Roland User Registration Card
• AC adapter
• Warranty card

Roland SP-404MKII Features:

• VividOLED display for visual waveform editing, full menu access, and more
• 17 velocity-sensitive, RGB pads with no-click design for smooth playability
• Versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery (via USB-C port), six AA batteries, or AC adapter
• Extensive onboard effects, including SP classics like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper, new Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, and Resonator effects, and dedicated Vocoder, Auto Pitch, Harmony,and Guitar Amp Simulator effects for the mic/guitarinput
• 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project, and 16 internal projects for expanded programming possibilities
• Blazing onboard sample editing with real-time or auto-chop mode, auto BPM detect, envelope, pitchshift, and resampling for layering sounds and phrases
• Skip Back Sampling to automatically capture up to 40 seconds of audio from your last performance
• VariPhrase encoder for high-quality timestretching of pitch and speed parameters
• Sequence patterns with real-time loop recording or TR-REC step input
• Motion recording for capturing dynamic changes to sub step, pitch, and velocity
• Set shuffle and time signature (1/4–7/4) per pattern
• DJ Mode enables new approaches to live performance by manipulating and mixing two separate audio files or patterns

Roland SP-404MKII Specifications:

• 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: 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
• 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 or more)
  • 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
• Size & Weight:
  • External dimensions: (W) x 10-7/8 (D) x 2-13/16 (H) inches
  • Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 2 lbs 7 oz