The ultimate SP is here, streamlined for production and performance.
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.
The SP-404MKII has everything people love about its predecessor, plus much more. Longtime users and new beatmakers alike will feel right at home with the intuitive layout and classic SP effects. People 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. With its vivid OLED screen and zoomable waveform view, sample editing is smooth like butter.
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. The SP-404MKII gives you the flexibility to create patterns with unique feel and energy. It's also possible to organize patterns for different sets and chain them together to automate playback. With your hands freed up, you can stretch out on the SP effects controls or let rip on your favorite synth.
Download the SP-404MKII app from Roland Cloud Manager to go even deeper with your Mac or PC. And while you'e there, check out Roland's exclusive Beat Maker Sample Pack series for more sonic material from legendary sound designers and musicians to inspire your next production.
Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger
The SP-404MKII has everything people love about its predecessor—with some serious upgrades like 17 ultra-expressive pads and updated knobs for smooth, hands-on control. And beatmaking is even quicker with speedy boot time, swift project loading and sample import, and easy project access via 16GB of internal storage. Longtime users and new beatmakers alike will feel right at home with the intuitive layout and classic SP effects, plus a revamped sampling and sequencing workflow, Skip Back Sampling for quick performance capture, DJ mode to mix beats live, and more.
Guerilla Beatmaking
People 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, robust 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
With the SP-404MKII’s vivid OLED screen and zoomable waveform view, sample editing is smooth like butter. Chop up samples by tapping out edit points in real time or use auto chop to slice samples automatically, and then finesse them with envelope and pitch shift. Convert any pattern to a sample with the press of a button, transforming complex programming into manageable loops for quick song building. And with Skip Back Sampling, you can instantly grab those golden moments by capturing up to 40 seconds of audio from your last performance.
All About Effects
Process, flip and twist your sounds with legendary SP effects and a selection of new classics. SP staples like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper are now joined with powerful additions that include Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator and Resonator. Layer and route multiple bus effects and motion record effect parameters for intricate sound textures and dynamic playback. Or, plug into the mic/guitar input and jam with Vocoder, Auto Pitch, Harmony and Guitar Amp Simulator effects.
Performance-tuned Sequencing
The SP-404MKII is filled with tools to create unique patterns and infuse performances with fresh energy. There’s adjustable quantize and shuffle, a Roll button for variable note repeat, and BPM-per-bank for instant tempo changes. Use Pad Link to fire off multiple samples at once and Pad Mute Automation to drop them in and out during tracks. Then organize patterns for different sets and chain them together for playback. And with ultratight synchronization, you can expand your setup with external MIDI gear and perform with multitrack files exported from your DAW—no laptop required.
Sound Stash
Dive into beatmaking with the preloaded sounds in the SP-404MKII's blazing-fast 16GB of internal memory. There's a huge 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
You shouldn't need to take out a bank loan to make beats or produce tracks. The SP-404MKII is more powerful and more affordable than ever, making it easy to add its rapid workflow and characteristic sound to your existing setup. And with all it can do, the SP-404MKII may be the only piece you need for production and performance.
Customize It
You work hard to be a unique artist—so why play on cookie cutter gear that looks like everyone else’s? Personalize your SP-404MKII with your own style or branding for a look that's as distinctive as your sound. Grab the faceplate template to create custom overlays, style your startup screen with personalized logos, or select a screensaver that matches your vibe.
Colored control knobs pictured are sold separately and not available from Roland.
SP-404MKII App, Sample Packs and More on Roland Cloud
Download the SP-404MKII App from Roland Cloud Manager to go even deeper 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. You can also use the editor within your DAW workflow thanks to AU and VST3 plug-in support. Don’t forget to check out Roland's exclusive Beat Maker Sample Pack series, which offers new sonic material from legendary sound designers and musicians to inspire your next production.
Other Updates:
• TR-REC style Step Sequencer for classic approaches to programming
• Chromatic Mode recording plus polyphony and scale setting for deeper control of melodic and harmonic programming
• MIDI CC for program change, controlling effect parameters and more
• Enhanced DJ mode that lets you mix between SP patterns
• Motion recording for sub step, pitch and velocity
• Skip Back Sampling increased from 25 to 40 seconds
The SP-404MKII has everything people love about its predecessor, plus much more. Longtime users and new beatmakers alike will feel right at home with the intuitive layout and classic SP effects. People 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. With its vivid OLED screen and zoomable waveform view, sample editing is smooth like butter.
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. The SP-404MKII gives you the flexibility to create patterns with unique feel and energy. It's also possible to organize patterns for different sets and chain them together to automate playback. With your hands freed up, you can stretch out on the SP effects controls or let rip on your favorite synth.
Download the SP-404MKII app from Roland Cloud Manager to go even deeper with your Mac or PC. And while you'e there, check out Roland's exclusive Beat Maker Sample Pack series for more sonic material from legendary sound designers and musicians to inspire your next production.
Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger
The SP-404MKII has everything people love about its predecessor—with some serious upgrades like 17 ultra-expressive pads and updated knobs for smooth, hands-on control. And beatmaking is even quicker with speedy boot time, swift project loading and sample import, and easy project access via 16GB of internal storage. Longtime users and new beatmakers alike will feel right at home with the intuitive layout and classic SP effects, plus a revamped sampling and sequencing workflow, Skip Back Sampling for quick performance capture, DJ mode to mix beats live, and more.Guerilla Beatmaking
People 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, robust 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
With the SP-404MKII’s vivid OLED screen and zoomable waveform view, sample editing is smooth like butter. Chop up samples by tapping out edit points in real time or use auto chop to slice samples automatically, and then finesse them with envelope and pitch shift. Convert any pattern to a sample with the press of a button, transforming complex programming into manageable loops for quick song building. And with Skip Back Sampling, you can instantly grab those golden moments by capturing up to 40 seconds of audio from your last performance.All About Effects
Process, flip and twist your sounds with legendary SP effects and a selection of new classics. SP staples like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper are now joined with powerful additions that include Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator and Resonator. Layer and route multiple bus effects and motion record effect parameters for intricate sound textures and dynamic playback. Or, plug into the mic/guitar input and jam with Vocoder, Auto Pitch, Harmony and Guitar Amp Simulator effects.Performance-tuned Sequencing
The SP-404MKII is filled with tools to create unique patterns and infuse performances with fresh energy. There’s adjustable quantize and shuffle, a Roll button for variable note repeat, and BPM-per-bank for instant tempo changes. Use Pad Link to fire off multiple samples at once and Pad Mute Automation to drop them in and out during tracks. Then organize patterns for different sets and chain them together for playback. And with ultratight synchronization, you can expand your setup with external MIDI gear and perform with multitrack files exported from your DAW—no laptop required.Sound Stash
Dive into beatmaking with the preloaded sounds in the SP-404MKII's blazing-fast 16GB of internal memory. There's a huge 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
You shouldn't need to take out a bank loan to make beats or produce tracks. The SP-404MKII is more powerful and more affordable than ever, making it easy to add its rapid workflow and characteristic sound to your existing setup. And with all it can do, the SP-404MKII may be the only piece you need for production and performance.Customize It
You work hard to be a unique artist—so why play on cookie cutter gear that looks like everyone else’s? Personalize your SP-404MKII with your own style or branding for a look that's as distinctive as your sound. Grab the faceplate template to create custom overlays, style your startup screen with personalized logos, or select a screensaver that matches your vibe. Colored control knobs pictured are sold separately and not available from Roland.
SP-404MKII App, Sample Packs and More on Roland Cloud
Download the SP-404MKII App from Roland Cloud Manager to go even deeper 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. You can also use the editor within your DAW workflow thanks to AU and VST3 plug-in support. Don’t forget to check out Roland's exclusive Beat Maker Sample Pack series, which offers new sonic material from legendary sound designers and musicians to inspire your next production.Other Updates:
• TR-REC style Step Sequencer for classic approaches to programming• Chromatic Mode recording plus polyphony and scale setting for deeper control of melodic and harmonic programming
• MIDI CC for program change, controlling effect parameters and more
• Enhanced DJ mode that lets you mix between SP patterns
• Motion recording for sub step, pitch and velocity
• Skip Back Sampling increased from 25 to 40 seconds
Specifications
General
- Pads: 16 pads + 1 sub pad (Velocity-sensitive pad)
- Faders: No
- Touchstrip: No
- DAW transport: Yes
- Display: OLED display
- MIDI I/O: 1/8" TRS MIDI
- USB: Yes
- Pedal inputs: No
- Audio I/O: 1/4" line and mic I/O and instrument input
- Arpeggiator: No
- Software: SP-404MKII app, Roland Cloud sample packs
- Weight: 2.6 lb.
Features
- Loop Capture function allows for recording live loops, overdubs and overlapping samples, and Sample Merge allows for the combination of multiple samples into one sample
- Groove function adds rhythmic characteristics to samples
- Elf Audio Koala Sampler app can be operated from SP-404MK2
- The Sound Generator section includes a single digital oscillator with the ability to select different wave types for creating bass lines or monophonic lead lines