Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking, celebrated for their distinctive sound and ability to create rapid-fire beats anywhere, anytime. Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, Roland SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler. It’s faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, onboard looping and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.
- Vivid OLED display for visual waveform editing, full menu access and more
- 17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with no-click design for smooth playability
- Faster workflow with quick startup and load times, 16GB internal storage, low-latency pads and rapid sample editing
- Compact, ultra-lightweight 2.6 lb design with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery (via USB-C port), six AA batteries or included AC adaptor
- Upgraded I/O includes 1/4" line in/out, 1/4" mic/guitar input, 1/4" and 1/8" headphones outputs and 1/8" TRS MIDI in/out
- Customize the look with the detachable metal faceplate, user design template and support for importing your own startup logo and screensaver images
- Extensive onboard effects including SP classics like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper plus new Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator and Resonator effects
- Dedicated Vocoder, Auto Pitch, Harmony, Guitar Amp Simulator and Anti-Feedback processing for the mic/guitar input
- 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project and 16 internal projects for expanded programming possibilities
- Blazing onboard sample editing with realtime or auto-chop mode, auto BPM detect, envelope, pitch shift and resampling for layering sounds and phrases
- Pre-loaded sound library with 144 high-quality, professionally recorded samples and patterns
- New resampling workflow for re-recording with various effects for detailed sound design
- Loop Capture feature inspired by SP-555 allows you to record, loop and layer performances with effects in real time
- Audio capture and streaming supported with mobile devices and computers via USB-C*
- 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
- Groove Function inspired by VP-9000 for adding swing and timing variations to sample phrases and drum loops
- Multipad Export for saving all samples within a pattern as individual WAV files
- Bus FX for layering multiple effects with customizable routing for creating intricate sound textures
- Adjust quantization before or after recording and tweak shuffle percentage across multiple note resolutions to customize swing
- Pattern sequencer with BPM per bank and the ability to create full songs
- Sequence patterns with realtime loop recording or TR-REC step input
- Chain patterns for automatic playback and use Pad Link to trigger up to four samples with a single press
- Motion recording for capturing dynamic changes to sub step, pitch and velocity
- Sound Generator for creating and capturing basslines and melodic phrases
- DJ Mode with the ability to mix two audio files or patterns, manipulate eight cue points per sample, adjust fader curves and much more
- Integration with Koala Sampler iOS/Android app (sold separately) provides bidirectional sampling support and a dedicated control mode to manipulate the app from the SP-404MKII panel
- SP-404MKII editor app (standalone and AU/VST3 plug-in) for Mac and Windows provides direct sample access, detailed waveform editing, sample management, pad assignment and import of MIDI files and legacy SP-404SX and SP-404A projects
*A supported iOS mobile device with a Lightning connector can be connected to SP-404MKII via USB-C using the appropriate Apple adaptor cable. SP-404MKII must be powered with the included Roland PSD AC adaptor or six AA batteries (sold separately) in this circumstance. See the SP-404MKII Reference Manual for more USB-C connection info.
Bigger, better, faster, stronger
SP-404MKII has everything you love about its predecessor – and so much more. You get 17 ultra-expressive pads and updated knobs for smooth, hands-on control, plus faster operation with speedy boot time, swift project loading and sample import – plus 16 GB of internal storage. Longtime users and new beatmakers alike will feel right at home with the intuitive layout and classic SP effects, enhanced with a revamped sampling and sequencing workflow, DJ mode to mix beats live, Skip Back Sampling and Loop Capture features as well as many other powerful creative tools.
Guerilla beatmaking
SP samplers are loved for their rapid workflow, portability and tactile approach. SP-404MKII takes this experience even further, retaining the light-yet-rugged design while adding features that make it even easier to create in any scenario. Bang out beats anywhere with AA or mobile battery power, collaborate with a partner using the dual headphones outputs and mic/guitar input, or capture and stream audio with your mobile device via USB. Onboard integration with the popular Koala Sampler app (sold separately) is now included, offering bidirectional sampling and a dedicated mode for hardware-based remote control.
A sampler with soul
With 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 or pattern chain to a sample with the press of a button. Call up the Groove Function to add swing and timing changes to sample phrases and drum loops. Use Skip Back Sampling to 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 ready-to-go Vocoder, Auto Pitch, Harmony and Guitar Amp Simulator effects.
Performance-tuned sequencing
SP-404MKII makes it simple to create unique patterns and infuse performances with fresh energy, thanks to versatile realtime recording, evolving editing tools and Roland's intuitive TR-REC step sequencer. There’s adjustable quantize and shuffle, a Roll button for performing and recording note repeats, and BPM-per-bank for instant tempo changes. Jam with samples live and organize patterns for chained playback in different sets. Sync with external MIDI gear and work with imported multitrack files. Use Multipad Export to save all samples within a pattern as individual WAV files for song development in your DAW.
Sound stash
Dive into beatmaking with the pre-loaded sounds in 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. A Sound Generator is also available, allowing you to build mono synth tones and sample basslines, melodic phrases and sound effects within SP-404MKII.
Break beats, not banks
You shouldn't need to take out a bank loan to make beats or produce tracks. 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, 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 the exclusive Beat Maker Sample Pack series, which offers new sonic material from legendary sound designers and musicians to inspire your next production.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | ROL-SP404MK2 |
| Vendor | Roland |
| Analog Digital | Digital |
| Built In Speakers | No |
| Included From Manufacturer | Power supply |
| Number of Keys | None |
| Midi | In, Out, and USB |
| Mono Poly | Polyphonic |
| MPN | SP-404MK2 |
| Product Unique Features |
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| Onboard Controllers | 17 × velocity-sensitive RGB pads with no-click design |
| Effects |
Lo-fi Cassette simulator Vinyl simulator DJFX looper Resonator Vocoder Auto pitch Harmony Guitar amp simulator |
| Expansion Options | SD card slot with support for SDHC cards up to 32GB |
| Audio Inputs |
Dual 1/4" stereo line input 1/4" mic/guitar input with input gain control |
| Audio Outputs |
Dual 1/4" stereo output 1/4" stereo headphone output 1/8" stereo headphone output |
| Internal Storage Capacity | Storage via SD card slot with support for SDHC cards up to 1TB |
| Product Weight | 2 lb 7 oz. |
| Programs/Presets |
160 samples per project 16 internal projects Pre-loaded sound library with 144 samples |
| Sampling |
Onboard sampling via 1/4" stereo line in, mic/guitar input or 1/8" stereo input Skip Back Sampling always records line out signal independently of sampling/resampling (40 seconds maximum) |
| Sequencer |
Pattern length: 1 to 64 bars Resolution: 480 ticks, quarter note Recording method: realtime loop recording or TR-REC step input Motion recording for sub step, pitch and velocity |
| USB Port (to Host) | MIDI;System Updates;Editor/Librarian/Patch Manager |
| Voices of Polyphony | 32 |
| Width | 7" |
| Depth | 10.875" |
| Height | 2.8125" |
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