Roland SP-404 MKII

The Roland SP-404MKII is the logical evolution of its popular predecessor, with new features, functions, and meaningful details. It's a compact, portable sampling workstation that focuses on the essentials while delivering impressive power under the hood.

An updated resampling workflow simplifies the re-recording of patterns and effect layers. With a generous selection of new effects in addition to the classic SP effects, the sound design potential is enormous, making it ideal for genres where a dirtier sound is desired, such as boom bap or drum and bass.

An OLED display not only shows current information but also provides visual sample editing, allowing you to tap edit points in real-time or for pattern sequencing.

The SP-404MKII is equipped with a USB-C port for connection to mobile devices. You can sample audio from mobile apps, recorded videos, or any other audio source on your device. Furthermore, the USB port can be used to connect with the SP app on your computer for sample editing and project management.

Performers who typically use two SP sampling workstations will appreciate the new DJ mode of the SP-404MKII. It offers a completely new approach to live performance, allowing you to control and mix two audio files with eight pad controllers per side.

Roland SP-404 MKII Features

• Compact and mobile sampling workstation for production and live performance
• 144 pre-installed samples and patterns in 9 banks for quick start
• Huge sample storage capacity with 16 GB onboard memory and support for 32 GB SD cards
• 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with 9 color modes
• OLED display for visual waveform editing
• Can sample from mobile devices via USB-C or even stream audio directly to the device
• Envelope and pitch-shift for shaping samples
• Effects such as lo-fi cassette simulation, resonator, vocoder, auto-tune, and guitar amp simulator through the microphone/guitar input
• Updated resampling workflow makes re-recording samples with different effects easier
• Two headphone outputs for collaborating with other musicians without a mixer or headphone splitter
• Skip Back Sampling captures up to 25 seconds of performance - never miss a sample just because the record button wasn't pressed
• Pad Link allows triggering up to 4 pads simultaneously
• Roll button for triggering note repeats at speeds from 1/2 beat to 1/64 beat
• In DJ mode, you can mix and edit 2 audio files with 8 sliders per side
• BPM can be set per bank for script-controlled tempo changes
• Powered by USB-C, mobile battery, 6 AA batteries, or AC adapter (included)

Technical Specifications

• Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices
• Internal Storage: 16 GB
• Samples = 2,560 (16 samples x 10 banks x 16 projects)
• Patterns = 2,560 (16 patterns x 10 banks x 16 projects)
• 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
• Display: OLED graphic display
• Effects: Multi-effects: 37 types | Input effects: 2 types
• Resolution: 80 ticks per quarter note
• Pattern Length: 1 to 64 bars
• Recording Modes: Real-time loop recording
• External Storage: SD card for backup, restore, import, and export functions
• Power Supply: AC adapter (included), 6 x AA batteries, USB
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 177 x 276 x 70 mm

Included in the Box

• Roland SP-404 MKII
• AC adapter
• Roland user registration card
• Warranty card
• Quick Start Guide
• Information and cautions sheets