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Roland SP-404SX - Sampler
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Picking up where Rolands popular SP-303 sampler left off, the new SP-404 is built on a foundation of more features, more voices, more pads, and more memory. The SP-404s sleek, silver look is new to the SP family, and it surpasses its predecessor by offering battery-power compatibility, a CompactFlash slot, and a built-in microphone for quick, stress-free sampling sessions. Just turn it on, aim, and record no cables and mics to connect. Then get down to the business of making beats and patterns, and add extra color with the great effects built into this little powerhouse. Even with all the bonus features, the SP-404 is still amazingly affordable.
- 12 large pads, three control knobs, jumbo display, same friendly operation as SP-303
- 29 effects, including new Subsonic, BPM Looper, and more
- Built-in microphone for quick sampling
- CD-quality sound
- Expanded sampling time
- 12-voice polyphony
- Realtime loop recording
- Sample-editing tools
- Import/export .WAV/AIFF via CompactFlash card slot; supports up to 1GB card
- Runs on battery or AC power
The name Roland is synonymous with great sound, and the SP-404 doesnt disappoint. The sampling and playback quality of this instrument, affordable as it is, is crystal-clear Compact Disc-grade. You can record audio directly into the SP-404, or import/export industry-standard .WAV and AIFF files via CompactFlash card. Fear not, lo-fi lovers the SP-404 also provides a Lo-Fi sampling mode, so you can scorch, roast, and crunch your audio if desired.
Realtime Pattern Recording
After the SP-404 is loaded with the audio of your choice, the fun begins by creating custom beats and tracks via onboard pattern sequencer. This easy-to-use sequencer allows up to 8,000 notes to be recorded in real time at a resolution of 96 TPQN. For perfect playback, your pattern data can be quantized to the note value of your choice. Up to 24 patterns, each 199 measures long, can be stored in the internal memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can save 96 additional patterns with 8,000 notes of recording capacity per card.
Quick Sampling & Editing
If you need to capture audio fast, the SP-404 provides an easy, efficient sampling engine; just connect an audio source or external microphone or use the built-in mic. The SP-404 can house up to 24 samples in memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can store up to 96 samples. The SP-404 provides sample-editing tools for setting start and end points, adjusting levels, and more.
29 Onboard Effects
Twist, bend, and animate your audio with the SP-404s expressive effects, and manipulate them in real time using the front-panel control knobs. Shake the walls with Subsonic. Drive the dancefloor wild with the BPM Looper (grab a region on the fly and loop it) and DJFX Looper (change speed and reverse audio to get a turntable scratch-like sound). Also offered: reverb, flanger, delay, Voice Transformer, distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Vinyl Simulator, and more. Best of all, the SP-404s effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or live input signals. You can also select the multi-effects directly by pressing the MFX button and the corresponding pad at the same time.
Onboard Microphone & I/O
An external microphone can be plugged into the SP-404s mic input and used to capture audio, but those who want to sample fast and spontaneously will love the built-in microphone. Just arm, point, and record! If you want to sample pre-recorded sounds, simply connect your CD player or sound source to the SP-404s line input jacks (L, R) and sample away. For playback, the SP-404 offers line outputs (L, R) as well as a headphone output for privacy. A MIDI input connector is provided for controlling the SP-404 externally.
CompactFlash
The SP-404 comes equipped with an industry-standard CompactFlash slot that accepts cards of up to 1GB capacity. You can even import .WAV and AIFF files into the SP-404 via CompactFlash, and vice versa. CF cards are handy, reliable, and readily available on the mass market.
Maximum Polyphony
12 voices
Internal Memory
Samples24 (12 samples x 2 banks)
• Including Pre-loaded Samples
Patterns24 (12 patterns x 2 banks)
• Including Pre-loaded Patterns
Memory Card (CompactFlash)
Samples96 (12 samples x 8 banks)
Patterns96 (12 patterns x 8 banks)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Data Format
SP-404 original format (.WAV/ AIFF import/ export possible)
Sampling Mode
STANDARD/ LO-FI
Sample EditStart Point, End Point, Level, Truncate
Pattern Sequencer
Maximum recordable notesInternal Memory: Approx. 8,000 notes (Including Pre-loaded Patterns)
Memory Card (CompactFlash): Approx. 8,000 notes
Resolution96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length1-99 measures
Recording methodRealtime Loop Recording (with quantize function)
Effects: 29 types
Signal Processing
AD Conversion24 bit
DA Conversion24 bit
Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Onboard Mic: Mono x 1
Connectors
LINE INPUT Jacks (L, R), LINE OUTPUT Jacks (L, R), Headphones (PHONES) Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), MIC Jack, MIDI IN Connector, AC Adaptor Jack, Memory Card Slot (CompactFlash)
Power Supply
DC 9 V (Dry Battery LR6 (AA) type x 6 or AC Adaptor)
Expected battery life under continuous use
Alkaline: 6 hours
• These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Current Draw: 300 mA
Accessories: Owners Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
Size and Weight
Width178 mm7 inches
Depth257 mm10-1/8 inches
Height72 mm2-7/8 inches
Weight1.3 kg2 lbs. 14 oz.
- 12 large pads, three control knobs, jumbo display, same friendly operation as SP-303
- 29 effects, including new Subsonic, BPM Looper, and more
- Built-in microphone for quick sampling
- CD-quality sound
- Expanded sampling time
- 12-voice polyphony
- Realtime loop recording
- Sample-editing tools
- Import/export .WAV/AIFF via CompactFlash card slot; supports up to 1GB card
- Runs on battery or AC power
The name Roland is synonymous with great sound, and the SP-404 doesnt disappoint. The sampling and playback quality of this instrument, affordable as it is, is crystal-clear Compact Disc-grade. You can record audio directly into the SP-404, or import/export industry-standard .WAV and AIFF files via CompactFlash card. Fear not, lo-fi lovers the SP-404 also provides a Lo-Fi sampling mode, so you can scorch, roast, and crunch your audio if desired.
Realtime Pattern Recording
After the SP-404 is loaded with the audio of your choice, the fun begins by creating custom beats and tracks via onboard pattern sequencer. This easy-to-use sequencer allows up to 8,000 notes to be recorded in real time at a resolution of 96 TPQN. For perfect playback, your pattern data can be quantized to the note value of your choice. Up to 24 patterns, each 199 measures long, can be stored in the internal memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can save 96 additional patterns with 8,000 notes of recording capacity per card.
Quick Sampling & Editing
If you need to capture audio fast, the SP-404 provides an easy, efficient sampling engine; just connect an audio source or external microphone or use the built-in mic. The SP-404 can house up to 24 samples in memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can store up to 96 samples. The SP-404 provides sample-editing tools for setting start and end points, adjusting levels, and more.
29 Onboard Effects
Twist, bend, and animate your audio with the SP-404s expressive effects, and manipulate them in real time using the front-panel control knobs. Shake the walls with Subsonic. Drive the dancefloor wild with the BPM Looper (grab a region on the fly and loop it) and DJFX Looper (change speed and reverse audio to get a turntable scratch-like sound). Also offered: reverb, flanger, delay, Voice Transformer, distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Vinyl Simulator, and more. Best of all, the SP-404s effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or live input signals. You can also select the multi-effects directly by pressing the MFX button and the corresponding pad at the same time.
Onboard Microphone & I/O
An external microphone can be plugged into the SP-404s mic input and used to capture audio, but those who want to sample fast and spontaneously will love the built-in microphone. Just arm, point, and record! If you want to sample pre-recorded sounds, simply connect your CD player or sound source to the SP-404s line input jacks (L, R) and sample away. For playback, the SP-404 offers line outputs (L, R) as well as a headphone output for privacy. A MIDI input connector is provided for controlling the SP-404 externally.
CompactFlash
The SP-404 comes equipped with an industry-standard CompactFlash slot that accepts cards of up to 1GB capacity. You can even import .WAV and AIFF files into the SP-404 via CompactFlash, and vice versa. CF cards are handy, reliable, and readily available on the mass market.
Maximum Polyphony
12 voices
Internal Memory
Samples24 (12 samples x 2 banks)
• Including Pre-loaded Samples
Patterns24 (12 patterns x 2 banks)
• Including Pre-loaded Patterns
Memory Card (CompactFlash)
Samples96 (12 samples x 8 banks)
Patterns96 (12 patterns x 8 banks)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Data Format
SP-404 original format (.WAV/ AIFF import/ export possible)
Sampling Mode
STANDARD/ LO-FI
Sample EditStart Point, End Point, Level, Truncate
Pattern Sequencer
Maximum recordable notesInternal Memory: Approx. 8,000 notes (Including Pre-loaded Patterns)
Memory Card (CompactFlash): Approx. 8,000 notes
Resolution96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length1-99 measures
Recording methodRealtime Loop Recording (with quantize function)
Effects: 29 types
Signal Processing
AD Conversion24 bit
DA Conversion24 bit
Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Onboard Mic: Mono x 1
Connectors
LINE INPUT Jacks (L, R), LINE OUTPUT Jacks (L, R), Headphones (PHONES) Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), MIC Jack, MIDI IN Connector, AC Adaptor Jack, Memory Card Slot (CompactFlash)
Power Supply
DC 9 V (Dry Battery LR6 (AA) type x 6 or AC Adaptor)
Expected battery life under continuous use
Alkaline: 6 hours
• These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Current Draw: 300 mA
Accessories: Owners Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
Size and Weight
Width178 mm7 inches
Depth257 mm10-1/8 inches
Height72 mm2-7/8 inches
Weight1.3 kg2 lbs. 14 oz.
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The Lo-Fi Hip Hop Standard 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
this unit was made famous by J-Dilla (He used the Boss/Roland SP-303 while in the hospital when he made his critically acclaimed album, donuts) now this has became a staple for underground producers who want that old school/lo-fi sound. the unit itself is quite durable. the pads don't feel as good as the MPC's though. The pads are not velocity sensitive, you can not pan sounds left and right... however, it comes with plenty of effects. To be honest.. this unit is more of a tool for DJ's, but with determination and a lot of work-arounds, you can make filthy sounding electronic music with it. SP forums will be your best friend when first purchasing the unit... after you get a grasp on how to use it, the only thing you'll be concerned with is inspiration to create new material.
Posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2017
Amazing Sampler 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
I bought this sampler about 5 years ago when the SX came out. I use it almost everyday, very simple to use and also to record samples onto pads. I recommend this sampler to anyone looking for a great easy to use and durable piece of equipment.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 15, 2015
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