• Beautiful OLED display for visual waveform editing, full access to menus and more
• 17 touch-sensitive RGB pads with no-click design for great playability
• Faster workflow with quick start and load time, 16 GB built-in memory, low-latency pads and fast sample editing
• Compact lightweight design (1.1 kg) with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery via USB -C port, six AA batteries or power supply
• 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 and Guitar Amp Simulator effects for mic/guitar inputs

Full description

Roland SP samplers are the kings of performance-based beatmaking, acclaimed for the distinctive sound and ability to create lightning-fast beats, anytime, anywhere. Carefully refined through community feedback and thorough research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate sampler. It's faster and better than ever, with a vibrant OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.

• Beautiful OLED display for visual waveform editing, full access to menus and more
• 17 touch-sensitive RGB pads with no-click design for great playability
• Faster workflow with quick start and load time, 16 GB built-in memory, low-latency pads and fast sample editing
• Compact lightweight design (1.1 kg) with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery via USB -C port, six AA batteries or power supply
• 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 and Guitar Amp Simulator effects for mic/guitar inputs
• 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project and 16 internal projects for extended programming options
• Powerful built-in sample editing with real-time or auto-chop mode, auto BPM detect, envelope, pitch shift and resampling to layer sounds and phrases
• Pre-loaded sound library with 144 professionally recorded samples and patterns in high sound quality
• Extensive customization options with removable metal plate, downloadable outline template , various screen savers and personal startup logo
• Upgraded I/O includes 1/4-inch line in/out, 1/4-inch mic/guitar input, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch headphones outputs and 1/8-inch TRS MIDI in/out
• New resampling workflow for re-recording with different effects for detailed sound design
• Audio recording and streaming supports mobile devices and computers via USB-C*
• Skip Back Sampling automatically captures up to 25 seconds of audio from your most recent performance
• Bus FX for layering multiple effects, with customizable routing enables the creation of detailed sound textures
• Adjustable quantization and shuffle percentage across multiple interval resolutions to tailor swing
• Pattern sequencer with the ability to create entire songs with BPM per bank, perfect for running backing tracks or programming performances
• Chain patterns for automatic playback and use Pad Link to trigger up to four samples with a single tap
• DJ Mode opens up new possibilities for live performance by manipulating and mixing two separate audio files
• SP-404MKII editor software for Mac and Windows provides direct access to samples, detailed waveform editing, sample management, pad assignment and import of MIDI files and older SP-404SX and SP-404A projects

* A supported iOS mobile device with a Lightning connector can be connected to the SP-404MKII via USB-C using the appropriate Apple adapter cable. The SP-404MKII must be supplied with a PSD AC adapter (supplied) or 6X AA batteries (not supplied) in this circumstance. See the SP-404MKII Reference Manual for more USB-C connection information .

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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 –

• Size: 16 GB

*Including preload data

Maximum sampling time –

• 16 minutes (approximately 176 MB per sample)

Skip Back Sampling –

• 20 seconds (capturing the last moments of performance)

Data format –

• 16-bit linear WAV, AIFF, MP3 import supported

*SP-404MK2APP supports WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, M4A.

Sampling frequency –

• 48 kHz

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 adapter
• 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 adapter)
• 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

*This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

External dimensions –

• 177.5 (W) x 275.8 (D) x 70.5 (H) mm7 (W) x 10-7/8 (D) x 2-13/16 (H) inches

Weight (excluding AC adapter) –

• 1.1 kg
• 2 lbs 7 oz

Accessories –

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

Options (sold separately) –

• TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35