Roland SP-404MKII Linear Wave Sampler

Roland SP-404MKII Linear Wave Sampler

The ultimate SP is here.

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, the 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, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.

FEATURES

-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, 16 GB internal storage, low-latency pads, and rapid sample editing
-Compact, ultra-lightweight design (2.4 lbs. / 1.1 kg) with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery (via USB-C port), six AA batteries, or AC adaptor
-Extensive onboard effects, including SP classics like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper plus new Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, and Resonator
-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 real-time 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
-Extensive customization options with removable metal faceplate, downloadable outline template, multiple screensavers, and personalized startup logos
-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 various effects for detailed sound design
-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
-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 the ability to create full songs with BPM per bank, ideal for running backing tracks or programming performances
-Sequence patterns with real-time loop recording or TR-REC step input
-Motion recording for capturing dynamic changes to effect parameters, sub step, pitch, and velocity
-Set shuffle and time signature (1/4–7/4) per pattern
-Chain patterns for automatic playback and use Pad Link to trigger up to four samples with a single press
-Adjustable delay on the MIDI clock output for tight sync with external instruments
-DJ Mode enables new live performance approaches with the ability to mix two audio files or patterns, manipulate eight cue points per sample, adjust fader curves, sync external MIDI instruments, and more
-SP-404MKII standalone editor app for macOS 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
-SP-404MKII editor app also available as an AU/VST3 plug-in for music production software on macOS

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