Roland SP-404 MK2

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, new Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, and Resonator effects, and dedicated Vocoder, Auto Pitch, and Guitar Amp Simulator effects 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 a 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 25 seconds of audio from your last performance
• Bus FX for layering multiple effects, with customizable routing for creating intricate sound textures
• Adjustable quantization and 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
• Chain patterns for automatic playback and use Pad Link to trigger up to four samples with a single press
• DJ Mode enables new approaches to live performance by manipulating and mixing two separate audio files
• SP-404MKII editor software 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

Specifications:

• Max 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 185 MB per sample)
• Skip Back Sampling: 25 seconds (Capturing the last moments of performance)
• Internal Data Format: 16-bit linear
• Input Format: WAV, AIFF, MP3 (SP-404MKII APP 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 (with shuffle quantize function)
• Effects: Multi Effects (37 types), Input Effects (16 types)
• Pad: 16 pads + 1 sub pad (Velocity-sensitive pad)
• Controller: Control knobs x 3
• Display: Graphic OLED 
• 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 adaptor, 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 adaptor), 1,500 mA (USB bus power)
• Expected Battery Life: Alkaline battery: Approx. 2.5 hours, Ni-MH battery: Approx. 3.5 hours (Under continuous use)
• Accessories: Quick start, "Read Me First" leaflet, Roland User Registration Card, AC adaptor, Warranty card
• Dimensions: 77.5 mm (W) x 275.8 mm (D) x 70.5 mm (H) / 7" (W) x 10-7/8" (D) x 2-13/16" (H) 
• Weight: 1.1 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz