Roland SP-404 MK2 KD Linear Wave Sampler

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, onboard looping, and more. Built to evolve, the SP-404MKII continues to grow with powerful updates that unlock new ways to perform, produce, and craft your signature sound.

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 (2.4lbs / 1.1kg) with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery (via USB-C port), six AA batteries, or AC adaptor
• 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
• Customize the look with the detachable metal faceplate, user design template, and support for importing your own startup logo and screensaver images
• 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
• Updated resampling workflow for re-recording with various effects for detailed sound design
• Loop Capture feature inspired by the SP-555 allows you to record, loop, and layer performances with effects in real time
• Audio capture and streaming supported with mobile devices and computers via USB-C*
• Capture up to 40 seconds of audio from your last performance in any standalone mode with Skip Back Sampling
• VariPhrase encoder for high-quality time-stretching of pitch and speed parameters
• Groove Function inspired by the VP-9000 for adding swing and timing variations to sample phrases and drum loops
• Multipad Export for saving all samples within a pattern as individual WAV files
• 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 BPM per bank and the ability to create full songs
• Sequence patterns with real-time loop recording or TR-REC step input
• Chain patterns for automatic playback and use Pad Link to trigger up to four samples with a single press
• Motion recording for capturing dynamic changes to effect parameters, sub step, pitch, and velocity
• Sound Generator for creating and capturing basslines and melodic phrases
• DJ Mode with the ability to mix two audio files or patterns, manipulate eight cue points per sample, adjust fader curves, and much more
• Native support for Serato DJ Lite, Serato Studio, and Serato DJ Pro (paid upgrade) with plug-and-play audio/MIDI connectivity, pre-mapped controls, and more
• Koala Sampler integration provides bidirectional sampling support and a dedicated control mode to manipulate the app from the SP-404MKII panel
• Companion lessons from Melodics™, including guided finger drumming exercises and Beat Maker Sample Pack integration
• 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

Specifications:

• Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices
• Recordable Data: 2,560 samples, 2,560 patterns (stored in internal storage)
• Internal Storage: 16 GB (includes preload data)
• Maximum Sampling Time: 16 minutes (approx. 185 MB per sample)
• Skip Back Sampling: Maximum 40 seconds
• Internal Data Format: 16-bit linear
• Import Format: WAV, AIFF, MP3 (App supports WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, M4A)
• Sampling Frequency: 48kHz
• Pattern Sequencer: 480 ticks/quarter note, 1–64 bars, real-time/TR-REC
• Effects: 41 multi-effects, 17 input effects
• Pads: 16 pads + 1 sub pad (velocity-sensitive)
• Display: Graphic OLED
• External Storage: SD card (sold separately, SDHC compatible)
• Connections: Phones, Line Out (L/Mono, R), Line In (L/Mono, R), Mic/Guitar In, MIDI In/Out, USB-C, DC In
• Power Supply: AC adaptor, USB bus power, AA Ni-MH/Alkaline x6 (sold separately)
• Current Draw: 1,100 mA (AC), 1,500 mA (USB)
• Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs (alkaline), 3.5 hrs (Ni-MH)
• Dimensions: 177.5mm W × 275.8mm D × 70.5mm H
• Weight: 1.1kg