Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector

The Roland SP-404MKII creative sampler and effector is a revamped rendition of a legendary beatmaking machine—giving you everything needed to craft unique beats and manipulate samples on the fly. Its 17 responsive pads put expressive control at your fingertips, while a vivid OLED screen provides visual waveform editing and swift menu navigation. With 16GB of internal storage and a rapid workflow, you can efficiently build tracks on the go. What's more, firmware update 4.04 adds a host of exciting new features, including Loop Capture and Groove functions, as well as Elf Audio Sampler app compatibility and Sound Generator section with a programmable digital oscillator.

17 Expressive Pads for Tactile Beatmaking

The SP-404MKII features 17 RGB-lit pads that are highly responsive to touch, allowing you to program rhythms and trigger samples with nuance and expression. Their no-click design provides a satisfying playing experience whether you're building a track from scratch or remixing on the fly. With its 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project and 16 internal projects at your disposal, this impressively powerful 404 gives you a hands-on, tactile workflow that inspires spontaneous creativity.

Vivid OLED Display Enhances Your Workflow

A high-resolution OLED screen provides a real-time visual representation of the SP-404MKII's features in action. Easily view, edit and manipulate waveforms with zoom control and marker placement using the display and value knob. The screen also gives you swift menu navigation to browse projects, samples, effects and more. With this thoughtfully designed interface, you can work quickly and intuitively.

Internal Storage and Rapid Workflow for Efficient Creation

The SP-404MKII comes equipped with 16GB of internal storage, preloaded with 144 professionally recorded sounds, and providing ample room for your samples, patterns and projects. It also has a speedy boot-up time, swift project loading and a streamlined process for importing and editing samples, so you can start creating right away. Whether composing on the couch or putting together a set on the subway, this battery- (or adapter-) powered SP-404 lets you work efficiently wherever inspiration strikes.

Onboard Effects and Advanced Sequencing Tools

Shape your sounds with the SP-404MKII's extensive collection of onboard effects like Vinyl Simulator, DJFX Looper, Lo-fi, Cassette Simulato and Resonator, as well as newer additions, such as Loop Capture and Groove functions. It also provides advanced sequencing tools, including adjustable quantize, shuffle control and BPM-per-bank to create patterns with unique feel and energy. With such robust effects and sequencing at your fingertips, you have the flexibility to craft tracks in your own signature style.