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. 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 (2.6 lb./1.2 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
• 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

Specs:

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 48kHz

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 adaptor
• USB bus power supply (USB Type-C port, 1.5 A ormore)
• 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 under continuous use
Alkaline battery: Approx. 2.5 hours
Ni-MH battery: Approx. 3.5 hours

Included Accessories: AC Adaptor

Dimensions (L x W x H): 276 x 177 x 70mm (10-7/8 x 7 x 2-13/16 inches)
Weight: 1.1kg (2 lb 7 oz)