Roland SP-404
Roland SP-404 Overview:
Roland SP-404 Sampling Workstation
Portable Power-Sampler with FX
Picking up where Roland's popular SP-303 sampler left off, the new SP-404 is built on a foundation of more features, more voices, more pads, and more memory. The SP-404's sleek, silver look is new to the SP family, and it surpasses its predecessor by offering battery-power compatibility, a CompactFlash slot, and a built-in microphone for quick, stress-free sampling sessions. Just turn it on, aim, and record -no cables and mics to connect. Then get down to the business of making beats and patterns, and add extra color with the great effects built into this little powerhouse. Even with all the bonus features, the SP-404 is still amazingly affordable.
12 large pads, three control knobs, jumbo display, same friendly operation as SP-303
29 effects, including new Subsonic, BPM Looper, and more
Built-in microphone for quick sampling
CD-quality sound
Expanded sampling time
12-voice polyphony
Realtime loop recording
Sample-editing tools
Import/export .WAV/AIFF via CompactFlash card slot; supports up to 1GB card
Runs on battery or AC power
* CompactFlash is sold separately.
The new SP-404 is built on a foundation of more: more features, more voices, more pads, and more memory. The SP-404's sleek, silver look is new to the SP family, and it surpasses its predecessor by offering battery-power compatibility, a CompactFlash slot, and a built-in microphone for quick, stress-free sampling sessions. Just turn it on, aim, and record no cables and mics to connect. Then get down to the business of making beats and patterns, and add extra color with the great effects built into this little powerhouse.
Roland SP 404 Sampling Workstation
Roland SP-404 Details:
Two Sampling Modes
The name Roland is synonymous with "great sound," and the SP-404 doesn't disappoint. The sampling and playback quality of this instrument, affordable as it is, is crystal-clear Compact Disc-grade. You can record audio directly into the SP-404, or import/export industry-standard WAV and AIF files via CompactFlash card. Fear not, lo-fi lovers the SP-404 also provides a Lo-Fi sampling mode, so you can scorch, roast, and crunch your audio if desired.
Realtime Pattern Recording
After the SP-404 is loaded with the audio of your choice, the fun begins by creating custom beats and tracks via onboard pattern sequencer. This easy to use sequencer allows up to 8,000 notes to be recorded in real time. For perfect playback, your pattern data can be quantized to the note value of your choice. Up to 24 patterns, each 1–99 measures long, can be stored in the internal memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can save 96 additional patterns with 8,000 notes of recording capacity per card.
Quick Sampling and Editing
If you need to capture audio fast, the SP-404 provides an easy, efficient sampling engine; just connect an audio source or external microphone or use the built-in mic. The SP-404 can house up to 24 samples in memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can store up to 96 samples; if you use a 1GB CompactFlash card, sampling times can be as long as 772 minutes (!) in Lo-Fi mode, or up to 386 minutes long in Standard mode. The SP-404 provides sample-editing tools for setting start and end points, adjusting levels, and more.
29 Onboard Effects
wist, bend, and animate your audio with the SP-404's expressive effects, and manipulate them in real time using the front-panel control knobs. Shake the walls with Subsonic. Drive the dancefloor wild with the BPM Looper (grab a region on the fly and loop it) and DJFX Looper (change speed and reverse audio to get a turntable scratch-like sound). Also offered: reverb, flanger, delay, Voice Transformer, distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Vinyl Simulator, and more. Best of all, the SP-404's effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or live input signals. You can also select the multieffects directly by pressing the MFX button and the corresponding pad at the same time.
Onboard Microphone and I/O
An external microphone can be plugged into the SP-404's mic input and used to capture audio, but those who want to sample fast and spontaneously will love the built-in microphone. Just aim, point, and record! If you want to sample pre-recorded sounds, simply connect your CD player or sound source to the SP-404's line input jacks (L, R) and sample away. For playback, the SP-404 offers line outputs (L, R) as well as a headphone output for privacy. A MIDI input connector is provided for controlling the SP-404 externally.
CompactFlash
The SP-404 comes equipped with an industry-standard CompactFlash slot that accepts cards of up to 1GB capacity. You can even import WAV and AIF files into the SP-404 via CompactFlash, and vice versa. CF cards are handy, reliable, and readily available on the mass market.
Roland SP-404 Features:
- Maximum Polyphony 12 voices
- Internal Memory Samples: 24 (12 samples x 2 banks) Including Pre-loaded Samples, Patterns: 24 (12 patterns x 2 banks) Including Pre-loaded Patterns
- Memory Card (CompactFlash) Samples: 96 (12 samples x 8 banks), Patterns: 96 (12 patterns x 8 banks)
- Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
- Data Format SP-404 original format (.WAV/AIFF import/export possible)
- Sampling Mode STANDARD/LO-FI
- Pattern Sequencer Sequencer Maximum recordable notes: Internal Memory: Approx. 8,000 notes Including Pre-loaded Patterns, Memory Card (CompactFlash): Approx. 8,000 notes, Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note, Pattern Length: 1-99 measures, Recording method: Realtime Loop
- Effects 29 types
- Signal Processing AD Conversion: 24-bit, DA Conversion: 24-bit
- Display 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
- LINE INPUT Jacks (L, R), MIC Jack, MIDI IN Connector, AC Adaptor Jack, Memory Card Slot (CompactFlash)
- LINE OUTPUT Jacks (L, R), Headphone (PHONES) Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type),
- Power Supply DC 9 V (Dry Battery LR6 (AA) type x 6 or AC Adaptor)
- Expected Battery Life (Alkaline) 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
- Current Draw 300 mA
- Dimensions 177.6 (W) x 256.7 (D) x 72.1 (H) mm, 7 (W) x 10-1/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inches
- Weight 1.3 kg, 2 lbs 13 oz (excluding battery)
- Accessories Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
- Maximum Polyphony 12 voices
- Internal Memory Samples: 24 (12 samples x 2 banks) Including Pre-loaded Samples, Patterns: 24 (12 patterns x 2 banks) Including Pre-loaded Patterns
- Memory Card (CompactFlash) Samples: 96 (12 samples x 8 banks), Patterns: 96 (12 patterns x 8 banks)
- Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
- Data Format SP-404 original format (.WAV/AIFF import/export possible)
- Sampling Mode STANDARD/LO-FI
- Pattern Sequencer Sequencer Maximum recordable notes: Internal Memory: Approx. 8,000 notes Including Pre-loaded Patterns, Memory Card (CompactFlash): Approx. 8,000 notes, Resolution: 96 ticks per quater note, Pattern Length: 1-99 measures, Recording method: Realtime Loop
- Effects 29 types
- Signal Processing AD Conversion: 24-bit, DA Conversion: 24-bit
- Display 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
- LINE INPUT Jacks (L, R), MIC Jack, MIDI IN Connector, AC Adaptor Jack, Memory Card Slot (CompactFlash)
- LINE OUTPUT Jacks (L, R), Headphone (PHONES) Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type),
- Power Supply DC 9 V (Dry Battery LR6 (AA) type x 6 or AC Adaptor)
- Expected Battery Life (Alkaline) 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
- Current Draw 300 mA
- Dimensions 177.6 (W) x 256.7 (D) x 72.1 (H) mm, 7 (W) x 10-1/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inches
- Weight 1.3 kg, 2 lbs 13 oz (excluding battery)
- Accessories Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
- 12 large pads, three control knobs, jumbo display, same friendly operation as SP-303
- 29 effects, including new Subsonic, BPM Looper, and more
- Built in microphone for quick sampling
- CD quality sound
- Expanded sampling time
- 12 voice polyphony
- Realtime loop recording
- Sample editing tools
- Import/export WAV/AIF via CompactFlash card slot; supports up to 1GB card
- Runs on battery or AC power
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