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More features, more voices, more pads, and more memory —
the SP-404 is the most powerful portable sampler on the
market. It has a CompactFlash™ slot, a built-in microphone
for quick sampling sessions, and battery-power
compatibility for EZ travel. Even with all the features,
the SP-404 is still amazingly affordable.
Capture audio fast with the SP-404; just
connect an audio source or external
microphone — or use the built-in mic —
and record! The SP-404 can hold up
to 24 samples in memory
simultaneously. Using
CompactFlash cards,
you can store up to 96
samples. With a 1GB
CompactFlash card,
sampling times can be
as long as 772 minutes!
Quick and Easy Sampling
The SP-404 is made to be played. Go wild on the 12 large, rubber pads
and three control knobs. Manipulate the powerful onboard
effects in real time — shake the walls with
Subsonic, and ignite the
dancefloor with the BPM Looper,
Voice Transformer, screaming
resonant filter, and more.
Realtime Performance
Twist, bend, and animate your audio with
the SP-404’s 29 ultra-expressive effects, and
manipulate them in real time using the front-panel control
knobs (see Specs, back page, for complete list). The effects can
be applied to multiple samples simultaneously or to live input signals.
The creative possibilities are endless.
Pro Quality
Effects Onboard
After you’ve loaded the SP-404 with
the audio of your choice the fun
begins by creating custom beats and
tracks with the onboard pattern
sequencer, where up to 8,000 notes to be
recorded in real time (even more with
CompactFlash). For perfect playback, pattern data
can be quantized to the note value of your choice.
Create Your Tracks
The SP-404 features an industry-standard CompactFlash
slot that accepts cards of up to 1GB capacity. You can stream
pattern data and samples to card, and even import/export WAV
and AIF files. CompactFlash cards are handy, reliable, and
readily available on the mass market.
More Samples on Memory Card
The SP-404 also operates on 6 AA batteries, and it will last approximately
6 hours; time will depend on actual conditions of use. Take the SP-404
wherever you go. Sample, edit, and create music anywhere, anytime!
Battery power for ultimate portability

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Roland SP-404 Specifications

Materials IconMaterials
main materialspolyester, polyethylene resin, polyurethane
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
dimensions340 (W) x 170 (D) x 310 (H) mm, 13-7/16 (W) x 6-3/4 (D) x 12-1/4 (H) inches
weight650 g, 1 lb 7 oz

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