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General| Type | Sampler |
|---|---|
| Number of Pads | 12 |
| Audio Outputs | 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R) |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz |
| Sample Rate | 44.1 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16-bit |
| Pads | 12 velocity-sensitive pads |
| MIDI | In, Out |
| Effects | 29 |
Details the [VOLUME] knob and [CTRL 1]‒[CTRL 3] knobs for adjusting volume and editing parameters.
Explains the Display and Effect buttons used for selecting and controlling effects.
Details buttons like [PATTERN SELECT], [PATTERN EDIT], [RECORD SETTING], [DEL], [REC], [RESAMPLE], [EXIT], [COPY], [REMAIN].
Describes buttons such as [START/END], [PITCH/SPEED], [MARK], [BPM SYNC], [GATE], [LOOP], [REVERSE], [ROLL], [SHIFT].
Details the 16 Pads, [BUS FX], [HOLD], [EXT SOURCE], and [SUB PAD] buttons.
Identifies the SD card slot for inserting memory cards.
Describes the PHONES jack, [GAIN] knob, [MIC/GUITAR] switch, and INPUT jack.
Details the DC IN jack, [POWER] switch, USB port, MIDI jacks, and LINE IN/OUT jacks.
Explains samples as recorded audio data and their settings, assignable to pads.
Defines patterns as sequences of data for playing back samples in order.
Details how banks of samples and patterns are managed collectively as projects.
Provides instructions for connecting amplifiers, speakers, instruments, mics, and guitars.
Explains how to transmit and receive audio and MIDI data via USB connection.
Details powering the unit via AC adaptor, USB port, or batteries.
Provides step-by-step instructions for powering the unit on and off.
Describes the top screen display shown when the unit is ready to play.
Explains how to select a bank to use from the 10 available banks (A-J).
Details how to adjust the volume for all banks overall.
Explains how to synchronize sample tempo with a song or external device.
Describes switching the gate function on/off for sample playback.
Explains how to set the loop function for repeated sample playback.
Details how to play back samples in reverse.
Explains how to repeatedly play back samples at set intervals.
Describes how to set the roll interval (speed of repetition).
Explains how to set sample velocity to always play at 127 (maximum).
Details changing sample velocity in steps when it plays back.
Explains playing back samples with pitches changed as a chromatic scale.
Describes grouping multiple pads to play simultaneously via a single pad.
Explains grouping samples that should not play simultaneously.
Provides instructions to stop all currently playing samples and patterns.
Details how to pause samples that are currently playing back.
Explains how to apply built-in effects to playback audio.
Details how to assign built-in effects to BUS 1 or BUS 2.
Sets which sample playback audio is sent to which bus for effects.
Explains how to select and use effects for MFX.
Describes how to edit effect parameters and lock the edit screen.
Explains making effects apply only while holding effect buttons (EFFECT GRAB).
Details temporarily outputting only the effect sound.
Explains how to configure sampling settings like recording level and input effects.
Details how to apply effects to audio inputted through the input jacks.
Provides instructions on how to sample audio to create new samples.
Explains adding a count-in before sampling for preparation time.
Details how to sample a sample itself while it's playing back.
Explains sampling what was previously played up to 25 seconds ago.
Explains setting start, end, and loop points to prevent unwanted sample parts.
Details processing samples using start/end point settings like TRUNCATE, NORMALIZE.
Explains how to mark locations to split samples into smaller ones.
Describes using AUTO MARK to automatically add markers based on conditions.
Provides instructions to delete all markers used on a sample at once.
Explains splitting a sample at marker positions and assigning to pads.
Details setting changes in volume during sample playback (ATTACK, HOLD, RELEASE).
Explains how to change pitch and playback speed, or match sample length to tempo.
Shows how to display sample parameters assigned to the currently selected pad.
Restores sample parameters to their default values.
Explains functions for making effective use of samples.
Details how to exchange (swap) samples assigned to two different pads.
Explains copying a sample from one pad to another, and copying banks.
Prevents samples/patterns from being overwritten, copied, or deleted.
Provides instructions for deleting samples from pads or entire banks.
Shows how to recall and play back patterns containing sample playback order.
Explains how to record patterns, configure tempo, length, and quantization.
Adds a count-in before pattern recording for preparation time.
Details how to resample a recorded pattern performance into a sample.
Explains how to select a bank to use from the 10 available banks (A-J).
Allows playback of patterns in a specified order, up to 16 patterns per chain.
Explains how to sample the audio of a pattern chain as it plays back.
Allows changing pattern length, range, copying, chaining, and deleting sections.
Shows how to copy a pattern and connect it to the current pattern, doubling length.
Deletes sections from a pattern except for the selected range.
Explains functions for making effective use of patterns.
Details how to exchange (swap) patterns assigned to two different pads.
Explains copying a pattern from one pad to another, and copying banks.
Prevents patterns/samples from being overwritten, copied, or deleted.
Provides instructions for deleting patterns from pads or entire banks.
This is the tempo data used by individual samples.
This tempo is common for all samples and patterns within the same bank.
This tempo is common for all samples and patterns saved within the same project.
Explains setting sample tempo in AUTO or MANUAL mode.
Assigns a tempo to a bank or project, used as base tempo for BPM SYNC.
Lets you set tempo by tapping a pad in time with the beat.
Explains assigning two samples to CH1 and CH2 and mixing them freely.
Details editing samples used in DJ mode, similar to sample edit in sample mode.
Connects instruments, mics, or guitars for audio input.
Allows receiving audio input from computers or mobile devices via USB.
Explains how to recall a project (1-16).
Details copying and deleting projects.
Shows how to copy a project to use on another SP-404MKⅡ.
Provides instructions on how to delete projects you no longer need.
Explains how to remove and attach the unit's faceplate for customization.
Allows using custom images for the opening screen.
Details image format specifications (BMP, 128x64 pixels) for custom opening images.
Explains how to save custom opening images to a project via SD card.
Allows setting custom images as the screen saver.
Details image format specifications (BMP, 128x64 pixels) for custom screen savers.
Explains how to load a custom image as a screen saver via the UTILITY MENU.
Explains how to save custom screen saver images to a project via SD card.
Explains how to configure overall settings like Knob Mode, Load Project, Sub Pad Mode.
Details pad-related settings such as Trigger, LED, and Pad Color.
Shows how to edit effect routing and configure effects to use.
Explains how to edit the routing (connection order) for effects.
Details how to apply effects to the overall sound output.
Explains how to change the type of effects applied to the overall sound.
Details how to edit effects (BUS 3, BUS 4) applied to the overall sound.
Explains assigning desired effects to the effect buttons on the top panel.
Sets the bus to which input audio signals are sent for effects processing.
Explains using an SD card to import audio material.
Details exporting samples to an SD card for use on other devices.
Explains importing a project created on another SP-404MKⅡ from an SD card.
Shows how to export projects to an SD card for use on another SP-404MKⅡ.
Details backing up unit data to an SD card for transfer or restoration.
Explains using backup data to restore the unit.
Provides instructions for formatting (initializing) an SD card on the unit.
Provides detailed explanations of system, pad, and effect parameters.
Lists and describes all available Multi-Effects (MFX) and their parameters.
Details shortcut functions accessible by holding the [SHIFT] button.
Lists common error messages and their explanations and actions.
Presents a visual representation of the unit's audio signal flow.
Provides technical specifications for the unit, including polyphony, storage, and connections.
Details MIDI data transmission and recognition for the unit.
Covers Knob Mode, Load Project, Sub Pad Mode, Auto Trig Level, Screen Saver, LED Brightness/Glow, BPM detection.
Details metronome output, level, and count-in settings for sampling and patterns.
Explains MIDI Sync, MIDI Sync Out, Soft Through, and USB-MIDI Thru.
Covers Attenuator and Noise Gate for input signal processing.
Displays the version of the unit.
Adjusts pad sensitivity, curve type, threshold, gain, and trig span.
Configures LED brightness, glow, and pad illumination mode (BUS or PAD).
Changes pad color for each bus (BUS 1, BUS 2, DRY) when Pad LED Mode is BUS.
Specifies colors of individual pads when Pad LED Mode is PAD.
Selects combinations of effects assigned to BUS 3 and BUS 4.
Edits the parameters of effects applied to BUS 3 and BUS 4.
Assigns desired effects to the effect buttons on the top panel.
Sets Mute Bus, Input FX, and Input Bus routing for external input.
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