Roland SP-404SX System Update

SP-404SX System Update Version 1.07
This system program updates the SP-404SX system program to the latest version 1.07.
How to know the version
Before you start, check the system program version of your SP-404SX:
1. Turn off the power to the SP-404SX.
2. While holding down [MARK], turn the power ON.
3. The version will be displayed.
Note: * If this shows the latest version (Version 1.07 or later), there’s
no need to update your SP-404SX.
Update history
[Version 1.07]
[BUG FIX]
The following bug was fixed.
● When you exchanged samples between two pads assigning a
WAV file and a AIFF file, the samples were lost.
[Version 1.06]
[BUG FIX]
The following bug was fixed.
● SP-404SX might not detect certain SD memory cards.
[Version 1.05]
[IMPROVEMENT]
● After startup, the display remains as "- - -" until the unit can
start working and sound. It can be playable after the display
returns to BPM.
● After sampling is done, the display remains as "- - -" until
the sampled data is saved. Don't turn off the product until it
returns to the BPM display.
[BUG FIX]
The following bug was fixed.
● An SD Card might be unusable with the SP-404SX which was
erased by the "Disk Utility" that comes with Mac OS X.
What you will need to update your SP-404SX
● SP-404SX
● A USB cable included with a SP-404SX
● An SD Card (We recommend the SD Card that came with the SP-
404SX)
* The SD card needs to be formatted on a SP-404SX and have
2MB or more free space.
● A computer with an SD Card Reader/Writer.
Caution when performing the update
© 2012 Roland Corp. U.S.

Roland SP-404SX Specifications

General

Display type	LED
Built-in display	Yes
Display number of characters	3
Bit rate	16 bit
Sample rate	44.1 kHz
Number of pads	13
Number of samples	120
Maximum polyphony (notes)	12
Battery type	AA
Battery voltage	9 V
Power source type	AC, Battery
Number of batteries supported	6
Compatible memory cards	SD
Included memory card size	1 GB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	257 mm
Width	178 mm
Height	72 mm
Weight	1200 g