What's it for?

The SP-404SX is a portable sampler which will trigger and loop sound sample on demand with a single click.

How does it work?

The SP-404SX has 10 storage banks with 12 trigger buttons for each bank. Sound samples can be added to a trigger button via USB or directly through the onboard or plugged in microphone.

Where and when would this be used?

Its common for bands to need sample sounds played during their performance. This unit has the ability to store entire backing tracks or short samples to be played once or looped indefinitely.

The SP-404SX is also extremely popular among DJs with its ability to build up layers of sound and then manipulate it with on board effects such as Filter Drive, Voice Trans, Delay, Isolator, DJFX Looper and another 24 popular effects.

Specification

The Roland SP-404SX Portable Sampler includes 29 DSP effects, including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, and looper that switches seamlessly for a smooth performance.

The built-in microphone, simple user interface, and optional battery operation enable recording with the Roland SP 404SX anywhere inspiration strikes. It is also easy to import samples and utilise the high quality effects onboard for sound design or unique live performance purposes. The more versatile pattern sequencer now includes an improved quantize mode with new shuffle feel for intuitive, non-stop loop recording.

The Roland SP-404SX Portable Sampler Main Features Include:

• Sample anytime, anywhere with the built-in mic and battery power
• 29 DSP effects, including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, and looper
• 3 control knobs, 12 trigger pads, and Sub Pad for rapid repeat triggering
• Seamless effects switching for smooth, perfect performance
• Pattern sequencer with quantize mode and new shuffle feels
• 1GB SD card included; expand sample storage up to 32GB with SDHC
• Import audio files from computer, assign samples to pads with bundled software (Mac/PC)