Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector

Name: Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector
Brand: Roland
SKU: 764007
Price: 699.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Model SP-404MKII

Roland SP-404MKII is a portable performance sampler and effects processor with 17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, waveform editing on an OLED display, 16 GB of internal storage, sequencing, extensive onboard effects, and flexible USB-C, battery, and AC power. It supports standalone beatmaking, live sample performance, resampling, and Serato workflows.

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$699.99CAD

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Envoy verdict

Sample-based producers, beatmakers, live performers, and creators who prioritize tactile pads, resampling, and portable standalone operation.

Key caveat

Confirm the installed firmware because major workflow features vary by version. AA batteries and optional storage media are not assumed to be included. Verify the power, USB, MIDI, and SD-card accessories needed for the planned setup.

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Who it is for

Best for

Sample-based producers, beatmakers, live performers, and creators who prioritize tactile pads, resampling, and portable standalone operation.

Skip if

Skip it if you need a large display, keyboard-style melodic composition, many dedicated audio tracks, or a DAW-like arrangement timeline on the hardware.

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Setup and compatibility

Works with

line-level audio sources through the documented line input and output connections
mic or guitar input for direct source capture
TRS MIDI in/out plus USB-C audio and data workflows
SDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB on older system program versions; SDXC support requires system program 3.00 or later
included AC adapter, six AA batteries, or compatible USB-C power depending on the setup

Plan for

SD card when expanded sample transfer or backup is required
audio, MIDI, or USB data cables appropriate to the intended setup

Included and useful extras

Included

SP-404MKII sampler
AC adapter
manufacturer-supplied documentation; verify retailer bundle contents

Useful extras

six AA batteries for battery-powered operation
compatible SDHC or SDXC card for backup, restore, import, export, or firmware-dependent storage workflows
appropriate Apple adapter cable for supported iOS mobile-device USB-C workflows

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Verification questions

Which firmware version is installed, and does it support the required workflow?
Is the original AC adapter included and are battery contacts, pads, encoders, and jacks fully functional?
Does the planned SD card meet Roland's compatibility requirements?

Product facts

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Engine: performance sampler and multi-effects processor
Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices
Pads: 16 pads plus 1 sub pad; velocity-sensitive RGB
Display: graphic OLED
Storage: 16 GB internal storage including preload data; SD card support for expanded sample transfer and backup
Internal Storage: 16 GB including preload data
Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
Sequencer: real-time loop recording and TR-REC step sequencing workflows
Power Options: AC adapter, 6 AA batteries, compatible USB-C power
Audio Io: line input and output, mic/guitar input, dual headphone outputs, and USB-C audio
Midi Cv: TRS MIDI input and output plus USB-C MIDI
Connections: line input/output, mic/guitar input, dual headphone outputs, TRS MIDI in/out, USB-C

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