The Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector is a next-generation portable sampler designed for beatmakers, live performers, producers, and sound designers who demand powerful sampling, expressive performance tools, and instant creative workflow wherever you go. Built on the legendary SP platform, the SP-404MKII delivers high-speed sampling, sequencing, effects, and pattern manipulation in a compact, rugged design — making it ideal for music creation on stage, in the studio, or on the move.
Featuring a vivid OLED display and 17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, the SP-404MKII lets you play, slice, and edit samples with tactile control and visual clarity. It offers a massive 16 GB internal memory with a pre-loaded professional sound library, plus room to import, record, and manipulate your own samples. Thanks to advanced sampling features like Skip Back Sampling, auto-chop, and rapid resampling workflows, you can capture spontaneous ideas and transform them into dynamic patterns fast.
The unit goes beyond sampling with a versatile TR-REC sequencer, pattern chaining, adjustable quantization, and new performance modes that let you craft full arrangements or trigger patterns live. A wide selection of onboard effects — from classic SP staples like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper to modern additions like Lo-fi and Cassette Simulator — gives your beats character and depth.
Connectivity includes line inputs/outputs, mic/guitar input, headphone outputs, MIDI I/O, and USB-C audio/MIDI, making it easy to integrate with DJ rigs, DAWs, and other gear. With battery-powered portability, expressive effects, deep editing tools, and speedy workflow features, the SP-404MKII is a creative powerhouse for sampling, beatmaking, sequencing, and live performance.
