Roland SP-404SX Linear Wave Sampler

Turbocharging the World’s Most Popular Portable Sampler

Roland’s acclaimed SP-404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new SP-404SX. In addition to the fun, fast, hands-on features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16-bit linear sampling, improved DSP effects, smooth FX switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer (with a new shuffle feature), and easier data management with SD-card compatibility. It’s a creatively stimulating, powerful tool for DJs, musicians, producers, and live-sound engineers who trigger jingles.

Features

• 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)

Specifications

Maximum Polyphony:

• 12 voices

Recordable Data:

• Samples: 120 (12 samples x 10 banks) (stored on SD card)
• Patterns: 120 (12 patterns x 10 banks) (stored on SD card)

Sampling Time (Total time for all samples):

• The maximum sampling time (size) for a single sample is approximately 180 minutes in stereo (2 GB).
• Sampling Time vs. SD Card Capacity:
  • 1GB / Approx. 90 min. (Stereo) or 180 min. (Mono)
  • 2GB / Approx. 180 min. (Stereo) or 360 min. (Mono)
  • 4GB / Approx. 360 min. (Stereo) or 720 min. (Mono)
  • 8GB / Approx. 720 min. (Stereo) or 24 hours (Mono)
  • 16GB / Approx. 24 hours (Stereo) or 48 hours (Mono)
  • 32GB / Approx. 48 hours (Stereo) or 96 hours (Mono)
• The included 1 GB SD card contains preload data, so available sampling time may be less.

Data Format:

• 16-bit linear (.wav/.aif)

Sampling Frequency:

• 44.1 kHz

Pattern Sequencer:

• Maximum recordable notes: Approx. 16,000 notes
• Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note
• Pattern Length: 1–99 measures
• Recording method: Realtime Loop Recording (with shuffle quantize function)

Effects:

• 29 types

Pads:

• 12 + Sub Pad x 1

Controllers:

• Control Knob x 3

Display:

• 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)

Onboard Mic:

• Mono x 1

Connectors:

• LINE INPUT jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
• LINE OUTPUT jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
• Headphones (PHONES) jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
• MIC jack (1/4 inch phone type)
• MIDI IN connector
• DC IN jack
• SD card slot

Power Supply:

• DC 9 V (Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery x 6, Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6, or AC Adaptor)
  • Batteries sold separately

Battery Life for Continuous Use:

• Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: approximately 5 hours
• Alkaline dry batteries: approximately 4 hours
  • Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions.

Current Draw:

• 450 mA

Accessories:

• SD card (1GB)
• SP-404SX UTILITY CD-ROM
• AC Adaptor PSB-1U
• Owner’s Manual