
Roland SP-404SX Linear Wave Sampler
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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