Sep 01, 2009 the roland sp 404sx performance sampler roland has announced the sp 404sx, an update to the roland sp 404. In addition to the fun, fast, handson features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16bit linear sampling, improved dsp effects, smooth fx switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer with a new shuffle. I didnt get it to make beats so its nothing special. Ov valle roland us industry looping, rc505, recording, remixing, sp404sx, sp555 4 comments build a sample library with the latest tunes chop, loop and mangle your samples with the rc505 and sp404sx. September 1, 2009 roland is pleased to announce the sp404sx portable audio sampler. I have been using the sp 404sxfor 2 years now, and before that i was using. The sp404s sleek, silver look is new to the sp family, and it surpasses its predecessor by offering. The letter at the beginning of the file name indicates the bank name, and the number indicates the pad name. I decided to take my first trip into the world of sampling with the roland sp404sx linear wave sampler. The differences between software workflows and the sp 404 loading samples via import or sampling via mic in using copy on the roland. So, i used ableton live 8, the beast is listed as gs10 on audio and sp606 on midi io.
Sample lengths and quality are not restricted like they are on outboard gear and your sound quality is not limited to the roland sp 404 sxs dinky rca io it doesnt have digital io or proper 14 audio connections. By using the sp404sx wave converter software, you can easily import wave files from your computer for details, refer to importing wave files from your computer in the sp404sx owners manual page 22. View and download roland sp 404sx owners manual online. Roland india support support news compatibility with. Jan 29, 2011 a pretty simple beat i made to test out my new sampler. While the sp404sx is definitely geared for a live environment, it could very well have a place in the recording and songwriting world as well. Popularity 0100 scale indicating how frequently people buy the product online. The fast, handson approach of the acclaimed spseries performance samplers is a perfect fit for the impressive rhythmic effects and iconic stepsequencer of the roland aira tr8.
While the sp 404sx is definitely geared for a live environment, it could very well have a place in the recording and songwriting world as well. Roland sp404sx portable sampler with effects musicians friend. Versacamm sp300v 30 ecosolvent inkjet printercutter technical support page such as support articles, support guides, software updates, firmware, drivers and manuals. The sp404s sleek, silver look is new to the sp family, and it surpasses its predecessor by offering batterypower compatibility, a compactflash slot, and a builtin microphone. The roland sp404sx performance sampler roland has announced the sp404sx, an update to the roland sp404. All roland devices with a usb, parallel lpt, or serial com port need a driver to communicate with a computer. But apparently those cautious days are gone, because the sp404 is a bold new entry in the groovesampling scene. Importing wave files from your computer by using the included sp404sx wave converter software, wav or aiff files from your computer can be. Our instantly downloadable loop packs are available to download directly to your computer.
Nov 09, 2014 weekend beat time lofi beats, stand alone sampling and cueing records duration. Roland sp404 playing the sp404 via midi sweetwater. This means the 404sx is also a great bet for playing long samples live. In this video, i show you how i set up my roland sp404sx for live. You can even use it to convert sp404 format files to the sp404sx. Bringing together expanded features like highfidelity 16bit linear sampling, an expanded array of 29 onboard dsp effects including filter and voice effects, and 12 assignable trigger pads, the roland sp404sx linear wave sampler offers an armory of electronic drum sounds. For the supplied software pc, it can enter the world of software virtual instruments, midi automation, plugin effects. View and download roland sp404sx owners manual online. Picking up where rolands popular sp303 sampler left off, the new sp404 is built on a foundation of more. How do you usually use the 404, seeing that you prefer making beats on your other devices. Modern recording techniques audio engineering society presents. In addition to the fun, fast, handson features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16bit linear sampling.
In addition, it appears that the samplingsound quality has been improved. Roland hs60 61key programmable synthesizer completely restored there are some quirks and problems on the switches controlling stereo and mono output. Check out the roland sp404 playing the sp404 via midi page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. The sampler was succeeded by the sp555 in 2008, but was later given its own upgrade as the roland sp404sx linear wave sampler in 2009. The audio control room is also the comms headquarters which runs the remote comms software for crew and producers to talk on and voip ifb lines with mix minus and interrupt sent to talents cell phones. Rolands acclaimed sp404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp404sx. Roland support support news compatibility with os x. It is very portable and you can take it anywhere you want and use it. This system program updates the sp404sx system program to the latest version 1. Please also check the system requirements for the audiomidi application and the operating system youre using. The sp404a is based on rolands popular sp404sx, a longtime sampling favorite of djs and music producers. Turbocharging the worlds most popular portable sampler rolands acclaimed sp404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp404sx. For roland devices with an ethernet port, the output software e.
The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp404sxs pads onscreen. Roland sp404sx linear wave audio sampler poweron roland uk. The software is useful but again, seems a little dated. I decided to take my first trip into the world of sampling with the roland sp 404sx linear wave sampler. But roland doesnt guarantee that a listed computer can be used satisfactorily with the sp404sx wave converter even if it meets the above requirements. Its also listed on pcs device manager list as roland sp606 and, naturally, on pcs audio panel as sp606. Aug 08, 2017 the sp404a is based on rolands popular sp404sx, a longtime sampling favorite of djs and music producers. Roland sp404sx portable sampler with effects musicians. Spforums view topic sp606 and windows 64 bit working.
For roland products compatible with apple macintosh operating systems, a plugin is used with adobe illustrator. The audio control room is also the comms headquarters which runs the remote comms software for crew and producers to talk on and. Imo these are much better ways of working with sample libraries than the roland sp s and mpcs imo. Quickly and simply convert your albums, music and sound files to all popular formats. Oct 30, 2009 theres also a handy software wave converter app included with the hardware that enables you to import wavaiff files from your computer and save them onto an sd card formatted for the sp404sx. This update to the popular sp404 audio sampler offers 44. Rolands acclaimed sp404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the roland sp404sxs pads onscreen. Versacamm sp300v 30 ecosolvent inkjet printercutter. Also sorry for the latency, my audio interface isnt the greatest. In this video series we discuss the features and functions of the roland sp404a.
This was deemed to be out of support, but correct operation has been verified. Oct 25, 2012 the sp 404sx runs with 6 aa batteries similar to the original sp 404 did. Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the sp404sx wave converter. Roland sp404sx linear wave sampler with dsp effects.
The sp404sx runs with 6 aa batteries similar to the original sp404 did. But roland doesnt guarantee that a listed computer can be used satisfactorily with the sp 404sx wave converter even if it meets the above requirements. Question how do you set up a roland sp404 to a computer. Buy roland sp404sx linear wave sampler with dsp effects. Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the sp 404sx wave converter. For compatibility information for professional av category products, please see here. The new model offers enhanced sound quality with 16bit linear sampling, improved dsp effects, smooth fx switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer with a new shuffle feature, and easier data management with sdcard compatibility. Weekend beat time lofi beats, stand alone sampling and cueing records duration.
Jul 08, 20 ov valle roland us industry looping, rc505, recording, remixing, sp 404sx, sp 555 4 comments build a sample library with the latest tunes chop, loop and mangle your samples with the rc505 and sp 404sx. Imo these are much better ways of working with sample libraries than the roland sps and mpcs imo. But apparently those cautious days are gone, because the sp 404 is a bold new entry in the groovesampling scene. Our skins are made from the industrys highest quality premium 3m self adhesive vinyl specifically designed to allow for an easy, bubblefree application with a no hassle, residuefree, clean removal. Bringing together expanded features like highfidelity 16bit linear sampling, an expanded array of 29 onboard dsp effects including filter and voice effects, and 12 assignable trigger pads, the roland sp 404sx linear wave sampler offers an armory of electronic drum sounds. Roland india support support news compatibility with os. Despite a very average and danceoriented sound, the p606 makes a real plus for ms, because they are complementary. Roland introduces sp404sx portable sampler musicradar. The fast, handson approach of the acclaimed sp series performance samplers is a perfect fit for the impressive rhythmic effects and iconic stepsequencer of the roland aira tr8. Using your computer, copy the sample file wav aiff into the sd cards rolandimport folder.
The roland sp404sx audio sampler includes 29 dsp effects including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic. When you use your computer to view the contents of the above folder, youll see the file names of the samples as follows. I have been using the sp404sxfor 2 years now, and before that i was using. All of the functions and features of the popular sp404sx are contained in the sp404a, including its distinctive 16bit linear sampling, 29 onboard dsp effects. The roland sp404 sampling workstation is a discontinued sampler made by roland corporation. All of the functions and features of the popular sp 404sx are contained in the sp 404a, including its distinctive 16bit linear sampling, 29 onboard dsp effects. Sp404sx wave converter is a software that can write wav or aiff files from your computer to an sd card and assign to the pads of the sp404sx. Roland sp404a how to install and use sample wave converter. It is part of the sp family and successor to boss corporations sp505 sampler left off.
When you read the specifications of it, its highly underspecked with. Importing wave fi les from your computer by using the included sp404sx wave converter software, wav or aiff fi les from your computer can be written to an sd card and assigned to the. Or if you want this type of environment in hardware form, the mv8800 is also made by roland, and its basically an mpc on steroids with a built in daw, and you can plug a vga monitor and mouse directly into it the best way to use an sp, in my honest opinion, is to sample into it, chop, and flip lay the drums, add bass, and call it a day. With the sp404sxs builtin mic, battery power, and sd card storage, you can sample anywhere, anytime then sweeten your sounds with 29 dsp effects. Looks like the application was developed by a summer intern. It is a must have for a dj, you get some really good effects and the ability to just use the pads for effects in a live show. All of the functions and features of the sp404sx are contained in the sp404a, including 16bit linear sampling, 29 onboard dsp effects, smooth fx switching, 12 professional performance pads, and an onboard pattern sequencer. Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp404sxs pads. Wish that was disclosed because i need to take it to a technician, but overall it was a good transaction and am content with the purchase. Sample lengths and quality are not restricted like they are on outboard gear and your sound quality is not limited to the roland sp404 sxs dinky rca io it doesnt have digital io or proper 14 audio connections.
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