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Why do people use the Roland SP-404?
If you need to capture audio fast, the SP-404 provides an easy, efficient sampling engine; just connect an audio source or external microphone — or use the built-in mic. The SP-404 can house up to 24 samples in memory simultaneously.
When did the SP-404SX come out?
November 30, 2009
44.1kHz/16-Bit sound quality, improved DSP effects, and more. Los Angeles, CA, November 30, 2009 — Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce general availability of the SP-404SX Portable Sampler (http://www.RolandUS.com/products/SP-404SX).
Is the Roland 404 worth it?
Capable of creating whole compositions with its internal sequencer and sampler, Roland’s SP-404A manages to retain all the powerful features that originally made the SP-404SX a massive hit. Meanwhile, it’ll add over 100 new samples and effects from Loopmasters, making it an extremely powerful tool right out of the box.
How do you load samples into Roland SP 404?
SP-404SX: Importing Samples
- Using your computer, copy the sample file (WAV/AIFF) into the SD card’s “ROLAND/IMPORT” folder.
- Insert the SD card into the SP-404SX, then switch on power to the SP-404SX.
- Make sure that the PATTERN SELECT button is not lit.
- Hold down the FUNC button and press Pad 3 (IMPORT).
What is the difference between the SP-404A and SP 404SX?
The only difference between the SP-404SX vs SP-404A is that the TR-8 can be used with the A model as a sub-mixer and processor, and comes with optimized sounds for this.
When did the SP 404A come out?
The Roland SP-404 Sampling Workstation is a discontinued sampler made by Roland Corporation. Released in 2005, it is part of the SP family and successor to where Boss Corporation’s SP-505 sampler left off.
What does a linear wave sampler do?
Designed for live use, the SP-404A Linear Wave Sampler expands the sounds of the Roland AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Performer for a powerful combination of sample and percussive synthesis.