Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector with 16GB Internal Storage, 32-Voice Polyphony and 160 Samples Per Project (SP-404MK2)

Arrived in about 10 days to the UAE. It's the most affordable option here even with tax and customs fee. The product is genuine and in perfect condition. However it does come with a US style power plug, which is to be expected.

Fantástico producto con unas características muy interesantes en el mercado. Los FX son de lo mejor que puedes encontrar en un sampler de este tipo y el workflow, a pesar de la pequeña pantalla, está muy diseñado.

Excelente compra!!! Me encanta

If you want to break free of your computer and make music and more hands-on way, but without abandoning the digital workflow, that makes things fast and easy, this is the box for you. Ignore those that say the learning curve is steep, the learning curve is exactly what it should be. This is a powerful machine capable of doing many things, but you need to have a purposeful workflow. once you figure out how you like to work, this sampler has infinite possibilities. I’ve owned it for a few months now and can safely say I would never sell it for someone who’s used samplers both old and new as well as spent decades inside the box. This is one of the few devices I can recommend to anyone who makes hip-hop House or other experimental electronic music.

This device is so neat! So versatile too! It is weird how overlooked this thing is. This device is awesome for everyone! If you are a DJ or an MC, this device is for you! If you are a podcaster and want to add some fun effects, this device is for you! If you are a guitarist, pro or noob, you can hook your guitar up and access $1,000’s+ worth of BOSS ROLAND effects pedals and amp modelers. It works as a sampler.Hmmm…dont know if I should let this cat out of the bag, but….one thing I enjoy doing is watching YouTube, Netflix, etc on my iPhone and/or iPad …. You can connect the 404 to your mobile device and access the real time effects and also create loops. There are other features too, too many to list actually. There is a lot of redundancy built into this device. Basically you can sample anything, samples of live radio, youtube, speech, video, music, natural ambient noises, ANYTHING. You can then add effects. You can plug a mic in, use the DJFX LOOPER to hear yourself speak in reverse….the other day I played my guitar through the DJFX Looper and slowed it down into what sounded like a heart beat - very Pink Floyd vibe. No limits here. It also can run on battery, so you can easily take it and use it anywhere.I have also seen people take 2-4 of these devices and wire them together for wildly entertaining results. This thing is magic! There is a steep learning curve though, it just has so many features.

I'm a guy in my 50's who used to play in bands and mess around with synths and samplers back in the early 1990's. Recently, I got the itch to make music again. So I picked up a few micro synths and stand-alone groove boxes to try out. The Microfreak was cool, but very limited. The Digitakt is amazing! But it's more about sequencing than rhythms and sampling. Then I discovered the SP-404MKII. To me, this is the sweet spot in terms of price, functionality, ease-of-use, and cool factor. It is simply amazing! The pads to tap out your own beats feel great. The ability to use stereo samples with longer runtimes and sampling external mics or importing samples from other devices, gives you tons of flexibility. And when you're sitting there with your headphones, tinkering away, it just feels good. Grooving with some beats, you can throw entire DJ sets together, if you wanted to. There's a great number of factory samples that come built in. If you don't have any of your own samples on hand, I recommend subscribing to Roland's "Ultimate" program. They give you a month free trial. During that time, you can download all the sample packs they offer for this device absolutely free, then cancel the subscription before they charge you, and you get to keep all the samples.The other thing I'll mention, is that the SP-404 is built to be customized. You'll notice in my photo, I have a retro-looking skin on it, that I purchased from a third party, as well as some aluminum replacement knobs. The aesthetic really gives off an old-skool hip-hop vibe that I love. It sounds amazing, has a series of flexible inputs/outputs as well as midi control options. I've hooked it up to work in tandem with my Digitakt and they are the ultimate DAWless power-couple! Effects for days, smooth transitions between pre-built patterns and live performance, a DJ mode to show off for an audience, and a newly added built-in synth engine as of the most recent patch. This thing is a powerhouse if you take the time to learn how it operates. There's a great community for it, so you can find lots of tutorial videos online. Cannot recommend this unit enough for those looking to chop samples, build loops and patterns, or compose entire songs in any electronic genre.