ROLAND SP-404 MK2 Review // 9 tips & ideas to make the most of it // Tutorial for the SP-404 MKII

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Overview
6:15 Sample playback
10:55 Speed/pitch
13:10 Input effects
15:10 Bus effects
19:10 Pad fx routing
23:20 Sampling
25:50 Resampling
26:25 Slice & chop
29:00 Sequencing
33:30 Skip back
34:25 DJ mode
36:40 Software
38:50 Obscure shortcuts
40:20 Chords & scales
41:50 Phasing loops
42:25 Saving effects?
42:50 Odd meters
43:10 Loop links
44:10 Loop chokes
44:30 Overdub audio
44:50 Make a synth
45:50 Pros & cons
48:30 Outro
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@loopop 2 года назад

UPDATE: Some of my cons were addressed in firmware updates, especially 2.0!

@ChiefQualakon 2 года назад

Update video when?

@loopop 2 года назад

@@ChiefQualakon not likely. the company and other content creators covered it quite well

@ChiefQualakon 2 года назад

@@loopop That's fair I'll take a look around. Cheers loopop

@elsantoproductora 2 года назад

@@loopop I would love to see your take on it. Each creator has a unique aproach and your content is always awesome

@_DrumsArt 2 года назад

Ordered mine from Japan. Awaiting my new unit eagerly!

@joevargo2777 2 года назад

Honestly the thing im most excited for is just being able to see the damn sample soundwave on the screen

@PHeMoX 2 года назад

Yeah, I can relate to that. Having used the SP-606 in the past a lot, it was just soooo much nicer to work with the actual waveform visual. I had the original SP-404 and can't say I had issues sample editing by ear, but at the same time stuff like seeing the waveform is just a huge time saver. To be honest, I think the MV-1 should have a similarly expansive screen and interface like this new SP-404 MKII has. It's weird how Roland rolls.

@Harry_Vederci 2 года назад

there is so much more than this compare to the older version (sp404 sx)

@chancemack 2 года назад

Bro!!!! I couldn’t agree more.

@stuartdavid8493 3 месяца назад

It’s sad that people need to use their eyes to make music these days. That’s why the millennials have no equivalent of the gen x greats like Premier, Pete Rock, Dilla and Madlib. Gen X made music with their ears.

@durrcodurr 3 месяца назад

@@stuartdavid8493 Very funny, I'm Gen X and I'm pissed that my electribe 2 sampler has no visual sample editing. Sure, you can hear when the sample is chopped off at the beginning or end, but that doesn't tell you how much blank space you have before or after the start/end markers.

@aethro Год назад

Can we take a sec to appreciate that intro jam? That was freakin' beautiful

@onapermo 13 часов назад

it sold the machine to me lol

@RickyTinez 2 года назад

"another feature is Skip back.. like the government.." and i couldn't finish the quote because i was laughing too hard😂😂😂

@Samuelhgflax 2 года назад

You nab one yet? I mean of course the 404, not your personal assigned government agent 🙃

@satyanpatel6403 2 года назад

Ricky, good to see you man. I've been over to your channel in some time, but I gotta get around to it.

@panguiorientis6126 2 года назад

hola Ricky. Puedes hacer una comparación entre el SP-404 MK2 y el 1010Music Blackbox por favor. Gracias y saludos.

@Chasing_Thoughts 2 года назад

🤓🤓

@TaRiqTheVisionary 2 года назад

Ricky I’m surprised you don’t have a video up on the mkii

@3D6Space 2 года назад

I love this guy's Carl Sagan rhythm of speaking. It's articulate and powerfully understandable. Great teacher!

@loopop 2 года назад

Billions of thanks!

@gushingcloud303 2 года назад

I knew his voice reminded me of someone !

@lancepage1914 2 года назад

Another supreme business decision by Roland. Sending one of the world's first of these samplers to Loopop to review it. 👌

@toomuchmidi 2 года назад

Yes. Because now, I am going to not pay bills this November and absolutely buy it, responsibilities be damned! Lol

@XHALE303 2 года назад

How is that a good thing? It will increase the price before it's even out. 😉

@bigthey1827 2 года назад

I know! I woke up and went looking for rolands video and was like jesus, loopop already has a video on it? Why’d they even bother making their own?

@Electrictechnic 2 года назад

Still trying to figure out how he knows how to use all this new or unreleased gear already in advanced ways inside and out. Either a prodigy or understands manual perfectly ?

@jackpijjin4088 2 года назад

@@Electrictechnic both !

@DanChippendaleMusic 2 года назад

"16 samples per blinking bank". As a Brit, this phrase made me chuckle

@klinkske 2 года назад

Brit chipps get all the fun 😉

@philfy23 2 года назад

@@klinkske er....one one.....Brexshit.

@musiclabmn 2 года назад

Saw the product announcement this morning and without even reading about it, I went to your channel because I KNEW you'd already have an in-depth review. 👍👍

@cryptout 2 года назад

Looks like a failed calculator from the 80’s. Cool features though..

@musiclabmn 2 года назад

@@cryptout Yeah the part that bugs me the most is how they crammed that square screen into a round opening. Other than that I’m impressed with the features for sure.

@woody2505 2 года назад

I love the intro to your reviews, they always get me so hyped for what's ahead, even if it's not actually a piece of equipment I'd personally buy.

@HouseAssociates 2 года назад

This Channel is costing me a fortune

@apoclypse 2 года назад

This is impressive. It's nice to see that Roland can still pull out all the stops when they want to.

@oo685 2 года назад

This the only thing ive liked in decades.

@DoctorNemmo 2 года назад

Which is basically an UPGRADE for a classic. Most of what they have done during the last decade were watered down versions of previous hits. We want everything and the kitchen sink in the newer machines.

@RabbitConfirmed 2 года назад

I feel like Roland is a very passionate brand.. They really do make good products for music enthusiasts.

@Jason75913 2 года назад

@@RabbitConfirmed I'd say a little passsionate, just a little.

@GuitarsAndSynths Год назад

@@oo685 yes besides the TB03 this is best product from Roland in a very long time. Well E-4 Voice tweaker is fun to pair with this as well.

@AT-eh2eo 2 года назад

“I’ll never part with my 404! That’s my ride or die!” Loopop: “MKII” “….”

@jackpijjin4088 2 года назад

Get both, use them together. ;)

@UndeadBoogie 2 года назад

Let’s take a min and realize how good Ziv is. His sounds and songs in his demos are leaps and bounds better than what anyone else does in their demos. Even Roland demos, while informative, are built with the most basic of stock sounds. Thank you for everything you do, Ziv.

@EARART 2 года назад

These are the default Sp404 mk2 sounds

@loopop 2 года назад

@EAR ART You're about 90% wrong. The intro, outro, DJ bit and parts where I explain how I build them, many of the tips and tricks, are all my original music and sounds, as are the samples in the part I demo my Superbooth sample pack. Indeed in about 10% of the video I use stock sounds so bravo for your comment 👏👏👏

@UndeadBoogie 2 года назад

@@loopop Link to sample pack purchase? :D

@sam-no5qb 2 года назад

BUUUUUURN

@zbsfm 2 года назад

hear hear! He's the best

@aubergine777666 2 года назад

FINALLY! There it is, the chosen one that will (hopefully) teach all those other gear manufacturers what it means to have DECENT sample time or at least disc streaming! Pre-ordered immidiatly

@synthlord2368 2 года назад

This piece looks amazing! I wish Roland would export some of the sampling capabilities of this to the 707.

@Claidheambmor 2 года назад

I mean the 404 series has featured disk streaming of incredibly long samples for many, many years. Sadly the sequencer on this is as archaic as the originals. Still, you can't have everything. As a die hard fan of the original SP-404 models I have already pre-ordered the Mk2

@NunyaB1s 2 года назад

Did you ever play with the black box? I wish it had more synth and editing capabilities but you’re only limited by SD card size. And it’s something like 30+ voice polyphony. With track bouncing that’s essentially unlimited.

@DoctorNemmo 2 года назад

* laughs in AKAI *

@aubergine777666 2 года назад

@@NunyaB1s Yeah I have. It's cool in a way but I really hate touch screens when it comes to make music. It also doesn't seem to get much attention from the developers anymore. But it is a nice piece of gear.

@yuriwongmusic 2 года назад

*looks at my OT, BB, OP1, PO33* why am I still thirsting for this???

@gm3275 2 года назад

Because it’s a new Space Ship lol

@toomuchmidi 2 года назад

Because it builds on not one, but TWO of the greatest samplers ever created.

@lundsweden 2 года назад

It is really good, as in what-can-I-sell-to-buy-it good!

@vznquest 2 года назад

ditto my maschine, EMX-1, circuit trax, rhythm...

@SwiftDreamer 2 года назад

The roland effect is real!

@synthlord2368 2 года назад

Loopop thank you once again for your amazing and in depth review. Your videos are always well encompassing and detailed. To be honest, most of my understanding of my MC-707 I achieved through your videos. Thanks again, and Cheers Mate!

@david41127 2 года назад

This is an incredible and huge update I'm super hyped by this and can't wait to get my hands on !

@dankefurnichts 2 года назад

THANK YOU ROLAND!!!!!!!

@solongyouth 2 года назад

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@dankefurnichts 2 года назад

@@solongyouth ???

@nicelightmusic 2 года назад

Just got my mk2 in the mail a couple days ago. After watching hours of youtube videos, this is the best, most straight-forward, comprehensive video hand-down. If you're new to sp-404 mk2, watch this.

@darrickkeels6387 2 года назад

Another great tutorial and walkthrough by Loopop! Fantastic content. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you.

@e7i_906 Год назад

This is an excellent breakdown of the device which is much appreciated for unexperienced people like myself. Extra respect for the twin peaks reference.

@Aldoistaken 2 года назад

This looks fun

@benjaminbrodie9801 2 года назад

BRILLIANT REVIEW! Thank you sir for your expertise and insight. This is the update everyone has asked for. This will be a game changer for workflow. Keep up the great work. Here's a drink to world peace. Cheers!

@krazywabbit 2 года назад

Nice to watch a video a few months later and several updates since that have address some of the concerns. Nice when a company responds. I've had my eye and Loopop is there to educate and inform. Thank you.

@magicspiral3323 2 года назад

It was very smart on Roland’s part to put a functional OLED display inside the familiar framework of the original SP404, which contains a 3-digit LED that is crudely cryptic. Even if many users say that nature is the charm of the original 404.

@noitnova 2 года назад

Again the best review about a product on RU-vid. Well done mate. (Y)

@scrillahands 2 года назад

Excellent video, thank you so much! Best video on this unit I've seen so far. Can't wait for mine to arrive

@gyulasipos3165 2 года назад

Man, this look a lot of fun! I agree on the sequencer improvements, also adding to it teh ability to sequence out midi with some CC messages. That would make this a one-stop shop centerpiece for a live rig.

@mrgsfc 2 года назад

I'm toying with buying this or the akai mpc live2 which can sequence midi. Is this not possible on the 404?

@Femkroner 11 месяцев назад

@@mrgsfc Hey, did you get an answer for this? No MIDI seq out would be a dealbreaker for me...

@durrcodurr 3 месяца назад

@@Femkroner Telling from the manual, it sends out MIDI automatically. There's no way to assign particular channels etc. For that, the Akai MPC would be a better choice IMO. However, the MPC has other disadvantages (like only 2 GB of RAM in the One+ / Key 37 versions, which can be a problem when using several plugins at once). From what I've seen in videos, the SP404 MKII has 16 GB of RAM, of which 14 GB are available for samples.

@Femkroner 3 месяца назад

@@durrcodurrHi there. Thanks for the reply, I should really have deleted my comment as I figured it out. Mainly using the MKII for effects and a Force for sequencing now, very nice setup.

@kurekt1 2 года назад

I've never owned a 404 but I think I'm gonna get one now! This version looks great but triplets and pressure sensitive rolls would be an awesome addition.

@bobbiemiles-foremaniii8747 Год назад

I feel like a 404 and a sequencer is a good pair

@dxtrs_mnpltr 2 года назад

This now feels complete, awesome Roland!

@oldsoulcreations 2 года назад

Great review on all the features, as usual!!! Just a quick shout out for your Outro, One of my favorite Loopop jams!!!

@rodrigolaporte274 2 года назад

I was waiting for this review since the leaks/rumors. Thanks! And btw VERY interesting machine! Definitely on my shortest list

@w-h-y- 2 года назад

The greatest update to an iconic piece of gear. This is an instant classic

@TheDungeonDive 2 года назад

Yep. They’re gonna sell so many of these things. So we’ll done.

@cjlewis79 3 месяца назад

and now its up to V 3.03! Lots of fun updates!

@tilogo 2 месяца назад

@@cjlewis79 Got one because of V. 4.04. Roland is so incredible for all of the support for this thing

@13FML12 2 года назад

AMAZING REVIEW to an amazing product. Very inspiring to see Roland finally going at it with a real risk, and thankfully a great payoff!

@memesons3809 2 года назад

really appreciate your vast knowledge in speech and synth knowledge, Sir Loopop

@fieldofweeds 2 года назад

I’m so happy you’re introducing this to us!

@loopop 2 года назад

🙌🏻🙏🏻 ❤

@lundsweden 2 года назад

One thing that is really cool, IMO is that new round screen! It updates the instrument but keeps that 404 look, cool!

@Harry_Vederci 2 года назад

Actually the screen is a square in a circle lol

@scouthanamura2380 2 года назад

it's a lame nitpick but I wish it still had little rgb color flashes around the screen area 😂

@lundsweden 2 года назад

Oh yeah, still looks cool though. I guess it would've added to the cost to have a true round screen without adding much information.

@stargazer2455 2 года назад

You’re an amazing reviewer! Hope you do this for a living. Very thorough.

@loopop 2 года назад

I do thanks to people like you :)

@laons2980 2 года назад

@@loopop so happy to read that

@Quark.Lepton 2 года назад

@@loopop 😂😎 Buy yourself a beer(s) on us Captain Ziv!

@lofiprototype 2 года назад

Thank you very much for doing this! Can’t wait to get one!

@LiamKillen 2 года назад

Such a thorough review as per usual!

@digitaldiezel5870 2 года назад

You don’t know how happy I am that you did NOT use an old school hip hop beat in the intro! Thank you for being different! That inspired me to continue watching. The effects are what I’m interested in. Thank you for going through those! 🙏🏿

@mike_qbik 2 года назад

yes, excellent comment DD. I was about to skip if I would hear some hiphop…stayed here until the and and now I am in trouble. Lets hope SEQ is added.

@Poldoore 2 года назад

@@mike_qbik how open minded of you 👍🏻

@muphlus 2 года назад

Wow.. THIS is what i've always needed! A compact complex device that does what i need it to do AND someone competent to guide and inspire me in how to use it, and in an entertaining and well structured way. Absolutely beautiful! The SP-404 MKII easily tops my wishlist after this video. I seriously went from being curious about the SP-404 to realizing this (with some firmware updates) is the electronic musical device i've always wanted and needed - I've waited over 30 years for this :) It seems so close to perfection! Pressure sensitivity (configurable aftertouch) is a definite requirement. Because it CAN - if it will.. ..ROLAND..? Imagine being able to play your samples with expressive feel as well, this may very well become the ultimate mobile instrument.. @loopop; Your tutarial reviews are always outstanding, valuable insightful introductions and important future references. And that "oscillator" moment? Man.. I love the way you think :) Thank you so much for what you do, and the musical way you do it! Much respect, you're amazing!

@muphlus 2 года назад

ROLAND: Do you want me to love you forever? Please provide 1. aftertouch (configurable) 2. crossplatform accessibility - including iPads and Linux computers/tablets as well, through app or browser solution (ref.: MOD Duo X) 3. user serviceable spare parts and upgrades 4. amber display option - or better; ability to adjust & save both colour & brightness preferences as presets (MKIII?) 5. and please let it sing harmoniously in sync with with external MIDI Thank you!

@djphlegm 2 года назад

This channel is the best for reviews!!

@NateHorn 2 года назад

That opening jam - wow incredible great work mate. And what an upgrade!

@Kuronoichig01 2 года назад

Being a 404A owner I'm not sure if I'm gonna jump on this immediately but being able to resample a pattern, loads of space and a detailed screen is really tempting..

@theurb9464 2 года назад

Your only gaining and there is nothing to loose

@Orkwort 2 года назад

@THE URB apart from a microphone, max sample time of 180 minutes and a lot of money. Very long sample times is the reason I got an sp404, not sure why that needs to be a limitation on the new one.

@Orkwort 2 года назад

@@photosynthesis69 Depends what you're using it for but I regularly work with field recordings longer than 16 minutes and the microphone is very handy even though it's not the greatest quality. I just don't understand why sample length needs to be a limitation with modern technology. Even 16 minutes is good compared to other samplers on the market.

@Pharmacymusic1 2 года назад

A is warmer. I've heard this directly from the spvids guy and read a few on forums say it who have both. MKII is a bit more hi-fi but colder and harsher in the highs. When the hype for this dies down and the A is discontinued you'll see a lot of people going after the A and SX again because of this. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZujYiq9qRK4.html I can hear it in this video.

@blackdunes1 2 года назад

Was waiting for the chromatic mode to be a yes or a no. They finally did it! That was the make or break decision for me to get one.

@Claidheambmor 2 года назад

SUCH a shame it's not poly chromatic but of course by copying multiple versions of the note with different tunings one can resample chords etc. Much like the original 404 models.

@blackdunes1 2 года назад

@@Claidheambmor Totally; I'm so used to Elektron stuff that the mono chromatic won't bother me but that would've been amazing!

@H4NDCRAFTED 2 года назад

You can’t sequence in this mode either atm

@blackdunes1 2 года назад

@@H4NDCRAFTED Can the sequencer record the chromatic mode being played live? Or is the chromatic mode only for playing live on the spot and not recording any of it?

@Garethduffy707 2 года назад

Super review/tutorial as always ! The best. Just waiting on my MK2 to arrive now

@808v1 2 года назад

yeees, I was hoping you 'd have this covered today :) Thank you!

@AudioReplica2023 2 года назад

Roland always been like an ACME box in the road runner cartoon. Everything you need ready to go in just one 📦

@bernardbass8553 2 года назад

I understand why cartman wanted to freeze himself in South Park. The wait is killing me lol 😆 🤣

@jamesjr2550 2 года назад

🤣🤣

@oo685 2 года назад

😁

@lassorb4752 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@globalSchelmuffsky 2 года назад

i'm always blown away by how good your example songs sound

@jefgibbons 2 года назад

Great video my friend, loved the music in this one too!! Can't wait to check this out... I'll be back to watch again when I get it!

@middle_pickup 2 года назад

I'm sure a lot of people know this, but on the subject of making your own synth in the sampler...try importing single cycle waveforms to get more musical synth sounds. There are a ton of them out there. I did this a lot back when I had an electribe sampler 2.

@toomuchmidi 2 года назад

When I bought my SP-303, I went a month without buying groceries. Since this is dropping November, thanksgiving dinner is off the table, literally and figuratively. 😭

@nbxant6711 2 года назад

😁😁😁

@TaRiqTheVisionary 2 года назад

Why do I feel this spiritually 🥲 I’m not even gonna be able to have hot water; hello hot plate ❤️

@bff6434 2 года назад

Gotta do what cha gotta do🤷

@sp-forums4069 2 года назад

Gotta respect that grind!

@hardtakeoff 2 года назад

Still waiting?

@sainsburys. 6 месяцев назад

By far the best explained and most comprehensive video on this device.

@BrancoArgenta 2 года назад

Wow it was about time! Amazing product

@anthonykallio 2 года назад

Pre-ordered mine today. Also, I agree with everything you mentioned that could be improved on this instrument. Hopefully, Roland is listening and will also give us all the things you mentioned for improvement. Awesome, thorough review 👍

@hardtakeoff 2 года назад

Yeah they're super receptive. I'm sure they're right on it. Also how is that preorder going?

@legitimatefrenzy 2 года назад

I really like how this operate and looks, I just can't imagine getting it with my mpc one, moreso just because of effects and synths.

@geronimoangeles2298 2 года назад

Love this video!! Definitely going to be my guide when I get my new SP

@TR-nk3jf Год назад

Master class of gear reviews. My go-to source before buying new gear. Give this man money. Praise be unto Loopop.

@JAAPIOJO 2 года назад

Seems like a great combo with the verselab-mv1. Probably so many posibilities of connections, memorie, layering samples,voices,effects and so. Maybe a great vid.

@UKULELERIGA 2 года назад

Thats my plan too!

@bedlegs 2 года назад

After years of contemplating getting one, I just preordered the mkII 🙂

@slakk5093 2 года назад

Enjoy!!

@bedlegs 2 года назад

@@slakk5093 thank you! I’ve been needing some hardware to play around with. It obviously has the human feel to it, looks much more fun then drawing in a daw

@tartpop 2 года назад

Same here! Super stoked.

@Dikkedimi 2 года назад

Very excited for the first firmware update!

@bastian5304 2 года назад

Agreed, step sequencer would be the #1 wish for the updatelist

@funkydrops 2 года назад

Most anticipated piece of gear EVER

@PrimitiveBaroque 2 года назад

This device is so cool. It looks like a giant calculator but other than that seems really fun!

@TheMadisonHang 2 года назад

good analogy

@ropeburn6684 2 года назад

"but other than that..." Dude! Ever heard of Kraftwerk, "I'm the operator with my pocket calculator"? That's one of the things making it cool!

@abelchristian951 2 года назад

@@ropeburn6684 kraftwerk lol

@MaRkoMadafaka Год назад

you’re saving me with 6th music box i bought. thank you for your work, you should do these for the companies officially

@Grromfy 2 года назад

I love loopop's "Hi" at the beginning of every video

@AT-eh2eo 2 года назад

Honestly, Roland could implement the step sequencing interface that the MV8000 had, which allowed the pads to place a step within a 16 step grid by hitting the pad with the numerical value of desired step. Alternatively, you could simply scroll to a given step on the screen, and use pads to punch in all notes on that particular step. Unlike the Maschine method of step sequencing, Roland wouldn’t have to create a version from scratch, they’ve utilized this system in atleast 3 prior devices.

@polakuu 2 года назад

What are the chances they update the firmware of the 404 MK2 with step sequencing? Would be nice

@AT-eh2eo 2 года назад

@@polakuu i hope so, its definitely capable of maturing with updates as time goes on.

@modularsoundbath 2 года назад

Step sequencing would make it amazing!

@SelfishSonMusic 2 года назад

Your dream has become reality! Hell yes Roland.

@ebraltazar3498 2 года назад

Thanks Loopop for another great quality review! I will now wait for your video explaining how to justify this purchase to critical family members, who will use the "you already have a 404sx and a 303"-argument. Have a great day!

@I.O.M. 2 года назад

I am still keeping my 202 and 404sx but excited about the MK2.

@loopop 2 года назад

It's simple, tell them you'll sell them and use the money to buy a MK2. Sell the 404 and 303 I mean, not the family

@averagepainter 2 года назад

i admire the people who can operate this contraption in a live setting

@darumabeats 2 года назад

Thx man, here u showed me something missing on other review, i like how u go deep technically, this is an amazing machine i can't wait for mine to arrive! THX

@synthesauriov3195 2 года назад

That screen looks a lot like to octatrack screen. very cool!

@stinkypete9070 2 года назад

Ha, they even made the knobs look like the aftermarket ones. Nice touch

@slakk5093 2 года назад

Ha good catch.. that is a nice touch

@Claidheambmor 2 года назад

Yeah they look more like Chroma Caps. :)

@ShawnyDsMusic 2 года назад

This looks so sick. Awesome video! Thanks :)

@karmmark9585 2 года назад

This is so amazing. The only Roland peace I had was the 202 and I've always wanted the 404sx. But this is definitely in my "next peace of gear to get" list.

@StevenSclafani 2 года назад

Thanks for this tutorial. Curious about controlling this from a hardware sequencer via MIDI. The manual makes it seem like each bank is a separate MIDI channel. If this were your only piece of gear that's fine, but tying up 10 MIDI channels isn't ideal. Is it possible to assign the same MIDI channel for multiple banks and trigger samples with different notes?

@AlexanderCook87 2 года назад

I'm glad roland revisited this box, they could have easily just said "well the MC line is out sampler offering". These are some great QOL features.

@nexuzeb79 2 года назад

Excellent review, Sir! Compelled and will buy 😎

@Fidel_Villeneuve 2 года назад

Thanks for this, it was a really useful and in-depth video for someone looking to buy.

@Romans-Channel 2 года назад

33:35 „like the government“ 😂😂 … wonderful!

@pianokeyjoe 2 года назад

So THATS WHY I dreamed about the Roland SP404! LOL! A few days ago I had a dream I owned an SP404, and some other strange looking synths and was packing up my gear to move, to a new house,etc. I thought to myself when I awoke.. WHY SP404? That thing is OLD and limited and I think I owned it for like a day or 2 before selling it on ebay years ago when my wife was still alive and life was indeed real good. Maybe thats why I dreamed about it? My late wife? And then I see THIS! LOL! A futuristic SP404! Whaaaaa?? Crazy how dreams work cause the dream SP404 did not look like the classic version but looked a little different and had something that was not quite the same for a screen.. and I see THIS this morning lol! A round steampunk like futuristic space age screen on an SP404.. Really now lol! A little freaked out right now.. dream SP404 is real now.. eeeeep!

@savoirfaire8979 2 года назад

Sorry about your wife but glad you have found joy in life afterward.

@pianokeyjoe 2 года назад

@@savoirfaire8979 YES! Thankyou! And I did not think I would! But God is good, and he is merciful!

@brekbeatattack7038 2 года назад

haha that‘s amazing! :D

@pianokeyjoe 2 года назад

@@brekbeatattack7038 You tellin me?! LOL! I am still a little freaked out. I had the dream night before last and I was I guess moving, and I was gathering my studio equipment from a small room and that strange looking SP404 with BLUE display was part of the strange looking synths I was gathering up.. I dream of strange synths, keyboards and so since I was 13 when I started playing piano and organ. Love the dreams, except that I wake up wishing the stuff was real.. Imagine my freaking surprise this morning when ONE of my dream synths is REAL LOL! Priceless!

@gushingcloud303 2 года назад

@@pianokeyjoe I very much relate. I have lots of dreams of music equipment like samplers and synths and guitars and pedals, all the time. Some are fictional or just weird pawn shop pieces. Also I recently lost my gf of 8 years , so I relate to what you’re going through. Music helps me as long as I can stay inspired. Sometimes new equipment helps, sometimes it hinders and makes me feel guilty for not using it enough. But this is a machine I bet I could use a lot. I started on the sp202 (still have it) and eventually the sp808 (still have that too). I love the size and simplicity of the 202 and the effects of the 808 . This has those and way more. Never got a 404 but always wanted one. I think now is our time !

@Thomasabraser 2 года назад

Looks great. Thanks for the video!

@freezerman5871 2 года назад

Excellent review as usual. Thank you.

@8bitBarry1 2 года назад

Are any of the time effects able to link to Midi Clock? Like DJ Looper / Phaser / Delay etc? OR - is the DJ Looper able to finally chop to the sample tempo instead of a value? Like 1/4, 1/8, triplets etc...

@Claidheambmor 2 года назад

The digi delay on the original 404 always did sync to MIDI, though of course the tape delay didn't for obvious reasons. And yes as per the video it can chop to 1/4, 1/8 etc of the sample.

@8bitBarry1 2 года назад

@@Claidheambmor I havent seen anything from watching this and other videos that gives the DJ Looper SYNC to the BPM which is a shame. looks like its still free tempo... the BPM Looper is no more, not that it was much different.

@bentropy 2 года назад

@loopop can you give us an authoritative answer on this?

@banjoemily3852 2 года назад

@@bentropy the manual is available online already. Sync function is listed for several FX like delays and the slicer, but not for DJFX Looper

@kobediahmiller5008 2 года назад

“I said GOD DAMN!!!” I don’t think I’ll sell my OG but my 505 might be on the way out...

@thelantern9075 2 года назад

Brilliant review, great job.

@ssephi 2 года назад

Watching your videos always makes me want to buy whatever you're reviewing/using :) I really want this one though :D

@Khordmaster 2 года назад

Also the fact that this has usb c and can be powered via usb c is inching me closer to getting one 😅

@Claidheambmor 2 года назад

You can power all the 404 models via USB and a barrel converter

@VTOLKits 2 года назад

Great machine, but i want a step sequencer, scales and polyphony in the next update... :-)

@brown3460 2 года назад

Yea I really want a step sequencer. I’m tempted to get this

@Broyale26 2 года назад

Naaah. Limitations breeds creativity.

@LindaVigil 2 года назад

Great review @loopop ! Don’t need it but got my pre-order in…

@robarkskillie960 2 года назад

Your video wins the day. Watched a few of these, this one doesn't suck, it's the arp man, purpose built to display the effects.... also first video to highlight input effects which is the only selling point to me having a maschine and a 404a already.

@WyattLite-n-inn 2 года назад

Great review : I hope Roland gets to see his “Pros and Cons” at the end of the video .

@alexanderaultman 2 года назад

I just want to know if you can overdub with ext source like you could on the 303.

@loopop 2 года назад

yes

@Claidheambmor 2 года назад

@@loopop amazing

@Silverhilt 2 года назад

thank you for this in depth look!

@TyHigh88 2 года назад

what an upgrade! just about everything I've ever wanted in an SP! along with your suggestions, all this thing would need is a filter envelope to make the cypher complete

@GulperEEL 2 года назад

There's a filter in the effects section

@musicplaylistize 2 года назад

@@GulperEEL filter envelope is an filter that's applied with a adsr envelope, in synthesis it can also be automated by being patched with lfos. Normal filters aren't as versatile nor as extreme.

@kalimaa999 2 года назад

Can't wait for a cross between this and a po-33 with a decent enough speaker to use on the toilet

@mikenoface 2 года назад

do you have a smartphone? Koala sampler is pretty close.

@kalimaa999 2 года назад

@@mikenoface I like buttons pads and knobs... Phone has never quite been able to do it for me

@Leo9ine 2 года назад

I'm very curious to hear some thoughts on the 404 vs the Akai MPC One/Live II. Anyone want to jump in? Personally I have the MPC One, and it blows my mind with the capability (basically a DAW in a box), but I've never tried a 404, so I'm intrigued!

@theurb9464 2 года назад

Apples and Oranges.

@bff6434 2 года назад

Well you definitely can do more processing with one. I mean you can even get a pretty darn good master out of one. Not gonna happen with 404. You said it correctly..MPC= DAW in a box. 404 =super sampler

@inthefade 2 года назад

Feels like a totally different machine to me. I have the Akai Force, but this would be a cool addiction to my setup. Really fun effects and workflow.

@BuddhaPhi 2 года назад

This is a great overview of the new SP-404! Many thanks. Part of me wants to pick one up but since I already have a Digitakt, MC-707 and other samplers I might be crazy to do so. Man, tough decisions!