Roland has announced the Version 3 update for the SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector. There are a lot of changes and updates added in ...
[ Ver.3.00 ] MAR 2023
* Please refer to the "SP-404MKII Reference Manual (Version 3.00)" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
* If you are using the SP-404MKII App, please update the SP-404MKII App to Version 3.00 or later along with the SP-404MKII itself.
* To use the SP-404MKII App Ver.3 as an Audio Units plug-in for Logic Pro on a Mac with Apple silicon, you need to install Rosetta 2.
Additional Functions / Functionality Improvements
< PATTERN SEQUENCER >
Added a "BOUNCE Function" to convert patterns created in the pattern sequencer to samples.
(When copying a pattern, press the [PATTERN SELECT] button to select the destination Sample Pad.)
The following movements are now recorded during sequencer recording.
ON/OFF of effects (BUS1 and BUS2)
Movement of parameters ([CTRL 1] - [CTRL 3] knobs)
Added PAD MUTE Mode.
( Press [SHIFT] + [REVERSE] + [REMAIN]. )
Added support for memorizing PAD MUTE movements during pattern recording (Real-Time REC).
( Press [SHIFT] + [REVERSE] + [REMAIN] during Real-Time REC. )
When copying a pattern, it is now possible to copy only the pattern of a specific sample.
( You can select the track (sample) to copy by pressing the [REMAIN] button while the pattern is selected. )
After recording a pattern, it is now possible to set the quantize for a specific sample.
( Press [RECORD SETTING] while editing a pattern. After setting the correction conditions with C2 and C3, select the pad you want to quantize and press the [VALUE] knob. )
The pattern sequencer tempo can now be set to the first decimal place.
( After pressing [SHIFT]+[PAD11], turn the [VALUE] knob while pressing the [SHIFT] button.)
Increased SUBSTEP division conditions in TR-REC mode.
It is now possible to select samples without playing them during TR-REC (step recording).
The display of "SOLO" in TR-REC mode has been made easier to understand.
< DJ MODE >
Playback can be started from multiple MarkerPMositions (CUE points) set in CHOP Mode.
( While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press pads [1] - [16].)
Useful functions that use CUE points
You can add up to 7 markers during sample playback.
( Press [SHIFT] + [MARK] at the playback point where you want to add a marker. )
You can remove added markers.
( Press [SHIFT] + [DEL] + [PAD 1 - 16]. )
A shortcut to the WaveformEedit screen is available.
( Press [SHIFT] + [START/END]. )
Can be fixed in CUE Mode.
( Press [SHIFT] + [REMAIN]. )
Enabled reverse playback.
Press [BPM SYNC] to switch the channel for reverse playback.
( Press the [REVERSE] button while the sample is playing. Reverse Type is fixed to 303. )
Enabled to change the type of Time Stretch.
( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GENERAL] > [DJ mode TS type] > [VINYL/Backing/Ensemble] )
Enabled to switch between "EFX page" and "MIXER page".
( Press the [MARK] button.)
Enabled to mute during Sample Playback.
( While holding down the [SHIFT] and [REVERSE] buttons, press pad [13](CH1) / [15](CH2)]. )
Enabled to select level curve characteristics.
( While holding down [RESAMPLE], press the [VALUE] knob. )
Enabled to change BPM display to integer or decimal.
( Press [PITCH/SPEED] multiple times. Or press the [VALUE] knob. )
You can now adjust the effect of BEND.
( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GENERAL] > [Bend Sens(DJ)] > 10 - 200 (Default:20))
BEND operation is now synchronized with MIDI clock (OUT).
* When Bend SYNC (DJ) is "ON", pressing BEND while holding down [REMAIN] will not follow MIDI Clock.
( BEND operation is now synchronized with MIDI clock (OUT). )
Changed to display the Sample File name on the MIXER page.
Also, when selecting a sample, the tempo of the sample is now displayed.
< EFFECTS >
It is now possible to save the main parameters of effects (CTRL 1-3).
( While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press and hold the [MARK] button for 3 seconds or more. )
Enabled to set MFX at power-on.
( [UTILITY] > [EFX SETTING] > [OTHER] > [MFX TOP] )
< CHOP >
Markers attached to samples can now be saved.
* This Marker can also be used as a CUE Point in DJ Mode.
( After adding a Marker to the sample, press the [EXIT] button to save. )
A shortcut has been added to collectively delete markers attached to samples.
( Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DEL] button. )
< OTHER >
Made it possible to copy Samples and Patterns to other Projects.
( When copying Samples/Patterns, use the [CTRL 3] knob to select the copy destination project.
To copy a bank to another Project, press [COPY] + [EXIT]. )
Enabled to select MIDI Note sequence type.
* MIDI CH and NOTE can now be offset when the sequence type is set to "B".
( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [MIDI] > [MIDI Mode] )
The [PITCH/SPEED] page / [ENVELOPE] page can now be used to change the parameters of all samples in a bank at the same time.
( On the [PITCH/SPEED] page / [ENVELOPE] page, change the parameter while holding down the [REMAIN] button.)
On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, you can now enter numerical values for the "SPEED" setting.
( On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, hold down [SHIFT] and press the [VALUE] knob. Then enter her BPM value with pads [1]-[10].)
On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, the BPM value of samples can now be set to the second decimal place.
( On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, set "BPM SET" to "MANU-F" using the [VALUE] knob.)
Added an "Anti-Feedback function" to prevent microphone input howling.
( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GAIN] > [Anti Feedback] > [ON] )
It is now possible to set (ON/OFF) output of MIDI notes when PAD is pressed.
( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [MIDI] > [PAD Note Out] )
Fade-out (ENVELOPE) is enabled when sample playback with GATE set to "ON" is stopped (release finger from PAD).
A "ONE-SHOT Playback function" has been added that plays a sample only once when the pad is pressed.
* While the sample is playing, pressing the pad again will not re-trigger (re-sound) it.
( Hold down the [VALUE] knob and press the [GATE] button to activate the one-shot parameter. )
The sample is played at the same time as the screen saver is released.
Remaining time is now displayed when the [REMAIN] button is pressed during sample playback.
A preview is now played when a sample is selected in COPY / DELETE / EXCHANGE / PAD LINK / MUTE GROUP operations.
Added audio file preview playback function when importing samples from SD card.
Added a function to scroll the file browser at high speed when importing samples from an SD card.
( In the file browser, hold down [MARK] and turn the [VALUE] knob. )
Supports SD cards up to 1 TB.
* Please format the SD card on the SP-404MKII in advance.
* When updating the SP-404MKII, please use an SD card of 32 GB or less.
File transfer speed (import/export) from "SP-404MKII App" has been increased by about 2 times.
* Please download SP-404MKII App Version 3.00 or later from Roland Cloud.
Improved operational stability (latency) when playing multiple samples at the same time.
( By holding down the [VALEU] knob and pressing the [SUB PAD] button, you can minimize variations in pronunciation. )
Improved the operational stability of the MIDI clock output from the SP-404MKII.
You can now adjust the timing of the sounds and MIDI Clock output from the SP-404MKII.
( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [MIDI] > [SYNC Delay] > 0 ms - 20 ms (Default : 2ms))
Changed the startup screen at power-on.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
UNDO is not possible on the Chromatic/16 Velocity screen during pattern recording.
Type does not switch when changing Scatter's Type parameter at high speed.
Certain mp3 files cannot be imported from SD card.
Extra space around the start point when resampling a pattern.
Minor bugs.
The Functionality of The SP 404 MK2 has been greatly Updated. I think this is a solid update and Roland Continues to make the SP-404 MK2 into a powerhouse Sample Performer that most serious musician's should have in their arsonal! Get the full update from here: ROLAND UPDATE 3.0
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