Roland SP-404SX Linear Wave Sampler
Brand
ROLAND
The Roland SP-404SX is a legendary, highly influential performance sampler that remains a cornerstone instrument for lo-fi hip-hop producers, electronic beatmakers, and live sound design artists across the UAE. Celebrated for its fast, frictionless workflow and gritty sonic character, this linear wave sampler replaces slow menu diving with immediate, hands-on control. Wrapped in a rugged, road-ready metallic dark gray faceplate, it operates on both AC power and AA batteries, giving you a completely mobile music production workstation that can capture inspiration anywhere.
Roland SP-404SX Linear Wave Sampler
The Roland SP-404SX is a legendary portable linear wave sampler trusted by beatmakers, DJs, electronic musicians, producers, performers, and sound designers worldwide. Renowned for its intuitive workflow, signature performance effects, and reliable portability, the SP-404SX makes it easy to capture, manipulate, and trigger samples wherever creativity strikes.
Featuring high-quality 16-bit linear sampling, 29 onboard DSP effects, a powerful real-time pattern sequencer, SD/SDHC card storage, and battery-powered operation, the SP-404SX is equally at home in the studio, on stage, or on the move. Its hands-on controls and responsive performance pads have made it a favorite instrument for live electronic music, hip-hop production, lo-fi beat creation, and experimental sound design.
Key Features
- Professional 16-bit linear wave sampler with 44.1 kHz audio quality.
- Portable design powered by AC adapter or six AA batteries.
- Built-in microphone for instant mobile sampling.
- 29 DSP effects including Filter, Delay, Reverb, Looper, Vinyl Simulator, Voice Transformer, Isolator, and DJFX Looper.
- 12 velocity-responsive trigger pads plus dedicated Sub Pad.
- Three real-time control knobs for hands-on performance.
- Pattern sequencer with quantize and shuffle functions.
- Supports SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB.
- Import WAV and AIFF files directly from a computer.
- Smooth effect switching during live performances.
- MIDI input for synchronization with external equipment.
High-Quality Linear Sampling
The SP-404SX captures audio using uncompressed 16-bit linear WAV sampling at 44.1 kHz, preserving the detail and dynamics of your recordings. Whether you're sampling vinyl, instruments, vocals, field recordings, or external audio sources, every recording is reproduced with excellent clarity and professional sound quality.
Sampling can be performed using the built-in microphone, external microphone input, or stereo line inputs, giving you complete flexibility in any recording environment. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Portable Sampling Anywhere
Designed for mobile creativity, the SP-404SX operates using either the included AC adapter or six AA batteries, allowing musicians to record and perform almost anywhere. The integrated microphone enables instant sampling without additional equipment, making it perfect for capturing ideas, environmental sounds, interviews, or live performances while travelling.
Legendary Performance Effects
The SP-404SX includes 29 powerful DSP effects that have become a defining part of its sound. Producers can shape samples using filters, delays, reverbs, isolators, compressors, subsonic processing, voice transformation, and the iconic DJFX Looper.
Effects can be switched seamlessly during playback, allowing performers to manipulate sounds in real time without interrupting their performance. The DJFX Looper makes it easy to create stutter effects, reverse playback, rhythmic glitches, and turntable-style performance techniques.
Hands-On Performance Workflow
Built specifically for live performance, the SP-404SX features twelve illuminated trigger pads along with a dedicated Sub Pad for rapid retriggering and expressive finger drumming. Three rotary control knobs provide immediate access to effect parameters and sample editing, allowing performers to stay focused on creativity rather than navigating complex menus.
Real-Time Pattern Sequencer
The integrated pattern sequencer enables users to build complete musical arrangements directly within the sampler. Real-time recording, quantize options, shuffle functions, and loop-based sequencing make it easy to create beats, backing tracks, and live performance patterns without external software.
The sequencer supports patterns up to 99 measures long and can store up to 120 individual patterns for live playback and production.
Expandable SD Card Storage
The SP-404SX stores all samples directly on SD or SDHC memory cards, allowing musicians to organize large sample libraries for different performances and projects. The included 1GB SD card lets users start creating immediately, while support for cards up to 32GB provides extensive storage capacity for thousands of samples and long audio recordings.
Using the supplied Wave Converter software, WAV and AIFF files can be imported directly from Mac or Windows computers and assigned to pads quickly and efficiently.
Flexible Connectivity
The SP-404SX offers versatile connectivity for studio and live use. Stereo RCA line inputs and outputs simplify connection to mixers, DJ equipment, audio interfaces, and recording systems. A microphone input allows direct vocal or instrument sampling, while MIDI input enables synchronization with external sequencers, drum machines, and keyboards.
Technical Specifications
- Sampling Format: 16-bit Linear WAV/AIFF
- Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
- Maximum Polyphony: 12 voices
- Pads: 12 Trigger Pads + 1 Sub Pad
- Effects: 29 DSP Effects
- Pattern Sequencer: Real-time loop recording with quantize and shuffle
- Maximum Pattern Length: 99 measures
- Pattern Memory: 120 patterns
- Storage: SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB
- Display: 3-character LED
- Controllers: 3 rotary knobs
- Built-in Microphone: Mono
- Inputs: Stereo Line Input, Microphone Input, MIDI In
- Outputs: Stereo Line Output, Headphone Output
- Power Supply: AC adapter or 6 AA batteries
- Battery Life: Approximately 4–5 hours
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 178 × 257 × 72 mm
- Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg
Ideal Applications
- Hip-hop and lo-fi beat production
- Electronic music performance
- Live DJ effects processing
- Sample triggering during concerts
- Podcast and broadcast jingles
- Field recording and mobile sampling
- Studio production and sound design
- Experimental music creation
Package Contents
- Roland SP-404SX Linear Wave Sampler
- 1GB SD Memory Card
- AC Power Adapter
- SP-404SX Utility Software
- Owner's Manual
Why Choose the Roland SP-404SX?
The Roland SP-404SX has earned its reputation as one of the most influential portable samplers ever produced. Combining exceptional sound quality, legendary performance effects, intuitive hands-on operation, portable battery-powered design, expandable SD storage, and an efficient workflow, it remains a favorite among producers, DJs, performers, and electronic musicians. Whether you're creating beats in the studio or performing live on stage, the SP-404SX delivers the flexibility, reliability, and creative tools needed to bring your musical ideas to life.
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