Description
Expressive Pads & OLED Display
17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads combined with a vivid OLED screen provide fast and intuitive sample editing, real-time pattern creation, and precise waveform control. The responsive pads let you trigger sounds dynamically, while the OLED ensures clear visual feedback for smooth workflow and creative beatmaking.
Effects & Resampling
Includes classic SP effects along with Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, Vocoder, and Guitar Amp Simulator. Skip Back Sampling and advanced resampling allow you to layer and manipulate sounds in real time, creating rich textures and complex patterns for live performance or studio production.
Performance-Ready Sequencing
The pattern sequencer with BPM-per-bank, adjustable quantize and shuffle, TR-REC step input, and Pad Link enables complete control over arrangements. You can chain patterns, perform live, or rapidly build full songs, giving your beats dynamic energy and professional polish.
Portable & Versatile I/O
Lightweight and versatile, the SP-404MKII runs on AA or USB power and features dual headphone outputs, mic/guitar input, USB-C connectivity, and seamless Serato/Koala integration. Its portable design makes it perfect for mobile beatmaking, live gigs, or studio work, providing ultimate flexibility wherever creativity strikes.
- Vivid OLED display for visual waveform editing, full menu access, and more
- 17 velocity-sensitive, RGB pads with no-click design for smooth playability
- Faster workflow with quick startup and load times, 16 GB internal storage, low-latency pads, and rapid sample editing
- Compact, ultra-lightweight design (2.4lbs / 1.1kg) with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery (via USB-C port), six AA batteries, or AC adaptor
- Upgraded I/O includes 1/4-inch line in/out, 1/4-inch mic/guitar input, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch headphones outputs, and 1/8-inch TRS MIDI in/out
- Customize the look with the detachable metal faceplate, user design template, and support for importing your own startup logo and screensaver images
- Extensive onboard effects, including SP classics like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper plus new Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, and Resonator
- Dedicated Vocoder, Auto Pitch, Harmony, Guitar Amp Simulator, and Anti-Feedback processing for the mic/guitar input
- 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project, and 16 internal projects for expanded programming possibilities
- Blazing onboard sample editing with real-time or auto-chop mode, auto BPM detect, envelope, pitch shift, and resampling for layering sounds and phrases
- Pre-loaded sound library with 144 high-quality, professionally recorded samples and patterns
- Updated resampling workflow for re-recording with various effects for detailed sound design
- Loop Capture feature inspired by the SP-555 allows you to record, loop, and layer performances with effects in real time
- Audio capture and streaming supported with mobile devices and computers via USB-C*
- Capture up to 40 seconds of audio from your last performance in any standalone mode with Skip Back Sampling
- VariPhrase encoder for high-quality time-stretching of pitch and speed parameters
- Groove Function inspired by the VP-9000 for adding swing and timing variations to sample phrases and drum loops
- Multipad Export for saving all samples within a pattern as individual WAV files
- Bus FX for layering multiple effects, with customizable routing for creating intricate sound textures
- Adjust quantization before or after recording and tweak shuffle percentage across multiple note resolutions to customize swing
- Pattern sequencer with BPM per bank and the ability to create full songs
- Sequence patterns with real-time loop recording or TR-REC step input
- Chain patterns for automatic playback and use Pad Link to trigger up to four samples with a single press
- Motion recording for capturing dynamic changes to effect parameters, sub step, pitch, and velocity
- Sound Generator for creating and capturing basslines and melodic phrases
- DJ Mode with the ability to mix two audio files or patterns, manipulate eight cue points per sample, adjust fader curves, and much more
- Native support for Serato DJ Lite, Serato Studio, and Serato DJ Pro (paid upgrade) with plug-and-play audio/MIDI connectivity, pre-mapped controls, and more
- Koala Sampler integration provides bidirectional sampling support and a dedicated control mode to manipulate the app from the SP-404MKII panel
- Companion lessons from Melodics™, including guided finger drumming exercises and Beat Maker Sample Pack integration
- SP-404MKII standalone editor app for macOS and Windows provides direct sample access, detailed waveform editing, sample management, pad assignment, and import of MIDI files and legacy SP-404SX and SP-404A projects
- SP-404MKII editor app also available as an AU/VST3 plug-in for music production software on macOS
*A supported iOS mobile device with a Lightning connector can be connected to the SP-404MKII via USB-C using the appropriate Apple adaptor cable. The SP-404MKII must be powered with the included PSD AC adaptor or six AA batteries (not included) in this circumstance. See the SP-404MKII Reference Manual for more USB-C connection info.
Item Type: Sequencer Workstation
Sound Generation: Sample-Based
Number of Pads: 17x Velocity-Sensitive Pad
Expression Controls: 3x Knob
Transport Controls: Yes: Record, Play, Loop
Display: OLED
Standalone Operation: Yes
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples: 2560x Sample
Number of Rhythm Pattern Presets: 2560x Pattern
Set Lists & Kit Chaining: Yes
Maximum Polyphony: 32 Voice
Internal Memory: 16 GB
Sampling Formats: AIFF, MP3, WAV – 48 kHz / 16-Bit (Load/Import)
Maximum Sample Length: 16 Minutes
Built-In Effects:
37x Multi-Effect
2x Input FX
Sequencer:
Number of Step Buttons: 16
Pattern Length: 1 to 64 Bars
Pattern Chaining: Yes
Input/Record Modes: Real-Time Record, Step Record
Motion Sequencing: Yes
Audio I/O:
1x 1/4″ TRS Headphone Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Input (1 Stereo Pair)
2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Output (1 Stereo Pair)
1x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Mic/Hi-Z Input
MIDI I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Output
USB I/O: 1x USB-C (Host Connection, MIDI)
Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC
OS Compatibility: Windows
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins: Audio Units (AU), VST
Required Hardware: USB-C Port
Internet Connection: Required for Software/Driver Download
Power Requirements: Battery, USB Bus Power
AC/DC Power Adapter: Included
Current Consumption:
1100 mA (AC/DC Power Adapter)
1500 mA (Bus Power)
Battery Type: 6x AA
Expected Battery Life:
2.5 Hours (Alkaline)
3.5 Hours (NiMH)
Color: Gray
Included Accessories: Power Cord
Dimensions: 10.8 x 7 x 2.8″ / 27.6 x 17.8 x 7.1 cm
Weight: 2.4 lb / 1.1 kg
