Roland SP-404SX Linear Wave Sampler

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TURBOCHARGING THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR PORTABLE SAMPLER
Roland’s acclaimed SP-404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new SP-404SX. In addition to the fun, fast, hands-on features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16-bit linear sampling, improved DSP effects, smooth FX switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer (with a new shuffle feature), and easier data management with SD-card compatibility. It’s a creatively stimulating, powerful tool for DJs, musicians, producers, and live-sound engineers who trigger jingles.

Description

  • Sample anytime, anywhere with the built-in mic and battery power
  • 29 DSP effects, including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, and looper
  • 3 control knobs, 12 trigger pads, and Sub Pad for rapid repeat triggering
  • Seamless effects switching for smooth, perfect performance
  • Pattern sequencer with quantize mode and new shuffle feels
  • 1GB SD card included; expand sample storage up to 32GB with SDHC
  • Import audio files from computer, assign samples to pads with bundled software (Mac/PC)

Specifications

Maximum Polyphony
12 voices
Recordable Data
Samples: 120 (12 samples x 10 banks) (stored on SD card)
Patterns: 120 (12 patterns x 10 banks)(stored on SD card)
Sampling Time (Total time for all samples)
The maximum sampling time (size) for a single sample is approximately 180 minutes in stereo (2 GB). The following shows the approximate total sampling time of the samples that can be stored on one SD card.

Card capacity / Stereo (Mono)
1GB / Approx. 90 min. (180 min.)
2GB / Approx. 180 min. (360 min.)
4GB / Approx. 360 min. (720 min.)
8GB / Approx. 720 min. (24 hours)
16GB / Approx. 24 hours (48 hours)
32GB / Approx.48 hours (96 hours)

Since the 1 GB SD card included with the SP-404SX contains preload data, the available sampling time will be less than the time above.

Data Format
16-bit linear(.wav/aif)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Pattern Sequencer
Maximum recordable notes: Approx. 16,000 notes
Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length: 1–99 measures
Recording method: Realtime Loop Recording (with shuffle quantize function)
Effects
29 types
Pads
12 + Sub Pad x 1
Controllers
Control Knob x 3
Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Onboard Mic
Mono x 1
Connectors
LINE INPUT jacks (L, R)(RCA phono type)
LINE OUTPUT jacks (L, R)(RCA phono type)
Headphones (PHONES) jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
MIC jack (1/4 inch phone type)
MIDI IN connector
DC IN jack
SD card slot
Power Supply
DC 9 V (Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery x 6
Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6 or AC Adaptor)
*Batteries sold separately
Battery life for continuous use
Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: approximately 5 hours
Alkaline dry batteries: approximately 4 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Current Draw
450 mA
Accessories
SD card (1GB)
SP-404SX UTILITY CD-ROM
AC Adaptor PSB-1U
Owner’s Manual
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
178 mm
7 inches
Depth
257 mm
10-1/8 inches
Height
72 mm
2-7/8 inches
Weight
1.2 kg
2 lbs. 11 oz.
The SP-404SX’s file system is developed by Kyoto Software Research, Inc.Fugue (C)1999-2009 Kyoto Software Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.