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title: "SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project"
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# 16GB internal storage 160 samples per project 32-voice polyphony SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project

**Brand:** roland
**Price:** £498.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your beats, own the stage, and never miss a groove with the SP-404MKII!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project by roland
- **How much does it cost?** £498.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/375908223-sp-404mkii-creative-sampler-and-effector-the-legendary-sp-404)

## Best For

- roland enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted roland brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Workflow:** Experience lightning-fast startup, vivid OLED display, and velocity-sensitive RGB pads for intuitive control.
- • **Portable & Versatile:** Ultra-lightweight design with USB-C, battery, and AC power options—create beats anywhere, anytime.
- • **Massive Sound Library:** Access 144 pre-loaded professional samples plus endless expansion with Roland’s Ultimate subscription.
- • **Pro-Grade Effects Suite:** Transform your sound with classic SP effects, vocoder, guitar amp sim, and real-time sample editing.
- • **Ultimate Beatmaking Powerhouse:** Harness 32-voice polyphony and 160 samples per project for limitless creativity.

## Overview

The Roland SP-404MKII is the definitive creative sampler and effector designed for professional beatmakers and performers. Featuring 16GB internal storage, 32-voice polyphony, and the ability to handle 160 samples per project, it offers a fast, fluid workflow with a vivid OLED display and 17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads. Its compact, lightweight design supports multiple power options, making it perfect for on-the-go music creation. Loaded with 144 high-quality samples and an extensive suite of classic and new effects, the SP-404MKII empowers users to craft, edit, and perform complex beats and soundscapes with ease and style.

## Description

Product Description Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking, celebrated for their distinctive sound and ability to create rapid-fire beats anywhere, anytime. Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler. It’s faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music. Performance-based beatmaker. • Vivid OLED display • 17 velocity-sensitive RGB no-click pads • 16GB internal storage • Compact, ultra-lightweight • Extensive onboard effects • 32-voice polyphony,160 samples per project, and 16 internal projects • Blazing onboard sample editing • Audio capture & streaming supported with mobile devices and PC via USB-C From the Manufacturer The ultimate SP is here. Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking, celebrated for their distinctive sound and ability to create rapid-fire beats anywhere, anytime. Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler. It’s faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.

Review: Must Have For Anyone! - This device is so neat! So versatile too! It is weird how overlooked this thing is. This device is awesome for everyone! If you are a DJ or an MC, this device is for you! If you are a podcaster and want to add some fun effects, this device is for you! If you are a guitarist, pro or noob, you can hook your guitar up and access $1,000’s+ worth of BOSS ROLAND effects pedals and amp modelers. It works as a sampler. Hmmm…dont know if I should let this cat out of the bag, but….one thing I enjoy doing is watching YouTube, Netflix, etc on my iPhone and/or iPad …. You can connect the 404 to your mobile device and access the real time effects and also create loops. There are other features too, too many to list actually. There is a lot of redundancy built into this device. Basically you can sample anything, samples of live radio, youtube, speech, video, music, natural ambient noises, ANYTHING. You can then add effects. You can plug a mic in, use the DJFX LOOPER to hear yourself speak in reverse….the other day I played my guitar through the DJFX Looper and slowed it down into what sounded like a heart beat - very Pink Floyd vibe. No limits here. It also can run on battery, so you can easily take it and use it anywhere. I have also seen people take 2-4 of these devices and wire them together for wildly entertaining results. This thing is magic! There is a steep learning curve though, it just has so many features.
Review: So much fun for making music or just messing around with beats! - I'm a guy in my 50's who used to play in bands and mess around with synths and samplers back in the early 1990's. Recently, I got the itch to make music again. So I picked up a few micro synths and stand-alone groove boxes to try out. The Microfreak was cool, but very limited. The Digitakt is amazing! But it's more about sequencing than rhythms and sampling. Then I discovered the SP-404MKII. To me, this is the sweet spot in terms of price, functionality, ease-of-use, and cool factor. It is simply amazing! The pads to tap out your own beats feel great. The ability to use stereo samples with longer runtimes and sampling external mics or importing samples from other devices, gives you tons of flexibility. And when you're sitting there with your headphones, tinkering away, it just feels good. Grooving with some beats, you can throw entire DJ sets together, if you wanted to. There's a great number of factory samples that come built in. If you don't have any of your own samples on hand, I recommend subscribing to Roland's "Ultimate" program. They give you a month free trial. During that time, you can download all the sample packs they offer for this device absolutely free, then cancel the subscription before they charge you, and you get to keep all the samples. The other thing I'll mention, is that the SP-404 is built to be customized. You'll notice in my photo, I have a retro-looking skin on it, that I purchased from a third party, as well as some aluminum replacement knobs. The aesthetic really gives off an old-skool hip-hop vibe that I love. It sounds amazing, has a series of flexible inputs/outputs as well as midi control options. I've hooked it up to work in tandem with my Digitakt and they are the ultimate DAWless power-couple! Effects for days, smooth transitions between pre-built patterns and live performance, a DJ mode to show off for an audience, and a newly added built-in synth engine as of the most recent patch. This thing is a powerhouse if you take the time to learn how it operates. There's a great community for it, so you can find lots of tutorial videos online. Cannot recommend this unit enough for those looking to chop samples, build loops and patterns, or compose entire songs in any electronic genre.

## Features

- Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking.
- Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler.
- Faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.
- 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
- 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project, and 16 internal projects for expanded programming possibilities
- Compact, ultra-lightweight design (2.6 lb./1.2 kg) with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery (via USB-C port), six AA batteries, or AC adaptor
- Pre-loaded sound library with 144 high-quality, professionally recorded samples and patterns
- Blazing onboard sample editing with real-time or auto-chop mode, auto BPM detect, envelope, pitch shift, and resampling for layering sounds and phrases
- Extensive onboard effects, including SP classics like Vinyl Simulator and DJFX Looper, new Lo-fi, Cassette Simulator, and Resonator effects, and dedicated Vocoder, Auto Pitch, and Guitar Amp Simulator effects for the mic/guitar input

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09J1TMSYV |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,501 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Audio Samplers |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Roland |
| Brand Name | Roland |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 418 Reviews |
| Finish Type | [NI] |
| Hand Orientation | both |
| Included Components | case |
| Item Dimensions | 5.1 x 9.1 x 17.1 inches |
| Item Type Name | Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector with 16GB Internal Storage, 32-Voice Polyphony and 160 Samples Per Project |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.1 x 9.1 x 17.1 inches |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | SP 404MKII |
| Model Number | SP-404MK2 |
| Part Number | SP-404MK2 |
| Set Name | SP-404MK2 |
| Sound Profile | Versatile and customizable |
| UPC | 761294517796 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | See manufacturer's website for details. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Roland
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.1 x 9.1 x 17.1 inches
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** SP 404MKII

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this come with a manufacturers warranty?**
A: If you purchase from an Authorized dealer such as Gigasonic yes.

**Q: Did it come with a usb c?**
A: It has a USB-C output.

**Q: The one I bought ships and is sold by Amazon. Is Amazon an authorized dealer?**
A: If you’re concerned about the warranty, I had the same question when I got mine. When you register, Amazon is an option for the where you purchased it. So, as far as the warranty goes, it should (emphasis on should) be fine.

**Q: Does this have time signatures?**
A: Yes it does

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Have For Anyone!
*by K***. on April 2, 2026*

This device is so neat! So versatile too! It is weird how overlooked this thing is. This device is awesome for everyone! If you are a DJ or an MC, this device is for you! If you are a podcaster and want to add some fun effects, this device is for you! If you are a guitarist, pro or noob, you can hook your guitar up and access $1,000’s+ worth of BOSS ROLAND effects pedals and amp modelers. It works as a sampler. Hmmm…dont know if I should let this cat out of the bag, but….one thing I enjoy doing is watching YouTube, Netflix, etc on my iPhone and/or iPad …. You can connect the 404 to your mobile device and access the real time effects and also create loops. There are other features too, too many to list actually. There is a lot of redundancy built into this device. Basically you can sample anything, samples of live radio, youtube, speech, video, music, natural ambient noises, ANYTHING. You can then add effects. You can plug a mic in, use the DJFX LOOPER to hear yourself speak in reverse….the other day I played my guitar through the DJFX Looper and slowed it down into what sounded like a heart beat - very Pink Floyd vibe. No limits here. It also can run on battery, so you can easily take it and use it anywhere. I have also seen people take 2-4 of these devices and wire them together for wildly entertaining results. This thing is magic! There is a steep learning curve though, it just has so many features.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much fun for making music or just messing around with beats!
*by A***L on April 23, 2024*

I'm a guy in my 50's who used to play in bands and mess around with synths and samplers back in the early 1990's. Recently, I got the itch to make music again. So I picked up a few micro synths and stand-alone groove boxes to try out. The Microfreak was cool, but very limited. The Digitakt is amazing! But it's more about sequencing than rhythms and sampling. Then I discovered the SP-404MKII. To me, this is the sweet spot in terms of price, functionality, ease-of-use, and cool factor. It is simply amazing! The pads to tap out your own beats feel great. The ability to use stereo samples with longer runtimes and sampling external mics or importing samples from other devices, gives you tons of flexibility. And when you're sitting there with your headphones, tinkering away, it just feels good. Grooving with some beats, you can throw entire DJ sets together, if you wanted to. There's a great number of factory samples that come built in. If you don't have any of your own samples on hand, I recommend subscribing to Roland's "Ultimate" program. They give you a month free trial. During that time, you can download all the sample packs they offer for this device absolutely free, then cancel the subscription before they charge you, and you get to keep all the samples. The other thing I'll mention, is that the SP-404 is built to be customized. You'll notice in my photo, I have a retro-looking skin on it, that I purchased from a third party, as well as some aluminum replacement knobs. The aesthetic really gives off an old-skool hip-hop vibe that I love. It sounds amazing, has a series of flexible inputs/outputs as well as midi control options. I've hooked it up to work in tandem with my Digitakt and they are the ultimate DAWless power-couple! Effects for days, smooth transitions between pre-built patterns and live performance, a DJ mode to show off for an audience, and a newly added built-in synth engine as of the most recent patch. This thing is a powerhouse if you take the time to learn how it operates. There's a great community for it, so you can find lots of tutorial videos online. Cannot recommend this unit enough for those looking to chop samples, build loops and patterns, or compose entire songs in any electronic genre.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deserted Island / Secluded Mountain Cabin Purchase
*by S***H on December 20, 2025*

One of the best pieces of gear I have ever purchased. It’s an audio interface, sampler, sequencer, idea sketch pad, effects unit, DJ mixer, MIDI controller, customizable, and extremely portable. Probably some other uses I haven’t discovered yet. To give you some perspective, I have been an Amazon customer for over 20 years and this is the only review I have done on anything. Get one new because I will never be selling mine.

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