Roland SP-404 Sampler Portátil

Two Sampling Modes The name Roland is synonymous with “great sound,” the SP-404 doesn’t disappoint. The samplingplayback quality of this instrument, affordable as it is, is crystal-clear Compact Disc-grade. You can record audio directly into the SP-404,import/export industry-standard .WAV AIFF files via CompactFlash card. Fear not, lo-fi lovers — the SP-404 also provides a Lo-Fi sampling mode, so you can scorch, roast,crunch your audio if desired.

Realtime Pattern Recording After the SP-404 is loaded with the audio of your choice, the fun begins by creating custom beatstracks via onboard pattern sequencer. This easy-to-use sequencer allows up to 8,000 notes to be recorded in real time at a resolution of 96 TPQN. For perfect playback, your pattern data can be quantized to the note value of your choice. Up to 24 patterns, each 1–99 measures long, can be stored in the internal memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can save 96 additional patterns with 8,000 notes of recording capacity per card.

Quick Sampling & Editing If you need to capture audio fast, the SP-404 provides an easy, efficient sampling engine; just connect an audio source external microphone —use the built-in mic. The SP-404 can house up to 24 samples in memory simultaneously. On CompactFlash cards, you can store up to 96 samples. The SP-404 provides sample-editing tools for setting startend points, adjusting levels,more.

29 Onboard Effects Twist, bend,animate your audio with the SP-404’s expressive effects,manipulate them in real time using the front-panel control knobs. Shake the walls with Subsonic. Drive the dancefloor wild with the BPM Looper (grab a region on the flyloop it)DJFX Looper (change speedreverse audio to get a turntable scratch-like sound). Also offered: reverb, flanger, delay, Voice Transformer, distortion, filter, Slicer, Isolator, Vinyl Simulator,more. Best of all, the SP-404’s effects can be applied to multiple samples simultaneouslylive input signals. You can also the multi-effects directly by pressing the MFX buttonthe corresponding pad at the same time.

Onboard Microphone & I/O An external microphone can be plugged into the SP-404’s mic inputused to capture audio, but those who want to sample fastspontaneously will love the built-in microphone. Just arm, point,record! If you want to sample pre-recorded sounds, simply connect your CD playersound source to the SP-404’s line input jacks (L, R) sample away. For playback, the SP-404 offers line outputs (L, R) as well as a headphone output for privacy. A MIDI input connector is provided for controlling the SP-404 externally.

CompactFlash The SP-404 comes equipped with an industry-standard CompactFlash slot that accepts cards of up to 1GB capacity. You can even import .WAVAIFF files into the SP-404 via CompactFlash,vice versa. CF cards are handy, reliable,readily available on the mass market.

Main Features:

• 12 large pads, three control knobs, jumbo display, same friendly operation as SP-303
• 29 effects, including new Subsonic, BPM Looper,more
• Built-in microphone for quick sampling
• CD-quality sound
• Expanded sampling time
• 12-voice polyphony
• Realtime loop recording
• Sample-editing tools
• Import/export .WAV/AIFF via CompactFlash card slot; supports up to 1GB card
• Runs on batteryAC power