Engadget

Roland SP-404MKII hands-on: Dragging an iconic sampler into the modern age

The Boss and Roland line of SP samplers (specifically the SP-303 and SP-404) are some of the most important instruments in hip hop history. Right up there with the MPC and the Technics SL-1200.
MusicRadar

Happy 404 Day: Roland's latest SP-404 MKII update transforms its legendary sampler into a Serato DJ controller

SP-404 MKII's V5 software update brings native support for Serato DJ Pro, Serato DJ Lite and Serato Studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...
Mixmag

Roland and Moodymann team up on limited edition sampler, SP-404MKII

Roland and Moodymann – AKA Kenny Dixon Jr. – have teamed up to create a limited edition version of Roland’s “signature” portable sampler, the SP-404MKII. In celebration of Moodymann’s “continuing ...
Engadget

Roland's SP-404 MKII sampler gets powerful new sequencing features and effects

When I went hands-on with Roland's SP-404 MKII back in October I said it was "becoming" my favorite sampler. Fast forward a few months and it is firmly entrenched in that spot. Of course, no piece of ...