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title: "Roland SP404SX SP-404SX Portable Power-Sampler with FX"
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# Expandable storage up to 32GB SDHC 3 control knobs for tactile precision 29 DSP effects for sonic mastery Roland SP404SX SP-404SX Portable Power-Sampler with FX

**Brand:** roland
**Price:** VT361603
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your beats with the SP404SX — where pro sound meets instant groove.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Roland SP404SX SP-404SX Portable Power-Sampler with FX by roland
- **How much does it cost?** VT361603 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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 FX Switching:** 29 pro-grade DSP effects with smooth transitions keep your live sets flawless and fresh.
- • **Massive Sample Storage:** 1GB SD card included, expandable to 32GB—store your entire sonic universe on the go.
- • **Built to Perform & Last:** Sturdy metal & polycarbonate build, lightweight 1.5 lbs—ready for studio or stage, wherever inspiration strikes.
- • **Next-Level Pattern Sequencing:** Versatile sequencer with quantize & new shuffle mode to craft grooves that stand out in any set.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity Instantly:** Hands-on 12 trigger pads + Sub Pad for rapid-fire sample triggering—no screen fumbling, just flow.

## Overview

The Roland SP404SX is a portable, performance-focused sampler featuring 29 DSP effects, 12 trigger pads plus a Sub Pad, and a versatile pattern sequencer with quantize and shuffle modes. It offers pure 16-bit linear sampling with expandable SD card storage up to 32GB, housed in a durable metal and polycarbonate chassis. Ideal for DJs, producers, and live performers seeking tactile control and seamless FX switching in a compact, reliable unit.

## Description

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.

Review: This gets my ideas out in minutes - perfect for chopping samples and loops - Alright I feel like I'm not good at reviews but I really love this machine (for hip-hop production). The workflow on this thing is amazing - it's so easy to get my sample chopped up, trimmed correctly, in a couple of minutes, and without having to click it all out on a screen. There are plenty of good tutorials on youtube to learn how to work this thing (the manual comes in Japanese) and you should be making progress after a couple videos. I'm giving this sampler 5 stars because it does everything that it says it will do and it does it well. The pads and knobs both have a really good feel and the sampler seems solid overall. RCA jacks make it really easy to run audio into the SP from my turntable or my phone with an RCA to AUX cable. I didn't get the SP to perform live but I can see why so many people use it just for that purpose, I always end up getting lost playing with effects while making beats. There are a few downsides I've run into just because there are some things I'm used to having while making music. I don't think the SP should get knocked for that because I'd easily pay more to add these functions- which are probably on the MPC and I'm sure add to the price point -No sound envelope settings for samples (a/d/s/r) -No manual step entry (everything has to be played live, no 'programming' a kick into step 1 for example) -Step Sequencer is pretty much useless (to me) because a sequence cannot be "Resampled" into a pad. I strictly put together loops/beats on the SP using the "Resample" function
Review: Solid sturdy construction, record time on samples limited only by SD card size, great FX! - I love this unit, and have no regrets about purchasing it. I’ve owned it for a year, and have gotten a lot of use out of it. The effects modules are off-the-hook, and the ability to tweak the sound in real-time with filters is fantastic. I also love that this unit has a lot of options for inputs, and that the record time on the samples is only limited by the size of the SD card installed. I have literally recorded samples that were 30 minutes in length or longer. If you can get your hands on one of these, you will love it! The price point is pretty good, and great value for the money, although Roland does not manufacturer these models anymore, and is made of very sturdy metal construction. You can’t go wrong with this. The only ding I would put on this is the fact that samples are not easy to edit, and you are better off using a card-reader and downloading the software to edit samples and import them on a PC or laptop, then re-importing them back to the SD card in that sample slot. A round-about way of doing things, but easier than using the unit itself to try to edit samples. However this has not infringed in the least out of my enjoyment in using the SP-404 SK. It’s been an invaluable assett to my home studio! I would buy this again, but expect not to need to since this will probably last me a life time.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002NJR7FW |
| Batteries | 4 C batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #103,883 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #24 in Audio Samplers #31,187 in Music Recording Equipment |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch audio jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (608) |
| Date First Available | June 4, 2010 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00761294410714, 04957054410711 |
| Included Components | 1GB SD card, Decksaver Roland SP404 / SP404A SP404SX cover |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item model number | SP404SX |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 3 x 7 inches |
| UPC | 600599646674 368298571993 761294410714 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Roland
- **Item Weight:** 1.5 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 10 x 3 x 7 inches
- **Material:** Metal, Plastic
- **Model Name:** SP404SX

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This gets my ideas out in minutes - perfect for chopping samples and loops
*by C***A on February 11, 2020*

Alright I feel like I'm not good at reviews but I really love this machine (for hip-hop production). The workflow on this thing is amazing - it's so easy to get my sample chopped up, trimmed correctly, in a couple of minutes, and without having to click it all out on a screen. There are plenty of good tutorials on youtube to learn how to work this thing (the manual comes in Japanese) and you should be making progress after a couple videos. I'm giving this sampler 5 stars because it does everything that it says it will do and it does it well. The pads and knobs both have a really good feel and the sampler seems solid overall. RCA jacks make it really easy to run audio into the SP from my turntable or my phone with an RCA to AUX cable. I didn't get the SP to perform live but I can see why so many people use it just for that purpose, I always end up getting lost playing with effects while making beats. There are a few downsides I've run into just because there are some things I'm used to having while making music. I don't think the SP should get knocked for that because I'd easily pay more to add these functions- which are probably on the MPC and I'm sure add to the price point -No sound envelope settings for samples (a/d/s/r) -No manual step entry (everything has to be played live, no 'programming' a kick into step 1 for example) -Step Sequencer is pretty much useless (to me) because a sequence cannot be "Resampled" into a pad. I strictly put together loops/beats on the SP using the "Resample" function

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid sturdy construction, record time on samples limited only by SD card size, great FX!
*by M***. on April 2, 2021*

I love this unit, and have no regrets about purchasing it. I’ve owned it for a year, and have gotten a lot of use out of it. The effects modules are off-the-hook, and the ability to tweak the sound in real-time with filters is fantastic. I also love that this unit has a lot of options for inputs, and that the record time on the samples is only limited by the size of the SD card installed. I have literally recorded samples that were 30 minutes in length or longer. If you can get your hands on one of these, you will love it! The price point is pretty good, and great value for the money, although Roland does not manufacturer these models anymore, and is made of very sturdy metal construction. You can’t go wrong with this. The only ding I would put on this is the fact that samples are not easy to edit, and you are better off using a card-reader and downloading the software to edit samples and import them on a PC or laptop, then re-importing them back to the SD card in that sample slot. A round-about way of doing things, but easier than using the unit itself to try to edit samples. However this has not infringed in the least out of my enjoyment in using the SP-404 SK. It’s been an invaluable assett to my home studio! I would buy this again, but expect not to need to since this will probably last me a life time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it's exactly as good as how creative you are. no more no less.
*by Y***1 on December 18, 2016*

the single most game-changing piece of gear ever created. I don't like anything else from this company but this makes up for that. this won't operate or really be anything like an MPC or electribe, which i think are about the same cost. If you want to just press and light up whatever buttons/steps in a step sequencer and make cool demo-button music don't get this. Use your computer or your phone to do that, maybe like a 50 dollar MIDI controller, too. This is a superb sampler in general but maybe the only one I've had that is possible to use in a band-ensemble situation. Just know going into this that it isn't that ''experimental'' to use a device the way it was intended to be used. Such as turning knobs really fast on a ring modulator to make a sound effect for a sci-fi movie or adjusting the cutoff frequency of a filter in time with music and whatnot. or doing the ''radiohead thing'' by effing with the feedback and delay time on an echo pedal ... buying this doesn't mean you now make experimental music. It might mean you make experimental hip-hop. If you buy this and then sell it because you can't figure it out, remember to erase the memory card before you sell it. I have a few of these and there have been some embarrassingly god-awful samples on the cards that came with these. One was just a guy's voice badly singing the words : ''Beautiful melodies!'' but like dry and really badly done albeit clearly not without tremendous efforts on the artists' part. Basically, maybe you should just use the money to explore new drug opportunities. Safer for your self esteem than investing this much just to find out if you're a hack or not. Personally, I find this sampler perfect in every way. .

## Frequently Bought Together

- Roland SP-404SX Portable Power-Sampler w/FX (SP404SX)
- Mellbree MIDI Cable, 2-Pack 3-Feet Male to Male 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard, Keyboard Synth, Rack Synth, Sampler, External Sound Card, Sound Source and Other Music Gear
- ANALOG CASES Roland SP-404 MKII/SP-404 Case - Custom-Fitted Compact PULSE Hard Case for Travel

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