Here´s an album I made using the Roland SP-404 MKII and P-6 samplers. It´s all sample based and very lo-fi at times. Some very blatant sample loops are used sometimes. Sample sources are varied. Hip-hop influenced beats. Check it out if you have time.

Drum samples chopped from YouTube.
Basic chord progression from the Circuit Tracks sampled into the SP then looped.
Plan is to use the CT as a MIDI sequencer with my other synths, then use Doom - hopefully this will replace my DAW…

Took a break from the 404 for a while, picked it up
Today and ended up jammin out with these samples for like 40 minutes straight. Thing still slapps

Just finished this beat when I noticed the storm, so I rushed to set up and caught this on the first take. The sample almost sounds like it’s saying “afraid of thunder.”

Sample: “I Really Got a Thing for You” by Milton Hamilton.

Part of my series making beats around DC. Instagram: alex.makes.dirt

Hello!

Was wondering how everyone fits an acapella into their beat and what tips or tricks everyone has discovered when messing around with the sp404mk2 in particular.

Thanks!

Mexican Lofi

Right now the 404 is plugged in but Sunday I’ll put batteries in it. I’ve had this case for years but this my favorite setup I’ve had with it so far. Running a 170 bpm hypnotech set for my local porchfest in Athens, GA

So basically I wanted to get into music production for a long time but didn’t have my own money to spend it how I like until recently. I was dead set to buy the MPC sample because I didn’t know there were (good) alternatives to Akai. At the moment I don’t own any hardware and I want to start simple: a sampler and some headphones (Adam Audio H200). I want to do this as a hobby, chop some samples, make some beats for my ears to hear, maybe my friends also.
My biggest concern is that I see a lot of reviews that say that if you want to make a complete beat you should buy the MPC Sample because the sequencer on the SP404 is frustrating to use and it should be used more as a live performance device.
I am more inclined to buy the SP404 because I saw that Roland updates the software often and it looks like they are treating it like a long term solution rather then the Akai approach where they release new devices every year (just like Apple does) and this is something I really don’t agree with. Also I hear that the SP404 is a more capable machine, and the Sample is more of a toy.
I want to hear your opinion on this and whether I should buy it or not as my main device? I am asking here because I saw that there is a lot of hype on the mpc reddit and here I think that situation is kind of settled.

PS: I don’t know if it matters for context but I have some music theory knowledge (I took guitar lessons for a few years) and also took a course in electroacoustics in college

In this tutorial, we explore Graphic Motion Rec in Doom OS for the SP404 mk2: a powerful feature for recording and automating effect parameters in a visual, precise, and much more comprehensive way than the original firmware.

You’ll see how to create movement, transitions, and FX variations, perfect for live sets, resampling, techno, house, and sound design.

How would you use this feature in your SP-404 workflow?

Enjoy!

with love .noir. ❤️

Sampled “Prisoner of Love” by the Vogues at Wunder Garten. Grabbed a ginger ale and made this—everyone was really nice about filming.

Part of my series making beats around DC. Instagram is linked on my profile.

i want to buy a 404sx, but i already have a 404mkii that i make full beats on. the 404sx is more for practicality and a "hands-on" kind of workstyle. how do i combine the both to make them work together?

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I wanted to ask is this sampler great for really drenched in effects type sounds and some stop start type stuff? I’ve researched on google that this sampler is a great choice for an effects heavy sound but wanted to hear it from you guys! I also wanted to know if it’s good for some really experimental stuff?

Hey there, I had a quick question. Currently, I own an MPC Live III, and I plan to sell it because I don't want the MPC to replace my DAW; I want it to be an addition to my PC.

The MPC Live III is really heavy and isn't portable at all, not travel-friendly, while my MacBook is completely travel-friendly, and I can make quicker and better beats on my MacBook than on the MPC. So, the MPC is doing a job that I don't really care about—it's trying to replace my PC.

So, I was thinking maybe I should buy the SP-404MKII because I think it does what it needs to do. It's a portable sampler on which you can create unique, experimental, short patterns of beats. I could make some drums while I'm outside or whatever, and I could also run my FL Studio or Ableton through the SP to get that unique sound.

So, that's why I was thinking about maybe buying the SP and selling my MPC. Only problem is that I can't sell the MPC because nobody wants to buy it because it's really expensive and nobody's really interested in my area.

So, what would be your advice? Should I just skip the SP and keep the MPC, or should I maybe buy the SP as well and use it in addition to my MPC? Usually, I just use FL Studio or Ableton to make a beat. By the way, I mostly make house music, maybe a little bit of techno, and maybe some lo-fi house, like ambient house.

Maybe the SP could be a really good addition to my MPC, but the only problem with my MPC is that I still haven't figured out a workflow that I like because creating a beat on the MPC takes a long time. I understand it's pretty similar on the SP, but the MPC does not have any unique sound and any cool effects that it can do, and it's mostly a replacement of a computer. If I didn't have a MacBook, then I would definitely keep the MPC, but since I have the MacBook and the arrangement in the MPC is horrible, I mostly just make a beat on my MacBook. But maybe somebody of you guys knows how I could create a good workflow that works. Also, do you recommend the SP-404MKII for traveling and making beats outside, or would you say that there is a better device for that? Because bringing my MacBook or my MPC with me to just make a beat outside is a little bit too much.

Full beat VIDEO OF ALL THREE and vote which ones your fav here.. https://youtu.be/MNDE_j1i06g