Sp 404 stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. The mc707 groovebox has everything you need to create a song or perform a live set without a computer. Create samples anywhere using the sp 404as builtin mic, load them from an sd card, or. The 606 has the dbeam, which is nice when controlling the filter. I am having a problem importing files off my compact flash card tho. Difference between hard and soft 404 errors foster web.
Orlando, florida does the sp 606 have the autochop like the sp 505. So get your usb, midi, and 14 inch audio ready and if you need to keep it low get those headphones out. The digital sampler is part of the sp family and was released in the year of 2002, as a followup to rolands sp 303 installment. Create samples anywhere using the sp404as builtin mic, load them from an sd card, or. Oct 30, 2009 the sp 404 was launched in 2005 and quickly gained fans for its nononsense, portable approach to sampling. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp404as pads on screen, and its also possible to convert sp404 format files for use in the sp404a. There are also some major differences between an sp 404 an an sp 606. Roland sp404sx linear wave sampler with dsp effects. Sp 404sx wave converter is a software that can write wav or aiff files from your. Rolands acclaimed sp 404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp 404sx. The roland sp family are not all built equal by any means. The sp555 is significantly more expensive, so i just want to know if it has more effects, or better sounding effects etc. If you really need the 505s specific features 16 pads, etc.
It is part of the sp family and successor to boss corporations sp505 sampler left off. In addition to the fun, fast, handson features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16bit linear sampling, improved dsp effects, smooth fx switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer with a new shuffle. Roland sp 404sx vs sp 555 samplers i plan to purchase one of them, but im not entirely sure on all the differences. Roland 512mb m512m compactflash cf memory card upgrade for spds, sp404, sp555, sp606, mc808, g70, td20, fantom x and. Roland sp 606 driver download software, update driver. There are also some major differences between an sp404 an an sp606. Sample sp 202, 303, 404 and 505 1998 the last, but by no means least, hardware sampler to impact modern music is the unassuming rolandboss dr. The a88mkii is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for todays musicians and producers. Use the sp 606 s sequencer to play music and show images in synchronization.
Hold down the resample button and turn on the power. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp 404as pads on screen, and its also possible to convert sp 404 format files for use in the sp 404a. The 555 is more for audio people but the 606 is for visual choppers. The 606 is a live tool that is also great in the studio. May 23, 2019 data sampled by the sp 404sx is saved on the sd card as either wav or aiff formatted files, and you can use a commercially available card reader to copy the samples of the sd card to your computer for use in other applications. The 606 also had step sequencing, and the 555 doesnt. First we turn the sp606 around and checkout the back, and see what cables we need to set it up. Checking out a few differences between the sp303 and sp404, i tested the audio quality, sample sound, loops, and compared the fx. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. Roland sp606 2004 roland sp 404 2005 boss sp 555 2008 roland sp 404sx 2011 roland sp 404a 2017 unlike the predecessors, the sp606 was designed in collaboration with cakewalk. Ok, i am well aware of the sp 606 s shortcomings 4track sequencer, etc vs. Sampling is not limited to the studio with the sp404a.
App alternative to roland sp 303404 audiobus forum. The roland sp404 sampling workstation is a discontinued sampler made by roland corporation. You can even use it to convert sp404 format files to the sp404sx. The sp 404 really fills the bill as an entrylevel andor specialpurpose sampler. Mar 18, 2014 back on my roland sp404sx sampler and my korg kaoss pad 3 multi fx.
The name of rolands new sp555 sampler suggests it sits somewhere between the quick and dirty sp404 and the workstation sp606. As a generic sampler, an mpc or 2500 with jjos1 be a great option. This has more compression since the files are compressed to a proprietary format when moved into it. In order to use vlink between the sp606 and the edirol p1, you will need to connect the two units using a midi cable sold separately. The sp404a includes all of the features of rolands popular sp404sx sampler 16bit linear sampling, 29 effects, smooth fx switching, and 12 performance pads and augments them with over 100 stereo samples, effects, and oneshots from loopmasters. Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp 404sxs pads. Spforums view topic help on deciding sp 404 vs 505. The sp 606 and the new sp 555 have built in usb interfaces though. I just got my sp 404 two days ago, and ive been trying to learn all the features it has to offer. Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp404sxs pads. The sp606 also shows the first real fruits of rolands relationship with major software developers cakewalk. If the number of soft 404 errors is high, especially in comparison to the number of real pages on your site, it can have a negative impact on your organic search performance. I have a usb card reader, so i put my samples on through the computer and then put the card into the sp 404 to import the sounds.
It is part of the sp family, which includes rolands popular sp303 and sp404 installments. Roland sp606 sampling workstation used w 256mb cf memory power ac100240v. The additional functions that digitakt has, i almost never intend to use, and i can find those functions in ableton for any case. I checked rolands website but they are terrible about. On paper it seems like an ideal upgrade for sp404 users who have. Create samples anywhere using the sp404as builtin mic. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. The 606 has the screen, autochop, and 2 fx engines plus a master fx section. View and download roland sp 404sx owners manual online. Use the sp606s sequencer to play music and show images in synchronization.
With eight voices of cdquality sampling, cool chop and bpm sync functionsplus a 4part sequencer and 26 killer dsp effectsthe sp505 has everything groove musicians need to build cuttingedge tracks. This system program updates the sp404sx system program to the latest. Sp 606 vs sp 505 vs esx1 vs mpc sign in to follow this. Just thought id do a video on some of the differences of these 2 beautiful machines.
Roland boss, drum machine, musical instruments, drums, software, lovers. In order to use vlink between the sp 606 and the edirol p1, you will need to connect the two units using a midi cable sold separately. Fantom is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Roland sp 404a is a top selling option at the top of the price range. Id pick an mpc over the sp 606 any day mainly because the sp 606. Roland sp606 sampling workstation sampler drum machine. The boss sp505 groove sampling workstation is the ultimate tool for working with samples, loops and laying down beats. Aug 08, 2017 the sp404a is based on rolands popular sp404sx, a longtime sampling favorite of djs and music producers. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Specifying the format used by the sp 404sx to save samples. In fact the 606s offers the greatest flexibility in terms of effects. Playing with his samples roland sp 606 youtube roland sp606 dvd.
Aesthetically it is more pleasing to use and look at. The au version does not support currently sampling. The roland axedge is a keytar synthesizer, which was introduced and released by roland corporation in september 2018. I would get an sp 404, and then save up for a little more cash, and get a dsi evolver to run it through. After many experiences in using roland equipment, it has helped to change my mind about roland with regard to ease of use and decipherable manuals. A walk through of some of the basic functions of my roland sp 606 sampler that i am putting up for sale. Sp 404sx wave converter is a software that can write wav or aiff files from your computer to an sd card and assign to the pads of the sp 404sx. The sp 404a includes all of the features of rolands popular sp 404sx sampler 16bit linear sampling, 29 effects, smooth fx switching, and 12 performance pads and augments them with over 100 stereo samples, effects, and oneshots from loopmasters. It also has velocity pads, 2 fxs, 16 pads and a wave editor. You can even use it to convert sp 404 format files to the sp 404sx.
However, there were also many users and potential buyers that found the sp 404 frustrating to use for a wide range of different reasons. A walk through of some of the basic functions of my roland sp606. With eight voices of cdquality sampling, cool chop and bpm sync functionsplus a 4part sequencer and 26 killer dsp effectsthe sp 505 has everything groove musicians need to build cuttingedge tracks. After sampling and creating a preset you like, you can launch multiple instances of reslice as au that will play the presets you made when sampling on the fly. Use the sp 606 s pads or sequencer playback song or pattern to switch photos or pages on the edirol p1. Rolands acclaimed sp404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp404sx. Sp forums view topic help on deciding sp 404 vs 505. Roland should have put a 16track sequencer on board and gave the optional 16track cakewalk software to the portable sp 404. This one is my personal favorite because it still sounds bigger than the newer one but with the new eff. Ive owned the 606, the mpc, the 404 and now have the 404sx.
The 606 can do it but has a screen or with the sp606 software a full computer screen. The roland sp606 is a music sampler manufactured by roland corporation. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp404sxs pads onscreen. Bring your mp3 player and sample some stuff into them and give them a go. The sampler was succeeded by the sp555 in 2008, but was later given its own upgrade as the roland sp404sx linear wave sampler in 2009. Use the sp606s pads or sequencer playback song or pattern to switch photos or pages on the edirol p1. Ironically, both the 303 and 505 installments were succeeded by the release of rolands sp 404 in the year of 2005. I am looking into same stuff and 404 seems the way to go. As a result, the sampler was bundled with the thennew p606 software from cakewalk for enhanced integration and functionality with a pc. Unfollow roland sp 404 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bundled with cakewalks new p606 phrase generatorvirtual groovebox for comprehensive. The 404 doesnt have velocity sensitive pads, while the 606 and 555 do. So depending on what you want to do, the 404 or 606 might be better than the 555, at a lower price. The roland sp606 is the last in the series like the 202, 303,404, and 505 but there are some great improvements.
The 404 sx has more pads 12 vs the 303s 8 and longer sample time that the 303, and both of those are very useful. The 555 has the loop capturea built in audio looper 12 notes of polyphony over the 606s 8. This is the bigger brother of the ubiquitous sp 303 but the younger brother of the sp 404sx. I have the option to buy a sp606 for 220 euros, secondhand, but i could also buy the sp 404sx which i would buy new 459 euros. The sp606 is the big brother of the popular sp 404.
I returned the sp 404 to the store and got the mpc500 instead. Released in the year of 2004, the sampler was soon succeeded in 2005 by the sp404. Sampling is not limited to the studio with the sp 404a. Being an installment within rolands keytar lineage, it is the successor to the roland axsynth. All of the functions and features of the sp404sx are contained in the sp404a, including 16bit linear sampling, 29 onboard dsp effects, smooth fx switching, 12 professional performance pads, and an onboard pattern sequencer. A nice trick is to launch reslice as iaa fx inside aum and go nuts with sampling. The samples were created under the mpc software and performed in the madnessroom studio france. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp 404sxs pads onscreen. The boss sp 505 groove sampling workstation is the ultimate tool for working with samples, loops and laying down beats. Sp 404 day making house music on an sp 404sx duration. Oct 28, 2018 checking out a few differences between the sp303 and sp404, i tested the audio quality, sample sound, loops, and compared the fx. Given the type of music you want to make, i doubt there would be a more potent combination of sampling and true binary decimation than running the 404 through the evolvers distortion, reso, bit reduction output hack, feedback, etc.