The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp 404sxs pads onscreen. You can even use it to convert sp404 format files to the sp404sx. Picking up where rolands popular sp 303 sampler left off, the new sp 404 is built on a foundation of more. Roland released the sp 404 in 2005 as the successor to their sp 303. If you really need the 505s specific features 16 pads, etc. The 303 can gain more even more than i need then the 404, but the main difference is that the 404 has a stupid filter on that input. Since there is no real time limit for the samples, many sample full tracks on each pad, and create mashup dj sets using nothing but the sp 404sx.
You can even use it to convert sp 404 format files to the sp 404sx. Our instantly downloadable loop packs are available to download directly to your computer. The roland sp 303 is a great sampling machine for beginning or advanced djs. It was completely serviced last fall in pdx and works perfectly. Hi there, i am pretty new to hardware gear and was wondering whether picking up and sp303 or an sp404 would be a good choice. The sp 606 and the new sp 555 have built in usb interfaces though. Generally they have much better effects compared to the sx. Hello everyone,hope someone can help mei own a sp 303 since almost 4 years and i love the sound of it,also i have a octatrack since a year and i cue out to the sp as effects. Sp404sx 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 sp404sx. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds. There are newer models from roland on the market sp 404, sp 505 but the sp303 is a simple to use touch and edit sampler. I really dont loop to much on the 404 now that i have ssl. View and download roland sp 404a owners manual online.
The roland sp 404 is a discontinued sampling workstation made by roland corporation. Aug 10, 2001 an edited version of this text also appears in sound on sound magazine vol. I had no idea so many people used it before i started. Like its predecessor, this little guy is fun, flexible, and built to please beatmatching samplists and djs alike. Look for an original sp 404, a 303, 555, 505 or a 202. Im pretty sure everything on the 303 is on the 404 and then some, with a few exceptions. I use it strictly for drops and it works perfectly. Nov 16, 2006 you can plud your headphones into the 404 though.
The roland sp404 is a discontinued sampling workstation made by roland corporation. Save boss sp 404 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Sample is a discontinued digital sampler from boss, based upon the roland ms1 digital sampler and boss sp202 dr. Sp 404 stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Sp 303 custom skin decal for customizing your favorite sampler. Sample sp 303 recording equipment pdf manual download. This has more compression since the files are compressed to a proprietary format when moved into it. It should be noted that boss is a subdivision of the parent company roland. There are newer models from roland on the market sp 404, sp 505 but the sp 303 is a simple to use touch and edit sampler. Owners manual thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the boss sp 303 dr. It is part of the sp family and successor to boss corporations sp505 sampler left off. All buttons, knobs, and inputs are functional and it comes with a third party party adapter.
Sample offers djs and musicians a compact, easytouse portable phrase sampler with cdquality sound, 8note polyphony, 26 onboard effects and a realtime pattern sequencerall at a price unmatched by the competition. Even with all the bonus features, the sp 404 is still amazingly affordable. Check the your music and sp 303 tips and tricks sections for examples. But what are the drawbacks and limitations to them. I would like to trade this sp 404 og for an sp 303. Used roland sp404sx production controller guitar center.
Roland sp 404sx vs sp 555 samplers i plan to purchase one of them, but im not entirely sure on all the differences. Owners manual thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the boss sp303 dr. You hear the sp 404 lofi twice to compare it to both, the sp 303 long and lofi sampling grades. Use the sp 303 to sample sounds and loops or grooves the highest sample time is about 200 min. Frequent sp303 user dibiase said of the sampler, the difference between the 303 and sp404 is that the vinyl sound compression sounds way different in the 303. For greater savings check out our used roland sp 404sx production controller and get a great deal today. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Import wav or aiff audio files from your mac or windows computer using the dedicated software available in the downloads section, and then assign them to the sp 404as pads. Checking out a few differences between the sp303 and sp404, i tested the audio quality, sample sound, loops, and compared the fx. I had the 303 for this purpose for a while, now im on the 404.
I usually use my normal mic plugged into the 909 to sample. 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. 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. Then get down to the business of making beats and patterns, and add extra color with the great effects built into this little powerhouse. App alternative to roland sp 303404 audiobus forum. The roland sp404 sampling workstation is a discontinued sampler made by roland. The idea of the sp 404 is that it is a modernized version of the sp 303, keeping its best features intact. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, owners manual should be read in its entirety.
I know there is someone on sp forums that has used both. Spforums view topic help on deciding sp 404 vs 505. This website is audioeye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. A growing trend is using the sp 404sx to play full sets. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. 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. Just buy a card i have a 1gb card and cut and produce all your samples in. 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.
Frequent sp 303 user dibiase said of the sampler, the difference between the 303 and sp 404 is that the vinyl sound compression sounds way different in the 303. Find great deals on ebay for roland sp 404 and roland sp303. Some people on here are software and some are hardware, this has been a. Hardware and software have a different sound, but it pretty much does the. The sp303 is often praised by various musicians for its unique sound qualities. Sample offers djs and musicians a compact, portable phrase sampler with cdquality sound, 8note polyphony, 26 onboard effects and a realtime pattern sequencer. Roland boss, drum machine, musical instruments, drums, software, lovers. Personally, i enjoyed myself with but i soon felt his limitations. The sp 404 s sleek, silver look is new to the sp family, and it surpasses its predecessor by offering batterypower compatibility, a compactflash slot, and a builtin microphone. The sp303 was revamped and redesigned in 2005, and released as the sp404.
A number of musicians have used either the sp303 andor the sp404 as part of their production and performance. The 404 really shines when you have made a track on it or put a finished track you made somewhere else on it and you start tweeking the effects in real time. The roland sp 404 is a new and updated iteration of the boss sp 303, a previous version of the famous drum machine. This one is my personal favorite because it still sounds bigger than the newer one but with the new eff. You need to think of this thing as a musical instrument. Roland sp 404a is a top selling option at the top of the price range.
However, there were also many users and potential buyers that found the sp 404 frustrating to use for a wide range of different reasons. Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the sp 404sx wave converter. Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp 404sxs pads. The sp 404 is one of the coolest little boxes you can buy. Sample is the followup to the boss sp 202 and was followed by the boss sp 505. With the ability to record audio directly via linemic, or importexport industrystandard wav. Im looking to buy an sp, the 303 and 505 are definitely cheaper and more classic than the 404. Oct 30, 2009 the sp 404 was launched in 2005 and quickly gained fans for its nononsense, portable approach to sampling. Did i mention you can export from the 404 as wav files. Roland sp404sx linear wave sampler with dsp effects. I have the 303 and i like it more than the mpc 60ii, i used to have but thats just my personal preference. Using the unit safely page 23 important notes page 10 these sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Hello everyone,hope someone can help mei own a sp303 since almost 4 years and i love the sound of it,also i have a octatrack since a year and i cue out to the sp as effects.
Roland sp404a linear wave sampler musicians friend. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp404sxs pads onscreen. Spforums view topic sp303 vs sp404 sound comparison. The sp303 isnt the most advanced sampler, yet everyone from madlib and. Check out the roland sp303 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. The drum loop on the boss sp 303 was recorded on lofi and sounds real gritty. 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. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Definitely a step up from the sp 202, with full 44. Software included 1 items 1 not specified 4 items 4 see all. If youre into making music, and actually feed off creative restriction as well as creative freedom then i can heartily recommend a 404. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled.
Page 1 owners manual thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the boss sp303 dr. Additionally, free web personalization tools have been provided via the audioeye toolbar, which may be enabled from the accessibility statement link found on this page. It is part of the sp family and picks up where rolands popular sp 303 sampler left off. Bring your mp3 player and sample some stuff into them and give them a go. Roland owners manual sampler sp 404 56 pages recording equipment roland sp 404sx owners manual. The 404 has a lofi mode which you can turn on or off with a button that will make your sample or track grittier, but it is a different sounding grit from say a sp 12 or a sp1200.
After purchase you will receive the fie and you will need to upload the file to be printed from a digital print service site with a inkjet printer we suggest. The sp 303 isnt the most advanced sampler, yet everyone from madlib and dilla to artists like beck and four tet have used it. 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. I know the sampletrack is supposed to be similar to the 303. Sample is the thing facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The 22 khz on the 404 and the 10 khz on the 303 sound nearly the same, while the 22 khz on the 303 sound way different. I have used the sp 303 for over two years now and have played and recorded in a studio with the sampler. The sp 555 is significantly more expensive, so i just want to know if it has more effects, or better sounding effects etc. Roland support sp404sx owners manuals owners manual. I have used the sp303 for over two years now and have played and recorded in a studio with the sampler.
For sampling and effects processing anytime, any place, the sp303. Where to download sp 303 manual sp 303 boss sp 303 dr. It is part of the sp family and picks up where rolands popular sp303 sampler left off. The difference between the 303 and 404 is that the vinyl sound compression has. I only have an sp 404sx but no sp 303, so my opinion on the sp 303 is based upon the music ive heard on this forum. The sp 303 plays a single pattern and i use the gate button to mute the pads. Page 1 owners manual thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the boss sp 303 dr. This system program updates the sp404sx system program to the latest version 1. Boss sp 303 sp 303 how to record a pattern beat roland i just made a little video showing people how to make a. The roland sp404 sampling workstation is a discontinued sampler made by roland corporation. The sp404a includes all of the features of rolands popular.
But roland doesnt guarantee that a listed computer can be used satisfactorily with the sp 404sx wave converter even if it meets the above requirements. The sp 303 is often praised by various musicians for its unique sound qualities. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Import wav or aiff audio files from your mac or windows computer using the dedicated software available in the downloads section, and then assign them to the sp404as pads. The nowdiscontinued sampler was succeeded a few years later by the sp 555 as well as an upgrade in the form of the roland sp 404sx linear wave sampler. For the sp 404 roland took everything that made the sp 303 sampler so popular and built on that foundation by adding a lot more features. Sample is a sequel thats much more powerful and portable than bosss popular sp 202. Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Also, ive heard that the 505 is way underrated and is actually a lot more capable than the 303, is this true. The roland sp303 is a great sampling machine for beginning or advanced djs. The sampler was succeeded by the sp 555 in 2008, but was later given its own upgrade as the roland sp 404sx linear wave sampler in 2009. The sp 303 was revamped and redesigned in 2005, and released as the sp404. Rolands acclaimed sp 404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp 404sx.
132 1301 92 186 272 1230 1420 179 344 420 735 342 149 481 1207 591 211 1121 1219 1258 784 1426 457 420 230 1039 908 453 157 335 679 874 563 339 376