I have been using my sp404 for quite some time now. Despite that fact, it shows that samplers in general are still useful. It is part of the sp family and picks up where rolands popular sp303 sampler left off. Rolands acclaimed sp404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp404sx. Ever since the sp202, the rolandboss sp range of workstations have been increasing the funfactor of sampling by combining it with madcap effects, realtime controls. Oct 30, 2009 the sp 404 was launched in 2005 and quickly gained fans for its nononsense, portable approach to sampling. If you really need the 505s specific features 16 pads, etc. The roland sp404 is a discontinued sampling workstation made by roland corporation.
Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp404sxs pads. 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. Not always in the advantage of the sp 555, but things like the dbeam synth for example definitely sounds a lot better on the sp 555. Drivers are supplied, and it also comes with macpc wave converter, software and cakewalk sonar le for pc only. The roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more. The sampler was succeeded by the sp555 in 2008, but was later given its. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Nov 16, 2006 you can plud your headphones into the 404 though. How to improve sp404 workflow by resampling a beat duration. Roland was on the right track with the sp404, even though they dropped the ball in some aspects.
With the ability to record audio directly via linemic, or importexport industrystandard wav and aif files via compactflash card. 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 sp 404a is a top selling option at the top of the price range. Music lovers, who are familiar with the roland sp404.
Getting my head round spsite vs spweb vs anything else. This is the bigger brother of the ubiquitous sp303 but the younger brother of the sp404sx. Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp 404sxs pads. Designed for live use, the sp404a expands the sounds of the roland aira tr8 rhythm performer for a combination of sample and percussive synthesis. The sp 555 is significantly more expensive, so i just want to know if it has more effects, or better sounding effects etc. If so, the 404sx might be good dunno, never had one, or the sp555 has basically the same functionality as the 202 plus a simple sequencer and live looper. The sp555 is fast and powerful, but one thing has been preserved from previous sp models. Although it lacked the soontobe standard of midi control, later production series of the jupiter8 did include rolands proprietary dcb interface. Just thought id do a video on some of the differences of these 2 beautiful machines. It comes loaded with 29 dsp effects, including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, looper, and more. Have been playing acoustic and electric guitar for over 35 years, both professionally and as a hobby.
This thing though honestly they probably would have been better off releasing a boutique sp303. However, theres a software fault that i found in two units. 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. If so, the 404sx might be good dunno, never had one, or the sp 555 has basically the same functionality as the 202 plus a simple sequencer and live looper.
Roland have kitted the sp555 out with a usb port, which doubles its value as a stereo soundcard and midi port. You can even use it to convert sp 404 format files to the sp 404sx. Ever since the sp202, the rolandboss sp range of workstations have been increasing the funfactor of sampling by combining it with madcap effects, realtime controls, friendly patternsequencing and not least loads of pretty flashing lights. Emulations of the original jupiter8 sounds were later released as a software instrument for both keyboards on roland axial as part of the synth legends series. This download includes the sp555 wav converter for macintosh. I cant speak for the 404 because i never owned one and have only seen others messing around with it, but the sp 555 effects vs. This has more compression since the files are compressed to a proprietary format when moved into it. Some people on here are software and some are hardware, this has been a topic on this forum since the late 90s.
Its the ultimate toolkit for djs, producers, samplebased musicians, or. 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. The 404a is more compact and portable half the size, can be batterypowered, and has 2030x the memory. The boss sp505 groove sampling workstation is the ultimate tool for working with samples, loops and laying down beats. So, the sp404sx can be used for recording, but has been well received by various top artists, such as radiohead to name just one, who use it also for live performances. The roland sp404 sampling workstation is a discontinued sampler made by roland corporation. The roland sp555 sampler is a toolkit of electronic musicians, featuring 16 drum pads, loop capture mode, onboard performance effects, and compact flash memory.
Check out roland sp404sx on amazon sp 404sx vs sp 555 samplers i plan to purchase one of them, but im not entirely sure on all the differences. 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 sound of the 404 og has a thickening effect but stays high qualitysharp. This download includes the drivers for connecting the sp555 to a computer running windows xp or vista. I own an sp404 and when they released the sp404sx i though well whats the point in that. If not, something from the digitech jamman line might be good. Designed for live use, the sp404a linear wave sampler expands the impressive rhythmic effects and iconic stepsequencer of the roland aira tr8 rhythm performer for a powerful combination of sample and percussive synthesis. You can think of an spsite is a container that contains a single spweb, the root web, or toplevel web spsite. But roland doesnt guarantee that a listed computer can be used satisfactorily with the sp404sx wave converter even if it meets the above requirements. Roland boss, drum machine, musical instruments, drums, software, lovers. The name of this product is sp 404sx wave converter and it is available for mac and windows platforms, but here we present the windows version. I usually use my normal mic plugged into the 909 to sample.
Roland sp404a compact linear wave sampler joins the aira. Mar 10, 2008 do you need to play more than one sample at once. The 555 really is worth the extra money if your producing or using it live with a computer, otherwise the 404 should be fine for what youre doing. 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. Roland sp 404sx vs sp 555 samplers i plan to purchase one of them, but im not entirely sure on all the differences. Import the audio files from the computer and assign the pads with free macwindows software.
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. For what i plan to use it for this is plenty powerful enough and at half the price of the sp 555 it is a great deal. Roland sp404 belongs to a dying breed of audio devices. The jupiter8, or jp8, is an eightvoice polyphonic analog subtractive synthesizer introduced by roland corporation in early 1981 the jupiter8 was rolands flagship synthesizer for the first half of the 1980s. The roland sp555 is a music sampler manufactured by roland corporation. The world is not short of sampling sequencers at the moment, so what does the roland sp555 have to make it worthy of your attention. View and download roland sp 404sx owners manual online. Better yet, this model can run off 6aa batteries and has a built in mic.
The 606 also had step sequencing, and the 555 doesnt. Importing wave fi les from your computer by using the included sp404sx wave converter software, wav or aiff fi les from your computer can be written to an sd card and assigned to the. Sep 12, 2010 well heres what my ass did,i hooked my ni cores jack to rca sockets into the sp 555 input rca input,controll my laptop and ableton push output on the sp 555,then hooked up his korg synth into my ni kore inputs straight into ableton live,best of both worlds,i can fuck with the korg synth via audio channels inside ableton then everthing is fed. The name of this product is sp404sx wave converter and it is available for mac and windows platforms, but here we present the windows version. Designed for live use, the sp 404a linear wave sampler expands the impressive rhythmic effects and iconic stepsequencer of the roland aira tr8 rhythm performer for a powerful combination of sample and percussive synthesis. Our instantly downloadable loop packs are available to download directly to your computer. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. You can even use it to convert sp404 format files to the sp404sx. A new revised sp555 would be awesome, but as is it could be an irritation. Not always in the advantage of the sp555, but things like the dbeam synth for example definitely sounds a. If youre using software that has a recording monitor or input monitor function, and select inp as the source being output from the sp. I agree it would be great with an updated model that addresses the issues the 555 has, and also incorporates new stuff like more effect processors. In order for you to use sp555 wave converter, youll need a compactflash card, and a compactflash card reader for your computer. Have a home recording studio and a home performance stage where we hold monthly house.
It also offers conversion software for importing and exporting wav and aiff files. This is especially true when they offer more than just the ability to sample sounds. The sp555 definitely ups the ante on the sp404 and provides more power, control, and is just as much fun. 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. Roland sp404a how to install and use sample wave converter. The sp555 is visually similar to the sp404, with illuminated pads. The sp404a is the newest version of that sampler by the way. The 555 also isnt battery powered, while the 404 runs a long time on aa batteries.
Roland sp555 creative sampler with performance effects. So, the sp 404sx can be used for recording, but has been well received by various top artists, such as radiohead to name just one, who use it also for live performances. Roland owners manual sampler sp404 56 pages recording equipment roland dr. The 555 was discontinued years ago, while the 404 can still be bought new. 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. Sp555 wave converter is a tool that converts samples on a compactflash card formatted for the sp555 to wavaiff files on your computer, and vice versa. So depending on what you want to do, the 404 or 606 might be better than the 555, at a lower price. I really dont loop to much on the 404 now that i have ssl. Site this isnt strictly correct, but a helpful mental reminder. Ever since the sp202, the rolandboss sp range of workstations have been.
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 sp404sx wave converter. Sp404sx wave converter download free software and games. Another way of thinking about it is that an spsite is a. It is part of the sp family and successor to boss corporations sp505 sampler left off. Questions about the roland sp404sx performance sampler. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp 404sxs pads onscreen. The newest member of the spsampler family breaks ground with innovative features such as loop capture, and super filter. Sep 07, 2018 is the sp 404 a x a good sampler for beginners.
Roland sp555 drivers for windows 7 manual installation guide zip roland sp555 drivers for windows 7 drivercategory list when you make an effort to fix a certain crisis that derives from the bad roland sp555 recognize that other drivers could possibly have become jeopardised by way of the damaged code, and consequently really need. 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. However, there were also many users and potential buyers that found the sp 404 frustrating to use for a wide range of different reasons. However, if your doing mostly live djing the 555 probably isnt worth it unless your also producing due to the velocity sensitive pads and extra memory, effects, ect. For what i plan to use it for this is plenty powerful enough and at half the price of the sp555 it is a great deal. Software help archive would like to hook up my sp 404 sampler. Checking out a few differences between the sp303 and sp404, i tested the audio quality, sample sound, loops, and compared the fx. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp404sxs pads onscreen. The 555 really is worth the extra money if your producing or using it live with a computer. I cant speak for the 404 because i never owned one and have only seen others messing around with it, but the sp555 effects vs.
Roland sp555 drivers for windows 7 manual installation guide zip roland sp555 drivers for windows 7 drivercategory list when you make an effort to fix a certain crisis that derives from the bad roland sp 555 recognize that other drivers could possibly have become jeopardised by way of the damaged code, and consequently really need. On october 1, 2015, roland released the boutique line of compact synthesizers, which includes the jp08 unit which has the same parameters and sound design as the roland jupiter8. This one is my personal favorite because it still sounds bigger than the newer one but with the new eff. Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. The sp555 is significantly more expensive, so i just want to know if it has more effects, or better sounding effects etc. Discussion of music production, audio, equipment and any related topics, either with or without ableton live.
Sdsdhc card bigger, faster sound quality better the others still sound fine tho slightly different fx swing 404 cheapest better vinyl sim than sx apparently. It is, however, black, and i like the old look much better. Also you can easily find accessories and upgrades for the 404 like replacement pads, skins, faceplates, etc. The sp404a is exactly the same as the sp404sx, as i understand it. Did i mention you can export from the 404 as wav files. Also, in order to use software you still need to use a controller anyway and at the prices of hardware these days.
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