Roland - Support - SP-404MKII - Updates & Drivers (2024)

Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.

• Crashes when Sampling/Resampling is performed after importing a Sample (IMPORT SAMPLE).
• When exporting a Project, all folder names become "PROJECT1".
• MULTIPAD EXPORT may not export the selected pattern.
• While recording with LOOPER, recording cannot be stopped in Chromatic Mode.
• The Melodics app does not work properly when "MIDI Sync Out:ON" is set.
• END SNAP does not work in Ver.4.04.

< SP-404MKII App >

• Roll settings (triplets) are not displayed correctly.
• Overwriting the SP-404MK2 pattern from the SP-404MKII App corrupts the pattern data.
• If you delete all tracks in your DAW while the SP-404MKII App's VST plug-in is running, the SP-404MKII App crashes.

* Please refer to the "SP-404MKII Reference Manual (Version 4)" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Additional Functions / Functionality Improvements

• Added "LOOPER" for overlapping samples.
• Added "GROOVE" to add rhythmic characteristics to samples.
• Added "MULTIPAD EXPORT" which converts phrases recorded in patterns into audio for each Pad.
• Added the ability to bounce Pattern Chains (convert them to samples).
• "Koala Sampler" can now be operated from SP-404MK2.
  Please refer to the "Using Koala Sampler with the SP-404MK2:Setup Guide" for detailed information in the [Owner's Manuals].
• Added "SOUND GENERATOR" to create bass sounds etc.
• Added "MICROSCOPE" to edit patterns note by note in TR-REC.
• A Tap Recording function has been added to TR-REC.
• Added "SAMPLE MERGE" to combine multiple samples into one sample.
• A function has been added to set the number of measures to sample when Sampling/Resampling.
• A level meter is now displayed when Sampling/Resampling.
• When Sampling/Resampling, it is now possible to control using external MIDI start/stop commands.
• Added "RENAME" to edit sample and project file names using SP-404MK2 main unit operations.
• Added "IMPORT PROJECT (SP-404SX)" to import SP-404SX / SP-404A projects.
• Added the ability to directly load Project files saved on the SD Card.
• Added the ability to import samples saved on the SD Card in DJ mode.
• Increased the number of scale types in Chromatic Mode.
• Added the ability to record ROLL in Patterns.
• Increased the number of roll interval types for sample playback.
• Added "DJFX Delay".
• Added FILTER+DRIVE / RESONATOR / DELAY / ISOLATOR / DJFX LOOPER to MFX.
• When swapping BUS 1 / BUS 2 effects, the effect parameter values are now retained.
• Added "Pad Color <SAMPLE>" to set the pad lighting color for each sample.
• Pads to which no samples have been set (Blank Pads) will no longer light up when the screen saver is displayed.
• Added a function to forcibly mute when samples from other banks are played.
• Other minor feature additions/improvements have been made.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.

• UNDO does not work properly when quantize is around 50%.
• If you record a pattern in Chromatic Mode, GATE will be turned OFF.
• Crash under certain conditions in DJ Mode.
• Motion cannot be deleted in Ver.3.02.
• Sample points are missing when importing certain samples.
• When in Chromatic Mode, it cannot be controlled as intended from external MIDI.
• Do not pass MIDI (Start/Stop commands) under certain conditions.
• Crash when playing certain WAVs.
• Minor bugs.

< SP-404MKII App >

* If you are using the SP-404MKII App, please update the SP-404MKII App to Version 4 or later along with the SP-404MKII itself.
* To use the SP-404MKII App Ver.3 or later as an Audio Units plug-in for Logic Pro on a Mac with Apple silicon, you need to install Rosetta 2.

• Added "MULTIPAD EXPORT" which converts phrases recorded in patterns into audio for each Pad.
• You can now export Samples and Patterns to your PC (DAW, etc.) using drag and drop.
• Project files can now be edited offline even when SP-404MK2 is not connected.
• Added the ability to add Chop Markers.

Bug Fix
The following bug have been fixed.

• In SP-404MKII Ver.3.01, resampling does not start even if the pad is pressed during "COUNT-IN:WAIT".

Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.

• When the GATE function is "ON" and RELEASE is set to "1" or higher, the following symptoms occur.
  • If you set the start point to the second half of the sample, the sound will continue until the end even after you take your finger off the pad.
  • Noise occurs at certain samples.
• There is no count at the start of resampling.
  * Includes pattern resampling.
• Changed MIDI Ch of "BANK F - PAD 1" to "2" when set to "MIDI Mode: B".
• Other minor bugs.

Additional Functions / Functionality Improvements
< PATTERN SEQUENCER >

• Added a "BOUNCE Function" to convert patterns created in the pattern sequencer to samples.
  ( When copying a pattern, press the [PATTERN SELECT] button to select the destination Sample Pad. )
• The following movements are now recorded during sequencer recording.
  • ON/OFF of effects (BUS1 and BUS2)
  • Movement of parameters ([CTRL 1] - [CTRL 3] knobs)
• Added PAD MUTE Mode.
  ( Press [SHIFT] + [REVERSE] + [REMAIN]. )
• Added support for memorizing PAD MUTE movements during pattern recording (Real-Time REC).
  ( Press [SHIFT] + [REVERSE] + [REMAIN] during Real-Time REC. )
• When copying a pattern, it is now possible to copy only the pattern of a specific sample.
  ( You can select the track (sample) to copy by pressing the [REMAIN] button while the pattern is selected. )
• After recording a pattern, it is now possible to set the quantize for a specific sample.
  ( Press [RECORD SETTING] while editing a pattern. After setting the correction conditions with C2 and C3, select the pad you want to quantize and press the [VALUE] knob. )
• The pattern sequencer tempo can now be set to the first decimal place.
  ( After pressing [SHIFT]+[PAD11], turn the [VALUE] knob while pressing the [SHIFT] button. )
• Increased SUBSTEP division conditions in TR-REC mode.
• It is now possible to select samples without playing them during TR-REC (step recording).
• The display of "SOLO" in TR-REC mode has been made easier to understand.

< DJ MODE >

• Playback can be started from multiple MarkerPMositions (CUE points) set in CHOP Mode.
  ( While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press pads [1] - [16]. )

  Useful functions that use CUE points

  • You can add up to 7 markers during sample playback.
    ( Press [SHIFT] + [MARK] at the playback point where you want to add a marker. )
  • You can remove added markers.
    ( Press [SHIFT] + [DEL] + [PAD 1 - 16]. )
  • A shortcut to the WaveformEedit screen is available.
    ( Press [SHIFT] + [START/END]. )
  • Can be fixed in CUE Mode.
    ( Press [SHIFT] + [REMAIN]. )
• Enabled reverse playback.
  Press [BPM SYNC] to switch the channel for reverse playback.
  ( Press the [REVERSE] button while the sample is playing. Reverse Type is fixed to 303. )
• Enabled to change the type of Time Stretch.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GENERAL] > [DJ mode TS type] > [VINYL/Backing/Ensemble] )
• Enabled to switch between "EFX page" and "MIXER page".
  ( Press the [MARK] button.)
• Enabled to mute during Sample Playback.
  ( While holding down the [SHIFT] and [REVERSE] buttons, press pad [13](CH1) / [15](CH2)]. )
• Enabled to select level curve characteristics.
  ( While holding down [RESAMPLE], press the [VALUE] knob. )
• Enabled to change BPM display to integer or decimal.
  ( Press [PITCH/SPEED] multiple times. Or press the [VALUE] knob. )
• You can now adjust the effect of BEND.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GENERAL] > [Bend Sens(DJ)] > 10 - 200 (Default:20))
• BEND operation is now synchronized with MIDI clock (OUT).
  * When Bend SYNC (DJ) is "ON", pressing BEND while holding down [REMAIN] will not follow MIDI Clock.
  ( BEND operation is now synchronized with MIDI clock (OUT). )
• Changed to display the Sample File name on the MIXER page.
  Also, when selecting a sample, the tempo of the sample is now displayed.

< EFFECTS >

• It is now possible to save the main parameters of effects (CTRL 1-3).
  ( While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press and hold the [MARK] button for 3 seconds or more. )
• Enabled to set MFX at power-on.
  ( [UTILITY] > [EFX SETTING] > [OTHER] > [MFX TOP] )

< CHOP >

• Markers attached to samples can now be saved.
  * This Marker can also be used as a CUE Point in DJ Mode.
  ( After adding a Marker to the sample, press the [EXIT] button to save. )
• A shortcut has been added to collectively delete markers attached to samples.
  ( Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DEL] button. )

< OTHER >

• Made it possible to copy Samples and Patterns to other Projects.
  ( When copying Samples/Patterns, use the [CTRL 3] knob to select the copy destination project.
  To copy a bank to another Project, press [COPY] + [EXIT]. )
• Enabled to select MIDI Note sequence type.
  * MIDI CH and NOTE can now be offset when the sequence type is set to "B".
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [MIDI] > [MIDI Mode] )
• The [PITCH/SPEED] page / [ENVELOPE] page can now be used to change the parameters of all samples in a bank at the same time.
  ( On the [PITCH/SPEED] page / [ENVELOPE] page, change the parameter while holding down the [REMAIN] button.)
• On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, you can now enter numerical values for the "SPEED" setting.
  ( On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, hold down [SHIFT] and press the [VALUE] knob. Then enter her BPM value with pads [1]-[10].)
• On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, the BPM value of samples can now be set to the second decimal place.
  ( On the [PITCH/SPEED] page, set "BPM SET" to "MANU-F" using the [VALUE] knob.)
• Added an "Anti-Feedback function" to prevent microphone input howling.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GAIN] > [Anti Feedback] > [ON] )
• It is now possible to set (ON/OFF) output of MIDI notes when PAD is pressed.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [MIDI] > [PAD Note Out] )
• Fade-out (ENVELOPE) is enabled when sample playback with GATE set to "ON" is stopped (release finger from PAD).
• A "ONE-SHOT Playback function" has been added that plays a sample only once when the pad is pressed.
  * While the sample is playing, pressing the pad again will not re-trigger (re-sound) it.
  ( Hold down the [VALUE] knob and press the [GATE] button to activate the one-shot parameter. )
• The sample is played at the same time as the screen saver is released.
• Remaining time is now displayed when the [REMAIN] button is pressed during sample playback.
• A preview is now played when a sample is selected in COPY / DELETE / EXCHANGE / PAD LINK / MUTE GROUP operations.
• Added audio file preview playback function when importing samples from SD card.
• Added a function to scroll the file browser at high speed when importing samples from an SD card.
  ( In the file browser, hold down [MARK] and turn the [VALUE] knob. )
• Supports SD cards up to 1 TB.
  * Please format the SD card on the SP-404MKII in advance.
  * When updating the SP-404MKII, please use an SD card of 32 GB or less.
• File transfer speed (import/export) from "SP-404MKII App" has been increased by about 2 times.
  * Please download SP-404MKII App Version 3.00 or later from Roland Cloud.
• Improved operational stability (latency) when playing multiple samples at the same time.
  ( By holding down the [VALEU] knob and pressing the [SUB PAD] button, you can minimize variations in pronunciation. )
• Improved the operational stability of the MIDI clock output from the SP-404MKII.
• You can now adjust the timing of the sounds and MIDI Clock output from the SP-404MKII.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [MIDI] > [SYNC Delay] > 0 ms - 20 ms (Default : 2ms))
• Changed the startup screen at power-on.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.

• UNDO is not possible on the Chromatic/16 Velocity screen during pattern recording.
• Type does not switch when changing Scatter's Type parameter at high speed.
• Certain mp3 files cannot be imported from SD card.
• Extra space around the start point when resampling a pattern.
• Minor bugs.