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product_id: 375908223
title: "SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project"
brand: "roland"
price: "R16837"
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# 16GB internal storage 160 samples per project 32-voice polyphony SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project

**Brand:** roland
**Price:** R16837
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the beat. Command the crowd. The SP-404MKII is your ultimate sonic weapon.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project by roland
- **How much does it cost?** R16837 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/375908223-sp-404mkii-creative-sampler-and-effector-the-legendary-sp-404)

## Best For

- roland enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted roland brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vivid OLED Display:** Visual waveform editing & full menu access for precision control
- • **Expressive RGB Pads:** 17 velocity-sensitive, no-click pads for smooth, dynamic beatmaking
- • **Blazing Fast Workflow:** Quick startup, low-latency pads & rapid sample editing keep creativity flowing
- • **Massive Sound Library:** 144 pro-recorded samples + free Roland Cloud Pro membership for endless inspiration
- • **Ultra-Portable Powerhouse:** Lightweight design with USB-C, battery & AC power options for beats anywhere

## Overview

The Roland SP-404MKII is a cutting-edge creative sampler and effector designed for professional beatmakers and performers. Featuring 16GB internal storage, 32-voice polyphony, and the ability to handle 160 samples per project, it offers a vivid OLED display, velocity-sensitive RGB pads, and a massive library of authentic sounds. Its ultra-portable design and versatile power options make it perfect for on-the-go music creation, while onboard effects, fluid sequencing, and rapid sample editing empower users to craft complex beats and live performances with ease.

## Description

Product Description Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking, celebrated for their distinctive sound and ability to create rapid-fire beats anywhere, anytime. Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler. It’s faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music. From the Manufacturer The ultimate SP is here. Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking, celebrated for their distinctive sound and ability to create rapid-fire beats anywhere, anytime. Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler. It’s faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.

Review: So much fun for making music or just messing around with beats! - I'm a guy in my 50's who used to play in bands and mess around with synths and samplers back in the early 1990's. Recently, I got the itch to make music again. So I picked up a few micro synths and stand-alone groove boxes to try out. The Microfreak was cool, but very limited. The Digitakt is amazing! But it's more about sequencing than rhythms and sampling. Then I discovered the SP-404MKII. To me, this is the sweet spot in terms of price, functionality, ease-of-use, and cool factor. It is simply amazing! The pads to tap out your own beats feel great. The ability to use stereo samples with longer runtimes and sampling external mics or importing samples from other devices, gives you tons of flexibility. And when you're sitting there with your headphones, tinkering away, it just feels good. Grooving with some beats, you can throw entire DJ sets together, if you wanted to. There's a great number of factory samples that come built in. If you don't have any of your own samples on hand, I recommend subscribing to Roland's "Ultimate" program. They give you a month free trial. During that time, you can download all the sample packs they offer for this device absolutely free, then cancel the subscription before they charge you, and you get to keep all the samples. The other thing I'll mention, is that the SP-404 is built to be customized. You'll notice in my photo, I have a retro-looking skin on it, that I purchased from a third party, as well as some aluminum replacement knobs. The aesthetic really gives off an old-skool hip-hop vibe that I love. It sounds amazing, has a series of flexible inputs/outputs as well as midi control options. I've hooked it up to work in tandem with my Digitakt and they are the ultimate DAWless power-couple! Effects for days, smooth transitions between pre-built patterns and live performance, a DJ mode to show off for an audience, and a newly added built-in synth engine as of the most recent patch. This thing is a powerhouse if you take the time to learn how it operates. There's a great community for it, so you can find lots of tutorial videos online. Cannot recommend this unit enough for those looking to chop samples, build loops and patterns, or compose entire songs in any electronic genre.
Review: Deserted Island / Secluded Mountain Cabin Purchase - One of the best pieces of gear I have ever purchased. It’s an audio interface, sampler, sequencer, idea sketch pad, effects unit, DJ mixer, MIDI controller, customizable, and extremely portable. Probably some other uses I haven’t discovered yet. To give you some perspective, I have been an desertcart customer for over 20 years and this is the only review I have done on anything. Get one new because I will never be selling mine.

## Features

- Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking.
- Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler.
- Faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, expressive new pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your music.
- Vivid OLED display for visual waveform editing, full menu access, and more 17 velocity-sensitive, RGB pads with no-click design for smooth playability
- Faster workflow with quick startup and load times, 16 GB internal storage, low-latency pads, and rapid sample editing
- 32-voice polyphony, 160 samples per project, and 16 internal projects for expanded programming possibilities
- Compact, ultra-lightweight design (2.6 lb./1.2 kg) with versatile power options: USB-C, mobile battery (via USB-C port), six AA batteries, or AC adaptor
- Pre-loaded sound library with 144 high-quality, professionally recorded samples and patterns
- Blazing onboard sample editing with real-time or auto-chop mode, auto BPM detect, envelope, pitch shift, and resampling for layering sounds and phrases
- FREE SP-404MKII App + Six Months Roland Cloud Pro Membership

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09J1TMSYV |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,761 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Audio Samplers |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Roland |
| Brand Name | Roland |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 396 Reviews |
| Finish Type | [NI] |
| Included Components | case |
| Item Dimensions | 5.1 x 9.1 x 17.1 inches |
| Item Type Name | Roland SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector with 16GB Internal Storage, 32-Voice Polyphony and 160 Samples Per Project |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.1 x 9.1 x 17.1 inches |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | SP 404MKII |
| Model Number | SP-404MK2 |
| UPC | 761294517796 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | See manufacturer's website for details. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Roland
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.1 x 9.1 x 17.1 inches
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** SP 404MKII

## Images

![SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector | The Legendary SP-404 Beat Maker with Some Serious Upgrades | Fast workflow | 16GB Internal Storage | 32-Voice Polyphony | 160 Samples Per Project - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bN8tkckiL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this come with a manufacturers warranty?**
A: If you purchase from an Authorized dealer such as Gigasonic yes.

**Q: Did it come with a usb c?**
A: It has a USB-C output.

**Q: The one I bought ships and is sold by Amazon. Is Amazon an authorized dealer?**
A: If you’re concerned about the warranty, I had the same question when I got mine. When you register, Amazon is an option for the where you purchased it. So, as far as the warranty goes, it should (emphasis on should) be fine.

**Q: Does this have time signatures?**
A: Yes it does

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much fun for making music or just messing around with beats!
*by A***L on April 23, 2024*

I'm a guy in my 50's who used to play in bands and mess around with synths and samplers back in the early 1990's. Recently, I got the itch to make music again. So I picked up a few micro synths and stand-alone groove boxes to try out. The Microfreak was cool, but very limited. The Digitakt is amazing! But it's more about sequencing than rhythms and sampling. Then I discovered the SP-404MKII. To me, this is the sweet spot in terms of price, functionality, ease-of-use, and cool factor. It is simply amazing! The pads to tap out your own beats feel great. The ability to use stereo samples with longer runtimes and sampling external mics or importing samples from other devices, gives you tons of flexibility. And when you're sitting there with your headphones, tinkering away, it just feels good. Grooving with some beats, you can throw entire DJ sets together, if you wanted to. There's a great number of factory samples that come built in. If you don't have any of your own samples on hand, I recommend subscribing to Roland's "Ultimate" program. They give you a month free trial. During that time, you can download all the sample packs they offer for this device absolutely free, then cancel the subscription before they charge you, and you get to keep all the samples. The other thing I'll mention, is that the SP-404 is built to be customized. You'll notice in my photo, I have a retro-looking skin on it, that I purchased from a third party, as well as some aluminum replacement knobs. The aesthetic really gives off an old-skool hip-hop vibe that I love. It sounds amazing, has a series of flexible inputs/outputs as well as midi control options. I've hooked it up to work in tandem with my Digitakt and they are the ultimate DAWless power-couple! Effects for days, smooth transitions between pre-built patterns and live performance, a DJ mode to show off for an audience, and a newly added built-in synth engine as of the most recent patch. This thing is a powerhouse if you take the time to learn how it operates. There's a great community for it, so you can find lots of tutorial videos online. Cannot recommend this unit enough for those looking to chop samples, build loops and patterns, or compose entire songs in any electronic genre.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deserted Island / Secluded Mountain Cabin Purchase
*by S***H on December 20, 2025*

One of the best pieces of gear I have ever purchased. It’s an audio interface, sampler, sequencer, idea sketch pad, effects unit, DJ mixer, MIDI controller, customizable, and extremely portable. Probably some other uses I haven’t discovered yet. To give you some perspective, I have been an Amazon customer for over 20 years and this is the only review I have done on anything. Get one new because I will never be selling mine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smartest sampler ever made (to date).
*by L***Y on December 21, 2023*

Having used the MPC One and MPC Live 2, comparatively, the 404MK2 does what the aforementioned attempt to do but much more seamlessly. The 404MK2 literally enhances creativity by allowing the focus to be on sound, versus sight. That is to say, touch screens are novel yet exceptionally finicky and “gimmick-y” when the goal is to immerse yourself in an audio project. The button functionality and navigating menus are much easier to learn than I thought they would be, sampling is such a dream and so smooth and mapping out ideas took what felt like seconds compared to the minutes it took to do so on the MPC One and MPC Live. The effects on the 404MK2 are pretty gnarly as well. The learning curve is not nearly as steep as I imagined it would be. Roland did an excellent job in terms of portability. I literally sat with the 404MK2 on my lap and forgot it was there whereas for the MPCs I had to always find a table. It’s super light weight and carries easily in one hand whereas as the MPCs feel heavy and fragile. It’s incredible that the pricing on the 404MK2 is what it is and the MPCs are so exorbitantly priced. My thoughts are that the touch screen and the speaker on the MPCs respectively account for that. For the me the differences in price are too steep and aren’t really justified. A good pair of monitor headphones (Beyerdynamic, Audio Technica, Roland’s own or Sennheiser) serve a much more professional and sound efficient purpose. USB-C connectivity for charging and sampling makes it that much more “obsolete-proof” and SD Card connectivity and speeds are pretty impressive. Overall, I’m super happy with the 404MK2 and look forward to what emerges from Roland going forward.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-08*