When I went hands-on with Roland's SP-404 MKII back in October I said it was "becoming" my favorite sampler. Fast forward a few months and it is firmly entrenched in that spot. Of course, no piece of ...

Roland has upgraded the old 404 formula just enough to bring the much-loved sampler into the modern era, with a slew of enhancements that really increase the usability of an already very easy-to-use ...

The Boss and Roland line of SP samplers (specifically the SP-303 and SP-404) are some of the most important instruments in hip hop history. Right up there with the MPC and the Technics SL-1200.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The launch of Roland’s SP-404 MKII sampler in 2021 took a lot of beatmakers by surprise, as there ...