Roland just announced a new firmware for SP404mk2 and it adds some SUPER USEFUL new features. Watch my video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH_QkHiLnc9lb80 If you want to support the channel check out the SP404 in stores here: EU: www.thomann.de/se/roland_sp_404mkii.htm?offid=1&affid=623 US: imp.i114863.net/ZdKA6X US: bit.ly/PCrolandSP *Affiliate links supports the channel regardless of what you buy
@benjaminbrodie98013 жыл бұрын
Great job sir! You did an excellent job as usual. The video production you did was top notch. Total pro. Keep up the great work. Cheers!
@audiblevideo3 жыл бұрын
Been awhile since I watched a BoBeats video. SHECKING in! ;)
@hardtakeoff2 жыл бұрын
why
@TheCrewExpendable3 жыл бұрын
Literally looks like a WinAmp skin brought to life. Pretty cool
@zdsrtgnzetmyet3 жыл бұрын
Haha yes
@muphlus3 жыл бұрын
That is so spot on! I felt it, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Thank you, haha :)
@steveclem78732 жыл бұрын
WhineyMeanyGoofENmowMazedENct!!
@Yahootie2 жыл бұрын
Lol 😆
@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked5 ай бұрын
I remember the early days. I was born in 89. Haha
@entropybentwhistle3 жыл бұрын
This ticks all my boxes, especially my quirky want of a musical gizmo that looks like a comically oversized ‘90s Casio calculator.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
we all need a calculator in our lives
@wolfgangdevries1273 жыл бұрын
It comes in handy as a portable seq with batteries, afaiac.
@muphlus3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Those are awesome boxes to tick. And it sure comes in handy, love the AA battery option. This is one of those things that will really be used a lot i think, like the calculator. And if i could operate this muscally with the same tactile semi-automatic muscle memory flow as i used to with the calculator, then wow.. This could quickly become central i my little home studio, and it would probably join me in bed. Yea I know it. I see a beautiful lovestory about to happen :)
@bryanrussell15962 жыл бұрын
@@muphlus good thing they god rid of the RCA holes and replaced them with bigger jacks
@yangtze20002 жыл бұрын
I am the operator of my SP calculator.
@savoirfaire89793 жыл бұрын
*As I have gotten older, I don’t really get excited about new gear releases. The SP-404 MK2 is an exception!*
@slakk50933 жыл бұрын
Same.. I'm jaded haha. But yeah this one has got me excited too
@islandofmisfitnoise80702 жыл бұрын
The Korg Opsix is also something to get excited about 😉
@islandofmisfitnoise80702 жыл бұрын
The Korg Opsix is also something to get excited about 😉
@RedMeansRecording3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff here. Thanks bo
@1980VINZ3 жыл бұрын
This is the best calculator ever. Texas Instruments and Casio you guys can welcome the new king.
@steveclem78732 жыл бұрын
Torq
@mr_floydst3 жыл бұрын
Me: "Oh cool, a new BoBeats video!" (looking at the timetable) "Okaaaaaaayyyyy" (edit: this device absolutely deserves such a detailed video - great work. This sounds super Hi-Fi, jusst as you'd expect from one of the big three)
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
:D haha
@nelsonocampo71473 жыл бұрын
Cuckoo, ‘Tinez and BoBeats?
@aefonta3 жыл бұрын
I always liked the SP workflow and I missed my SP 303 since I let it go many years ago. This is a huge step up for the SP’s and the dark layout and oled display are superb. Roland done it right this time.
@evanmscala3 жыл бұрын
As of right now the SP-404A costs more than preordering this lol. It’s kind of funny but also that is seriously rad of Roland to make this so affordable.
@livinproof7183 жыл бұрын
I agree with this
@lordgeronimo723 жыл бұрын
Drinking game - take a shot every time Bo says “vibey” 😉😂
@tr1co03 жыл бұрын
Love the feel of this comment. Very vibey.
@aaronpermen54303 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’d be blackout halfway through this video!
@steveclem78732 жыл бұрын
EDmacs!
@steveclem78732 жыл бұрын
@@tr1co0 eUnutz
@steveclem78732 жыл бұрын
@@aaronpermen5430 why if 0ffizFaaNeeChar!!
@CourtneyHawkins3 жыл бұрын
The time that went into this video is insane. This is a beautiful demonstration.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Courtney!!
@muphlus3 жыл бұрын
Indeed 🙏
@alifeinyellow3 жыл бұрын
Mostly stoked for this to snag an OG 404 for cheap 😅
@VTOLKits3 жыл бұрын
Great machine, hope for a step sequencer, scales and polyphony in the next update. :-)
@WilyEPeyote Жыл бұрын
Isn't it annoying that the tempo keeps springing into the display? It's probably the least useful thing, especially when externally synced. In contrast, to discover the name of the current pad's sample, you have to hit 'Remain'. I'm forever accidentally adjusting what I thought were FX parameters on mine only to notice I wasn't quite quick enough and the display has shifted.
@AllenDavisWV2 жыл бұрын
I feel like the Digitakt would be the ideal partner to the SP-404. I often yearn for a separate sampler that’s a little more live-friendly when playing out. The Digitakt, as much as I love it, isn’t the greatest live instrument when it comes to improvisation or resampling. The addition of the SP-404 mkII for longer sample playback would allow the Digitakt to shine as what it is at heart: a drum computer.
@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra9 ай бұрын
I already have a digitakt, just ordered a SP-404 and was wondering if coupling those two would do any good..
@pnwajs35323 жыл бұрын
The MKII comes with some PC software (perhaps for Mac/iPad as well?) that makes it super fast & easy to load new samples/beats directly to the MKII pads. Just connect the unit to the PC using a USB-C cable and it's instant sample loading.
@MIKExMASSACREx3 жыл бұрын
I’m drooling over this, this is everything the original was missing it’s practically perfect now
@paulwhiting17312 жыл бұрын
I've asked the same question on every demo video of this product. It is seen below. I wonder why no one deals with MIDI implimentaion and how well the unit plays with other gear. I think it is such an importmant subject when someone is considering a purchase. MIDI seems to be a dirty word. Even Roland's US office could not tell me if the midi spec had been improved or changed over previous models. No one in any video I've seen has mentioned that the SP 404 mk 2's banks are addressed on different midi channels meaning if you are using an external sequencer you could potentially tie up 10 midi channels.
@MartinKatscan2 жыл бұрын
Expect an episode dedicated to it on 'Bad Gear' in about 6 months. 😋 (It's just a joke guys!)
@incaroads0013 жыл бұрын
This is why I get up early in the morning. Thanks Bo !!
@frankliebe3 жыл бұрын
well fine - but why are so many videos pop up these days in youtube but no regional seller can sell these product currently ? are all these videos like this are based to roland own advertising efforts and gave these product items away to let people creating videos make global advertising for them?
@BinocularRivalry2 жыл бұрын
I had the older one. We're talking COMPACT FLASH. It was worthless, unless you were making lo-fi beats (and I know plenty who used it super well). But this is about to replace my DJS-1000 because it finally has everything I ever wanted and needed in a sampler!
@jamespilkington3 жыл бұрын
I like your old hairstyle more. Was more caveman now your old hipster with glasses who does influence videos about synths, but I think your still cool 👍 keep it up. I like this sp
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
who knows, maybe the long hair will come back one day
@andrwwaugh3 жыл бұрын
holy sh!t.... that went from "ah yeah, some happy-ish sounding chords being played on a pad" to "really distressed Boards of Canada-esque but somehow attention grabbing and immersive" that's some good resamplin!
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@thehungrycanadian79202 жыл бұрын
sp404 came out so long ago, the mk2 isn't the much more Innovative, it's all atamone style
@jantuitman3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely device. I totally don’t need it but it looks like it is a lot of fun to use it.
@cameron_fairchild3 жыл бұрын
Ditto.
@calebbilti5382 жыл бұрын
This is such a high quality video. Tons of information with examples and still getting my attention. Just because its long, don't see it as a problem. 10 minute videos are nice but I'd love to see more videos like this from you. Excited for the 100k
@VJFranzK3 жыл бұрын
btw - Can pads be Muted in Seq? (If you want to make a full pattern, but slowly un-mute parts)
@someoneelse15342 жыл бұрын
"it not just limited to lo-fi hip-hop" lo-fi hip-hop music plays
@kingtrance3073 жыл бұрын
For a new Roland portable sampler it's too bad they left out the internal microphone!
@rgcmusic3 жыл бұрын
Glad this product wasn't a myth. I didn't gel with the 404SX, but I'm hoping the screen and extra pads do it for me. So excited that you were able to check it out early.
@danbocook2 жыл бұрын
There's never any love for the Synthstrom Deluge...not sure why
@MD_is_me3 жыл бұрын
I've only had the SP-404SX for a few months and got a decent price so I don't think I'll feel any remorse for upgrading. The MKII addresses much of my disappointment with the SX. I think a comparison between the Digitact and 404 would be quite appropriate because they both have quirky workflows that have developed a sort of cult following as a result.
@ubiquitousreverser3 жыл бұрын
The Digitakt has a killer sequencer, can sequence midi devices, has more limitations on effects and sample length, pretty sure not able to do multiple chops to a sample, you can play different parts of a sample per step but assigning a sample into multiple parts not so sure. It has clicky computer key like buttons for the sequencer so if you want velocity sensitivity pads the sp has you.
@AntonyNorthcutt3 жыл бұрын
So there is someone that has one these that doesn't just make low-fi music!!
@230leo83 жыл бұрын
7:25 instant vaporwave tbh. btw some instant GAS came real rn. shout out to everyone for a making a review of this. real dope
@jackpijjin40883 жыл бұрын
The machine has got a feeling between BoC and Esprit :3
@CalebMichaelRiley Жыл бұрын
Your groove there after the 16 minute mark is so dope. Probably the most useful and least ear ripping video on this device I've ever seen. Thanks.
@ssmith20193 жыл бұрын
Good vid . . . thanks Bo ! And the comparison vid vs the Novation Rhythm or the MC 101 would be great !
@bastian53043 жыл бұрын
Great Review! Sad that it has no basic step sequencer without live recording…
@Kveg-y6k3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bo, please make that comparison video. Im looking for a sampler and now am between the 404 MKII and the Circuit Rhythm. Id love to see what you think.
@scottglasgowmusic3 жыл бұрын
Stereo or Mono Samples? Keeping in mind, Novation Circuit line is mono with limited memory for long sample clips. Currently, moved to iPad solutions--- Koala and Flip but love my Circuit Tracks with Modal Skulpt and Moog Minotaur for no-DAW fun
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Stereo and mono samples
@teddybearasaurus3 жыл бұрын
You could use the tracks for sequencing or sp for fx either way🔥💀
@muphlus3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm looking forward to explore the iPad & SP-404 MKII combo. What you can do from there seems virtually limitless..
@teddybearasaurus3 жыл бұрын
@@muphlus similar
@NeonArtifact2 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought bro. I have an akai mpd218 with 16 pads and 6 knobs to map to Koala... Think AUM could use the midi routing to control tracks and effects using a keystep or launchpad as the brains or the main controller
@MidlifeSynthesist3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing device and video! Literal goosebumps at 7:40! Can’t wait to get my hands on one! Thanks Bo!✌🏻
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
You will like it for sure! I watched your recent sp vid and i feel many drawbacks are improved upon
@MidlifeSynthesist3 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats it definitely looks like it! Cheers my friend!
@I.O.M.3 жыл бұрын
I was surprised you didn’t get one ahead of time. Love your SP series :)
@MidlifeSynthesist3 жыл бұрын
@@I.O.M. thank you so much! Hopefully someday I’ll be there on release day as well haha👍🏼 really appreciate the support✌🏻!
@sinewaymusic3 жыл бұрын
@@MidlifeSynthesist You'll get there soon. Your videos are always a joy to watch. 🌟
@hal20983 жыл бұрын
If it's a creative sampler then digitakt is a way better creative sampler for designing your own sounds/creating more original content and with the parameter locks for each step the sequencer is incredibly powerful and expressive. if you're more of a musician than a beatmaker the digitakt is a pro piece of kit better suited for you.
@leoslawik3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Wouldn't the 1010music blackbox be the closest alternative to compare to? Perhaps consider that when doing a comparison video. cheers
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Its possible that it would be, absolutely! I might include that. I have not had any experience with it hence I couldn’t say
@Screenshot10153 жыл бұрын
I use my 404A essentially as a bank and I control it via a MIDI channel from my Elektron devices, essentially giving the 404 the Elektron sequencer! I know it’s a pretty simple idea but the 404/Elektron combination (especially the digitone) is like having superpowers. I am so fired up for the MK2 update all of the additional features are going to make my current setup even better which I really didn’t think was possible
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
thats a cool setup idea!
@Screenshot10152 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats did they tell you anything about midi cc implementation? Being able to control effect parameters and the envelopes with midi cc would make this the undisputed must have piece of gear for 2021/22
@strayferal3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bo, one thing to correct you - Yes, the sequencer has never been a strong point in any SP. But the SP culture was never about the sequencer. Just like on the MPCs, the SP culture is all about the sampling, the live play and the effects, also some people use it to play something real long and just apply fx on top. So you said you are not familiar with the old SPs much, just keep that in mind - it was never about the sequencer.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Yepp. I know. But to a potential buyer (a non SP fan) looking at this its not wrong to say its weak. The sequencer is technically very limited to anything else on the market. Doesn’t make it bad, just not as useful as many other sequencers. For example not being able to quantize after the fact. Some clear room for improvement.
@jdog79823 жыл бұрын
yeah but Ive always wished the SPs had better sequencers. And MPCs are known for their sequencers!!
@thinkognito3443 жыл бұрын
i thought they updated the sequencer??
@F_letc.h3 жыл бұрын
Hmm. A little disappointed about the pattern sequencer. That was one of people’s biggest complaints, and it doesn’t seem they changed a whole lot.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Yeah its very similar but more usable due to other changes
@ILLGREEN13 жыл бұрын
I disagree, SPs are for live AND studio. As a producer, SPs are essential and fast to go from idea to final mix.
@LiftedNoise3 жыл бұрын
I just noticed this new SP looks a lot like the DeLorean in back to the future..🤔
@MrScrooge19803 жыл бұрын
☝🏾😆😆😆
@DamianoPistoia3 жыл бұрын
Honest review, liked it. This machine probably is more appropriate for American market, but here a Digitakt is very hard to beat. Regards
@straticah28653 жыл бұрын
Is it just me being autistic or does the white balance change throughout the video? :D Nice demo tho!
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
yes, yes it does. sorry
@briancabrera69222 жыл бұрын
the bpm sync for samples seems real nice. In theory could you use them for backing tracks or “clip launching” and run midi clock out to say a synth to play lines on top?
@simonc82653 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for a great review. I always find your style has natural rapport. I think that I just enjoy watching you build up the review. Thankyou for giving us that dedication. Great 'creative sampler' punchline and resume for an MC707 / Verselab user here.....but it still turns my head.
@carlitotheman Жыл бұрын
great video and stuff but bro's thumb do look like an among us character
@BoBeats Жыл бұрын
😆 spot on brother!
@ltnjones17143 жыл бұрын
Wwwwooooooowwwww ! Amazing 👌🤞👏👍❤️🙏 very useful et comprehensive thanks a lot
@GeorgeL9093 жыл бұрын
My imagination is going crazy thinking of ways this can be combined with an mc101 for endless crazy portable fun. Feed mc101 patterns into the sp, chop/effect/resample, chain together; layer synth sounds. I could get lost for eons...
@MrBisketTV3 жыл бұрын
You have advanced my music producing ulter ego, beat making skills when I'm down the pub😎😁😎
@kerosene63173 жыл бұрын
Yes but how would you make the actual song? Back to the MC-101 after the SP? Starts to get messy. I wish for blend of MC-101 and SP in one machine. So...faders and song mode, but also sampling and a screen in small battery-operated device.
@GeorgeL9093 жыл бұрын
@@kerosene6317 I definitely see what you're saying. I'd probably record a live jam from the sp404 chops samples onto an empty pad (also on the sp404) using the resample method. I think each pad holds up to 16 minutes of sample time, which will likely be enough, or split it over 2-3 pads if needed. It's not a true song mode, and doesn't really allow for DAW multi track recording, but if you mix as you go before printing to audio, it will still sound good. Very old school workflow, but I get that it's not for everyone.
@kerosene63172 жыл бұрын
@@GeorgeL909 Fair enough. I have an MC-101 but find it a bit frustrating and slow to use. I'm still learning it all. Sometimes I wish I got the MC-707 instead of 101. I will get SP404 for sampling, and try to prepare samples for later use in MC-101 for arranging. It seems the SP404 is good for smaller sections, but not really layers, tracks and whole songs.
@MorbidManoeuvres Жыл бұрын
I understand one can load full track wavs, but I’m wondering if you can chain many samples ( full tracks) per pad ? The idea is that each track will play one after another.Thanks
@RoyMaya3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Lots of great tips on how to use it. I'll be watching this vid again once I get my SP404.
@muphlus3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial and review! I'm amazed. Well done Bo and Roland! It may be quirky but it sure seems brilliantly made. The possibilities, wow.. for what it is, exactly :) Think I'll just have to tacke that learning curve, the land beyond seems to promising... I appreciate the work that went into this. Thank you! I want one :)
@H4NDCRAFTED3 жыл бұрын
Best balanced review Ive watched on this , cheers Bo
@rexknop79173 жыл бұрын
Hi Bo, I really want to see this mk 2 being used with a keyboard and especially with an Integra 7, I don’t know if you have one, but the sampling, sequencing,ARP is the only missing on the Integra. I’ve been making up for that with Koala IOS and the built ins on my Oxygen pro. Could you please do something like that? As always love your channel brother!
@NateHorn3 жыл бұрын
A great nice way to have upgraded an iconic piece of hardware - feels like they've really delivered on this one! Also like what you're doing with it Bo some cool jams on here and your insta rn
@slakk50933 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the music you created with this
@AUTOxMATIK3 жыл бұрын
Can they update polyphony to chromatic mode?
@manzup3r3 жыл бұрын
This upgrade has me tempted
@edwardferry82472 жыл бұрын
I’m confused as to what this does the elektron digitakt doesn’t do far better and for roughly the same price 🤔
@BoBeats2 жыл бұрын
Feel free to check my comparison video of Digitakt vs Sp vs Rhythm
@edwardferry82472 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats thank you very much, apologies. I will watch 👌
@aaronbridgeman56343 жыл бұрын
BoBeats Sp404 mk2 drinking game: take a shot every time he says vibey. *dies*
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
take a shot everytime he pronounces video correctly never drunk
@cloud_noises3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the inability to sequence the chromatic mode notes. I think that might be a deal breaker for me. I really like the idea of having a bunch of 1-shot synth sounds and being able to sequence different lines from a single 1-shot. Personally, it seems like the Polyend Tracker is a nice alternative.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Important limitations to know about. I have told Roland I would really like to see improvements there to just widen the audience this is great for
@tom223333 жыл бұрын
Good find
@auroranamex58862 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was almost in a hurry to but this, but...
@2point71828182845903 жыл бұрын
Even if you would love stronger sequencing abilities or workstation like features there are other reasons why the MC-707, Digitakt or M+ might not cut it and the SP still is your best bet: The MC-707 has not enough sample memory for playing stems in a live set, the Digitakt only is mono and the M+ isnt't exactly the most stable device on the market.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Yepp! SP definitely got its place. Unique sampler! Tho Maschine+ crashed one single time on me during my vacation when I used it every single day. So i recon its pretty stable now
@2point71828182845903 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats I know someone who ordered the M+ already 5 times, after every update again (because he really wants it so much) and just recently got a unit again from the store and it cannot even play the demo projects it ships with without major problems. Maybe he just is unlucky or something... Yet I heard he's not the only one experiencing problems. I'm sure having a more simple/ less complex device has its advantages regarding the stability, though. And I'm sure that once Intel get their manufacturing problems sorted (they found out way too late that they really need a new factory to keep up with the competition) the M+ will get way more powerful. I wanted an SP-404 for many years but even after the 404A was released I thought this was not exactly the update I was hoping for. Now I pre ordered the MK2 virtually the second Thomann put up the order page. I will look at the M+ again and again, however it might take a major hardware update of the M+ as well to fully convince me, finally. While it is less limited than other devices, it's exactly the absence of those limits that would make me beg for more processing power (if that makes any sense LOL).
@sevenape3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video! I'm looking at this as a sort of all in one digital tape loops machine for unsynced loops maker, Kind of like a digital William basinski, Would you agree that this could be a good machine for that? Currently I use Koala sampler and a bunch of effects on iPad, but I'd like some real knobs to twiddle.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Yes! As long as you dont need to live loop its very much like that
@sevenape3 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats fantastic!! No no nothing live, thanks, now I deffo have GAS! Thank you!
@MrRozzwell3 жыл бұрын
I think this is your best review/tutorial yet, and the most professional in terms of videography. Really like the graphic overlays and colour/tone.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Worked tirelessly to get it right :-)
@va9412 жыл бұрын
Theres No song mode or nothing like that? No sequencer?!....omg....and I oredered one!?!?!?....am going to die....... Edit...this and the xone px5....going to add my volca drum and mpc1 in to the mix....surely am a gonner.... Edit....btw...really good sounding stuff in the review video! Big hand! 👏 Was contemplating between this. The PE tracker and the Circuit tracks....for a portable powerhouse....and this came on top....it just has a vibe going on 😆 Edit.....should really have separate commenting instead of edits to boost the engagement on this video 😉
@bjamminsincebirth34942 жыл бұрын
On the bus tracks 3+4 can you just add your 303 compressor and reverb like a master track?
@josephjfk4755Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@strayferal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I love the new features, but I don't understand few things: 1)) Is the "project" include both what samples are loaded on each bank and pad AND some other saved settings ? I would assume "yes". 2)) What type of envelopes are supported? Volume envelope? Filter envelope? Other? Thanks (I had 2 more questions, but Roland just answered them)
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Projects retain samples and settings for samples and the bpm. + seq data ofc. but settings for fx are global. I think thats about it. Its an amp envelope only. Nothing else from what I know. Yes sample panning is available and you can set stereo samples to mono
@brianobush2 жыл бұрын
Magical vaporwave machine!
@carstenherbst29343 жыл бұрын
Great Tutorial ! now i have placed my Order :-)
@scottharris72223 жыл бұрын
Really good video Bo. You are right to point out the limitations. The SP workflow is new to a lot of us so to highlight the strengths and also point out the limitations with the sequencer is important. For me any products like these exist within the Digitakt universe. I see application for quick sampling and realize at least in its current firmware the sequencer is limited. You obtained very musical results which is inspiring. You take it into instrument territory where the music lives. Always appreciate your take.
@sinewaymusic2 жыл бұрын
To be fair though, the musicality comes from Bo sampling from previously made songs that are already musical. This is in no way meant as a criticism of Bo's musicality, it's a criticism of the SP-404. You can't play chromatically or play chords without a LOT of work/workarounds. It looks like a fun sampler, but it's clearly no MPC or a sample-based groovebox.
@scottharris72222 жыл бұрын
@@sinewaymusic you can sample good material all day long but you need an ear to bring it together and the taste to know you've got something worthwhile to pursue. Otherwise your point is well taken.
@sinewaymusic2 жыл бұрын
@@scottharris7222 Absolutely, and I should have been clearer probably. Bo was sampling his own songs, so clearly he already qualified as having both the ears and the taste to create musical results. My point was that it isn't really thanks to the 404, in the same way as a true artist can pick up a cheap Bic pen and draw a masterpiece and no one would point out the quality of the Bic pen.
@ivalkoivalkoivalko3 жыл бұрын
Why is it still so ugly? I feel like Roland is not able to make visually appealing groove-box. The same with Akais.. I don’t care its packed with great functionality… I just can’t stand that calculator look 😥
@matiaslanzi3 жыл бұрын
Finally, I thought it was a photoshop job!. this is great!
@jonnyhead3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review it's really not too long to cover what you covered it's perfect, thanks very much want muchly❤
@DorzakZitro3 жыл бұрын
I've had a Digitakt for a few years now and I'm still in love with it. I'm not even sure if I want this MKII or need it, but damn it looks cool.
@johndoe-rd3hq2 жыл бұрын
ill be back in 4 months when i get mine
@BoBeats2 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️
@raffitchakmakjian74982 жыл бұрын
aaaand I'm posting with my work youtube account instead of my personal smh...
@phenomena172 жыл бұрын
Is the MIC/LINE Input Jack in the front of the SP-404 Mk2 a STEREO or MONO signal?
@stuffnuns2 жыл бұрын
It’s too bad that neither the SP-404 mk2 nor the RC-505 mk2 will be available until at least six weeks after this Christmas. Waaaah!
@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked5 ай бұрын
Yeah, the second is way better than the first. I want it. Hehe. I've never had either. Shalom.
@paulwhiting17312 жыл бұрын
How is the Sp 404 mk 2's midi implimentation. Does it sync sample speed to incoming midi clock. Thanks for the great video.
@frac59793 жыл бұрын
Hey guys - I think have a good idea. Everyone who is a producer comment on this - I will give you some feedback on your tracks and maybe you can give me some on mine! :) That way we all get better!
@tommyk88888 Жыл бұрын
I’m wondering if it would have sounded more like the older ones if they wouldn’t have upgraded to 48khz
@cSounds492 жыл бұрын
Can you trigger the samples coming from a Keyboard midi controller that only has USB?
@faithfulaxel3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Bo! Would definitely like to see a comparison to the digitakt and circuit rhythm... all 3 have kind of been on my radar haha
@Deezeone2 жыл бұрын
Just the skip sampling is enough for me….. wish it had skip back playback on the pads
@Jason759132 жыл бұрын
SP-404 vs. the Blackbox with v2.0 firmware?
@kyleserafin96163 жыл бұрын
Here's a shot in the dark: now that there's a quasi-VCA for the samples themselves, do any of the filter effects come with any sort of cutoff envelope? EDIT: the manual is up online, and it looks like there is via the Super Filter effect! Hopefully we can whip up some SCWF pluck basses with it. EDIT 2: turns out it cycles, which makes it less useful for sustained notes but might still work well for plucks and percussion!
@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked5 ай бұрын
The chromatics are in the latest update, V40.4. Hehe
@rasheedgooden44153 жыл бұрын
How was a not subbed? Great work dreams do come true lol!
@krazeeeyezkeith3 жыл бұрын
Currently have an OG Circuit and I'm missing the ability to sample/re-sample. Looking at one of these new 404s, a Deluge, or a MPC One. Decisions, decisions! Thanks for the in depth video review BoBeats.
@bryanrussell15962 жыл бұрын
That’s my dilemma. I was about to pull the trigger on the MPC one and then I find this beauty.
@fullturbodev2 жыл бұрын
Same here, add MC-707 to the mix. I thing the main difference is that SP demands that you play the music live more or less (on easy mode since you have unlimited re-tries) and the others let you sequence everything as midi and infinitely tweak it, fix mistakes etc. I see SP as an instrument and the others as tools to arrange music. I hope I get this right :) I will probably go with the SP.
@moldythoughts47652 жыл бұрын
Same... I have a mpc500 and the sp303 and love both work flows... the mpc live II retro looks so crisp... so does the new 404... hard
@SuperValie3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Bo. Does this thing have quantize function for live recording? I noticed some slight hickups in the resampled beat around 16.20
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
not for audio recording no, you can only quantise the sequencer
@peterknowles31983 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic, in-depth review for such an amazing piece of kit. Thanks Bo. Good to seeing you looking so well.👏👏🔥🔥🔥
@sawtooth8082 жыл бұрын
After swinging between the new sp 404 mk 2 and the Circuit Rhythm, I have decided to acquire an sp (as fans of this call it), for a personal, sad reason. 7 years ago attending my Grandmother’s funeral, my younger brother and I were discussing music equipment, and him being a hip hop fan (particularly lofi underground hip hop) loved the MPC. I looked at my younger brother and said “Isaac, you do not need an MPC, there’s a unit called the sp 404, that’s portable, well known artist have used to knock out albums, best example J Dilla” used while he had lupus” (J Dilla used an sp303 to produce “Donuts” but..), he looked at me in amazement, I then replied “you could put this thing in a back pack and make music from a bus station, coffee shop, where ever” my brother looked at me and went “Huh?…” 7 years later my brother then passed away due to tragic events, so my next purchase, will be to honor him, and that conversation we had in December 7 years ago (trying not to cry as I type). Sorry for the long post.
@BoBeats2 жыл бұрын
Sending my best wishes your way. Thank you for sharing your story. ♥️
@sawtooth8082 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats you are very welcome, (again trying not to cry as I type) his funeral was last Thursday