10 essential SP404-MK2 accessories!

[@spvidz]

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[@TidusMuzik]

Your background music is legendary at this point it’s so relaxing

[@spvidz]

Glad to hear that. I’m always trying to hit those relaxing vibes ☺️

[@damelos4039]

I'll jump in here too.....hehe 1) Ear buds (for day time travel) 2) Power bank/Ripcord 3) Decksaver 4) Stands for gear so you can work with them tilted at an angle. 5) SD Card. I need ROOM 6) Snacks....c'mon we ALL need 'em. ;)

[@spvidz]

Snacks is a good shout 😀

[@jonathanhart287]

Thanks for this vid, just want to say if you have an iPhone 15 or above that has straight usb C you don’t need any adapter, you can just plug the cable you’d normally use for charging straight into the mk2/phone and it works.

[@spvidz]

Thanks for the info 🙌🙌🙌

[@rodrigolaporte274]

The Decksaver is BRILLIANT I want one for every piece of gear I own

[@spvidz]

They definitely get my vote too. Its impressive how many devices they do them for now as well! 🔥

[@baronvongreenback]

I have deck savers on almost all of my gear, theyre the best accessory

[@edwng4853]

i got one, i love it

[@robo.2k]

I take mine for granted bro. I have two cats so it helps a ton

[@rorz999]

I do quite literally buy a decksaver for every piece of music gear I own!

[@halfpint90]

I 3d printed my deck saver, works a charm and was nearly free

[@spvidz]

Nice!

[@bkkfst]

your video have been helping me a lot since I started using the mk2. thank you so much. big respect from Japan

[@spvidz]

Glad to help you!! 🇯🇵 🤝 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jatubeats]

A video of your current projects organization for the mk2 would be appreciated ! Im always struggling with the distribution of pads to be organized and finishing projects

[@spvidz]

Mine is one bank per beat again at the moment. I only have a couple of projects as I recently wiped my card and started again

[@Berus7777]

Another cracking, highly relevant video. Well done!

[@spvidz]

Thanks 🙏

[@Hakucho64]

At 6:05, opens up a lot of doors or opens up a lot of DAWs? 😉

[@spvidz]

Haha, Its Almost impossible to tell the difference with my accent 😁

[@nor44lab]

If you are using a DJTechTools encoder on the Push Enter button then it won't quite fit under a Decksaver. It will but its right against the top of the encoder and the decksaver isn't sitting quite onto the 404. Any pressure on it will click the enter button. Fine if it's just sitting on your desk as it wouldn't get any pressure on it, but not a setup you'd like to put in a bag or case. I've used felt pads on the underside of the decksaver corners and at the middle to lift the whole thing up a little which gives clearance above the button and decksaver can be pressed down on without even touching the button now.

[@VelVibez]

Thanks for the heads up I was gonna get a deck saver and I got their encoder.

[@spvidz]

Nice tip, thanks for sharing!

[@wakinglife7065]

I have a tonne of deck savers. My favorite one is for the MPC x se! It’s great when I’m not using it (hardly ever) but I can put something on top. Need one for my Tascam 12 for similar reasons. But mostly to ensure I minimise dust in between the faders. That was one of my most favorite purchases. I think the zoom l6 will be a game changer though

[@spvidz]

The deck savers are so simple but useful. I love them!

[@cresshead]

my list 1. roland cb-404 case (also fits KOii if you are like me and sometimes you take sp out and other days the koii) 2. power bank usb 3. my volts usb/power cable for sp-404 4. 256gb sd card 5. headphones for on the go - out n about use (cheap and small) Sony MDR-ZX310 from argos £18.00 6. various leads 7. BUSH self powered speaker (rechargeable) with aux in - argos £10 - loud enough for jammin rounds friends house and acoustic guitar and talking. 8. note pad and pencil/pen - useful to keep and eye on what is where pads/banks fx etc 9. reading glasses - as i'm old git! 10. roland compact s-1 - for SMALL keybooard layout input over midi and also a hands on knob equipped analogue sounding synth (self powered) 11. bass guitar - tanglewood rebel 2000 11. electric guitar - harley benton strat copy (thomann own brand £67.00) 12. microphone - audio technica atm 63

[@spvidz]

Nice list 🔥🔥🔥

[@TigerFist]

Dope vid man, can you give details on the my volts cord details please ?

[@spvidz]

mine is the 6v and I'm pretty sure its the centre negative one. Product code AA931MS on their website

[@TigerFist]

@@spvidz The last thing I want to do is buy the wrong cord and damage my sp404, thanks bro.

[@RattleCanCollective]

As of now 32GB is required for updates, no larger. After the update let the 1TB rip! Great video as always.

[@spvidz]

Thanks for dropping in ✌️

[@atmobeat]

I made a couple of updates [4.04 and 4.05] using a 400 GB card and it worked out fine. Maybe the limit is 512, not sure...

[@Shaderdiceblock]

Could you put the SP 202 knobs on the SP 404 MKii I love how the 202 knobs look

[@spvidz]

You can yes. Its the same fitting but they do sit quite high

[@billfsmusic]

My SP404MKii draws about 3.7watts through the USB port, 4 watts on startup. So, you can figure out the battery pack you need based on how long you want it to run. 10 hours requires 37 watt hours at 5 volts. Not a huge pack, and better than burning AA batteries.

[@spvidz]

I know some people use rechargeable AAs, it cuts down on what you have to take out but I don't know if they are able to last any longer than 2hrs. I looked into using them and they were quite expensive too. I think overall the powerbank is the best bet. Thanks a lot for the info too 👊

[@TheChameleon2008]

Only problem you will get with a 1TB card or even a 256Gb full of samples will take some time to load up when you first want to load a sample. Can take up to 40 seconds.

[@spvidz]

Good point yeah! That first load up is a killer sometimes 😫

[@prsmo]

how many volts are you using for the myvolts ripcord?

[@spvidz]

6V center negative

[@dashrhl]

looking for replacement pads options. any pointers? thanks

[@spvidz]

I'm not sure there are any third-party pads out there for the MK2 yet. If they are broken I'd try and contact roland who may be able to send new ones out

[@dashrhl]

@@spvidz unfortunately based in India, so theres no support whatsoever for SP here. Tried everything.

[@dashrhl]

@@spvidz anyway thanks for replying. your videos have been really helpful in figuring out SP. Just started off in june.

[@disstracktid]

If anyone wants a deck saver for the 303, the non mk2 fits it (Meant SX/A, didnt know there was a size diff)

[@spvidz]

Is that the one I showed for the SX/A or do you mean the 404 OG?

[@disstracktid]

@@spvidz I believe the sx/a, a bit sticks off, but I rather have it covered than not

[@disstracktid]

@@spvidz got one thinking I was getting one for the mk2, ended up fitting my 303 well enough. Fits firm enough to protect the important bits.

[@spvidz]

ahh nice yeah just tried it and see what you mean. It sits on top nicely 👍

[@chipfilmstv]

Thanks for doing what you. I don't know anyone who has any beat making gear. Im making beats for my fishing videos. Just picked up Lofi Drums Vol 2 right now to support. Everyone else that watches Spvids over and over should do the same and tip

[@spvidz]

Really appreciate you picking that up! Hope the beat making is going well 🙌

[@Maex_well]

Great video 👌 When you use the lightning to usb adapter to sample from your phone, can you still change the output volume from the iphone ? I have an adapter where I can sample, but as soon as I plug it in I can`t control the output level of the iphone anymore. The input on the sp 404 mk2 ext in turns red. Do you have a link for the one you are using ?

[@spvidz]

Mine is the same. The volume on the iPhone doesn’t do anything. I have to normalise most of my samples from My iPhone

[@Maex_well]

@@spvidz thx for the info. In my case the volume was too loud (distorted) so I am currently using lightning to mini jack female to record from my phone in the sp. Does this make any diffenrence? Your videos helped a lot to get in the sp workflow. really appreciate your content. greets

[@ShaunNater]

I’ve ordered knobs from DJ Techtools before and didn’t have an issue, but the ones I ordered for my SP are terrible! They all sit at different heights and 2 fall right off if I hold the machine upside down. I must have gotten some faulty knobs.

[@spvidz]

thats strange yeah mine all sit nice 🤔

[@jjbing3]

I have five and they work fine for me.

[@ShaunNater]

@@jjbing3 I know I have over 20 of them, but the last 4 I bought must have slipped by quality control.

[@VelVibez]

I have a similar issue where 2 of mine are a bit more loose fitting and you can feel a slight rattle although it’s not as bad as what you’re experiencing.

[@mattcero1]

Dude, make sure you mention stereo patch cables because they have mono.But this is a stereo device unlike most other samplers sequencers and synthesizers

[@aquietgarden]

Is the adaptor you use a genuine Apple one, or from another manufacturer?

[@spvidz]

Its just an Amazon one. Not legit but it does the job. The genuine one is very expensive for what it is

[@aquietgarden]

@@spvidz Thanks, that's a great help. :)

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

Mpc 3.0 is out now

[@spvidz]

Just seen yes! I'll have to get that installed

[@ceciliafbrown373]

​@@spvidz Whatt the beta?

[@spvidz]

Yeah, it’s available to download from the akai website now

[@wiggesobk]

Nice video man!

[@spvidz]

Thanks man 👊

[@gnawvy]

Which myvolts cable do you have? I got one but it doesn't power on the SP

[@spvidz]

I’ve got the 6v one. I’ve got the 9v as well but that only works for my sx and the 6v only works with my MK2

[@ronaldjosephweech2444]

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[@therealdohos2607]

cremacaffe sell 5 piece of cover for 99euros its quite epensive

[@wakinglife7065]

What would be cool if someone invents a case that fits an external battery

[@spvidz]

That would be nice yeah!

[@seanms35]

Another vote for Decksaver!

[@spvidz]

🫡

[@ManCalledMif]

is that a USB C iPhone?

[@spvidz]

No its lightening

[@sounDr.]

So that’s why you needed the dongle/adapter, now I get it.. was gonna say, my IPhone allows me all of the functions you mentioned with just a C to C cable. I do prefer to use my Fiio Bluetooth headphone amp to make it sound better, however. Your videos are super helpful, thanks bud!!

[@spvidz]

No probs man 👍

[@ronaldjosephweech2444]

buddy.

[@spvidz]

No problem ma guy! 🙌

[@ronaldjosephweech2444]

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