Aesthetically it is more pleasing to use and look at. Use the sp606s pads or sequencer playback song or pattern to switch photos or pages on the edirol p1. Sampling is not limited to the studio with the sp404a. The sp555 is significantly more expensive, so i just want to know if it has more effects, or better sounding effects etc. I would get an sp 404, and then save up for a little more cash, and get a dsi evolver to run it through. Roland boss, drum machine, musical instruments, drums, software, lovers. The roland sp606 is the last in the series like the 202, 303,404, and 505 but there are some great improvements.
I returned the sp 404 to the store and got the mpc500 instead. The sp606 is the big brother of the popular sp 404. May 23, 2019 data sampled by the sp 404sx is saved on the sd card as either wav or aiff formatted files, and you can use a commercially available card reader to copy the samples of the sd card to your computer for use in other applications. I am having a problem importing files off my compact flash card tho. After sampling and creating a preset you like, you can launch multiple instances of reslice as au that will play the presets you made when sampling on the fly. The 606 can do it but has a screen or with the sp606 software a full computer screen. The mc707 groovebox has everything you need to create a song or perform a live set without a computer. Sp forums view topic help on deciding sp 404 vs 505. In order to use vlink between the sp 606 and the edirol p1, you will need to connect the two units using a midi cable sold separately.
The samples were created under the mpc software and performed in the madnessroom studio france. Id pick an mpc over the sp 606 any day mainly because the sp 606. Oct 30, 2009 the sp 404 was launched in 2005 and quickly gained fans for its nononsense, portable approach to sampling. The sp404a includes all of the features of rolands popular sp404sx sampler 16bit linear sampling, 29 effects, smooth fx switching, and 12 performance pads and augments them with over 100 stereo samples, effects, and oneshots from loopmasters.
Use the sp 606 s sequencer to play music and show images in synchronization. Roland sp 404a is a top selling option at the top of the price range. Roland sp 606 driver download software, update driver. So depending on what you want to do, the 404 or 606 might be better than the 555, at a lower price. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp 404as pads on screen, and its also possible to convert sp 404 format files for use in the sp 404a. Sp 404sx wave converter is a software that can write wav or aiff files from your computer to an sd card and assign to the pads of the sp 404sx. The au version does not support currently sampling.
Bundled with cakewalks new p606 phrase generatorvirtual groovebox for comprehensive. On paper it seems like an ideal upgrade for sp404 users who have. Mar 18, 2014 back on my roland sp404sx sampler and my korg kaoss pad 3 multi fx. Create samples anywhere using the sp 404as builtin mic, load them from an sd card, or. Playing with his samples roland sp 606 youtube roland sp606 dvd. Sp 404sx wave converter is a software that can write wav or aiff files from your.
Sp 404 stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. After many experiences in using roland equipment, it has helped to change my mind about roland with regard to ease of use and decipherable manuals. The digital sampler is part of the sp family and was released in the year of 2002, as a followup to rolands sp 303 installment. Lightweight, but packed with heavy grooves, the sp606 sampling workstation extends the legacy of the popular sp505, offering 4x4 velocity sensitive pads, d beam and vlink control and usbcompactflash compatibility. Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp404sxs pads.
I just got my sp 404 two days ago, and ive been trying to learn all the features it has to offer. Create samples anywhere using the sp404as builtin mic. Roland sp 404sx vs sp 555 samplers i plan to purchase one of them, but im not entirely sure on all the differences. I am looking into same stuff and 404 seems the way to go. Roland sp606 2004 roland sp 404 2005 boss sp 555 2008 roland sp 404sx 2011 roland sp 404a 2017 unlike the predecessors, the sp606 was designed in collaboration with cakewalk. It is part of the sp family and successor to boss corporations sp505 sampler left off. It also has velocity pads, 2 fxs, 16 pads and a wave editor. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. The roland sp606 is a music sampler manufactured by roland corporation. Create samples anywhere using the sp404as builtin mic, load them from an sd card, or. The roland sp404 sampling workstation is a discontinued sampler made by roland corporation.
Ironically, both the 303 and 505 installments were succeeded by the release of rolands sp 404 in the year of 2005. Use the sp 606 s pads or sequencer playback song or pattern to switch photos or pages on the edirol p1. The 555 is more for audio people but the 606 is for visual choppers. This has more compression since the files are compressed to a proprietary format when moved into it. Bring your mp3 player and sample some stuff into them and give them a go. App alternative to roland sp 303404 audiobus forum. View and download roland sp 404sx owners manual online. Use the sp606s sequencer to play music and show images in synchronization. This is the bigger brother of the ubiquitous sp 303 but the younger brother of the sp 404sx. Roland 512mb m512m compactflash cf memory card upgrade for spds, sp404, sp555, sp606, mc808, g70, td20, fantom x and. This one is my personal favorite because it still sounds bigger than the newer one but with the new eff. Roland sp606 sampling workstation used w 256mb cf memory power ac100240v. The sp 404a includes all of the features of rolands popular sp 404sx sampler 16bit linear sampling, 29 effects, smooth fx switching, and 12 performance pads and augments them with over 100 stereo samples, effects, and oneshots from loopmasters. Roland sp606 sampling workstation sampler drum machine.
The name of rolands new sp555 sampler suggests it sits somewhere between the quick and dirty sp404 and the workstation sp606. A walk through of some of the basic functions of my roland sp 606 sampler that i am putting up for sale. You can even use it to convert sp404 format files to the sp404sx. Roland should have put a 16track sequencer on board and gave the optional 16track cakewalk software to the portable sp 404. Just thought id do a video on some of the differences of these 2 beautiful machines. Oct 28, 2018 checking out a few differences between the sp303 and sp404, i tested the audio quality, sample sound, loops, and compared the fx. However, there were also many users and potential buyers that found the sp 404 frustrating to use for a wide range of different reasons. Checking out a few differences between the sp303 and sp404, i tested the audio quality, sample sound, loops, and compared the fx. Sp 404 day making house music on an sp 404sx duration. The sp 404 really fills the bill as an entrylevel andor specialpurpose sampler. Aug 08, 2017 the sp404a is based on rolands popular sp404sx, a longtime sampling favorite of djs and music producers.
For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. The sampler was succeeded by the sp555 in 2008, but was later given its own upgrade as the roland sp404sx linear wave sampler in 2009. The boss sp505 groove sampling workstation is the ultimate tool for working with samples, loops and laying down beats. The 606 has the screen, autochop, and 2 fx engines plus a master fx section. Rolands acclaimed sp 404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp 404sx. Sampling is not limited to the studio with the sp 404a. Our instantly downloadable loop packs are available to download directly to your computer. The additional functions that digitakt has, i almost never intend to use, and i can find those functions in ableton for any case.
Ive owned the 606, the mpc, the 404 and now have the 404sx. All of the functions and features of the sp404sx are contained in the sp404a, including 16bit linear sampling, 29 onboard dsp effects, smooth fx switching, 12 professional performance pads, and an onboard pattern sequencer. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp 404sxs pads onscreen. So get your usb, midi, and 14 inch audio ready and if you need to keep it low get those headphones out. I have the option to buy a sp606 for 220 euros, secondhand, but i could also buy the sp 404sx which i would buy new 459 euros. You can even use it to convert sp 404 format files to the sp 404sx. Ok, i am well aware of the sp 606 s shortcomings 4track sequencer, etc vs. The roland axedge is a keytar synthesizer, which was introduced and released by roland corporation in september 2018. Sample sp 202, 303, 404 and 505 1998 the last, but by no means least, hardware sampler to impact modern music is the unassuming rolandboss dr. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp404as pads on screen, and its also possible to convert sp404 format files for use in the sp404a. The 404 sx has more pads 12 vs the 303s 8 and longer sample time that the 303, and both of those are very useful. I have a usb card reader, so i put my samples on through the computer and then put the card into the sp 404 to import the sounds.
Released in the year of 2004, the sampler was soon succeeded in 2005 by the sp404. Rolands acclaimed sp404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new sp404sx. The boss sp 505 groove sampling workstation is the ultimate tool for working with samples, loops and laying down beats. In addition to the fun, fast, handson features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16bit linear sampling, improved dsp effects, smooth fx switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer with a new shuffle. I checked rolands website but they are terrible about. Fantom is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Hold down the resample button and turn on the power. The software is fast and easy to use, as it displays the sp404sxs pads onscreen. The 606 has the dbeam, which is nice when controlling the filter. In order to use vlink between the sp606 and the edirol p1, you will need to connect the two units using a midi cable sold separately. Orlando, florida does the sp 606 have the autochop like the sp 505. Spforums view topic help on deciding sp 404 vs 505. It is part of the sp family, which includes rolands popular sp303 and sp404 installments.
Roland sp404sx linear wave sampler with dsp effects. In fact the 606s offers the greatest flexibility in terms of effects. As a result, the sampler was bundled with the thennew p606 software from cakewalk for enhanced integration and functionality with a pc. As a generic sampler, an mpc or 2500 with jjos1 be a great option.
The sp 606 and the new sp 555 have built in usb interfaces though. A nice trick is to launch reslice as iaa fx inside aum and go nuts with sampling. With eight voices of cdquality sampling, cool chop and bpm sync functionsplus a 4part sequencer and 26 killer dsp effectsthe sp505 has everything groove musicians need to build cuttingedge tracks. The roland sp family are not all built equal by any means. If the number of soft 404 errors is high, especially in comparison to the number of real pages on your site, it can have a negative impact on your organic search performance.
This system program updates the sp404sx system program to the latest. Import audio files from your computer using the included software macpc and assign them to the sp 404sxs pads. The sp606 also shows the first real fruits of rolands relationship with major software developers cakewalk. Specifying the format used by the sp 404sx to save samples. Being an installment within rolands keytar lineage, it is the successor to the roland axsynth. If you really need the 505s specific features 16 pads, etc. Sp 606 vs sp 505 vs esx1 vs mpc sign in to follow this. There are also some major differences between an sp 404 an an sp 606. There are also some major differences between an sp404 an an sp606. Given the type of music you want to make, i doubt there would be a more potent combination of sampling and true binary decimation than running the 404 through the evolvers distortion, reso, bit reduction output hack, feedback, etc. The a88mkii is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for todays musicians and producers.