Roland SP-404MKII Sampling Workstation

Produce, perform, play -- the SP-404MKII can do it all. Making beats is as seamless as it has ever been with the iconic SP workflow and improved efficiency.

$499.99

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Boss SP505 Groove Sampling Workstation

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8 voices of CD-quality sampling. 64 onboard Tones.

The Boss SP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation is the ultimate tool for working with sample, loops, and laying down beats. This compact box gives you 8 voices of CD-quality sampling, sophisticated sample editing tools including Chop, Pitch, and BPM Sync, plus a 4-part sequencer for creating grooves using samples or onboard Tones. And with 26 killer DSP effects — plus an easy graphic interface with real-time control knobs — the SP-505 has everything groove musicians need to build cutting-edge tracks.

Features
Compact sampling workstation with onboard sequencing and effects

8 voices of CD-quality sampling, expandable up to 128MB via SmartMedia*

Chop function divides loops and maps individual samples to pads

Pitch function for playing back samples at new pitches as on a keyboard

BPM Sync function instantly matches up to 16 phrases to the same tempo

64 onboard Tones with drums, bass, keyboard, synth sounds, and more

4-part Pattern Sequencer with Quantize for easy song creation

Intuitive graphic LCD (with waveform display) and 3 knobs

26 effects like Tape Echo, Isolator, and Vinyl Simulator with resampling and real-time control

Imports .WAV/AIFF files via SmartMedia*; Coaxial/Optical Digital inputs

* SmartMedia cards sold separately; SmartMedia adapter or PCI adapter card required for .WAV/AIFF conversion.

Inputs:
1/4 in. mic
Analog RCA L and R
Digital optical
Digital coax

Outputs:
Analog RCA L and R
MIDI

Effects:
Filter + Drive
Pitch
Delay
Vinyl Sim
isolator
Reverb
tape Echo
Chorus
Flanger
Phaser
Tremolo/Pan
Distortion
Fuzz
Wah
Octave

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (69 ratings)
Submitted July 1, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com

"... there's something ..."

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Could be a little easier to sequence, but that's ok. I'm planning on getting a MIDI sequencer that incorporates sampling into the sequencing interface simply for ease of use and speed of composition. I'll keep my sp505 as a processor that's MIDI sync'd. Plus, it is fun to play with ...
Sound
Overall, the machine does do a good job sampling and being true to sound. Although, I feel it lacks a good sub bass frequency. I use this as an add on to a MIDI sequencer that actually costed me less and it puts the bass range of the sp505 to shame. You might not notice this if used alone. I prefer MIDI composition and adding warped sounds using the sampler. The effects are VERY COOL TO PLAY WITH!!! I sometimes use it for just a processor because it's so fun to play with.
Features
I wish the sequencing had a better interface. I find it to be a very long proccess ... too long. The effects are superb! They all have great stereo and clean sound. The delay can be set to match BPM using musical time signature; i.e. half-notes, dotted quarter-notes, etc ...
Quality
I'd have to say that even with it's downs, I definitly won't sell this machine. It's perfect for what I want it to do.
Value
A better sequencer would make this even more worth the chump change it actually does cost.
Manufacturer Support
Never had any issues with needing service/support.
The Wow Factor
I didn't buy it for looks and it really isn't that durable. Watch out for those knobs!

Musical Style:

Electronic (most takes), Death Metal, Classical, 60's & 70's
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