5 Must-Know Underrated Features in the SP404 MK2 4.04 Update // Going Beyond the Looper & Sound Gen

Today we'll be taking a look at some of the hidden gems added to the SP404 MK2 in the recent 4.04 update. While overshadowed by the big 3: Looper, Koala Integration & Sound Generator, these 5 additions have some MASSIVE updates to the SP workflow, quality of life and even sound design capabilities of the machine.
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🕰Time Stamps:
0:00 5 underrated features
0:36 Beat example made with these features
1:18 Merge Samples (2 ways: Drums & Mult Osc Synths)
5:48 TR Microscope
7:49 Set Record Measures (Finally able to get perfect loops)
8:36 Audio Level Meter
9:19 the Groove Function is INSANE
14:09 Does 4.05 fix the bugs for you?
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[@Hakucho64]

Didn't know there was an LFO on one of the effects, that's so useful, thanks!

[@sunwarper]

Yeah the filter LFO is great, lots you can do with it. I’d love to see a dedicated LFO effect that could be used on all kinds of settings, like pitch, reverb dry/wet etc. maybe in a future update

[@I.O.M.]

Didn’t know about sample merge. That is great with stacking the waves 🙏

[@Hakucho64]

Me either. I've just logged a support ticket with Roland about labelling MERGE as a sub-function of the RESAMPLE button. Currently there's no sub-function listed there.

[@sunwarper]

It’s a great addition for making synths, works great with sound gen! Also, merging other synths or melodic samples can create some incredible new sounds

[@Kuronoichig01]

Thanks for this! First I'll say that yes I did have issues with the 4.04 update. For me it was when I would resample or import a sample from my library, tho not every time. I've had no crashing issues after 4.05!
Secondly, in regards to the Groove function I believe you will get better results if you BPM Sync the bank. I know that ROLL works this way, where once synced anytime you press Roll it will just sound good!

[@sunwarper]

That’s good to hear about 4.05. I never had issues with 4.04 until a livestream I did after filming this video… I had that resample restart 3 times lol
Gonna check out 4.05 when I get back from traveling.
Regarding groove, it definitely works best when the sample has an accurate bpm set on the sp. with that said, if you’re using it for more glitch sounds, especially on ambient drones, sometimes not having the right bpm can make some interesting results as well

[@DvdRPrnt]

That's a great video to explore the 4.04 (4.05) update. Thank you

[@sunwarper]

There’s a lot to explore beyond the big 3 in that update, cheers 🍻

[@markfairminer2342]

Inspiring vid, thank you ❤

[@sunwarper]

Cheers! Happy to hear it helped 😄

[@joefather6084]

Thank you, this is awesome!

[@sunwarper]

Appreciate it and hope it helps 😄

[@mellowman404]

Tremendous value in this video. Thank you🙏

[@sunwarper]

Cheers my friend! Hope it helps, lmk if there’s anything else sp wise you want me to cover once I’m back

[@OliverEvergreen]

super helpful, thanks. incredible tricks.

[@sunwarper]

Cheers, happy to hear it helps 😄

[@rjucompany]

Man you are legend, thx for this vid

[@sunwarper]

Cheers 🍻

[@tamalitogirl]

Thank you so much for this❤❤❤❤ cheers

[@sunwarper]

Cheers, hope it helps 😄

[@MS-1]

The site to buy and download your cheat sheet doesn't have a PayPal payment method? (I'm not one to pay at sites with credit card info.).

[@sunwarper]

I hear you, I built the website myself and am still sorting out the PayPal and am currently out of the country. If you’d like to buy through PayPal though, you can email me (my email is in the about section here, or through my website contact) and I’ll send you my PayPal info to send direct to, then I’ll send you a dl code for the sheet. Cheers!

[@ghanezu]

👍

[@sunwarper]

Cheers 🍻

[@ken2.0]

Roland should take all of the updates and just make a new machine. I think they are on to something beautiful.

[@sunwarper]

For sure! Definitely would be awesome to have some of the more complex button prompts be simplified, but honestly I appreciate the value they’ve given the SP by constantly adding such huge updates. Beats having to buy smaller iterations constantly.

[@iwriteonshit]

A few months ago, BeenJamminSinceBirth theorized they were working on an SP 505 MKII or maybe a companion app. His video came out a few days before the 4.04 update.