Roland just announced a new firmware for SP404mk2 and it adds some SUPER USEFUL new features. Watch my video about it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIKhwaeOmM2Yac4.html 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

@benjaminbrodie9801

2 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!

@audiblevideo

2 жыл бұрын

Been awhile since I watched a BoBeats video. SHECKING in! ;)

@hardtakeoff

2 жыл бұрын

why

This is the best calculator ever. Texas Instruments and Casio you guys can welcome the new king.

@steveclem7873

2 жыл бұрын

Torq

This ticks all my boxes, especially my quirky want of a musical gizmo that looks like a comically oversized ‘90s Casio calculator.

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

we all need a calculator in our lives

@wolfgangdevries127

2 жыл бұрын

It comes in handy as a portable seq with batteries, afaiac.

@muphlus

2 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 :)

@bryanrussell1596

2 жыл бұрын

@@muphlus good thing they god rid of the RCA holes and replaced them with bigger jacks

@yangtze2000

2 жыл бұрын

I am the operator of my SP calculator.

Literally looks like a WinAmp skin brought to life. Pretty cool

@zdsrtgnzetmyet

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes

@muphlus

2 жыл бұрын

That is so spot on! I felt it, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Thank you, haha :)

@steveclem7873

2 жыл бұрын

WhineyMeanyGoofENmowMazedENct!!

@Yahootie

2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆

@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked

2 ай бұрын

I remember the early days. I was born in 89. Haha

*As I have gotten older, I don’t really get excited about new gear releases. The SP-404 MK2 is an exception!*

@slakk5093

2 жыл бұрын

Same.. I'm jaded haha. But yeah this one has got me excited too

@islandofmisfitnoise8070

2 жыл бұрын

The Korg Opsix is also something to get excited about 😉

@islandofmisfitnoise8070

2 жыл бұрын

The Korg Opsix is also something to get excited about 😉

The time that went into this video is insane. This is a beautiful demonstration.

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Courtney!!

@muphlus

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed 🙏

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.

Great stuff here. Thanks bo

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

I’m drooling over this, this is everything the original was missing it’s practically perfect now

What a fantastic, in-depth review for such an amazing piece of kit. Thanks Bo. Good to seeing you looking so well.👏👏🔥🔥🔥

Great Review! Comprehensive and in-depth, as one would expect from you. Good that you really take your time for it.

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.

I’ve watched some of your long form videos and they have been informative. This one is no exception. Finally getting mine this week, so for sure I will watch again. Thanks for this, and congrats on getting past 100K!

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it!!

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.

Best video on this unit so far! Love what you did with it!

This is why I get up early in the morning. Thanks Bo !!

I’ve watched a few tutorials now since getting my SPmkii (after 6 months of waiting!) and yours was the most clear and helpful to me… thank you bo!

@sawtooth808

2 жыл бұрын

Mr.Bo is pretty clear on his tutorials, his background as a teacher helps in this department.

This tutorial is absolutely outstanding. I also got answers that I had not been able to find on other channels. Thanks.

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Best balanced review Ive watched on this , cheers Bo

Finally got mine after eight months. Prolly have to watch this several times because it seems this vid is one of the best tuts of this device on the net. And I’m still looking.

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)

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

:D haha

@nelsonocampo7147

2 жыл бұрын

Cuckoo, ‘Tinez and BoBeats?

Most informative and creative tutorial for SP I’ve seen so far. Thanks a lot🙏👌

Awesome video! Lots of great tips on how to use it. I'll be watching this vid again once I get my SP404.

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 :)

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

So funny you made this video. In your discord I mentioned it and the other members didnt seem so stoked so I kind of assumed you also werent into it so it's a pleasant suprised to see this video

Thanks for taking the time, Bo.

super in-depth coverage, thanks Bo

Amazing video, thanks for taking so much time and achieving such excellent video !

Very refreshing review Great music choices!

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.

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Worked tirelessly to get it right :-)

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.

BO YES LETS GO! I'm cozying up for the whole hour, thrilled by this.

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think about the vid and my approach

@JorbLovesGear

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoBeats Tons of great tricks, hitting roll to play the end of the loop was sick, sample chopping in general is big brain...I could go on about the smart lazy chop, or how exciting it is that it exists at all, and my jaw dropped when you scrolled past the effects for 303 vinyl sim, this is clearly a sequel based on user feedback. **I’m a big fan of tutorials baked into an overview, especially for something like this. The details of a workflow might be what makes it click for someone, what makes it clear that it can be a good fit for them and their setup. More of that gets my vote. ** It’s clear that you spent a lot of time with it, really comes off, well done on all fronts. Great stuff Bo, now I’m thinking about emailing Roland myself. LOL

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!! Spent like 3 weeks getting into it and more than a week on the vid

@JorbLovesGear

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoBeats it turned out great, and was a good choice to put in the work for, we're gonna see these everywhere, no doubt.

Good overview & tutorial Bo, thank you

Great work bo. You know your stuff, thanks for sharing. 🙏👌

Wow, super helpful workflow breakdown. I'm sure I'll re-watch when my unit arrives. Thanks Bo

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent review it's really not too long to cover what you covered it's perfect, thanks very much want muchly❤

What an amazing device and video! Literal goosebumps at 7:40! Can’t wait to get my hands on one! Thanks Bo!✌🏻

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

You will like it for sure! I watched your recent sp vid and i feel many drawbacks are improved upon

@MidlifeSynthesist

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoBeats it definitely looks like it! Cheers my friend!

@I.O.M.

2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised you didn’t get one ahead of time. Love your SP series :)

@MidlifeSynthesist

2 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✌🏻!

@sinewaymusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@MidlifeSynthesist You'll get there soon. Your videos are always a joy to watch. 🌟

One of the best videos so far!

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

What a lovely device. I totally don’t need it but it looks like it is a lot of fun to use it.

@cameron_fairchild

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

This upgrade has me tempted

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.

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

Really enjoyed the music you created with this

great overview, very practical, nice one.

Very nice job Bobeats as usual ✌☮

Lots of info. Thanks for the rundown.

Drinking game - take a shot every time Bo says “vibey” 😉😂

@tr1co0

2 жыл бұрын

Love the feel of this comment. Very vibey.

@aaronpermen5430

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’d be blackout halfway through this video!

@steveclem7873

2 жыл бұрын

EDmacs!

@steveclem7873

2 жыл бұрын

@@tr1co0 eUnutz

@steveclem7873

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronpermen5430 why if 0ffizFaaNeeChar!!

This is very intriguing, if I already had an MPC one I'd probably want one of these next.

@steveclem7873

2 жыл бұрын

Mcu/mpu patch0ffEN2suites?

you did a really awesome job with this vid

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.

@livinproof718

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this

Great machine, hope for a step sequencer, scales and polyphony in the next update. :-)

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.

Good vid . . . thanks Bo ! And the comparison vid vs the Novation Rhythm or the MC 101 would be great !

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.

@sinewaymusic

2 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.

@scottharris7222

2 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.

@sinewaymusic

2 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.

In love with this device. Will buy it when I have the spare money😅.

Ok I just started the video, but just wanted to say that I LOVE the sound of your track at 1:30. :)

Wow. Thank you sooo much for the clear and helpful video.

@WendyMcNeill

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly I can't find it in stock anywhere. (including your affiliate links)

Thank you BoBeats for taking the time to do this.

Mostly stoked for this to snag an OG 404 for cheap 😅

Great video. Thank you.

Awesome review

Lazy Chop like the MP, definitely gotta snatch it up, that cassette simulation is something serious, Great Video💯

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!

BoVibeBeats looks like you really enjoyed making this video. Great review and tutorial!

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

It was alot of work and also good fun!

@MrMWhitham

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoBeats it's epic! You covered so much and created some cool sounds to boot.

Good review - thanks Bo

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

@jackpijjin4088

2 жыл бұрын

The machine has got a feeling between BoC and Esprit :3

I like that beginning track!

Another sampler that I am gonna have to purchase....this thing looks dope, especially for the cost....

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

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

thats a cool setup idea!

@Screenshot1015

2 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

Great Tutorial ! now i have placed my Order :-)

It WOULD be nice to have a comparison video between this and the Circuit Rhythm. Great job, as always Bo! :-)

@sawtooth808

2 жыл бұрын

Later on in the coming weeks or month I guess ;) . The Circuit Rhythm is very much like an SP 404 mk 1 (no graphic waveform display, you really have to use your ears)

I used to watch your channel a wihle ago back when you had ~10k subscribers. I stopped for a while bc I just haven't been doing a lot of music, then this video came up on my recommended. Man your beat making/producing skills have really improved, the tracks in this video sound really good.

Thanks for your videos Bo. Love the way you explain about gear. I have a question, I’m looking for some hardware that I can trigger synth layers, drums, spoken words, etc, while I play guitar and my friend sings. Would you recommend the 404? I’m trying to not use the computer. Thanks!

Loved the half sec of dad dancing

Wwwwooooooowwwww ! Amazing 👌🤞👏👍❤️🙏 very useful et comprehensive thanks a lot

How was a not subbed? Great work dreams do come true lol!

Already? I just watched the Roland Premiere video! :) Thank you!

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.

@user-fi4yd2kf6g

6 ай бұрын

I already have a digitakt, just ordered a SP-404 and was wondering if coupling those two would do any good..

It's an incredible technology indeed 💯

Finally, I thought it was a photoshop job!. this is great!

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?

I feel like I have the same interests as you in gear, the way to produce and such. I always wanted the original 404 but I'm not a lofi hiphop guy, I just thought it might be a nice twist on my style of electronic music. Loved the vid, I'd likely use and view it in the same way you did.

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.

Tack för en grym video! Mkii ser ut som om den kan bli en kultklassiker med tiden. Gilla! Nu ska jag se vad Jade Wii tycker. Hon verkar vara expert på originalet. Därefter Loopop. Men din "vidjio" var den första jag kollade. 😁👌🏻

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

tack!! kul att du gillade videjon!

Honest review, liked it. This machine probably is more appropriate for American market, but here a Digitakt is very hard to beat. Regards

Great video! I have a question. I understand how to sample the external input while playing back a pattern. Is there a way to stop the recording of the external input but keep the playing back sample/pattern going? I am thinking this for a live set. Thank you

Yes to the comparison please🤞🤞

Nice one Bo. Does this thing have quantize function for live recording? I noticed some slight hickups in the resampled beat around 16.20

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

not for audio recording no, you can only quantise the sequencer

btw - Can pads be Muted in Seq? (If you want to make a full pattern, but slowly un-mute parts)

That footwork at 15:14 was crazy

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

@BoBeats

2 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

cool can't wait to see with tr8s

Nice job Bo.

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ♥️

Hi Bo does this accept external clock sync via the MIDI? I was thinking to use it in tandem with an MPC One. Record hardware sequenced from the MPC into the 404, for example.

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.

@bryanrussell1596

2 жыл бұрын

That’s my dilemma. I was about to pull the trigger on the MPC one and then I find this beauty.

@fullturbodev

2 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.

@moldythoughts4765

2 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

Thanks a lot for this amazing review. I just have on extra question regarding recording of external instrument, is it possible to set a quantised size that would automatically stop record after 4 measures for example, like it is done with the sequencer but for external audio?

@BoBeats

2 жыл бұрын

no there is no way to do that

@movigi

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoBeats Well that's a shame but I understand this is not intended to be a looper. Thanks for your quick answer :-)

Just pre-ordered one! Never used a 404 before(or any sampler to be fair!) Been eyeing Tracker/Digitakts/MPC for ages. Got a Polyend/Dreadbox Medusa that I noodle with. I’m guessing this beast will work well with a Beatstep Pro for traditional sequencing of drums???

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.

@BoBeats

2 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

@tom22333

2 жыл бұрын

Good find

@auroranamex5886

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was almost in a hurry to but this, but...