SP-404 Archives

Danny Turner February 9, 2024

Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer.

Adam Douglas December 4, 2023

Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative.

Tiago Frúgoli April 4, 2023

Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels.

Nick Dwyer April 4, 2022

The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene’s key players.

Kat Bein April 4, 2022

Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.

Jake Uitti January 6, 2022

Deke Sharon and Antonio Fernandez of DCappella break down how they created their dubstep rendition of the classic Disney song, “Prince Ali.”

Adam Douglas November 10, 2021

Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present

Ari Rosenschein September 29, 2021

The siblings of LLNN share a lifetime of gaming and music. They discuss unorthodox sound design, Roland gear, and the mystery of their name.

Charles Burchell April 3, 2021

Learn to utilize the SP-404’s DJFX LOOPER, a definitive feature of the SP series and sonic cornerstone of the lo-fi hip-hop movement.

Flobama April 3, 2021

Austin, TX beatmaker/producer/artist Flobama shares four essential quick-start tips to help SP-404 users maximize their machines.