SP-404MKII Archives

Ari Rosenschein April 3, 2026

Ted Feighan speaks about his latest album of rainforest-drenched sonic exploration, SP love, and how a quartet of 404s creates his live show.

Rod Brakes April 2, 2026

Discover performance-ready SP-404MKII effects that let you shape unique sounds, energize your live sets, and expand your studio creativity.

David Bellow March 30, 2026

Sample a curated collection of lesser-known SP gems, courtesy of Lightfoot, the Boston-based beat impresario.

Ari Rosenschein March 30, 2026

Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.

Rod Brakes March 13, 2026

Step into the elemental musical landscape of Talulah Ruby and discover how environment, consciousness, and Roland gear shape her sound.

Rod Brakes April 3, 2025

From humble beginnings to working with James Blake, Bob Mackenzie explains how the Roland SP-404MKII fuels creativity

Ari Rosenschein April 2, 2025

Original SP-404 designer Kenji Yamada and current project leader Takeo Shirato discuss the 404 concept, its widespread popularity, and more.

Ari Rosenschein April 2, 2025

David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.

Ari Rosenschein October 9, 2024

The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.

Mike Rubin October 8, 2024

Kenny Dixon Jr. has released a steady stream of dance floor classics since 1994. Dig into the history of this icon of Motor City music.