A History of Roland Samplers 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 Read More »
SP-404: DJFX LOOPER and How to Use It 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. Read More »
4 Essential SP-404 Live Performance Tips Flobama April 3, 2021 Austin, TX beatmaker/producer/artist Flobama shares four essential quick-start tips to help SP-404 users maximize their machines. Read More »
Skin Deep: Art of the SP-404 Overlay and Beyond Ari Rosenschein April 3, 2021 Welcome to the world that’s grown around SP-404 custom skins and beyond. Get lost in the art and hear from the creators in their own words. Read More »
Roland Engineering: Inside the SP Series Ari Rosenschein April 3, 2021 The SP-404 helped usher in lo-fi hip-hop. Roland’s Engineering team answers questions on the most intriguing aspects of the iconic SP series. Read More »