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
Tag: SP-404SX
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.
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.
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.
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.