SP-404MKII System Program ( Ver.1.14 )
HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your SP-404 MKII before downloading the archive file.
- Hold down [ SHIFT ] and tap the pad [ 13 ].
The [ UTILITY MENU ] screen appears. - Turn the [ PUSH ENTER ] knob to select [ SYSTEM ], then press the [ PUSH ENTER ] knob.
- Turn the [ CTRL 3 ] knob all the way clockwise.
The version information is displayed on the screen. - Press [ EXIT ] to go back to the initial screen.
UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.14 ] JAN 2022
Additional Functions / Functionality Improvements
- Sample (pad) playback can now be independently muted (Pad Mute).
(Hold down [SHIFT] + [REVERSE] and select the sample you want to mute.) - Pad-muted samples can now be monitored via headphones (CUE).
（ [UTILITY] > [GENERAL] > [Pad MUTE] ＞ [Master] ） - The PITCH and SPEED parameters of multiple samples in a mute group can now be changed simultaneously.
(At the PITCH/SPEED screen, hold down [COPY] and change the parameter.) - Samples selected in the chromatic mode can now be played by MIDI input from an external source (CH16: C2 [36] through C4 [60]).
- The end point of a sample can now be set automatically during sampling or resampling by pressing [START/END] (END SNAP).
- It is now possible to change to the pad mode (for sample playback by pressing the pads) by pressing the [HOLD] button while in the DJ mode.
- It is now possible to change the bus destination by holding down [REMAIN] and pressing [CUE] (pad 14 or pad 16) while in the DJ mode.
- Note numbers received via MIDI IN during pattern recording can now be simultaneously recorded in the pattern.
- During pattern recording, the GATE parameters of respective samples can now be changed.
- In the PATTERN EDIT mode, patterns in a loop passage can now be deleted as a group for each respective pad.
- Patterns can now be changed immediately during pattern playback by holding down [SUB PAD] and selecting a different pad.
- Note numbers corresponding to pads can now be output externally via MIDI OUT during pattern playback.
( [UTILITY] > [MIDI] > [SEQ Note Out] > [ON] ) - The display can now be turned off after a specified interval has elapsed.
( [UTILITY] > [GENERAL] > [Scrn Saver Type] > [DispOff] ) - How samples are played back at switching between patterns during pattern playback can now be specified.
( [UTILITY] > [GENERAL] > [PTN Change mode] ) - The displayed time of popups can now be set.
( [UTILITY] > [GENERAL] > [Pop-up Time] ) - The gain for audio output via PHONES OUT can now be set to a lower level.
( [UTILITY] > [GAIN] > [Phones Out] ) - The BPM SYNC parameter for all samples in a bank can now be set to ON or OFF.
( [SHIFT] + [BPM SYNC] ) - The GATE parameter for the [EXT SOURCE] pad can now be set and can now also be recorded in a pattern.
- Operation when split samples are assigned to respective pads in the CHOP mode has been improved.
- Operation when importing samples from an SD card has been improved.
- Buttons that are not used in a live performance can now be disabled (LIVE MODE).
(Hold down [SHIFT] and press and hold [REMAIN] for 3 seconds or larger.)
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
The following bugs have been fixed.
- During sample playback (GATE set to ON and HOLD set to ON), playback stops when the BUS destination is changed while pressing [REMAIN].
- During pattern recording, in rare cases, the final note sometimes fails to be recorded.
- When a sample having a fixed velocity is played in the chromatic mode, the velocity is unfixed.
- Other minor bugs.
[ Ver.1.13 ] NOV 2021
Functionality Improvement
- Velocity can now be set to a fixed value for individual pads.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
The following bugs have been fixed.
- Minor bugs.
[ Ver.1.11 ] OCT 2021
Additional Functions
- A Skip Back Sampling function has been added.
- A Pattern Chain function has been added.
- A customization function for the opening image has been added.
- A customization function for the screensaver has been added.
- INPUT FX have been added, for an increase from 2 types to 16 types.
- The Favorite numbers for BUS FX have been expanded from 4 to 16.
- An Effect Grab function has been added.
- An EFX knob mode has been added.
- A function for swapping the effects assigned to BUS 1 and BUS 2 has been added.
Functionality Improvements
- During sample editing, it is now possible to listen to a preview several seconds before an end point.
- During pattern playback, it is now possible to press the [REC] button and shift to pattern recording.
- It is now possible to move from the 16 Velocity/Chromatic mode to the Resample mode.
- Multiple samples can now be imported from an SD card in one group.
- Previewing is now possible when importing samples from an SD card.
- Subfolders are now supported when importing samples from an SD card.
- The content of the screen display in the DJ mode has been improved.
- The displayed content of effect parameters has been improved.
- The number of sounds produced during ROLL playback has been improved from 1 to 4 samples.
- The sampled input source is now selectable (Mix or ExtIn).
- A sample after a CHOP operation can now be overwritten.
- The parameters subject to a factory reset are now selectable (ALL DATA or SYSTEM).
- The color of LEDs on the 16PAD can now be set as desired.
- The GATE parameter for all samples in a bank can now be switched on and off.
- All samples in a bank or all patterns in a bank can now be copied to another bank or deleted.
- The destination bus can now be set as a group for all samples in a bank.
- It is now possible to specify the project to load when starting the unit.
- The function of the [SUB PAD] button in the Sample mode can now be specified.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
The following bugs have been fixed.
- Minor bugs.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR SP-404 MKII
- SP-404 MKII
- An SD card
- A personal computer with a SD Card Reader/Writer.
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
- Never apply this update data to any product other than the SP-404 MKII. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
- Never power-off your SP-404 MKII while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the SP-404 MKII won't be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs. - We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.
GETTING THE UPDATE FILE
Please open/extract the downloaded "sp404mk2_sys_v114.zip" file on your computer to get the "sp404mk2_sys_v114" folder.
Please make sure you have unzipped the downloaded update file.
Please make sure you have unzipped the downloaded update file.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
- Format an SD card as described in "Formatting an SD Card" of "SP-404 MKII Quick Start".
- Copy the update files (SP404MKII_APP0.bin, SP404MKII_APP1.bin) to the root folder of the SD card described above using a personal computer.
- Insert the SD card described above into the SD card slot on the unit.
- Hold down [ SHIFT ] and turn on the power.
[ UPDATE SURE? ] is displayed on the screen. - Press the [ PUSH ENTER ] knob.
The update starts.
* Never turn off the power while the update is in progress.
When [ UPDATE COMPLETE! ] appears, the update has finished. - Eject the SD card and reset the power to the unit.