Additional Functions / Functionality Improvements
Please refer to the "SP-404MKII Reference Manual (Version 2.00)" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

< PATTERN SEQUENCER >

• Chromatic Mode can now be recorded into patterns.
  ( While pattern recording, hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD4]. )
• TR-REC (step recording) function has been added.
  ( Press [REMAIN] in the PATTERN SETTING when pattern recording starts. Or hold down [SHIFT] and press [REC] during pattern playback. )
• The number of Undo steps for pattern recording has been expanded from 8 to 16.
  ( During pattern recording, hold down [SHIFT] and press [PATTERN SELECT]. )
• The number of pattern length can be selected from 1 to 64.
  ( In the PATTERN SETTING, turn the [C2] knob. )
• The time signature setting has been extended to 1/4 - 7/4.
  ( In the PATTERN SETTING, hold down [SHIFT] and turn the [C2] knob. )
• Added progress bar during pattern playback.
• Pattern can now be copied during pattern playback.
• Pattern playback is not stopped when pattern recording is exited.
• Patterns can now be selected without playback.
  ( Press [PAD1] - [PAD16] while holding down the [VALUE] knob at the pattern select. )
• Patterns can be selected by MIDI program change (PC).

< CHROMATIC MODE >

• Polyphony/Legato playback is now available in chromatic mode.
  ( Push [REMAIN], Polyphony:Fast Blink, Legato:Slow Blink )
• Scale input is now available in Chromatic Mode.
  ( Scale select:press the [VALUE] knob. Scale Note select:Hold down [ROLL] and turn the [VALUE] knob. )

< PITCH / SPEED >

• When VINYL MODE is set to "No," the following VARI-ENCODE types can be selected according to the sample to minimize the sound quality degradation (higher sound quality) when PITCH/SPEED is changed.
  BACKING

  Suitable for instruments with attenuation. It is especially suitable for phrases that include instruments with a distinct attack (Drums, Percussion, Guitar rhythm, etc.).

  ENSEMBLE

  Suitable for sustained instruments. Especially suited for smooth tone changes (e.g. Strings, Bass).

< DJ MODE >

• Added Quick Loop (ROLL) function in DJ Mode.
  ROLL playback : Hold down [ROLL] and press [PAD13(CH1)] / [PAD15(CH2)].
  ROLL size change : Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ROLL].
  Change the size during ROLL : Hold down [ROLL] and press [PAD1] - [PAD4]).
• Added crossfader to DJ Mode.
  ( Push [START/END] to switch to CUE fader.)
• Patterns can be played in DJ Mode.
  Select pattern: press [PATTERN SELECT].
  Switching the pattern dedicated CH: press [PATTERN EDIT]

< EFFECTS >

• "Cloud Delay", "SX Delay", "SX Reverb" and "BackSpin" has been added to MFX.
  Hold down [MFX] and [ISOLATOR], press [PAD1] - [PAD4]. Or hold down [MFX] and turn the [VALUE] or [C3] knob.
• "Harmony" has been added to INPUT FX.
  ( [INPUT SETTING] > [INPUT FX] )
• Effect parameters can now be changed by MIDI control change (CC).
• Samples not sent to BUS1 and BUS2 (DRY) can now be sent to BUS3.
  ( [UTILITY] > [EFX SET] > [OTHER] > [DRY Routing] > [BUS 3] )
• Added shortcut to temporarily bypass BUS 3 and BUS4.
  ( Hold down the [VALUE] knob, press [BUS FX] )

< OTHER >

• Reverse playback similar to SP-303 can now be selected.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GENERAL] > [Reverse Type] > [303] )
• Skip Back Sampling Time can be extended to 40 seconds.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GENERAL] > [SBS Time] > [Long] )
• USB audio input can be sent directly to LINE OUT without going through INPUT FX and BUS FX.
  ( [UTILITY] > [SYSTEM] > [GENERAL] > [USB IN] > [LINE IN, MIX OUT] )
• When setting the START/END point, pressing [RESAMPLE] can now be set to the zero crosspoint (SNAP to Zero-Cross).
• When setting a loop point, preview playback is now started from the loop point.
• Sample file names can now be displayed in Cue mode.
• Holding [SHIFT] and pushing [EXIT] will now stop all sample playback.
• When selecting a sample to pad mute, the LED color has been improved to make it easier to see the pad that is playback.
• The LED of pads are now changed to the customized color during the START/END and ENVELOPE mode.
• The parameters that can be changed simultaneously for multiple samples in a Mute Group on the PITCH/SPEED screen have been expanded. [ BPM, BPM SYNC, GATE, LOOP, REVERSE ]
  ( On the PITCH/SPEED screen, hold down [COPY] to change parameters. )
• The ENVELOPE parameters of multiple samples in a mute group can now be changed simultaneously.
  ( At the ENVELOPE screen, hold down [COPY] and change the parameter. )

Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.

• In CHOP mode, under certain conditions, if you assign to a pad that has the original sample. Fixed a problem in which the assigned sample would disappear.
• Other minor bugs.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug in which selecting the MFX "Tape Echo" would freeze under certain conditions.
• Fixed a bug in which the MIDI IN jack would freeze when receiving a non-standard signal.

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.

• 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.

Functionality Improvement

• Velocity can now be set to a fixed value for individual pads.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.

• Minor bugs.

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.

• Minor bugs.