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SP-404MKII System Program ( Ver.2.01 )


HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your SP-404MKII before downloading the archive file.
  1. Hold down [ SHIFT ] and tap the pad [ 13 ].
    The "UTILITY MENU" screen appears.
  2. Turn the [ PUSH ENTER ] knob to select "SYSTEM", then press the [ PUSH ENTER ] knob.
  3. Turn the [ CTRL 3 ] knob all the way clockwise.
    The version information is displayed on the screen.
  4. Press [ EXIT ] to go back to the initial screen.

UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.2.01 ] AUG 2022
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
  • Pop noise occurs when MFX "404 VinylSim" samples are played with "NOISE = 0".
  • When recording is started from the LINE IN jack(s) with Auto Trig Level, pop noise is mixed in the recorded sample.
  • If you hit the [HOLD] button quickly during pattern playback, it freezes.
  • When setting the Start Point/End Point, loop playback under certain conditions freezes.
  • MIDI OUT does not work during TR-REC.
    * It is now possible to select a PAD in which no sample has been saved.
  • SNAP to Zero-Cross function does not work properly in CHOP.
  • Other minor bugs.
[ Ver.2.00 ] JUL 2022
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.
[ Ver.1.16 ] APR 2022
  • The version number was updated due to production-related circumstances.
  • Product specifications are unaffected.
[ Ver.1.15 ] APR 2022
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.
[ 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Minor bugs.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR SP-404MKII
  • SP-404MKII
  • 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-404MKII. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your SP-404MKII while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the SP-404MKII 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_v201.zip" file on your computer to get the "sp404mk2_sys_v201" folder.
Please make sure you have unzipped the downloaded update file.

PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
  1. Format an SD card as described in "Formatting an SD Card" of "SP-404MKII Quick Start".
  2. Copy the update files (SP404MKII_APP0.bin, SP404MKII_APP1.bin) to the root folder of the SD card described above using a personal computer.
  3. Insert the SD card described above into the SD card slot on the unit.
  4. Hold down [ SHIFT ] and turn on the power.
    [ UPDATE SURE? ] is displayed on the screen.
  5. 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.
  6. Turn the SP-404MKII power off and remove the SD card from the SP-404MKII.
  7. Please verify the version number "1.15" with the procedure described in "HOW TO TELL THE VERSION" part of this document.
  8. Hold down the [ SHIFT ] button and press the pad [ 13 ]. The UTILITY MENU screen appears.
  9. Use the [ VALUE ] knob to select "FACTORY", and press the [ VALUE ] knob. The UTILITY / FACTORY RESET screen appears.
  10. Turn the [ VALUE ] knob to select the "SYSTEM DATA", and press the [ VALUE ] knob to confirm. A confirmation message appears, asking if you want to initialize the data.
  11. If you wish to initialize, turn the [ VALUE ] knob to select "OK", and press the [ VALUE ] knob. The message "Please Power OFF" appears.
  12. Turn this unit's power off, and then on again.

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