TBH I think alot of your viewers(including myself) are first time 404 users. Start from the beginning 🤣 Definitely looking forward to seeing it paired with the MPC!
I know that this video came out 2 years ago but I would like to make a quick update! Roland has officially confirmed that the SP-404 Mark 2 can take up to 1TB SD cards on Version 3.00 and higher.
From what I hear, the loading time on startup is very long and is way more space than you'd ever need anyway. But I was also super excited when I read it could fit that much data
Re: 4:20 seconds in. If you have the samples on the card next to each other you can load them all at once by holding down shift and selecting multiple with the encoder. It will place them on the empty pads after the pad you choose. Then you can use the swap functionality rearrange them how you like.
Thanks for these tips! I just got my first sampler - the SP-404 MKII - and it's a little overwhelming, but videos like yours go a long way toward reducing panic and getting started.
I just ordered my Roland, and I'm ready to get these beats off. Thanks for actually going through all the things it takes to begin. I can't wait. Blessings to you brother!!🙏🏿🙌🏿
Thanks for this! After having the SP404 MK2 since the spring, and after watching some tutorial videos, I followed this “first beat” video to make my own first beat last night, while on the train. I ended up using Skip Back to record an old school soul ballad via UA-cam from my iPad, choped up the portion I wanted to use and saved them to pads, then dug through my sample library to add a drum loop. It was not the greatest thing, but it was my first beat and it felt great to know I could do it. This was a big help for inspiration, so much appreciated!
Thanks for this video Ave! A lot of people wll be revisiting it, when units arrive. I still prefer the MPC workflow, but I might just combine the Live2 with the SP404mk2 just to get these great performance effects. Best of both worlds?
This video has been a life saver honestly! Had my mk2 for two days, I just keep rewatching the video with different samples each time to get the brain remembering how to do it! Thank you so much dude! Super informative! Would love a tips on recording your beats to your daw with effects and stuff
Thanks brother! Great job taking us step by step. I just got mine today and thought my joint was messed up when I turned it on, the delay and then the Japanese letters followed by Mark 2. I couldn’t find any videos where people started like you did, from simply turning the screen on and explaining what you see. And you’d be surprised how many people don’t emphasize the 32gb limit for sd cards. Again, great job brother, very in depth, I appreciate you.
This guy is one of that guy who is brake down properly the things all the others is just messing around We need more videos like this teaching people pls 👌👏🏻
Here's the thing, everyone wants products to be everything that they are use to having coming from another product line. If u like the mpc sequencer, why come to the 404 and complain about the sequencer?? The 404 is for a specific type of beatmaker and the real SP headz understand the workflow and how fun it is to perform workarounds for things. If Roland started to listen to all the gripes that people have, it starts getting further and further away from what makes an Sp404 an SP404. Catz be wanting the sampler to damn near make the beat for them these days, crazy
I agree with you. However, I’ve heard content creators shyt on the MPC for not having features. Then, praise the SP for not having those same features. So there’s obvious bias
Hey man, I just wanted to give you credit for the WAY you explain everything. I have found that one of my biggest deterrents is the terminology as a beginner. But not only do you show HOW to get to certain screens, you teach how to navigate, and explain what each option does. And that is something that MANY MPC/Roland SP 404 II/etc tutorials on UA-cam lack. Thanks for the hard work 🥃
It's not so much that you run out of space in terms of megabytes and gigabytes used, it's because it's very easy to quickly load up your pads and banks. So yeah it does become necessary fairly quickly!
I tried the new sp404 MK2 … it’s abit confusing on the bus effects . However I think it’s a good side kick to add to my akai mpc live 2 for voice over recording …. That’s my plan
I understand one can load full track wavs, but I’m wondering if you can chain many samples ( full tracks) per pad ? The idea is that each track will play one after another.Thanks
Great vid. Brand new to the sp404mk2. Could recommend some good packs for drums? Lofi/old-school type drumskkicks...snares etc/samples? Lots of practice ahead.
If anyone here has an sp404mk2 for sale. Hmu. I will overpay by quite a bit. As i need one asap. Thanks P.s ii will cover international shipping charges as well
I had a NA Maschine in the past and was thinking about getting the new + version. This 404 looks dope though, and seems to do everything I would need at a much better price!
Just picked up a 404. Out of all the video tutorials I have watched yours was the most helpful. I like how you broke things down into segments. Nice flow. Thank you Ave!
Can anyone tell be how to record live from MPC output to SP without recording and assigning to a pad. I basically just want to record some keys form MPC output over a recorded pattern that I started in the SP
Great beginner tutorial I was ready to check this thing out the window coming from an MPC/Maschine/x0x style and Elektron background and trying to get into this I’m like bro there’s no play button there’s no tempo knob wtf is going on and the manual jumps all over the place and doesn’t touch on the first thing I want to do until the end of the manual which is load my own samples. This is day 1 with the SP for me so we’ll see how I get on with it with some time but this video helped me get into the basics since it’s so different than MPC/traditional drum sequencers I’m used to
When you insert a sample and use normalise etc. does it show if the sample is below 0db or is it just guess work and how is this judged when recording something to make a sample from? I've just got my first 404 (which is also my first push into music other than an old electribe 2) so a newbie to this and I'm currently a bit overwhelmed with the sample side as I've never made samples or used sample packs like this before. Currently just messed with the stock sounds but wanting to start doing my own thing now.
I have been using primarily garage band and it lets you do a lot of the things this does but a bit more complicated, I am impressed with this machine, I look forward to getting one to take my skills to the next level. on a side note could you do a video showing how to add additional parts for like a bridge or chorus or a change up
So you said that the factory content is on the hard drive, is that something you can access if you erase the samples in that project? And does this unit hold different sets of samples in different projects? Thanks
Yo Ave that first beat is soooooo smooth an #chill fam much love and respect G I see you !!!! You also just gave me a good idea with that mirror in your videos to get the angle if your face as well bro this video helped me cause I just added the mk2 to the arsenal peace fam ✌😏
I went back and commented for a second time on your original 404MK2 video. I originally said I would wait a while before getting the 404MK2. Less than a week later I pre-ordered 🤣. Some of that was because the Boss 505MK2 won't be out untill 2022 and that was going to be my next piece of gear..actually the hype was so big on the 404 it affected me.
Very nice video, thank you. I have a question - I entered the project mode and assigned a pad for a new project, went to import files/samples from my SD card, after realising that I have wrong samples in my SD card I wanted to exit the project to go back to "original" mode where I can press the pads to trigger samples I installed previously or play with the internal samples which are installed on SP by default on the banks --> Here is the issue - apparently the SP is stuck in the "Project" mode, I pressed exit, I restarted the device many times, still stuck. Can't go back to normal mode. Can you please advice ? Thanks
Is it just me or is the sampling really finicky on this its a pain in the ass in my opinion the mark keeps jumping around on me whenever i try to adjust it and it just feels really clunky. Is anyone else experiencing this? Great video by the way my man really appreciate you!
QUESTION: do Envelope settings (Attack, Hold, Release) get saved to samples in a project so they load up the next time you're in the project, or would you have to make those changes to the samples all over again? (And thanks for the vid!)
I’m so pleased to have this video available as I have just ordered a pre-owned model. Thanks for sharing. What’s,the little Akai object in the video? Is it just a mini model or a real instrument? Cheers. Lee
Does it come with alot of samples on sampler? And could I pre write a press play use effects on song with its dj effects. while adding new beats and new parts to add to song to give more variety? I'm looking to use it as a play back and accompaniment for a hr set ? Enjoying your channel I'm looking into get this thing
Great video Ave I was really thinking of getting an SP 404 already have an MPC one and an MPC live but it’s just something about an sp404 that makes me wanna get one lol
So it's worth noting, (i don't have my mkii yet so not 100% with this device) but most devices that have a limit with the sd card, you can still use larger cards, but you can only access whatever the limit is. Some larger sd cards, like 64g cards, have faster read speeds. So it's worth trying a larger card cause you might have a snappier experience
Ave .. You create great tutorials .. Sp 404 .. Fx are real nice ! Question is there any Akai Expansion pack that offers the same type of Fx on the Sp 404.. Roland Crazy FX .. vinyl etc .. $600 just for reverb , delay etc ..
Is there a shift function or something that would allow me to raise and lower volumes of a pad in a live setting without having to choose the pad and causing it to retrigger? I was also thinking about incorporating a midi controller with an encoder, assigned to a designated pad to bring in melodies. Raising and lowering the volume on the fly. I haven't found anything on that. Any info in that would be awesome.
I found using the free Roland editor greatly simplify my life to load samples the way I like them setup and also to configure a sample as a one off or loop for playback. Now I need to learn the pattern and sequencing part and how to sample external gear to it. Firmware v3 adds a whole slew of new features making a great sampler even better.
More videos are coming! What features should I cover next???
Can you compare the sound of the new LoFi effect to the sound of the LoFi button on the old SX?
TBH I think alot of your viewers(including myself) are first time 404 users. Start from the beginning 🤣 Definitely looking forward to seeing it paired with the MPC!
Different subgenre of hip hop with tricks that are useful to achieve the sound of said subgenre with the device
Maybe some people would appreciate to see interactions with other devices or software.
iOS sampling, midi synch with external gear etc.
What is resampling..How to resample.. what is it good for.. put it into practice 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I know that this video came out 2 years ago but I would like to make a quick update! Roland has officially confirmed that the SP-404 Mark 2 can take up to 1TB SD cards on Version 3.00 and higher.
From what I hear, the loading time on startup is very long and is way more space than you'd ever need anyway. But I was also super excited when I read it could fit that much data
Please do a video on midi sync with external instruments we need that homie
Re: 4:20 seconds in. If you have the samples on the card next to each other you can load them all at once by holding down shift and selecting multiple with the encoder. It will place them on the empty pads after the pad you choose. Then you can use the swap functionality rearrange them how you like.
@Jeff Neria thank you. That’s a time saver!
Thanks for the info
where can i get samples and sounds to load on the sd card??
@@rafybates7713 Are you looking for a website for samples or just sounds in general?
@@rafybates7713the drum broker
You can press shift + gate to apply or remove gate to/from the entire bank. Might not always want to do that, but I think it’s a common need.
good input!
Thanks for these tips! I just got my first sampler - the SP-404 MKII - and it's a little overwhelming, but videos like yours go a long way toward reducing panic and getting started.
I've just got one this Christmas. I'm a year behind you, how are you finding it. Do you still use it?
I haven't touched mine in months. I guess samplers are not my cup of tea.@@davidmaskew
@@Captain_Nightsporecan you give it to me 😊
@@Captain_NightsporeI didn’t touch my mpc live 2 for 1yr after I got it … Nowi can’t put it down.
I just ordered my Roland, and I'm ready to get these beats off. Thanks for actually going through all the things it takes to begin. I can't wait. Blessings to you brother!!🙏🏿🙌🏿
Thanks for this! After having the SP404 MK2 since the spring, and after watching some tutorial videos, I followed this “first beat” video to make my own first beat last night, while on the train. I ended up using Skip Back to record an old school soul ballad via UA-cam from my iPad, choped up the portion I wanted to use and saved them to pads, then dug through my sample library to add a drum loop. It was not the greatest thing, but it was my first beat and it felt great to know I could do it. This was a big help for inspiration, so much appreciated!
just the kind of video we need right now!! i'm definitely coming back to this video when my SP arrives
It's like waiting for Christmas...
@@poorrichard1321 Definitely!!!
Mine is supposed to ship in march of mext year, sweetwater just told me this news. straight pAin
@@mariodavidrodriguez3579 damn yeah thats tough MARCH yikes
That's crap, select another vendor. I went to my local music shop..
It feels like Dave Chapelle is teaching me how to use my spk 404 😊
Thanks for this video Ave! A lot of people wll be revisiting it, when units arrive. I still prefer the MPC workflow, but I might just combine the Live2 with the SP404mk2 just to get these great performance effects. Best of both worlds?
This video has been a life saver honestly! Had my mk2 for two days, I just keep rewatching the video with different samples each time to get the brain remembering how to do it! Thank you so much dude! Super informative! Would love a tips on recording your beats to your daw with effects and stuff
Awesome demo. Keep up the great work. There's no song mode but chaining patterns can go a long way. Cheers!!!
resample your patterns in real time and you got a song mode
Resampling + Chaining = best of both worlds
Thanks brother!
Great job taking us step by step.
I just got mine today and thought
my joint was messed up when I turned it on, the delay and then the Japanese letters followed by Mark 2.
I couldn’t find any videos where people started like you did, from simply turning the screen on and explaining what you see.
And you’d be surprised how many people don’t emphasize the 32gb limit for sd cards.
Again, great job brother, very in depth, I appreciate you.
This guy is one of that guy who is brake down properly the things all the others is just messing around
We need more videos like this teaching people pls 👌👏🏻
Gonna get a SP 404 tomorrow, i've been bingewatching your videos for weeks now .
Just wanted to drop some love to your channel and say a huge thanks !
Mine's in the post - how are you getting on with it ? I'm optimistic that i can have some fun with this.
Here's the thing, everyone wants products to be everything that they are use to having coming from another product line. If u like the mpc sequencer, why come to the 404 and complain about the sequencer?? The 404 is for a specific type of beatmaker and the real SP headz understand the workflow and how fun it is to perform workarounds for things. If Roland started to listen to all the gripes that people have, it starts getting further and further away from what makes an Sp404 an SP404. Catz be wanting the sampler to damn near make the beat for them these days, crazy
I agree with you. However, I’ve heard content creators shyt on the MPC for not having features. Then, praise the SP for not having those same features. So there’s obvious bias
@@AveMcree most definitely bias going on
Hey man, I just wanted to give you credit for the WAY you explain everything. I have found that one of my biggest deterrents is the terminology as a beginner. But not only do you show HOW to get to certain screens, you teach how to navigate, and explain what each option does. And that is something that MANY MPC/Roland SP 404 II/etc tutorials on UA-cam lack. Thanks for the hard work 🥃
Love your channel. Pretty sure most people call it the four oh four, not four zero four. ❤️
Does export to the sd card make sense to free space on the internal memory or is that not really necessary?
It's not so much that you run out of space in terms of megabytes and gigabytes used, it's because it's very easy to quickly load up your pads and banks. So yeah it does become necessary fairly quickly!
Can you audition samples that are stored on your SD card as you have a pattern/pad playing?
Yes
Where do i have to place my folders on my sd card so that the sp can read it ?
In the “Import” folder.
I tried the new sp404 MK2 … it’s abit confusing on the bus effects . However I think it’s a good side kick to add to my akai mpc live 2 for voice over recording …. That’s my plan
I understand one can load full track wavs, but I’m wondering if you can chain many samples ( full tracks) per pad ? The idea is that each track will play one after another.Thanks
Finally sold my SX and locked in my pre-order. Definitely revisiting this vid when it gets here.
Hey man, could you do a tutorial on how to sample old records on this thing. in the style of earl sweatshirt, MIKE, mach-hommy etc.
Great vid. Brand new to the sp404mk2. Could recommend some good packs for drums? Lofi/old-school type drumskkicks...snares etc/samples? Lots of practice ahead.
If anyone here has an sp404mk2 for sale. Hmu. I will overpay by quite a bit. As i need one asap. Thanks
P.s ii will cover international shipping charges as well
Oh this is 🔥🤯🔥 thanks for the video Ave!
my pleasure
Too much menu diving for me
Taking my SP BACK
THE MPCX is Way better !!!
Thanks for the video though !
I couldn't understand anything from this video
Excellent vid, do you have one on how you put music on the SD card?
thanx a lot..my only question is when you import a drumkit loop how to put it on tempo cause it never works for me..?
I had a NA Maschine in the past and was thinking about getting the new + version. This 404 looks dope though, and seems to do everything I would need at a much better price!
I hope Roland sorted out quicker sample loading since then, cuz I’d be deceased by the time I load the samples in 🤣
Just picked up a 404. Out of all the video tutorials I have watched yours was the most helpful. I like how you broke things down into segments. Nice flow. Thank you Ave!
Can anyone tell be how to record live from MPC output to SP without recording and assigning to a pad. I basically just want to record some keys form MPC output over a recorded pattern that I started in the SP
Great beginner tutorial I was ready to check this thing out the window coming from an MPC/Maschine/x0x style and Elektron background and trying to get into this I’m like bro there’s no play button there’s no tempo knob wtf is going on and the manual jumps all over the place and doesn’t touch on the first thing I want to do until the end of the manual which is load my own samples. This is day 1 with the SP for me so we’ll see how I get on with it with some time but this video helped me get into the basics since it’s so different than MPC/traditional drum sequencers I’m used to
When you insert a sample and use normalise etc. does it show if the sample is below 0db or is it just guess work and how is this judged when recording something to make a sample from? I've just got my first 404 (which is also my first push into music other than an old electribe 2) so a newbie to this and I'm currently a bit overwhelmed with the sample side as I've never made samples or used sample packs like this before. Currently just messed with the stock sounds but wanting to start doing my own thing now.
Very informative video. Thank you! Really appreciate this!
I will not take it just for not having mute/solo tracks...
Stupid question but how do you download sounds? From where? Someone please help, I’m total newbie!
Once everyone get there hands on the Sp, I can see them doing a update again.
Whenever I want to record a pattern my screen keeps saying wait and it won’t let me record what should I do?
Boom bap > Lo-Fi
Honsetly the best tutorial i’ve watched
What cables should I purchase to connect it to a regular audio system? I don't have an interface nor monitors right now.
I have been using primarily garage band and it lets you do a lot of the things this does but a bit more complicated, I am impressed with this machine, I look forward to getting one to take my skills to the next level. on a side note could you do a video showing how to add additional parts for like a bridge or chorus or a change up
Get into the sequencer
Great video man!. Do you think this sp 404 is kind of guitar friendly I’m thinking to get one for live performance with a guitar
Yes definitely. Check out Nonjuror's MK2 + guitar videos
The new sp is a true digital instrument, ave I see your mother is blessing you with goodies, embrace the moment and enjoy.
God bless fam
So you said that the factory content is on the hard drive, is that something you can access if you erase the samples in that project? And does this unit hold different sets of samples in different projects? Thanks
I'd love to know what you're doing with the stream deck!
Well I went through you to get it I got it let the teaching begin thank you brother I am willing to learn
🙏🏾
Thanks for the tutorial! Helped me to start understanding the device! Thank you!
Dope video. I feel like I need to find somebody to yeah me hands on tho. Appreciate ya
How do you find your samples? I’m new and trying to learn as much as I can lol
I’m new with best making I want to get my feet wet and I need advice how I can get started if anyone can help please do thank you!!
Can you go over resampling a little more in depth? I didn't understand that
Yo Ave that first beat is soooooo smooth an #chill fam much love and respect G I see you !!!! You also just gave me a good idea with that mirror in your videos to get the angle if your face as well bro this video helped me cause I just added the mk2 to the arsenal peace fam ✌😏
When you chop samples that don’t match the bpm of the machine, do they automatically sync up once you set the bpm?
I went back and commented for a second time on your original 404MK2 video. I originally said I would wait a while before getting the 404MK2. Less than a week later I pre-ordered 🤣. Some of that was because the Boss 505MK2 won't be out untill 2022 and that was going to be my next piece of gear..actually the hype was so big on the 404 it affected me.
SP 505 mk2???? When was this announced?
@@RnBGarvey It's the RC505MK2 loop station. Come out hopefully in January.
merci monsieur mcree pour votre tuto ,par contre j'ai utilisé une micro sd 128go et pas de probleme fonctionne parfaitement
Very nice video, thank you. I have a question - I entered the project mode and assigned a pad for a new project, went to import files/samples from my SD card, after realising that I have wrong samples in my SD card I wanted to exit the project to go back to "original" mode where I can press the pads to trigger samples I installed previously or play with the internal samples which are installed on SP by default on the banks --> Here is the issue - apparently the SP is stuck in the "Project" mode, I pressed exit, I restarted the device many times, still stuck. Can't go back to normal mode. Can you please advice ? Thanks
great video. definitely helped make my first beat.
Cool ta chaine man, j'm'abonne pour plus d'astuces, peace
Is it just me or is the sampling really finicky on this its a pain in the ass in my opinion the mark keeps jumping around on me whenever i try to adjust it and it just feels really clunky. Is anyone else experiencing this? Great video by the way my man really appreciate you!
Update your firmware and check out the new features
wat sample pack is that sample from
AWESOME VIDEO BRO, HELPS ME A LOT!! THANKS
Why do i get latency on song mode only going between patterns?
can it export any creations?
Whered you get your sounds from
Time divisions explained please$$$$$
I thought it had a pattern chain feature… Song mode?
I guess so. I read the manual but didn’t see pad link
is no one going to talk about that mpc super ultra mini there?
Bro you a master teacher fam, thanks for all you do for the producer community 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
this is cool thanks
Great tutorial. What type/speed of 32GB SD cards should I use with the SP404 MKII?
QUESTION: do Envelope settings (Attack, Hold, Release) get saved to samples in a project so they load up the next time you're in the project, or would you have to make those changes to the samples all over again?
(And thanks for the vid!)
i just got my sp404 mk2 and can confirm that envelope settings are saved 👍🏼
I’m so pleased to have this video available as I have just ordered a pre-owned model. Thanks for sharing. What’s,the little Akai object in the video? Is it just a mini model or a real instrument? Cheers. Lee
How do I load factory sounds jack
DJ Ave MPC Live MK2 or SP404 MK2…. Choose 1 my dude - which is it?
Is that an MPC lighter?
Does it come with alot of samples on sampler? And could I pre write a press play use effects on song with its dj effects. while adding new beats and new parts to add to song to give more variety? I'm looking to use it as a play back and accompaniment for a hr set ? Enjoying your channel I'm looking into get this thing
thank you my friend
Great video Ave I was really thinking of getting an SP 404 already have an MPC one and an MPC live but it’s just something about an sp404 that makes me wanna get one lol
Where did you get that little mpc 😅
Yooo bro i need that intro beat frr where can i find it??
You're a really good teacher! This helped so much, thank you :)
How do you change the midi channels on the sp404mkii from inside I know that bank A is channel already?
Great video,,,,had my sp404 for a while...... this video inspired me to finally make some beats on it....💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Very good tutorial Ave, just have my sp404spmk11 and still struggling… this is gonna help me though, thank you GerBard
So it's worth noting, (i don't have my mkii yet so not 100% with this device) but most devices that have a limit with the sd card, you can still use larger cards, but you can only access whatever the limit is. Some larger sd cards, like 64g cards, have faster read speeds. So it's worth trying a larger card cause you might have a snappier experience
Ave .. You create great tutorials .. Sp 404 .. Fx are real nice ! Question is there any Akai Expansion pack that offers the same type of Fx on the Sp 404..
Roland Crazy FX .. vinyl etc ..
$600 just for reverb , delay etc ..
Thank you
They recently updated the import sample screen so it doesn't reset every time you load a sample, much easier, thanks for the video!
I'm glad they fixed it but it should have been like that from the start lol
Is there a shift function or something that would allow me to raise and lower volumes of a pad in a live setting without having to choose the pad and causing it to retrigger?
I was also thinking about incorporating a midi controller with an encoder, assigned to a designated pad to bring in melodies. Raising and lowering the volume on the fly. I haven't found anything on that. Any info in that would be awesome.
I found using the free Roland editor greatly simplify my life to load samples the way I like them setup and also to configure a sample as a one off or loop for playback. Now I need to learn the pattern and sequencing part and how to sample external gear to it. Firmware v3 adds a whole slew of new features making a great sampler even better.
SP404 MK2 is HOME! Thanks for the Video, I appreciate it.
Thank you. I feel like I have watched so many videos that have been so much more confusing. I have 0 sp404 knowledge. Appreciate it man.
Is this a good buy for your first sampler? I’m pretty novice when it comes to stuff like this, and I’m not amazing with computers