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Common Roland SP-404 MKII Questions
How do I sync the SP-404 MKII's sequencer to an external MIDI clock source like a drum machine or DAW?
Go to the UTILITY menu, navigate to MIDI, and set MIDI Clock to 'External'. Set the SP-404MKII to receive on the appropriate MIDI channel, also in the MIDI settings.
What's the best way to save my pattern creations and easily access them later?
Your patterns are saved within Kits. Be sure to save your current Kit to a bank/pad location after creating patterns to ensure your work is preserved, and then you can load that Kit in the future.
How do I quickly chop a sample into multiple pads on the SP-404 MKII?
Use the 'Chop' function within the 'Sample Edit' menu to divide your sample into even slices across multiple pads, or manually adjust chop points as desired.
My audio is distorted even at low levels. What could be causing this?
Check the input and output levels to ensure they aren't clipping, also check the MFX and bus effects that are assigned to each pad and the master output because excessive or improperly configured effects can introduce unwanted distortion.
How do I use the new OLED screen to visualize waveforms and get more precise sample editing?
Enter the 'Sample Edit' menu for a loaded sample. The OLED screen will display the waveform, allowing you to zoom in, set loop points, chop, and perform other editing tasks with greater visual accuracy.