oday, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland have announced the official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio. Roland’s free V5 update with Serato transforms the SP-404MKII into a powerful, accessible tool that bridges the gap between DJing and music production, maximising creativity for live performance while delivering powerful features for sampling and beatmaking.
The dynamic collaboration between two legendary music brands opens up the seminal 404 beat culture to more DJs and producers than ever before. Furthermore, Serato’s support of Roland’s SP-404MKII promotes new sonic possibilities for performance, sampling and beatmaking through the fusion of Serato’s advanced audio processing and the SP-404MKII’s beloved effects.
Roland SP-404MKII for Serato DJ:
- The new built-in integration with Serato DJ unlocks fresh live performance opportunities with Roland’s compact, customizable and iconic sampler.
- As the first DJ software to officially support the SP-404MKII, Serato DJ offers access to a portable performance machine without the complexity of a full DJ set up.
- Now with pre-mapped Serato controls, DJs can easily integrate their workflow and perform sets on the go with a versatile, portable DJ rig that has access to Serato Stems, looping, hot cues and much more.
- Enjoy smooth transitions, real-time mixing and looping, and access to both SP and Serato FX.
Roland SP-404MKII for Serato Studio:
- Roland and Serato’s integration advances the SP-404MKII hardware into a hands-on, pre-mapped controller and USB audio interface for Serato Studio with even deeper hardware integration.
- Producers now have the ability to route Serato Studio audio through the SP-404MKII’s onboard effects for real-time processing.
- Separate stems and trigger loops and one-shots directly in Serato Studio with the famed hardware’s 16 performance pads.
- With Roland’s iconic SP-404MKII, producers can utilize a portable recording studio on-the-go while tapping into Serato’s powerful software features.
Explore integrated functionality with the SP-404MKII V5 update for Serato DJ Lite, Serato DJ Pro* and Serato Studio. *Requires a DJ Pro license.
Serato’s official support for Roland’s internationally-renowned portable sampler launches alongside a string of global events in the vibrant cities that were vital hubs of the early 404 beat community, from Los Angeles, Atlanta, Tokyo, Berlin, London and beyond.
Live performances, beat battles, artist panels and exclusive merchandise giveaways will unite the artists, DJs and producers who were integral to the cultural phenomenon that is the SP-404. Roland stores around the world will host in-person celebrations – from London to Tokyo – where guests can join 404 Day gear raffles for creative tools aligned with the SP-404MKII, including Serato licenses, the AIRA Compact S-1 and J-6, a limited-edition Roland graphic tee, Roland Cloud access, Melodics subscriptions and more. To join this landmark 20th year celebration of the SP-404, visit Roland’s dedicated 404 Day page here and Roland’s ultimate guide for 404 Day 2025 here.
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