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An album is like a book. You listen to an album like you're reading a book. You can't rewind a track because you'll break the whole novel. Now with streaming you only listen to short stories, like TikTok. It's all about clip thinking.

As a musician I struggle with this daily. I stream, and my music is up for streaming. The reality is that if my music wasn’t on the streaming platforms no one would hear it. And if I switched back to only buying physical music, How many artists could I afford to support? 2 per month? The pro is those 2 artists each month got a fair amount for those 2 albums, but then streaming wise (which is how the masses consume) is a way I can “support” many more artists. And by support I mean get their numbers up and I’m a huge fan of sharing what I’m listening to through social media… which hopefully helps them grow. Maybe people buy their albums then? Probably not, but a higher chance of it. Concerning the algorithms… I loved digging for new stuff. I loved everything about the old ways, however, the algorithm on Spotify kinda kills it. It really does push some good shit on me. Less exciting way of finding music, but I do love hearing incredible new stuff. Now having said all of this, I despise the streaming platforms. One album sale on bandcamp would pay me more than the streams I’ve amassed on Spotify. And forget Apple Music, no one listens to Apple Music. I maybe have 5k total on Spotify and like a hundred on Apple. Anyways, I’m rambling. Lots of thoughts. I’m with you though, there is some real cognitive dissonance at play here.

Was just talking to my boy about this. Moreso with supporting artists

The manual will be your best friend, also the many great video's on You Tube. It took me a couple of years to find the magic, True Cuckoo has a patch download that is way more fun than the factory presets.

One of the most comprehensive 404 videos I’ve watched, thank you! Can’t wait to upgrade from my SX

How do you like the keys having larger hands? I’ve avoided micro because of the small keys.

the mkII is physical, but is NOT analog, as well as the CD

They are still made and delivered this way, Only difference is Mine came with more green on the outside of the box, just like the Volca boxes. Keyboard indeed may well be the worst in synth-land, sadly.

You can use a 1TB SD card on the 404

Spit, these patterns are siiick!! Very inspiring stuff. Thank you for the technical advice and examples.

Great explanation of important SP- Features. This helps a lot. Thank you!

These videos are great man. I saved the beat making playlist. You are explaining the mkii in a very clear way. I've been a multi instrumentalist and band leader since the mid 90's, and most of the experimentation that I have done with looping and sampling has been with tape machines the 404 mkii is going to be my first foray into working with a proper sampler. The way you are explaining this stuff makes sense to a hands on musician that has avoided daws outside of live recording, and I truly appreciate it. Great stuff.

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Dreamy :)

This is a very informative tutorial! Thanks for creating!

i went through the same emotions , now I'm returning back to Maschine software. what an amazing video with relative clarification .

Great review. I think I'm going to go with the mk2. Appreciate your take.

Don't sell the tascam brother lol

love the plant and seed analogies!!!! thank you!

My short time memory says NO! to picking up the mk2 with its crazy button acrobatics. Yet still tempted by its playfulness. Knowing Roland the idea of a docking station seems totally unrealistic. But a SP555 mk2 sounds super sweet - and is the likely the machine most people want. It may happen. Bigger screen and smoother workflow more of a groovebox - a no brainier.

The mk2 is essentially a cassette recorder on steroids. It's amazing for soundscapes and ambient music.

Thanks for the vid, Spitty. I have one as well! I got it as a gift from a friend of mine this year. I have been using it with my 404mkII as well though not enough yet. I have a really short video of an impromptu performance on my profile that I used with a MOOD MKII. I think it has a ton of potential, especially with sampled instruments.

Those turntables are incredible and perfect for sampling 🔥🔥🔥🔥🫡🇨🇦👌🏿

Love seeing you dive into Orba 2!!

You got the stem tech part.

I bought the sp404 because this youtuber named freebeats showed how he uses it to "sketch" song ideas down. Then I realized hey I can do the same approach where I do specific things in sp404 instead of using all functions in one sitting I can chop em down as a workflow.

So cool to see how people use the SP in so many different ways. Thanks for sharing this man!

nice work! very impresssive. big thumbs up from Korea

All this is very helpful. I wish roland brings a multi out via USB to create 16 different outs you can route your pads to. Imagine you can play your pattern and jam with the fx or finger drumming your beats and record each pad a a separate track. That would be awesome.

Thanks! I’m on similar path, returning to my daw ( logic mostly and Ableton). I had omnisphere from different contract I did and find pairing it’s quick grab flow feature to be epic for samples on sp. truly endless. I’m eyeing a Digitakt 2, love a powerful hardware sequencer

Thank you for your fantastic series which helped immensely. Can you merge pads into another pattern with their note data? I wonder if when copying a pattern with selected pads only, would merge these into a pasted pattern, rather than overwrite it entirely, I.e. merge. I'll have to give this a go later today

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks for your content I’ve gotten a lot better watching you

I personally would like to see the *Roland SP404 M3.* The SP404 series has been a slam dunk for Roland for years they would be taking a huge gamble with any new/re-branded machines to chase Akai! Roland has done this many times before one being the *Roland MV8000 & 8800* at that time they were chasing the MPC3000 and that machine fell way short of competing with the MPC’s. Roland will suffer a similar fate if they try to jump in the ring with Akai MPC’s again. I believe Roland has a gem with the SP404MK2 or mK3! They have a dedicated customer base with the SP404’s the units can remain battery powered, users love the portable and customization, it’s basically a midi controller and user interface with the USB-C - I would just like to see maybe a slightly larger screen, move the effects buttons away from the sides to accommodate a larger screen move those buttons somewhere else and lastly add WiFi/bluetooth just because lol. In closing I do like your idea as just a wishlist type thing but practically Roland would have a lot of catching up to do in the world of DAWS in a box and I believe most people would stick with Akai or Maschine for that experience!!!

Great video, wish I could like it twice! I am on the fence about which to get, but your line at the end about the Roland being more creative sold me on it. I have been making music (rock mostly) for nearly 30 years, but I always prefer easy to use recording devices over something that is cumbersome to use. Sounds like I'll start with the SP404 and add in the MPC ONE if the time comes.

huge huge huge tips and help in this video. thanks very much for your clear explanations and examples! i can already tell this is going to upgrade my song making.

4:23 Dixieland!

Thank you brother

Appreciate ya bruh ✊🏾

Knowledge is beautiful. Big ups for keepin 'em poppin!

Haha, love it

Great trailer, this jawn had me rollin 🤣 I ain't missing no meals tho lol!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

😂😂😂😂 facts thou

Great job

They need to bring back 100% feedback for the oldschool delay looper technique

Great vid! Greetz from Amsterdam..

Good job, thank you!

this escalated quickly

Very interesting! From a pretty boring regular beat to the IDM territory.

Very cool! Love the sound manipulation, I haven't used that feature yet. I like how you created a melody from the drum sample, lots to explore.