Hey! When you're using the sequencer you CAN delete your "mistakes". While your pattern is playing in REC mode, just press 'DEL', it will appear 'ERS' on the screen. Then press and hold the pads you don't want to hear in that moment. You can press and delete multiple pads simultaneously. Great video btw! I also love the sp404 sequencer and its interesting limitations. Thanks for sharing!
Hey, what a lovely sample :) and great beat! My trick, to find the root note: 1. play the sample, 2. sing "right" notes (find the scale), 3. stop the sample, but don't stop with singing, 4. find the "calmest" note (what gives you the "ok, I'm home" feeling) 5. find that note on keyboard
cavan ho , this is the "base" note, The strongest every other is a little bit "eh.." you don't really need the root, to make music. For example in this video Accurate doesn't touch the root (Ab). You can find it with keyboard, but - for me - it's easier with singing.
This is a very nice video where the lesson goes beyond words and there is actually a lot of wisdom in the working process; it inspires discipline and positive vibes. Thank you very much!
a trick for chromatic pitch; pitch up or down before artifacting is ruining sound, resample and pitch again. Rinse repeat until you get the sound you're looking for. a neat trick to minimize artifacting
hey, while your seq is playing in record mode, you can press the del button and hold whatever pads you want deleted from that seq. No need to record everything over.
I've just bought the 404 A and I need a truly basic and slowed down tutorial video of how to use it, can anybody help? Love the beat that was dope, gives me so much inspiration!
Hey man I hope you have gotten it figured out but if not, I know it’s a bitch but the manual will help you so much and tell you exactly how it works! It’s the only way to find out every little thing it can do!
Nice work, bro. Will you please make a video on how to record cuts on a beat? I'm workin w a Maschine MK3, but I don't know how to record my scratches from either of my turntables that are connected to my mixer.
nice upload. you didn't have to re-record the drums 10 minutes into the video though. you can delete each pad individually or together without touching the drums. I've done it before and was pleasantly surprised.
I loved my force also, until it decided to not boot up anymore after freezing up and the screen getting hot to the touch. Only had it five months, no word from Akai on the warranty yet. Still waiting....
I feel the same way about limitations! i can make more and faster music with my novation circuit than with my laptop and Ableton live 😂 my current workflow looks like this: make a rough sketch on the circuit and then record the midi and sometimes audio in Ableton live and then finish the track. I dont know how i was able to do music before the circuit
@@oOFTJOo Its super easy to edit sounds but the only downside is that you need a computer to create new sounds. but I mainly use it as a sketch tool and then import the midi into Ableton to replace the sounds with something else.
CursedSound Ive always heard a lot of good stuff about the circuit and I’m sure it’s awsome. I’ve never tried it myself but... Last time I checked it couldn’t record anything off the grid but quantized everything. That’s a dealbreaker for me
@@AccurateBeats the recent circuit 1.8 firmware has better support for 'off the grid'/non-quantised recording. Although technically it records to microsteps I believe (6 or more subdivisions per 1 sequencer step). novationmusic.com/news/circuit-v18-firmware
@@DJDigitalJosh I will get a job, but it's hard for me to get a job & still go to school. And nobody in my country will give me this much money for nothing haha
Always droping dope stuff....love your channel and work!!! Your sampleworks are awesome... Drums always groovy in point. Big respect and all the best. Peace and a wonderfull week!!!
Hey man thanks for the video. I was looking at picking up an old SP202 which doesn't have a sequencer so I wondered if there was any particular reason I couldn't sample something I'm playing on seven pads onto a pad I'm not playing (since the SP202 only has 8 pads) by running the outputs into the inputs again. I just need it as a sort of drum machine, to record my drum set and voice and create loops on the fly. (One cool thing about the SP202 is a great sounding onboard mic)
Nice beat man. Made me wonder on how much time those early hip hop guys needed to come up with a beat. No computer, no daw or nifty software to make live easy. Nice peace of gear but not for me. Thank God for Maschine and/or Serato sample I say :-)
What's the longest sample you can put on a pad? Is their a "hold" feature for longer samples so that I don't have to hold it for 50 seconds+ Would this unit be good for sort of a "instant play back" for sets for live shows?
Hey man, great video. Did you know you can set a threshold level on the SP404 when sampling so you won’t miss the start. Think it’s like func (or shift?) and pad 4. You can then set your level 🎧
Anthony Maillis hey man, I’m not sure about the 404 og. I’d like to think this also has auto threshold aswell. Might be worth searching for the manual online 🎧
Great video man! One thing I don't really understand (with beat making in general) is finding the root notes for the bassline? Are you just trying to find out what notes sound best with the beat? Do you have to do this or could you just create a bassline by trial and error? Sorry, my music theory knowledge is limited!
your first drum pattern you played simultaneously was the chopped samples was the best. it was funky and swinging. the one you actually used in final beat not not not not alll.
Someone buy me one lol. JK, I gotta save up for one of these. They're so rare compared to a lot of other brands' products. Come on Roland, step up your online purchase game.
Malcolm From The North Ha! I think I’ll make a video some day about the effects and how I use this one for live beat showcases. That’s where it really shines 😀 Thanks for liking it
you can erase each pad in a sequence/pattern...i can do it ;-) no need to re-record everything? Or did i missed something at the 10:00 minute mark? keep up the good work!
Hello Anthony Fantano's father.
K K Melon’s father got ill beats man!
GREAT COMMENT, I'll pay you when I can .
i thought he looked like dr. phil 😂
Bad snacks ‘ and lil miss beats ‘ uncle
Hey! When you're using the sequencer you CAN delete your "mistakes". While your pattern is playing in REC mode, just press 'DEL', it will appear 'ERS' on the screen. Then press and hold the pads you don't want to hear in that moment. You can press and delete multiple pads simultaneously.
Great video btw! I also love the sp404 sequencer and its interesting limitations. Thanks for sharing!
Hey, what a lovely sample :) and great beat! My trick, to find the root note:
1. play the sample,
2. sing "right" notes (find the scale),
3. stop the sample, but don't stop with singing,
4. find the "calmest" note (what gives you the "ok, I'm home" feeling)
5. find that note on keyboard
Elégrossz? A great tip!😀
That 'ok I'm home' bit was magic
cavan ho , this is the "base" note, The strongest every other is a little bit "eh.." you don't really need the root, to make music. For example in this video Accurate doesn't touch the root (Ab). You can find it with keyboard, but - for me - it's easier with singing.
@@elegrossz8948 I can't sing for shit and don't really know my notes so I need a keyboard for now aha
lol i can't hum a tune for a sample or bass line most of the time. My voice simply doesn't go that low. I am not a singer. That's why I make beats.
The weird aspects of the pitch function is what adds color and character to the song.
I love the weirdness in it
I just got a 404 A recently and I LOVE it! So far, it’s exactly what I’ve been searching for.
how are you enjoyting it now? do you recomend it?
Love the little nod to "red means recording" :)
bestformspielt well.. I’m a big fan :)
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You can delete each part that you don't need by pressing the del button while recording and holding the pad you want to erase from the sequence.
Thanks for sharing this! I'm very interested in the 404's "no guardrails" workflow. Appreciate you making this in real time.
This is a very nice video where the lesson goes beyond words and there is actually a lot of wisdom in the working process; it inspires discipline and positive vibes. Thank you very much!
I really like it when you put the scratches to it sounds really good
Great. This demo actually shows what this unit does.
*creates banger* "I'm not sure"
Haha! The life of a creative
Best video of the SP so far, and I've seen em all lol
Sean ...sounds like me...I am just discovering this.
a trick for chromatic pitch; pitch up or down before artifacting is ruining sound, resample and pitch again. Rinse repeat until you get the sound you're looking for.
a neat trick to minimize artifacting
Thank you! I’ll try that tonight
Bro Thank you for doing what you do for us on TH-cam.
does look like it takes forever. I think the perk of the 404 are the effects. Nice beat!
Thanks for doing this video I just got the Sp 202 & 303 and I'm about to get this one next these things are so much fun
The equipment made in Japan is amazing!🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵❤️
hey, while your seq is playing in record mode, you can press the del button and hold whatever pads you want deleted from that seq. No need to record everything over.
Michael Blattau yupp! Totally my bad!
Nice this just answered my question.
Blattau is a mad baddd guy name
@@Cavanho haha huh?
the chops over the top really took this beat to the next level
Beautiful track man. Very inspiring
Ricky snowConez thanks :)
I like the samples you come up with and how you use different hardware.
James W thanks
that at the end is fucking awesome
This was mad helpful. Saved me a ton of digging through the manual.
Very informative...precise...on beats and workflow
Watch ending...he used the SP-404 as an effects Module😊
youre trippin! @3:55 the sample sounded crazy dope with that pitch modification
I said the same thing! Sounds menacing
He doesn't like artefacts
Uh huh!
I've just bought the 404 A and I need a truly basic and slowed down tutorial video of how to use it, can anybody help?
Love the beat that was dope, gives me so much inspiration!
Hey man I hope you have gotten it figured out but if not, I know it’s a bitch but the manual will help you so much and tell you exactly how it works! It’s the only way to find out every little thing it can do!
NICE :-)
You make it look eeeeeeeasssy! Fire to that
Most polite BeatMaker on yt
YEAH the doodles are back!! Love'em! aaaaaaaaaaaaand love the beat, great one as always, cheers!
Getting my sp404a this week. Thanks for the tip Accurate Beats!
WoW!!! I just asked u in Instagram about it few days ago ^^ Appreciate what r u doing mang! Thanks for content !
Thank god for much easier things to use like slicing it all on tape machines
This beat is so dope, that last sound your were gonna put in was dope, but the scratches took it someplace else.
Wow, what a zoo of beatmaking gear! Very nice
sick beat man! always loving your mad scratches at the end
Fabi Wasabi thanks!m, I appreciate that!
Love the jingle in the beginning 😅👍🥳
Learned a lot from this video. Thanks for sharing!
Super and thanks!!!
i have never seen the sp in action, thank you for the video friend !
you should check out Mujo, he makes some amazing sp404 videos :)
Good stuff, thanks 🙏
6:45
"Maybe I could do something like this..."
*proceeds to make pure fire*
"...but, I'm not sure, let's take it easy"
Nice work, bro.
Will you please make a video on how to record cuts on a beat? I'm workin w a Maschine MK3, but I don't know how to record my scratches from either of my turntables that are connected to my mixer.
“Well it’s definitely a bassline.”
Dope and Wicked 👌 hip hop homework
Awesome man!
Coyotl thanks
Thank you teacher 😊
Nice!
This is a very valuable video, thanks brother!
Cool stuff 👍
6:45 "maybe I can do something like this" ...Kills it!.... "but im not sure" lol
Great beat!
Thanks
WHOAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!
since discovering machine i only chop samples on sp for practice and to remind me how blessed i am with maschine.
Dope!👍
Sampling newbie here: Making sample beats finally makes sense! I'll try this on Koala.
nice upload. you didn't have to re-record the drums 10 minutes into the video though. you can delete each pad individually or together without touching the drums. I've done it before and was pleasantly surprised.
I've always wanted to understand why people love this sampler so much....there are so many options out there.
Same. 200€ more gives you the Mpc One.
Because it’s limitations forces you to be creative when making beats.
Nice
That's why I love so much my Akai Force... 🐶🐶🐶🐶
I loved my force also, until it decided to not boot up anymore after freezing up and the screen getting hot to the touch. Only had it five months, no word from Akai on the warranty yet. Still waiting....
finally a good demonstration
very useful, thanks!
Amazing⚡️
Your finger drumming is damn good fam.
i could definitely hear MF DOOM on this one. Nice job! I've been considering purchasing, thanks a lot :)
I was thinking about this as I watched the video!
RIP
I’m here as a result of MF DOOM and TYLER THE CREATOR. RIP DOOM
sounds cool. great one!
I’ve been waiting for this yessss
I feel the same way about limitations! i can make more and faster music with my novation circuit than with my laptop and Ableton live 😂 my current workflow looks like this: make a rough sketch on the circuit and then record the midi and sometimes audio in Ableton live and then finish the track. I dont know how i was able to do music before the circuit
@@oOFTJOo Its super easy to edit sounds but the only downside is that you need a computer to create new sounds. but I mainly use it as a sketch tool and then import the midi into Ableton to replace the sounds with something else.
@@oOFTJOo Its pretty good especially for that price and really easy to understand.
CursedSound Ive always heard a lot of good stuff about the circuit and I’m sure it’s awsome.
I’ve never tried it myself but... Last time I checked it couldn’t record anything off the grid but quantized everything. That’s a dealbreaker for me
@@AccurateBeats the recent circuit 1.8 firmware has better support for 'off the grid'/non-quantised recording. Although technically it records to microsteps I believe (6 or more subdivisions per 1 sequencer step).
novationmusic.com/news/circuit-v18-firmware
Dope video
Damn it’s like a mini MPC. But not as intuitive. Cool to see someone work with one of these
Love the string quartet track at 1:55... Drop the artist and name plz.
This sampler is different I like it to create ideas on the fly.
You can set audio trig and it will record as soon it hits the thresh hold.
ayyy finally
Soft Eyez yeah I know it took a while. Sorry bout that
Hi ! Can you sample a hole song ? Like a hole beat from a song to play along with a guitar?
Very interesting
SP-404 is something I'd like to have, sadly I don't have much money for music equipment
But i guess you have Birthday once a year;)
Go make a cardboard sign, "need $400 for drum machine" & stand on the street corner. People respect honesty. Or get a job & save up.
@@DJDigitalJosh I will get a job, but it's hard for me to get a job & still go to school. And nobody in my country will give me this much money for nothing haha
Always droping dope stuff....love your channel and work!!! Your sampleworks are awesome... Drums always groovy in point. Big respect and all the best. Peace and a wonderfull week!!!
Nice music!
Helpful information but now setting it up to speed playback from normal to .05 hehe!
So good - what is that lovely string sample?
So no undo feature on pattern sequencer?
those scratches remind me of luv sic
Rec means RECORDING....Got it
great
Hey man thanks for the video. I was looking at picking up an old SP202 which doesn't have a sequencer so I wondered if there was any particular reason I couldn't sample something I'm playing on seven pads onto a pad I'm not playing (since the SP202 only has 8 pads) by running the outputs into the inputs again. I just need it as a sort of drum machine, to record my drum set and voice and create loops on the fly. (One cool thing about the SP202 is a great sounding onboard mic)
Nice beat man. Made me wonder on how much time those early hip hop guys needed to come up with a beat. No computer, no daw or nifty software to make live easy. Nice peace of gear but not for me. Thank God for Maschine and/or Serato sample I say :-)
Less options called for more creativity. Thats why Hip Hop was much more amazing than nowadays with the stupid simple trap beats lmao
Dope 👍🏿
Very interesting..
Tht's great :) what a vibe!
Nic3 1N3
Where do you get your drum samples
What's the longest sample you can put on a pad?
Is their a "hold" feature for longer samples so that I don't have to hold it for 50 seconds+
Would this unit be good for sort of a "instant play back" for sets for live shows?
It records up to 5 hours and yes you can hold or trigger the sample
Hey man, great video. Did you know you can set a threshold level on the SP404 when sampling so you won’t miss the start. Think it’s like func (or shift?) and pad 4. You can then set your level 🎧
John Chesters that’s true! I didn’t think about that at the time. Thanks :)
yea it’s the auto trig function. i set the threshold to 1 and it works just fine
Do you happen to know if the SP404 OG has any sort of auto trigger function?
Anthony Maillis hey man, I’m not sure about the 404 og. I’d like to think this also has auto threshold aswell. Might be worth searching for the manual online 🎧
@@johnchesters81 True, thanks brotha
Great video man! One thing I don't really understand (with beat making in general) is finding the root notes for the bassline? Are you just trying to find out what notes sound best with the beat? Do you have to do this or could you just create a bassline by trial and error? Sorry, my music theory knowledge is limited!
I just play until it sounds good, really
I love the string chord progression!!! On this anyone know the sample?
your first drum pattern you played simultaneously was the chopped samples was the best. it was funky and swinging. the one you actually used in final beat not not not not alll.
Someone buy me one lol. JK, I gotta save up for one of these. They're so rare compared to a lot of other brands' products. Come on Roland, step up your online purchase game.
Malcolm From The North Ha!
I think I’ll make a video some day about the effects and how I use this one for live beat showcases. That’s where it really shines 😀
Thanks for liking it
you can erase each pad in a sequence/pattern...i can do it ;-) no need to re-record everything? Or did i missed something at the 10:00 minute mark?
keep up the good work!
RICH.SWAT I’m sure you’re right :)
Thanks
You using 3 fingers on 1 hand sounds better than me using both my hands to make a drum track, how does that work?!