Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Using the SP-404MKII as a Groovebox!
Today I'm showing the basics of how to use the Roland SP-404MKII as a proper groovebox! While not the most intuitive workflow, if you put in the time, the 404mkII can absolutely pass as a proper machine for making full songs. Stay tuned for a second part in the future, where we'll look at chaining patterns, exporting stems, and more! Enjoy the video :)
My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:
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GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
Roland SP-404MKII: amzn.to/4aYLiEO
Teenage Engineering OP-Z: amzn.to/3LBfzyV
Behringer UMC1820 (audio interface): amzn.to/4pDRRA2
Questions? Ask them below!
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Using the SP-404MKII as a Groovebox!
Today I'm showing the basics of how to use the Roland SP-404MKII as a proper groovebox! While not the most intuitive workflow, if you put in the time, the 404mkII can absolutely pass as a proper machine for making full songs. Stay tuned for a second part in the future, where we'll look at chaining patterns, exporting stems, and more! Enjoy the video :)
My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:
zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlist
GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
Roland SP-404MKII: amzn.to/4aYLiEO
Teenage Engineering OP-Z: amzn.to/3LBfzyV
Behringer UMC1820 (audio interface): amzn.to/4pDRRA2
Questions? Ask them below!
Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeat
Bandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releases
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...
If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!
Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
