Roland’s 404 day is here, and this time it’s celebrating with a Serato integration for the SP-404MKIIRoland is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic sampler, the SP-404, with its annual 404 Day – and this time its hosting several global events, and bringing an exciting upgrade to its modern day successor, the SP-404MKII.
404 Day is held on 4 April each year, as Roland pays tribute to its integral part in beat-making culture. First released in 2005, the SP-404 became “the go-to music creation tool” for beatmakers as underground hip-hop and electronic music scenes were flourishing across cities like Los Angeles, Tokyo, and London.

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This year, Roland has joined forces with Serato to officially integrate the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ (Lite and Pro) and Serato Studio. Roland’s free V5 update with Serato “transforms” the sampler into an “accessible tool that bridges the gap between DJing and music production”, according to the brand.
The partnership crowns Serato as having the first DJ software to officially support the SP-404MKII, which handily offers access to the compact sampler without the complexity of a full DJ set up. Now with pre-mapped Serato controls, DJs can integrate their workflow and perform sets on the go with access to Serato Stems, looping, hot cues, and more.
As for Serato Studio, the integration turns the SP-404MKII hardware into a pre-mapped controller and USB audio interface, with even deeper hardware integration. Producers can now route Serato Studio audio through the SP-404MKII’s onboard effects for real-time processing.

Of course the celebration doesn’t end there, as Roland is taking over several global events for the week of 404 Day across five continents. These 404 Day parties showcase live performances, beat battles, artist panels, and more. Several Roland Stores around the world are also hosting 404 Day events, including the Roland stores in London and Tokyo, with the launch of SP-404 1-2-1 in-store workshops, and SP-404MKII demonstrations with the new Version 5 update.
Find out more about the V5 update for the SP-404MKII, or head over to Roland’s guide to 404 day for more details on events and celebrations across the globe.
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