Roland SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited-Edition Sampler and Effector

A champion of the independent music scene, Stones Throw Records has an illustrious history in the hip-hop genrewith many of their releases featuring Rolands legendary SP samplers. The Roland SP-404MKII Stones Throw Edition sampler and effector is a righteous celebration of this interwoven legacy, presenting a fully functioning SP-404MKII with a bevy of Stones Throw-themed appointments and extras, including a high-shine aluminum custom faceplate, and mixtape cassette and 7″ vinyl record featuring the same samples used by iconic Stones Throw artists such as J Dilla, Madlib, Madvillain, NxWorries, Knxwledge, Sudan Archives and many more.

A Throw to a Touchstone

Roland outdid themselves when they designed the SP-404MKII sampler and effector. They listened intently to the community and, with thoughtful consideration, designed the ideal tool for performers and producers to use samples and effects to suit whatever their creative needs necessitated. From its cutting-edge, portable sampling workflow with 16GB of internal storage to its OLED screen for easy waveform editing and mode navigation, its no wonder it became a massive hit with some of the most influential hip-hop and lo-fi electronic artists on the scenean indispensable staple at Stones Throw Records in particular.

In the Image of an Indie Icon

Since DJ Peanut Butter Wolf founded the label in 1996, Stones Throw has been a touchstoneand a blueprintfor independent music culture. The limited-edition Stones Throw rendition of the SP-404MKII features faceplate and packaging artwork by Jeff Jank, the renowned art director and illustrator on the labels most seminal releases. This special collab between Roland and Stones Throw not only highlights the trademark aesthetic charm, but also includes 10 banks of royalty-free one-shots, loops and patterns, compliments of the label.

Stones Throw Vinyl and Cassette Mixtape

This edition of the Roland SP-404MKII includes a 7″ vinyl featuring a slew of samples from Stones Throw artists Kiefer and Mndsgncreated from their own SP sound banksletting you record, sample and sonically manipulate them to your liking with the sublime workflow of the 404. It also boasts a cassette mixtape curated by DJ legend J. Rocc, with an exclusive 30-minute mix of Stones Throw artists who use the SP-404MKII.

An Endlessly Versatile Creative Machine

No matter if youre a beginning artist or a seasoned pro, the SP-404MKII is a streamlined creative powerhouse thats as easy to use or meticulously fine-tuned as youd like it to be. With its intuitive interface featuring 17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, 32 voices of polyphony, 10 banks of sampling content with up to 16 minutes per sample, its ready-made for all your creative needs. Take it to the next level with DJ Mode, which turns your SP-404 into a two-channel DJ mixer, seamlessly functioning as left and right decks with the ability to add effects to your hearts content. Or, plug in a mic or guitar and utilize the effector to fashion totally new sounds as unique as your imagination.

With its peerless style, workflow and heaping helping of exclusive extras, this limited run of Roland Stones Throw SP-404MKIIs is sure to be treasured for years on end. Walk into your local Guitar Center or order here to make this inimitable sampling legend your own today.