MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland SP-404 MkII

23. August 2026

Sunwarper’s SP-404 MKII Looper: From Gimmick to Groove Weapon

Sunwarper, the LA wizard of dusty samples and synthwave heat, takes the supposedly ‘meh’ SP-404 MKII Looper and turns it into the backbone of his beat-making. If you thought this feature was just Roland fluff, you’re in for a sharp rerouting. In true Sunwarper style, he slices through workflow myths, shows off layer-specific FX chaos, and hits the ceiling of what the SP’s looper can do—before busting through it with a DAW hack. Whether you’re a sampler veteran or just want to dodge the endless pattern grid, this one’s equal parts lesson and rave bunker inspiration.

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4. April 2026

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Chris Laps

Chris Laps Unleashes Sidechain Mayhem: SP-404 MkII Gets the Ducking It Deserves

Roland finally caved and gave the SP-404 MkII the sidechain compression we’ve all been screaming for—and Chris Laps is here to show us just how good it is. No more hacky workarounds or praying to the firmware gods: this update drops a real, punchy sidechain right into your sampler workflow. Chris walks through the new feature with his usual clear, no-fuss style, showing why this is a game-changer for beatmakers and electronic heads alike. If you want your kicks to punch through like a sledgehammer in a rave bunker, this is the update you’ve been waiting for. Dive in, but

Roland SP-404 MkII