Troubleshooting
Roland SP-404MKII fixes
Choose the symptom you see. Each answer is tied to its documented source and verification state.
Official manual
SP-404MKII is not following external MIDI clock
The SP-404MKII tempo remains internal rather than following a clock source at MIDI IN.Official manual
SP-404MKII external MIDI notes are not triggering pads
A keyboard or sequencer is connected, but its notes do not play the intended SP-404MKII samples.
SP-404MKII is not following external MIDI clock
The SP-404MKII tempo remains internal rather than following a clock source at MIDI IN.Official manual
SP-404MKII external MIDI notes are not triggering pads
A keyboard or sequencer is connected, but its notes do not play the intended SP-404MKII samples.