Roland SP-404MKII MIDI

Quick reference

MIDI clock source

Auto, Internal, MIDI or USB in SYSTEM → MIDI

Manufacturer documented

Reference Manual v4.04 MIDI section; Roland support: MIDI Sync settings

Clock and transport output

MIDI Sync Out ON transmits clock, Start and Stop at MIDI OUT

Manufacturer documented

Reference Manual v4.04 MIDI section; Roland support: MIDI Sync Out

External pad triggering

MIDI Mode A maps banks A–J to channels 1–10; Mode B splits banks across channels 1 and 2

Manufacturer documented

Reference Manual v4.04 MIDI section; Roland support: MIDI Mode

Clock and pad control

In SYSTEM → MIDI, MIDI Sync can follow Auto, Internal, MIDI or USB. Roland’s support instructions state that MIDI follows clock at MIDI IN, USB follows USB clock, and MIDI Sync Out ON sends clock, Start and Stop at MIDI OUT.

External sample triggering requires the intended MIDI Mode. Mode A uses a separate channel for each bank A–J; Mode B uses channel 1 for banks A–E and channel 2 for banks F–J. Roland directs users to the Reference Manual MIDI note map for exact pad notes.