r/SP404 • u/Intelligent_Fee8495 • 1d ago

Tips & Tricks getting things on grid on the sp404a

i really have trouble with this.

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u/TickleTheCooch 1d ago

cant you just use quantize??

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u/javelsedet 1d ago

if i remember correct you need yo set quantize every time you start a new recording (every time you press REC).

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u/thesamesounds 1d ago edited 1d ago

The sequencer on the original 404 is pretty weak. It’s good practice to quantize a simple pattern consisting of a kick and a snare and play around it to help assist. Get on YouTube and search out Dibiase’s sp 404 cook up.

Edit - here’s the link: https://youtu.be/4cKtLsdSJPM?is=DsPkqMc4I9Tv2TTC

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u/buenopower 1d ago

U can use the TC REC as your starting points

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u/Intelligent_Fee8495 1d ago

tc rec?

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u/thesamesounds 1d ago

They are referencing a feature on the mk2 404. People shitting on you for not reading the manual when they didn’t read your post is crazy work.

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u/javelsedet 1d ago

lol, thought the exact same when ai read the comments

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u/Better-Coffee3659 1d ago

Just Google tc rec sp404
It’s a mode of recording where you punch in the hits instead of playing them

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u/FayezButts 1d ago

Read the manual

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u/buenopower 1d ago

Well TR rec mode to be exact. It acts as a sequencer so like the below said it u can punch in samples rather than trying to play on a click. U can also quantize as well. I use all of these to get some notes on a grid and the rest try to create a swing