SP-404SX Sampler VE-20 Vocal Processor

Turbocharging the Worlds Most Popular The Essential Stompbox for Vocalists
Portable Sampler Why says stompboxes are just for guitarists? The new, easy-to-use VE-20 has been designed
from the ground up for singers, featuring some of the finest vocal-effects technology on the
market. With the click of a footswitch, you can instantly add lush vocal layers and harmonies
Rolands acclaimed SP-404 performance
to your singing, add realtime pitch-correction, and you can show your creative side with
sampler takes an exciting leap forward with
special effects such as Distortion, Radio, and Strobe. You can even create loops and layers
the new SP-404SX. In addition to the fun,
in real time with the onboard Phrase Looper. Perform anywhere with the VE-20 since it runs
fast, hands-on features of the original, the
on AC or battery power.
new model offers enhanced sound quality
with pure 16-bit linear sampling, improved
DSP effects, smooth FX switching, a more
versatile pattern sequencer (with a new
shuffle feature), and easier data
management with SD-card compatibility. Its
a creatively stimulating, powerful tool for
DJs, musicians, producers, and live-sound
engineers who trigger jingles.

Sample anytime, anywhere with the built-in

mic and battery power
29 DSP effects, including filter, delay, unique voice
effects, subsonic, and looper
3 control knobs, 12 trigger pads, and Sub Pad for
rapid repeat triggering
Seamless effects switching for smooth, perfect
performance
Pattern sequencer with quantize mode and new SD MEMORY CARD
shuffle feels Sampling Time Unit: minutes
1GB SD card included; expand sample storage up Size of Memory card Stereo Mono
to 32GB with SDHC Specialized effects for vocalists, including Harmony, Phantom power for condenser microphones
1 GB 90 180
Import audio files from computer, assign samples Double-Track, Dynamics, Reverb, Delay, and more Runs on six AA-batteries or AC adaptor (PSA)
2 GB 180 360
to pads with bundled software (Mac/PC) Create the total of 3-part harmonies and layers
4 GB 360 720 Easy operation, road-tough BOSS construction
Realtime pitch-correction tools
8 GB 720 1440
Special FX, including Distortion, Radio and Strobe
16 GB 1440 2880
Phrase Looper with 38 seconds (mono) of recording
32 GB 2880 5760
time
* Total time for all samples.
* The maximum sampling time (size) for a single sample is approximately 180 minutes in stereo (2 GB).
* Each sampling time is approximate. The times may change depending on the card specifications.
* Since the 1 GB SD card included with the SP-404SX contains preload data, the available sampling time
will be less than the time above.

SP-404SX Specifications VE-20 Specifications

Maximum Polyphony 12 voices Recordable Data Samples: 120 (12 samples x 10 banks) shuffle quantize function) Effects 29 types Pads 12 + Sub Pad x 1 Controllers Control Knob Maximum Input Level INPUT: 0 dBu (MicSens=1), INPUT: -44 dBu (MicSens=100) Input type x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series) Current Draw 200 mA (9 V max.) * Expected battery life
(stored on SD card), Patterns: 120 (12 patterns x 10 banks)(stored on SD card) Sampling Time x 3 Display 7 segments, 3 characters (LED) Onboard Mic Mono x 1 Connectors LINE INPUT Impedance INPUT: 4 k Maximum Output Level OUTPUT: -7 dBu PHONES/LINE: +8 dBu under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 7 hours, these figures will vary depending on
(Total time for all samples) The maximum sampling time (size) for a single sample is approximately jacks (L, R)(RCA phono type), LINE OUTPUT jacks (L, R)(RCA phono type), Headphones (PHONES) Output Impedance OUTPUT: 600 PHONES/LINE: 66 Memory Sound: 30 (Preset) + 50 the actual conditions of use. Dimensions 173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57 (H) mm / 6-13/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (D)
180 minutes in stereo (2 GB). The following shows the approximate total sampling time of the jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), MIC jack (1/4 inch phone type), MIDI IN connector, DC IN jack, (User) Phrase Loop Mono 38 sec Display 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD), POWER x 2-1/4 (H) inches Weight 1.1 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz (including batteries) Accessories Owners Manual,
samples that can be stored on one SD card. Card capacity / Stereo(Mono) 1GB / Approx. 90 min. SD card slot Power Supply DC 9 V (Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery x 6, Alkaline AA SIZE indicator (serves also as the battery check indicator), ON/OFF (PLAY) indicator, (REC) indicator, Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information), Dry battery LR6 (AA)
(180 min.), 2GB / Approx. 180 min.(360 min.), 4GB / Approx. 360 min.(720 min.), 8GB / Approx. 720 Dry Battery x 6 or AC Adaptor) * Batteries sold separately Battery life for continuous use Ni-MH HARMONY indicator, PHRASE LOOP indicator Connectors INPUT jack (XLR type/1/4 inch TRS type (alkaline) x 6 Options AC Adaptor (PSA series)
min.(24 hours), 16GB / Approx. 24 hours(48 hours), 32GB / Approx.48 hours (96 hours), Since the SD MEMORY CARD
Rechargeable batteries: approximately 5 hours, Alkaline dry batteries :approximately 4 hours * phone type), OUTPUT L/MONO jack (XLR type), OUTPUT R jack (XLR type), PHONES/LINE jack * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
1 GB SD card included with the SP-404SX contains preload data, the available sampling time will These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Current Draw 450 mA (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), DC IN jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) * The specifications are subject to change without notice.
be less than the time above. Data Format 16-bit linear(.wav / aif) Sampling Frequency 44.1 DimensionsSampling Time
177.6 (W) x 256.7 Unit:
(D) x 72.1 (H) mm, 7 (W) x 10-1/8 (D) x minutes
2-7/8 (H) inches Weight
kHz Pattern Sequencer Maximum recordable notes: Approx. 16,000 notes, Resolution: 96 ticks 1.2 kg, 2 lbs 11 oz (excluding batteries) Accessories SD card (1GB), SP-404SX UTILITY CD-ROM,
per quarter note, Pattern Length: 199 measures, Recording method: Realtime Loop Recording (with AC Adaptor PSB-1U, Size of Manual
Owners
Memory card * TheStereo Mono
specifications are subject to change without notice.
10 11
1 GB 90 180