Setup
Licensing & software
This is a Serato DJ Lite hardware unlocked device, meaning it unlocks Serato DJ Lite when connected.
It is also a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro device, meaning it requires the purchase & activation of a Serato DJ Pro license, in order to be used with Serato DJ Pro.
You can try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
The Roland SP-404MKII is supported in Serato DJ Pro 3.3.1 and later.
Drivers & Firmware
The Roland SP-404MKII requires manufacturer-specific drivers when used with both macOS and Windows operating systems.
Firmware version (5.00) is required to connect the unit to Serato DJ Pro.
Both drivers and firmware can be downloaded via the Roland SP-404MKII Downloads page.
Connection
- Connect the Roland SP-404MKII to your computer via the USB-C connection
- Press the Source button on the top left of the screen
- Turn and click the browse knob or use the touch screen to select Software control
- Press the load button for each of the decks (A-F / B-G) you wish to control with Serato DJ Pro
Overview
| # | SP-404MKII CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| 1 | CTRL 1 | Channel fader (DECK 1) | - |
| 2 | CTRL 2 | Channel fader (DECK 2) | - |
| 3 | CTRL 3 | Crossfader | - |
| 4 | PITCH/SPEED |
Crossfader Disable |
- |
| 5 | PUSH ENTER |
PICKUP / TAKEOVER Turn encoder for Library Scroll Hold as modifier while pushing RESAMPLE to change Crossfader Curve Cycle |
Toggle for hardware FX Knobs Hold as modifier while turning encoder to Fast Library Scroll |
| 6 | ROLL | Roll + Beatjump Mode (SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION) | - |
| 7 | D/I | Library Back | - |
| 8 | SHIFT | Shift modifier, which can be held while using another control for secondary SHIFT function | - |
| 9 | E/J | Library Forward | - |
| 10 | C/H | Sort by BPM | Sort by Song |
| 11 | SUB PAD | Sample Mode (SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION) | - |
| 12 | EXIT | Transport/Default Mode (SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION) | - |
| 13 | A/F - B/G |
Load track to Deck 1 (Double Click: Instant Double) Load track to Deck 2 (Double Click: Instant Double) |
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| 14 | LOOP | Autoloop Mode (SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION) | - |
| 15 | PATTERN EDIT | Hot Cue Mode (SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION) | - |
| 16 | PATTERN SELECT | Stems Mode (SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION) | - |
Performance Pad Overview
The Roland SP-404MKII comes with performance pads that can be used across 6 different performance pad modes. These 6 pad modes can be triggered by pressing the corresponding Pad Mode buttons:
| SP-404MKII CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| EXIT | Transport/Default Mode | - |
| PATTERN EDIT | Hot Cue Mode | - |
| LOOP | Autoloop Mode | - |
| ROLL | Roll + Beatjump Mode | - |
| PATTERN SELECT |
Stems Mode |
- |
| SUB PAD |
Sampler Mode |
- |
Transport/Default mode: The following pad mode is the default Pad Mode for this hardware.
| SP-404MKII CONTROL DECK 1 / DECK 2 |
FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 1 / PAD 3 | Pitch Bend Up | Fast Forward |
| PAD 2 / PAD 4 | Tempo Increase | Select Pitch Range |
| PAD 5 / PAD 7 | Pitch Bend Down | Rewind |
| PAD 6 / PAD 8 | Tempo Decrease | Toggle Keylock |
| PAD 9 / PAD 11 |
Hot Cue One Press while holding REVERSE to Censor Playback |
Delete Hot Cue One |
| PAD 10 / PAD 12 |
Sync |
Disable Sync |
| PAD 13 / PAD 15 |
Play/Pause Press while holding REVERSE to Reverse Playback |
Stutter Play |
| PAD 14 / PAD 16 |
CUE/PFL: Toggle channel cue for |
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HOT CUE mode: Press the PATTERN EDIT button to enter HOT CUE mode.
| SP-404MKII CONTROL DECK 1 / DECK 2 |
FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 1 / PAD 3 | Cue Point Write/Trigger 1 - 8 | Delete Cue Point |
| PAD 2 / PAD 4 | ||
| PAD 5 / PAD 7 | ||
| PAD 6 / PAD 8 | ||
| PAD 9 / PAD 11 | ||
| PAD 10 / PAD 12 | ||
| PAD 13 / PAD 15 | ||
| PAD 14 / PAD 16 |
AUTO LOOP mode: Press the LOOP button to enter AUTO LOOP mode.
| SP-404MKII CONTROL DECK 1 / DECK 2 |
FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 1 / PAD 3 | 1/4 Beat Auto Loop | - |
| PAD 2 / PAD 4 | 1/2 Beat Auto Loop | - |
| PAD 5 / PAD 7 | 1 Beat Auto Loop | - |
| PAD 6 / PAD 8 | 2 Beat Auto Loop | - |
| PAD 9 / PAD 11 | 4 Beat Auto Loop | Hold as modifier while pressing PAD 9 OR PAD 11 to Loop Shift Left |
| PAD 10 / PAD 12 | 8 Beat Auto Loop | Hold as modifier while pressing PAD 10 OR PAD 12 to Loop Shift Right |
| PAD 13 / PAD 15 | 16 Beat Auto Loop | Halve Auto Loop Range |
| PAD 14 / PAD 16 | 32 Beat Auto Loop |
Double Auto Loop Range |
BEAT JUMP mode: Press the ROLL button to enter BEAT JUMP mode.
| SP-404MKII CONTROL DECK 1 / DECK 2 |
FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 1 / PAD 3 | 1/16 Beat Roll | - |
| PAD 2 / PAD 4 | 1/8 Beat Roll | - |
| PAD 5 / PAD 7 | 1/4 Beat Roll | - |
| PAD 6 / PAD 8 | 1/2 Beat Roll | - |
| PAD 9 / PAD 11 | Beat Jump Left | - |
| PAD 10 / PAD 12 | Beat Jump Right | - |
| PAD 13 / PAD 15 | Halve Beat Jump Size | - |
| PAD 14 / PAD 16 | Double Beat Jump Size | - |
STEMS mode: Press the PATTERN SELECT button to enter STEMS mode.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT USING STEMS
| SP-404MKII CONTROL |
FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 1 | Trigger Stems ON/OFF | - |
| PAD 5 | - | |
| PAD 9 | - | |
| PAD 13 | - | |
| PAD 2 | Trigger Stems Effects ON/OFF | Key Shift Up |
| PAD 6 | Key Shift Down | |
| PAD 10 | Key Sync | |
| PAD 14 | - |
SAMPLER mode: Press the SUB PAD button to enter SAMPLER mode.
| SP-404MKII CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PADS 1-8 | Trigger samples loaded into the Serato DJ Pro Sampler slots. | Stop sample playback once triggered, or load sample to the respective Sampler slot if no sample is loaded. |
| PADS 9-12 | Cycle Sample Banks | - |
| PAD 13 | Toggle Sampler output select to channel 1 | - |
| PAD 14 | Toggle Sampler output select to channel 2 | - |
| PAD 15 |
Toggle Sampler output select to channel M |
- |
| PAD 16 |
Toggle Sampler Mute |
- |
MIDI
The MIDI feature in Serato DJ Pro allows you to remap Serato DJ Pro software functions to your primary Serato controller, interface or mixer. You can also assign controls to a secondary MIDI controller to further enhance your performance.
For more information on MIDI mapping with Serato DJ Pro, click here.
To remap your supported Serato device, open the SETUP screen and click the MIDI tab. If your Serato device supports hardware remapping, it will appear in the MIDI DEVICES list.
Select your connected device from the MIDI DEVICES list and check the Allow Serato Hardware Remapping option.
Once checked, the MIDI assign button at the top of the main Serato DJ Pro interface will become available for you to start remapping.
You can save, edit or delete MIDI presets in the MIDI tab of the SETUP screen. Clicking Restore Defaults will erase any custom mappings for all connected devices and revert their functions back to default.
Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Pro.
Move the mouse over a section of the software to bring up a context-sensitive tooltip that describes the feature.
Click on the Help button again to turn off Tooltips.
Show Shortcut Keys
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then click Show Shortcut Keys to launch a pop-up window displaying shortcut keyboard combinations.
These shortcuts can help you perform various actions quickly, such as triggering specific deck functions, controlling playback, or navigating the library.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Pro.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Pro. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base for specific, related topics.