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.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Lite installed:
You can also try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
The Roland SP-404MKII is supported in Serato DJ Lite 3.3.1 and later.
Drivers & Firmware
The Roland SP-404MKII is 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 Lite.
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 Lite
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 |
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| 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 | - |
| 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 |
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 - 4 | Delete Cue Point |
| PAD 2 / PAD 4 | ||
| PAD 5 / PAD 7 | ||
| PAD 6 / PAD 8 |
AUTO LOOP mode: Press the LOOP button to enter AUTO LOOP mode.
| SP-404MKII CONTROL DECK 1 / DECK 2 |
FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 5 / PAD 7 | 1 Beat Auto Loop | - |
| PAD 6 / PAD 8 | 2 Beat Auto Loop | - |
| PAD 9 / PAD 11 | 4 Beat Auto Loop | - |
| PAD 10 / PAD 12 | 8 Beat Auto Loop | - |
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 | - |
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. |
| PAD 16 |
Toggle Sampler Mute |
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Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Lite.
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 Lite, 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 Lite, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Lite.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Lite knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Lite. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Lite knowledge base for specific, related topics.