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Turn SP404 mk2 into a MASTER BRAIN with MIDI CONDUCTOR | DOOM OS

October 30, 2026 at 1:07 PM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

Dark Techno Performance | OUT NOW!

Enter the void. Lose yourself in the vortex.
A new transmission from the underground.
Dark. Hypnotic. Relentless.

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#sp404mk2 #techno #dawless

October 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Adequate Images

@adequate-images.bsky.social

Unfortunately? Piano's good! I quite envy people who can sit down at any random piano and immediately impress everyone nearby, though I suppose it takes a lot of confidence to do too..

I rediscovered my lap steel recently, and am trying to relearn the SP404mk2 I got frustrated with a while ago.

October 24, 2026 at 7:56 AM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

SP-404 MK2 as a full MIDI controller?

With MIDI Conductor, the addon for DOOM OS, the SP-404 MK2 turns into a control center for your entire hardware setup.

This mod DEFINITELY changes the capabilities of our beloved SP-404MKII!

Enjoy!
with love .noir. ❤️
#sp404mk2 #dawless

youtu.be/Rjrut-dveXA

"Is this techno?" Created with Roland SP 404 MK II #techno #lofi #synthwave #roland #sp404mk2 #music

October 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM

Cyp3

@cyp3.bsky.social

Big announcement, KOALA SAMPLER is now a VST!!!!! & it’s on sale 1/3 off. It is very very good! I use Koala Sampler on all my ipads paired w/ an SP404mk2, Koala is the only music app on my Android. NOW there’s even more fluid ways to work between platforms koalasampler.com/plugin/

Koala Sampler for iOS paired with an SP404mk2, 24ch of mixer, 24 ch patch bay & 5U 19” FX rack , RNC 1773 Compressor, Blue Tube Analog Pre. M Audio 49key midi w/ CME BT MIDI & Miditech i-2 mini 32 BT. Ultranova & TD3 running as a pair for big dirty bass.

October 23, 2026 at 4:16 AM

Kesara

@k3sara.bsky.social

Is this techno? - Created with Roland SP404 MK II
#techno #electronicmusic #musicksy #musiciansky #lofi #roland #sp404 #sp404mkii #dancemusic #electronic #sythnwave #retrowave
youtube.com/shorts/1iRrj...

YouTube video by Kesara

SP404 mk2 Just Got Parameter Automation (DOOM OS)

October 16, 2026 at 11:24 PM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

SP404 mk2 Just Got Parameter Automation (DOOM OS)

In this tutorial, we explore Graphic Motion Rec in Doom OS for the SP404 mk2: a powerful feature for recording and automating effect parameters in a visual way

Enjoy!
with love .noir. ❤️

#sp404mk2 #dawless #roland

youtu.be/PkSNpfouMdc

SP404 mk2 Just Got a Whole New Brain (DOOM OS)

October 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Gaia, Priestess of the Void

@mothfuzz.bsky.social

I sold my sp404mk2 way too early, Roland has been killing it with the firmware updates it even has a VST companion now

October 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM

Chad L. Music

@chadlmusic.bsky.social

Some bars I dropped over @moonmagicflows.bsky.social
beat on the SP404MK2.

🤞🏾🎹🌙

#chadlmusic #blueribbonmusic #hiphopmusic #hiphopsky #lexingtonsc
#southcarolinahiphop #sp404mk2 #lofihiphop #indiehiphopartist #undergroundhiphopartist

October 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

Sp404mk2 Just got a new brain!

In this video I give a general overview of DOOM OS, the custom firmware for the Roland SP‑404MKII by Klangfeld Labs: what it is, how to access it, and the main features that change your workflow.

Enjoy!
with love .noir. ❤️

youtu.be/ZPV96VMxI0Y

SP404 mk2: FIX YOUR TRANSITIONS WITH THIS SIMPLE MAP #sp404mk2 #musicproduction #dawless

October 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

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No problem, it's on YouTube!

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youtu.be/Glho1xdFUjc?...

#sp404mk2 #dawlesstechno #octatrack

October 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM

Kesara

@k3sara.bsky.social

Techno Beat made with Roland SP-404 MK II

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#MusicSky #MusicianSky #Techo #beat #music #lofi #synthwave #sp404 #sp404mk2

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October 1, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

SP-404 MK2: Fix Your Transitions With This Simple Map

Struggling with messy transitions and random arrangements on the SP-404 MK2?

Follow my ENERGY MAP.
No more messy transitions!

Enjoy!
with love .noir. ❤️

#sp404mk2 #dawless #acidtechno #musicproduction

youtu.be/7F8WUu0g2WY

Kesara - Colours Created with Roland SP 404 MK II and M-vave FM-1 #music #performance #electronicmusic #beat #lofi #meloncholy #roland #sp404 #sp404mk2 #mvave

September 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM

Kesara

@k3sara.bsky.social

Colours - My first beat with Roland SP404 MK II www.tiktok.com/@kesara_nr/v... #tiktok #music #meloncholy #synth #performance #MusicSky #MusicianSky #roland #sp404 #sp404mk2

TikTok video by Kesara

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September 19, 2026 at 12:57 PM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

Octatrack or SP‑404 mk2: Which one actually Fits You?

3 reasons why the Octatrack still makes sense in 2026 (and for who)
3 reasons why an SP‑404MKII might be the better choice (and for who)

No fluff.

#sp404mk2 #dawless #octatrack

youtu.be/jeshQc5xx4k

OCTATRACK or SP404 mk2: Which one actually FITS YOU? #sp404mk2 #octatrack #musicproduction

😃 Thursday Lo-Fi Piano & Synth Groove | MPC Live 3 Retro + SP-404MKII

September 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Katsushi Beats & Coffee

@kermit71.bsky.social

Made this beat on the MPC Live 3 while sitting on the sofa and watching a Korean drama.
The sample already had some bass in it, and I added a little extra with Moog and Juno sounds. I also had the SP-404MKII hooked up as usual for some FX.
#mpclive3retro #sp404mk2
youtube.com/shorts/aEj7o...

YouTube video by KatSushi Beats & Coffee

🎸 Monday Clean Guitar Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Beat | ’89 Steinberger GM-4T + MPC Live 3 Retro + SP-404MKII

September 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

Live is life.

#techno #dawless #sp404mk2 #octatrack #acidtechno

September 9, 2026 at 5:56 AM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

🔥MORNING DAWLESS TECHNO🔥

LESSONS & SAMPLES
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#sp404mk2 #dawless #octatrack #acidtechno #darktechno

September 9, 2026 at 4:23 AM

Katsushi Beats & Coffee

@kermit71.bsky.social

Made this beat on the MPC Live 3 Retro with my ’89 Steinberger GM-4T. 🎸🎛️

#mpclive3retro #sp404mk2 #steinberger #lofihiphop

youtube.com/shorts/kFIDR...

YouTube video by KatSushi Beats & Coffee

😃 Sunday Spanish Vocal Groove | EP-133 K.O.II + SP-404MKII

September 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Katsushi Beats & Coffee

@kermit71.bsky.social

First time using the EP-133 K.O.II again since I picked up the PO-33 K.O! Both are really fun in completely different ways. 📟🎛️

I also ran the beat through the SP-404MKII and had some fun playing with the FX in real time.

#ep133ko2 #po33ko #sp404mk2 #lofihiphop

youtube.com/shorts/OYiF2...

YouTube video by KatSushi Beats & Coffee

SP404mk2 : CAN'T FIND THE RIGHT SAMPLE? DO IT YOURSELF! #sp404mk2 #dawless #musicproduction

September 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Electronoir

@electronoir.bsky.social

Can’t Find the Right Sample? Make It! 💥💥

In this SP-404MKII tutorial, I start with just three drum samples and transform them into original tonal elements: basses, textures, and synth sounds ready to use in your productions.

Enjoy!
with love .noir. ❤️

#sp404mk2 #dawless

youtu.be/rbDpqDtLRnY