Announced details
More than 100,000 units of the SP-404 series have been sold cumulatively. Roland states that the update will expand expressive capabilities, but quantitative effects are not disclosed.
Cumulative SP-404 series sales: more than 100,000 units.
Roland and Berklee College of Music will explore the influence of beat culture and sampling through the events. Stones Throw Records is a sponsor. Capital and personnel relationships are not disclosed.
Berklee College of Music is a US music college. The community of its Electronic Production & Design major is mentioned. Stones Throw Records is a record label. Other details, including locations, representatives, capital and year of establishment, are not disclosed.
Roland Store Tokyo: 4-25-37 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Roland Studio in Los Angeles, US.
SP-404MKII introductory lesson participation fee: ¥1,500, excluding tax. SP-404MKII Version 5.50 update: free. Prices for other products and campaign items are not disclosed.
The company does not address Contract Value / Impact on Business Performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | SP-404, SP-404MKII, SP-404MKII Version 5.50, 404 DAY |
| Counterparty | Berklee College of Music, Stones Throw Records |
| Counterparty overview | Berklee College of Music is a US music college. The community of its Electronic Production & Design major is mentioned. Stones Throw Records is a record label. Other details, including locations, representatives, capital and year of establishment, are not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | Roland and Berklee College of Music will explore the influence of beat culture and sampling through the events. Stones Throw Records is a sponsor. Capital and personnel relationships are not disclosed. |
| Offering price | SP-404MKII introductory lesson participation fee: ¥1,500, excluding tax. SP-404MKII Version 5.50 update: free. Prices for other products and campaign items are not disclosed. |
| Launch date | 404 DAY-related events and campaigns: from Saturday, 4 April 2026. SP-404MKII Version 5.50 update: free availability begins on Friday, 3 April 2026, Japan time. |
| Applicable area | Beat making (music production), DJ performance, Live performance, Music production in higher education |
| Location | Roland Store Tokyo: 4-25-37 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Roland Studio in Los Angeles, US. |
| Quantitative Effects | More than 100,000 units of the SP-404 series have been sold cumulatively. Roland states that the update will expand expressive capabilities, but quantitative effects are not disclosed. |
| Usage history | Cumulative SP-404 series sales: more than 100,000 units. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To celebrate the beat culture built around the SP-404 series and share the appeal of the products and the enjoyment of music production. The update will add features that users have frequently requested.