Using the effects

You can use the built-in effects on the SP-404MK2 to process the audio in unique ways.

Use the effects by assigning them to a bus (an audio routing inside the SP-404MK2).

For BUS 1 and BUS 2, you can access the effects in real-time performance by using the six effect buttons and the three knobs ([CTRL 1]–[CTRL 3]).
Ó “Adding effects (BUS FX)”

With BUS 3 and BUS 4, which are placed later in the signal chain, you can mainly use the effects as master effects for shaping the overall mix.
Ó “Using effects with BUS 3, BUS 4 (FAVORITE)”

The samples and external input signals (INPUT, LINE IN) that play back on the SP-404MK2 are input to BUS 1, BUS 2 or the DRY bus, depending on the settings.
Ó “Assigning each sample to a bus”
Ó “Configuring the output destination for external input”

You can switch the connections for BUS 1 and BUS 2 between serial (TYPE A) and parallel (TYPE B).
Ó “Configuring the bus routing”

BUS 1 and BUS 2 are connected to BUS 3 and BUS 4 as a serial connection.

The output destination for the DRY bus can be placed either after BUS 4 or before BUS 3.
Ó EFX SET “ DRY Routing”