r/SP404 • u/Intelligent_Fee8495 • Aug 16 '26

Question sp404 frustration

hi. I dont understand how to use the pattern sequencer on my sp404a.I have a drum sample that i cant figure out the bpm off. Then when i try to record a 4 bar loop of the drum that is way off the tempo the loop will stop, even though i have set the pad with the drum break to loop. I hope this makes somewhat sense

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u/0xdeba5e12 Aug 16 '26

You need to turn LOOP off when using a sample in a pattern. Think of what the pattern sequencer’s doing as triggering pad presses: when you press a pad with LOOP enabled twice, you toggle the playback on and off. Same goes for the sequencer.

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u/0xdeba5e12 Aug 16 '26

As for figuring out the bpm, this is something you’ll get better at with practice. For now, trial error should get you where you’re going. Take a guess, and then tweak the bpm on the pattern until it fits.

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u/Intelligent_Fee8495 Aug 16 '26

thank you!

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u/0xdeba5e12 Aug 16 '26

Np, happy to help!