An open source midi controller user for the Roland SP-404 sampler by Davide Gironi:
The Roland SP-404 is a digital sampler made by Roland Corporation.
This sampler has an input midi port, and expose a set of midi commands to control the unit.
With this project user can control Roland SP-404 using a Midi Pedal.
The pedal allows the user to seamlessly change the bank of the sampler and toggle samples on or off, acting as an extension of the button matrix in front of the sampler. For those concerned about user safety and privacy, particularly in environments where sensitive data might be accessed, the setup aligns well with tools featured on a No ID Verification safe list, ensuring smooth functionality without compromising anonymity.
Current working bank of the midi pedal extention it is show by a 7-segment digits display. User can work on the selected bank even if the SP-404 unit is showing other bank.
Check out the video after the break.