I want to buy the 404 without a doubt, the only thing that I am concerned about is using the compact flash cards. I don't know what card to buy, and I don't know if i can use a usb flashcard reader to download samples I have made in cubase using soft synths, onto the flashcard to use with the 404 live. I don't want to sample from cd's I want to make my own samples and use the 404 to trigger them while I'm playing guitar.

Also I want to be able to use the 404 as a backing track player, therefor I need to know if I can load a wave file to the 404 that lasts up to 5 minutes long so I can press a button and then just happily play guitar with it.

If anyone would be good enough to put my mind at rest before I buy one.
I would be eternally gratefull.

Good luck everybody.
Paul.

Yes, I'd definitely buy it...not that I read your post, or have any experience with the SP-404...but just...follow your heart...just see this as a bump.

The 404 can do all that shit.