live instruments and the 404

getonthegoodfoot · Post by **getonthegoodfoot** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:23 pm

i'm currently waiting for my 404 to arrive in the mail, but i had a question for y'all. can you plug instruments into the 404 (ie. an electric bass) and sample that way? or would you have to say use a microphone and record off the bass amplifier? any help would be much appreciated. can't wait to join the SP ranks!

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blast1 · Post by **blast1** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:42 pm

i know on the 606 you can, not sure on the 404 cause i never tried, but i think you can using the 1/4" mic line in...

Paulj · Post by **Paulj** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:46 pm

I wouldn't imagine you'd get a good sound plugging a bass or a guitar direct into the 404's line in, but just plug it into an amp, and then take a line out from the amp into the 404 line in, no need to mic it up or anything. U don't even need an amp, direct from an effects pedal would give a good sound too.

Dj Frantic · Post by **Dj Frantic** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:20 pm

There are no HiZ inputs on the 404. But with a simple adapter u will be fine.

Hot Sauce · Post by **Hot Sauce** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:00 pm

ive tried plugging a guitar in and it didn't work

ClymaX · Post by **ClymaX** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:26 pm

I know Lord B told something bout plugging his bass to the headphone input but im not sure how it works..

blast1 · Post by **blast1** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:21 pm

i roll with what frantic said, just get that adapter....

kristoffer1989 · Post by **kristoffer1989** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:29 am

i have plugged both a bass and a guitar into the mic input and had great results with it. the bass was best. one time we were haveing a consert and under the soundcheck i busted out a live bass riff on the sp pads(one note on each pad) and everyone was shure it was the bassplayer 'cos it sounded really good!

Dj Frantic · Post by **Dj Frantic** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:53 pm

I want a bass

blast1 · Post by **blast1** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:28 pm

[quote="kristoffer1989"]i have plugged both a bass and a guitar into the mic input and had great results with it. the bass was best. one time we were haveing a consert and under the soundcheck i busted out a live bass riff on the sp pads(one note on each pad) and everyone was shure it was the bassplayer 'cos it sounded really good![/quote]

so it does work on the 404, i thought it would cause it worked for the 606...

dman5000 · Post by **dman5000** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:55 pm

i play my guitar through it and it sounds regular.

getonthegoodfoot · Post by **getonthegoodfoot** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:39 pm

so you get an adapter for the mic in that will fit the 1/4 inch input for the bass?
where would you find one of these adapters?
forgive me if this is a silly question.

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PHeMoX · Post by **PHeMoX** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:44 am

...double post

PHeMoX · Post by **PHeMoX** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:50 am

Here for example:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Search/Defa ... &Search=Go

Weird though, isn't it just a 1/4 input jack you need? I keep forgetting if 1/8s are the bigger or smaller ones..

Rob303 · Post by **Rob303** » Thu May 01, 2008 1:04 am

i just plugged my guitar right into the 404 and made this, cuz i was curious also. and this is what came out.

http://www.mediafire.com/?m5bva4w1wyw