A rare piece of Roland sampling history! The Roland SP-700 16-Bit Sample Player is a professional rackmount sampler known for its warm, punchy 16-bit character and classic Roland sound. Perfect for producers, collectors, live performers, and anyone looking to add authentic vintage sampling texture to their setup.

This unit has that unmistakable ’90s-era digital sampling sound — great for drums, textures, loops, effects, sound design, and vintage production workflows.

Includes a special SCSI reader upgrade that makes loading samples much easier by allowing you to use USB / Micro SD card storage instead of relying on older floppy disks or traditional SCSI media. Load and manage multiple sample libraries quickly and conveniently with modern storage.

Features & Specs:

• Roland SP-700 16-Bit Sample Player
• Professional rackmount design
• 16-bit digital sampling engine
• Classic Roland warmth and character
• Blue LCD display
• Patch, Partial, Performance, and Disk modes
• SCSI connectivity
• MIDI In / Out / Thru
• Stereo outputs plus individual outputs
• Headphone output
• 3.5” disk compatibility
• Multiple sample storage options with SCSI reader
• USB / Micro SD sample loading capability
• Built like a tank — true Roland studio hardware

Review / Condition:

The SP-700 is a unique vintage sampler with a sound that modern plugins often try to recreate. It delivers gritty drums, rich textures, and that classic early digital sampling flavor used throughout hip-hop, electronic, industrial, and experimental music.

The unit powers on, displays correctly, and is a fantastic addition for anyone building a vintage studio setup. The SCSI card reader upgrade makes this sampler much more practical today by eliminating the hassle of finding old media.

A great collector piece and a usable production tool — not just something to sit on a shelf.

Comes with:
✅ Roland SP-700 sampler
✅ Zulu Pico Slim SCSI USB card reader
✅ Power Supply for Zulu

A true vintage Roland gem for producers and collectors!

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Listed7 hours ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • SP-700 Sampler
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1980s
Polyphony
  • 24 Voices
MIDI I/O
  • MIDI Through
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output
Analog / Digital
  • Digital

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