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[@SheetGhxst94]

Bro I swear! You , veryverysickbeats, Allonzo magikal are like my boombap teachers. (If this was high school) 🙏🙏🙏 thank you for giving your time to this art form

[@bryantwalley]

This actually happened with me. I didn't HAVE to just keep one, but after I got my Force I sold off all the rest and honestly don't miss them. I still have BM3 on the iPad for quick beats and Cakewalk on the laptop for full productions.

[@lofi_soul_jazz]

hi i just got a force, I sold my mpc live 2, and use maschine+/mk3 i like my force alot so far, can you tell me what you love about it?

[@bryantwalley]

@@lofi_soul_jazz it does everything I need it to do without overcomplicating how to do it. 64 pads and multiple grid layouts is probably the biggest thing.

[@bigkingsha]

Samplers represent varied types of workflows. Each one is unique and encourages different parts of your creative mind to open up. Some are limited which can be fun to a real artist. Others which are luxurious like Akai, EMU, Pioneer, Roland and Korg, etc. are the "normal kids" of sampling...LOL. Most studios will have these samplers - they are popular and are utilitarian. The "weird kids" of sampling are the boutique models like the Octatrack, OP-1/OP-Z, granular Eurorack samplers like the Morphogene, Nebulae, Beads, Instruo Arbhar, etc. These inspire different types of production which stimulate deep exploration and experimentation of sound design outside of regular chopping, looping and layering. Samplers are like shoes...some are sneakers, boots, crocs, Sperrys and shower slippers. They can all do many of the same things, but the pipeline and process will vary. Some stay at home in the studio, some travel with you and some are like old, dusty, obsolete relationships that you keep trying to reboot and like again, but you are simply unable to make your brain and consciousness fit back into that old box.

[@CALITRIXfitness]

I love that there's so many people out there with an obsession like I have for all these different instruments ✌

[@v3zMedia]

It's called G.A.S. and it's highly contagious 😂

[@kinexus3181]

Very good advice here, Marlow. I started with a computer (FL Studio and VSTs) and now I'm rocking with a sampler (Roland MV 8800). I use both when it comes to programming and producing.

[@mcdosia420]

Your humbleness is humbling homie.

[@sgkountz3280]

I got the Force, sold it and got it again. I am glad I keep it, but it did collect some dust. I waiting on my SP404 MkII, but while I’m waiting I’ve been checking out iOS app and I have to tell you Koala Sampler is amazingly simple and fast. Good luck on your Journey!

[@jbmbeatz]

Nice Video…The Akai MPC Live 2 would be my only sampler if I had to choose at the moment. Based on its sized, mobility, and features within the Akai Software. The fact that you have multiple Akai samplers from different time periods the beats created from them can all be loaded into the MPC X,MPC Live, and Akai software. That’s a major bonus when for creating from the legacy and the new. Having choices when it comes to samplers can also be a good thing. Some musicians have multiple guitars or whatever their primary instrument maybe. In my experience the samplers are tools in the tool box. It’s easier to sample from those legacy machines that have the textures to capture a particular vintage sound you have in you head with less tweaks. ✌🏾

[@mpchead]

Yeah I am starting to look at samplers like that, as a guitar or instrument, they all have their own little sound and possibilities.

[@Hiphophouse90]

For me it would be the MPC2000XL i just love the machine !! at this moment i'm playing with S2400 because the closeness to SP1200 .

[@HzofArt]

Yeah man I agree it’s 2021 polyphony should not be a issue in any machine now

[@producer21207]

Akai Force all the way even if the choice was to own only one piece of gear.

[@wiggesobk]

I would pick the MPC One. I love this mashine!

[@rashodlewis2918]

Sp202 sp404 sp606 mpc one Toriaz sp-16 I want the new sp404mk2 but I’m in no rush to get one. I like having multiple samplers because they all do different stuff. I can pair different machine together.

[@CALITRIXfitness]

I feel this. I got a korg ESmkII, just bought an sp202 after about 24 years of wanting one 😂. I had an sp808 and really miss it so I'll be getting one again before I get the 404mk2.

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

For me it’s the Maschine+. Ableton Push 2 and Sp404a. Able to download banks of samples via the Wi-Fi within seconds wirelessly to the Maschine+ and it’s workflow is impeccable for me. The workflow of the Push 2 is also awesome.

[@chadpescod-realtor3308]

MPC Live all the way. The mki without the speaker. It is by far the best instrument I've used. I narrowed down my collection from the mpc3000, mpc60, 2000xl, and 1000 to just the Live and the korg es1 which is just too fun and easy to let go. It doesn't take long to get too much gear and not make music. I feel way better now and make more music.

[@Claidheambmor]

Truth! Man I love the Live.

[@omarwhite3627]

The Maschine workflow is really great, my only problem with it is that they are behind MPC on building standalone gear. If they put out something like the live 2 that had a battery inside of it I would be so happy.

[@mpchead]

my problem is the I/O it needs more

[@LemonfaceBeatz]

Maschine+ is their very first standalone sampler attempt. I think it’s a great first effort and very curious to see where they take this next with the learnings they made from the plus. Until then my Mk3 and SP404 Mk2 will do just fine 😅

[@ricardomilice2470]

Aye…… I’m sure you don’t know, but the Roland Mv 8800 and 8000 is a super Beast when it’s time to chop a sample and fast. Also it had direct audio recording in a sequencer. VGA…..efx are nice and polyphonic, 512 gigs of ram & I put a 125 gigs on the hard drive. In today’s time, just a little bit bulky and you have to plug 🔌 it.

[@ricardomilice2470]

@@JUANS3F Yes. That machine was ahead of it’s time. Still can be used today.

[@JustinRaynor-e2f]

I’d have to go with the SP404 MK2 if I could only choose 1. It does just as much any other machine and imo more intuitively. Not to mention the analog sounds it has. Just my thoughts. Everybody has their go-to. 🤙🏼

[@VestanPance2007]

I’m very lucky to have a mpc3000 and SP1200 but if push came to shove and I could only have one sampler it would be my MPC live 2 retro. It can do everything. Peace & Love.

[@dezem7]

I like the force as I get a better visualisation on sequences/arrangements.

[@mpmi7588]

For what I have, it would have to be an mpc live, 2 or one. They all have the same work flow and abilities so I'm good with either. Unfortunately they don't have a dark sound to them like an asr-10, sp1200 or older joints but there's enough within them too bit reduce, add effects and filter. Resampling comes in hand once you use all of those options. Then there's the sequencer that's always been king imo. Using them as a midi hub is dope as well. Just wanted to say some other things about them that don't seem to get mentioned.but yeah my only grip would be that sound wise nothing comes out of them with a grimey sound unless you sample a grimey sound in them or fool around with what's in the mpc until it sounds grimey

[@perrypecoul2342]

I choose the MPC LIVE. Best sampler over all hands down...no discussion. You can sample...play keys and baselines...loop or one shot...use FX and mix and master all in one machine...plus you can bring it anuwhere, without power, and make trax✌

[@vg2227]

10 years ago i started making beats with the Maschine mikro and i can recommend this to everyone who wants to start with makin beats because you combined Software and Hardware and you dont need to spend a lot of money

[@ulisesmolino]

Mpc Beats it's all needed

[@karimalloul3809]

I have sp 12 turbo, mpc 2000 xl, zoom st 224, s 900 and asr x I don t want to choose one sampler because it s the way That i work, i can chop in one sampler and resample it in another, With the trigger it s easy. I don t choose à sampler because of easy chooping, gigas or usb, i choose for the sound, the colors and the pitch even If it takes more time to édit sample in old machine, New samplers mâke you Work faster, but faster is not better. It s like fast food and real cookin, it s not the same taste In my opinion you don t need an mpc x and an mpc live, it s the same génération, the same sound, they don t have réal sound identity. Thanks for your video Ps: try an eps 16 plus

[@mikevenus4117]

If I had to pick one sampler, I’ll pick the Akai Force!! I love my Mpc Live2 because I can go anywhere and make a beat. The force is the best because I can make beats so fast and with the chips and arranger can both be going at the same time is very powerful!! Great video!!!

[@Quantumedic]

That Akai Force ain’t nothing nice. My favorite piece of gear.

[@S.A.F.E]

Thank you very much for your vision of sampling, thank to you i know now what i need !

[@Fluxwithit]

If your 2kxl is lacking In Low end you might wanna look into having it recapped. Id describe it as mid range punchy for sure but over the years I’ve done so many a/b comparisons and I would not say that it loses low end off the source material. I have noticed a difference between a good quality unit and a unit that had been really beat up. As for maschine, do not go into it expecting a mpc workflow. I LOVE the maschine workflow but they are definitely a different workflow. If you go into it trying to force it to be an mpc you will end up pulling hair, it’s just it’s own thing.

[@takethistakethat]

Sp404mk2 is the best by far

[@Noise-Maker]

If you are just starting out, a computer is the best for sure. However a few things to know - 1. If you work on computers all day and feel uninspired to sit in front of one after work go with Hardware. 2. If you get distracted on a computer with email websites etc, go Hardware as its focused on one job only. 3. If you feel overwhelmed by to many options go with Hardware. I recommend the Live 2 or MPC One. Then download those sample packs he linked!

[@WASKMUSIC]

Interesting video Marlow! Debating with myself all the time if i truly need all of the gear i have. If i had to chosse one i would choose the same, i love my MPC60MK1 to death. The sound and simplicity is just incredible. But if i had to choose NOW, i would also go with my MPC Live only, bc i take it wherever i go: The park, appointments, on the plane, when going camping, stuff like that. Also ordered the 404MK2 and waiting for it, i guess it will arrive in february. If it will occure that i will be in your area at some point we should have a chat. Keep on going with your chilled and honest content! Wask

[@mpchead]

Hopefully we'll never have to decide on one ✌🏼

[@WASKMUSIC]

@@mpchead hope so, but if, we might going the same route ;)

[@neergcorp6320]

I miss my mpc 60 rumors are that the mpc live can read mpc 60 floppies. Hope it's true so I can work on old music when I get the live 2

[@WASKMUSIC]

@@neergcorp6320 never tried to load old 60 beats because i still have my unit. Tr and report back ;)

[@I.O.M.]

I love the SP404SX. I am not a beat maker more a noise maker but that workflow just works for me. Excited for the MK 2.

[@TheVibeDealer]

I disagree, I think it's a beatmaker if you have the skill for it. Dilla produced Donuts on the 303 and the 303 doesn't have anywhere near as many features as the 404.

[@I.O.M.]

@@TheVibeDealer Totally agree. I meant that I don't use the SP to make beats. The entire SP line is fire with all the beatmakers using the 202, 303, and 404.

[@TheVibeDealer]

@@I.O.M. ahh okok I get you

[@cs14producoes]

Yo!! ..chops no estúdio ou em qualquer lugar ❤ é isso...keep strong!!!

[@mpchead]

🙏🏼

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

I only have my MPC One but I'm thinking about getting a SP. Might get a PS5 first lolol

[@ShadowBlackBeats713]

I’m partial to the Ensoniq ASR

[@Joedoriamusic]

New? Try an Ensoniq eps 16+. The sample rates avail onboard alone might be enough but also has great fx, editing, great keybed and build, seq and song seq, etc. Extremely musical. Can be had for peanuts

[@mpchead]

What about filters?

[@Joedoriamusic]

@@mpchead Yep, filters too.

[@216Numbskull]

The Ensoniq EPS 16+ is a nice choice, no doubt. But, personally I'd have to go with the Ensoniq ASR-10 myself. Just saying... +Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend+ 🤘😜🤘

[@BlackGritsDoesIt]

The Roland MC-808 Groovebox is my direct choice these days.

[@DBX79]

I have the Maschine MK3 Dinamo, and I’m still going to make my way into the MPC world. I’m considering the MPC Studio MKII just to have it in the arsenal. From a Maschine user it doesn’t seem far off from how I use the Maschine software.

[@PHeMoX]

There's literally no point in getting the MPC Studio 2 IMHO, because in terms of PC/Mac MPC 'daw' software, it isn't better than the Maschine 2.x software. I do however think something like the MPC One is completely worth it for its standalone work flow. Getting the MPC Studio 2 would be like getting a Maschine Mikro mk3 next to your bigger Maschine MK3. Makes no sense.

[@GrayGhostDog1]

@@PHeMoX ... I would say that the MPC software DAW doesn't look as pretty as the Maschine software DAW, but it is just as capable as the Maschine software... and before the release of the Maschine+ standalone it was more capable due to integration with the X/Live/One standalone units. I think it's a smarter move to get the MPC Studio 2 to see if you like the MPC ecosystem rather than testing the waters with one of the standalone units... yes. MPC Studio workflow is a bit different than the other units, but ALL of the present MPC standalone units have several differences and take a little time to acclimatize to...

[@yuca2k1]

I’d love to see you get busy with a maschine, great channel and content.

[@akeyunturned3580]

Spot on about the Isla S2400. Chopping not so good, IMO. Sounds great tho. Really should have had more than 8 voice polyphony. btw SP404MK2 is 32 voice (16 stereo)

[@audiolego]

Like DJRockceee. That MPC addict jk. Anyway I'm off right now from my studio session. MPCX is my friend. I'm more of a midi programmer and this drives my synths. Making melodies on those pads I like it. I sample mostly just hits. I'll make a sound on the 2600 and I layer another on the X. I like layering

[@derailedamazementisfuzzy]

the sp404 + MPC 2kXL is my fav workflow

[@ILLUDIUM_Q_36]

Pretty much my feelings as well. So much that I still have my original Live as a now back up to my Live2retro. However I will say that yes the S2400 is addictive. Yes it does have 8 polyphony but it’s different than my Digitakt. Things like you kick and snare share a voice. You pair the sounds that will or should never overlap. Chopping on it is different than the Live because you can’t lazy chop. But if you get like an 8 beat loop and go into slice mode it will autochop evenly across the 8 pads nondestructively. Oh and yes I will be getting that 404mkii as it seems everything that frustrated me about the SX has now been address for the most part.

[@surfinbearbeats]

Looking forward to hearing and seeing your work with the 404 mk2, tempted to get one my self

[@mpchead]

Seem like it's never gonna be available. The wait is gonna be a good factor to see it I really want it.

[@surfinbearbeats]

@@mpchead shiiieeettt tell me about

[@nym053]

Digitakt is better than Rytm when it comes to sample functionality. For one it has more start and end point resolution. But also more sample playback options (don't know if you need that). It's also possible to play it 4 voice polyphonically with a certain midi adapter to send the Midi channels back to itself to play 4 tracks at the same time. Of course resampling is your friend here to spare audio tracks. And it's even simpler/faster to use than Rytm as well.

[@anier1582]

Great vid!

[@shoba7665]

Mpc 500 and a circuit rhythm, odd pairing but insanely powerful considering the 500 dropped in 06 and the circuit in 2021

[@landonh3535]

Surprised you haven't owned an Octatrack. Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it. totally agree about the RYTM. Could have been my go to, but the polyphony makes it so I couldn't make complete tracks just with it.

[@mpchead]

I'll get one at some point, specially now that I want to do some electronic hip hop I think the octatrack is gonna be aa good match.

[@harrymultimedia]

I miss making beats so much …maybe it’s midlife crises I miss the mpc 3000 hookup to my Tascman m3700

[@myfathersson3751]

Mpc all day.started with the red asrx ) I loved it) then a fantom s then mpc one.before the mpc one the fantom s was my favorite.

[@richibucki]

I started with ableton and hated the process. Then, I bought the mpc live and been making my beats dawless since then

[@InkyDaCaT]

You seen the new sonicware smpltrek 😉 Glad to see channel is doing well 🌟🙌

[@babblemusic2279]

Totally agree Marlow, MPC live for chopping hands down!

[@tilliinfinity]

i feel like i know exactly what i want but its just not on the market right now. maybe i should try a blackbox with some midicontroller attached to it for more simple stuff but i want more soundmangeling options like on a octa. but the octa doesnt have pads and its limited with tracks and shit. If you just start get ableton live it covers everything.

[@nega2k6]

Maschine MK1. Chopping and laying down layers is such a breeze. Coming from MPC3000 and 2KXL.

[@dracul74]

I was on the PC for years using lot of NI software including Maschine. I switched to the MPC Live when it first came out and have never gone back. One thing I did like with NI is the sound libraries. A lot of good ones. Sometime I still use them by making a quick loop in Maschine or a DAW and then exporting the sounds to a usb which I then use on the MPC... funny how that happens.

[@wreignone]

Good stuf man. Yeah i think I own 1 of every sampler. Its crazy. I think most of my studio are samplers because I feel these things really are an instrument that can make any sound. And the different effects on each of them, along with their flaws, make them all worthwhile keeping. However. Nothing beats your daw. Even though im going dawless. I think its imortant to remember, the artist makes the gear, not the other way around. I use mpc and 404 for sound sources, octatrack as a sequencer, digitakt for mono drums and bass. And op1 for portability and ideas. I may end up trading some of my gear for a live. I agree, mpc is king at samplers. And id likely prefer an older mpc, over a new sampler. Its just got everything you need. Also its nice to see your choppin samples from vinyl. Great video 👍🏻

[@PHeMoX]

It may have everything you need, however I found myself stop using the Roland MV8800 because it is slow when it comes to saving and loading project files. I've recently purchased the MPC One and must say I do think it is an upgrade in terms of speed in that sense. But you are right, I can still make music on the MV8800 just fine.

[@Vinylheritage]

Hi Marco, great video as always. Something that could be of interest for the community is to see your process for mixing and mastering. Given the fact it takes more tome than doing the actual beat, it could be great to see how you do it. Take care.

[@theserulesoflife]

I have: MPC 2000xl (my first, my baby) MPC Renaissance Maschine MK3 MPC Live II Honestly- thinking of selling my Ren and Live II to get the MPC X- because I feel it’s a great combo of the 2- standalone or PC based… only missing the built in speakers.. I miss the knobs and addtl buttons on the Ren when using the LIVE 2- but like the screen/editing window > on the Live2- but the flat screen bothers me. I’ll always keep my 2000xl for nostalgic reasons and keep the Maschine for now. MPC pads > Maschine btw. It’s not close.

[@MusicWizard85]

I own the MC-707 and it does sampling fine but it's a slightly tedious process. If I was picking only one sampler it would have to be MPC Live 2/One/X or Maschine Plus.

[@PHeMoX]

I _really_ do not agree starting with software is the best choice for someone completely new. It's much better to grab something like an SP-404mk2 or even an older standalone sampler, because the limitations will really help you figure out making beats. I strongly disagree using 'an ipad app' or a random DAW with a gazillion features is easier for a beginner. To be honest, depending on the budget, the MPC One is probably the best choice out there, as it does allow for several approaches to making beats or music as a whole, including using the MPC as a midi controller for a software DAW. The other thing that could have an influence on which sampler to go with has definitely to do with what genre of music you're making. A lot of trance / techno or electronic music is just easier made using step sequencers. This might make the Roland MC-707 more interesting than the MPC One. Last but not least, the Roland MV8800 has the absolute best user interface of all time. The MPC One/Live/X is not remotely close when it comes to that, even when admittedly those newer samplers can do more than the MV. The MPC software is also very lacking in terms of the scrolling cursor on the screen doing what it should do or the whole mess that is zooming in on the piano roll screen. It's stupid quirks like that which have been solved decades ago on different gear. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of new stuff that's great on the recent MPC line, like adding FX to single pads, entire programs, entire tracks or main outputs. But at the end of the day there are a million things to improve on the MPC user interface for something like the MPC One.

[@ryanthorsen1178]

Nice insight

[@DJ279V]

For me it's the 2000xl and has been since 2015. Prior machines were the SP-505, MPC 2000, and Remix 16. The MPC workflow is unrivaled in my opinion. Keep bringing these dope vids!!

[@bryantwalley]

Totally agree on 16 polyphony.

[@Diicez]

explain what polyphony is measured in

[@bryantwalley]

@@Diicez polyphony is measured by the number of notes/tones that an instrument can produce at the same time.

[@Diicez]

@@bryantwalley thanks for the clarify

[@mistahmath5063]

FL GANG!

[@thereal.tenere8793]

Marlo Diggs I appreciate your video and especially your insights. I mostly make improvised music and I need to deep dive on audio that I have recorded on zoom h6 in order to find the gold. I have messed with sample chopping in fruity loops Edison and FPC with Akai mpd218 pads and I need something small and battery or USB brick powered... I don't have the money and will need to sell or trade some gear...

[@swedishdriller]

Great video 😀 Speaking of great user interface. You should check out the Pioneer DJS-1000. A bit limited sometimes, but amazingly quick workflow.

[@mpchead]

interesting, definitely looks a lot like DJ equipment, wonder if it could live up to real production.

[@swedishdriller]

@@mpchead Pioneers mistake is that they marketed it as a DJ tool. Its fully capable as a standalone machine for producing. Its popular in the House scene. Check out DJ Sneak.. he’s been doing some production videos with it. I myself sold my mpc 2000xl to use the DjS-1000 instead just because of the great workflow.

[@cliffmoir6681]

I picked up the Maschine plus about a month ago and yes it would be the one.

[@bernardbass8553]

I have 5 different samplers and I'm currently biding for another one ebay & have an mk2 on pre-order... I felt like I had to many but then I saw this and realized it's normal lol.

[@mpchead]

samplers are instruments in their own right

[@bagoftrix]

I started on my mpc60 in 94-95. Upgraded to a 3000, and went from that to logic to eventually Maschine as my main go to. Personally, I can’t go back to my mpc60 because of the very slow workflow and loading times (I still have it, and yes, it’s has ‘that sound’). How do you optimize with yours? And also, to me, there is nothing faster to chop with than maschine. I also think the software/hardware combo works better compared to the MPC line. Almost everything is one button away, and very logically and fluid. It takes some time getting used to the pattern/scene/song workflow, but it is very flexible. Once you find your workflow it’s a turbocharged way of making beats.

[@alexmurphy3049]

Computer all the way for practicality. Mpc is fun though.

[@eyesintheskies]

Have you tried the Isla s2400?

[@mpchead]

Not yet

[@eyesintheskies]

@@mpchead ok, i just snagged one off ebay believe its a bit of a different workflow to mpc. Was watching your vid wondering if i shouldve gone for the X🤦🏻 Usual last minute doubts when youve just dropped a chunk of cash! Still i enjoy your beats so cheers for the inspiration 👍

[@kwrbeatsjpn5719]

Have you ever try mpc one?

[@mpchead]

I never but the workflow is probably the same as the Live, a bit better maybe.

[@mark-yj5sg]

Old school here, if you want sampler polyphony my 128 voice 16 separate output Emu Ultra wins, creamy filters, assignable controllers, on screen waveform editing. That’s a true sampler he’s talking about sampling drum machines not samplers

[@weepwow]

Sounds like I need a Live... Have 404-A , Been waiting on my 404 MK 2 since last September...Probably never sell Push 2, too powerful.

[@mpchead]

Push 2 is a great controller

[@teshingo836]

I recommend Koala Sampler!

[@slowflowlowlow]

I've started selling gear too. Sticking with maschine and now s2400. Sp 404 mkii will be here soon and might let go of the s2400. Choose the one which is the fastest for your work flow. Most will not be able to tell the sound difference.

[@mpchead]

what didn't you like about the s2400?

[@slowflowlowlow]

@@mpchead I don't hate it. I would like to be able to truncate. I would like hi pass filter (maybe I haven't learned but it could be there) I do like on my MPC and maschine having at least comp, verb, delay. I am still getting used to pitch/time change on samples. I do like that it's almost simple like the old machines. I do like the sound!

[@slowflowlowlow]

@@mpchead Also forgot to say they might add more with updates later on.

[@ILLUDIUM_Q_36]

@@slowflowlowlow Man please stop and go read the manual. Not only does it have a high pass and low pass but its also got a band pass. In MIXER MODE (not level, pitch envelope, or loop/slice) hit SHIFT + the "B" button of the sample whose filter you want to change. It's right at the top. To truncate: In loop slice mode, hit the pad of the sample you want to edit, hit the "B" button over the fader, zone in on the area you want to isolate, HIT SAVE. You can either overwrite the existing same or rename it to create a new sample. The S2400 can do a lot of stuff but you have to study the manual until you get familiar with it.

[@slowflowlowlow]

@@ILLUDIUM_Q_36 thank you. I'll try it again. Must have missed the filter part , as for truncating it did not work for me but I'll try again step by step with manual. Seems like I am having trouble with looping a sample as well. ✌🏽

[@LaymensLament]

i see you didnt pick up the rytm but got an analog heat. use it much? edit: lol just as i posted u actually talked about it.

[@mpchead]

Yes use it on all my beats

[@Almada78]

isla s2400 is the way to go .

[@Parialated]

Making music with mouse and keyboard on pc feels different though, can't compare it with hands on smashing pads playing keys not looking at the screen it feel less as a chore and more like a jam

[@Towly263]

Do not buy the 707 for sampling only…it is fine but nothing like the Mpc

[@nicolassullivan7746]

So bro i been watching your videos everyday for over a month now and i was talking to someone yesterday that brought something up. You sample from everything on your channel. Have you done a video on clearing samples ? That is a topic I see every so often. An I see different questions and different answers all the time.

[@truechristianity74]

The S2400 does have a fat sound and the same chips as the new Rossum Sp 1200

[@thomasmatthews8873]

Limitations wise...The Mirage was 8 bit with 8 seconds. Woo!!! It's only equal was a Yamaha Vss-30 (similar to the Casio sk-1) it was non midi at only 2.5 seconds I had worked wonders with these Samplers chopping and looping real time. Whereas folks like that alias ring...I avoided it...even with low bit rate Samplers. 45 speed was no issue but@ 78 rpm the samples were full of alias. But the Ensoniq Mirage with midi capabilities gave me the ability to mask alias noise.So I would run with the Mirage or push to shove...my MPC 2000 classic.

[@DJDigitalJosh]

For me it's the MPC1 & sp404mk2 combo... whenever the mk2 arrives. 🤞

[@NUAMNUME14]

you should try the Push, chopping its faster

[@truechristianity74]

It’s only 8 polyphony and the chopping is not quick

[@Simair78]

When you where talking about the maschine you almost said "better" then "amazing" workflow. i own 3 mpc's and maschine. maschine is hands down the fastest in chopping and copying samples straight away from pad to pad in a second.

[@__teles__]

Agree. I was shocked how easy it is to chop. And then the end of the slice can be shortened to remove anything undesirable. But so many other choppers the end point is locked to the start point of the next slice. Maschine rules.

[@Simair78]

@@__teles__ Yep true!! 💯

[@nunopinheiro75]

Yeap, i was a MPC Head for a looong time, until i tried the Maschine MK2 a few years back, and i was hocked. I still use the MPC, but the Maschine Software is something else

[@The_Sonic_Ally]

Quite excited waiting for the 404 mk2 to get into a world of some effects alongside Sir MPC. Back in 99 with my first computer, it really turned me off at the time regards music. I kinda got into it recently because of the technology and such easy logistics regards storage n stuff. also its like cheaper these days, especially cheaper polyphony. mpc is just so advanced and this 404 seems even more natural for creativity.

[@mpchead]

just wish it had more I/O

[@The_Sonic_Ally]

​@@mpchead yeah totally. but also this is going to be mobile magnificence with the mpc. and on its own i really think ill get to knuckle down to resample resample resample without so many musician distractions stopping that all the time. mind you got family problems at the moment and im aslo considering cancelling the order among all the good ideas i have about it.

[@justinmerritt3843]

Isla S2400 has 16 note polyphony now, that unit is a total masterpiece. I love the old MPC 2000 (non XL). It's very punchy and limited but that's the beauty of it. I don't really like the newer units sound quality (MPC live/X) there is something about those transistors and capacitors and old technology that makes the old units sound huge. How you feel about the 60, that sound is what makes a big difference to me. When it's time to track, your doing less editing because the punch is already there and you don't have to add it at the post.

[@n-spired]

I keep all my samplers cause they have all their own way to make beats with it. I like the challenge of finding the strengh of each one of them. But if I have to make a decision it would be the asr10.

[@__teles__]

Sentimental favorite. I miss mine.

[@ObscureMachines]

I love Maschine pads, I think they are the best. However, I moved to MPC Live because my computer was crashing before a set so went with standalone setup. Replaced pads with MPC Stuff fat pads and it was much better, but Maschine still had the best pads. One thing that I did notice that the Live did better was being able to trigger up to 4 sounds on 1 pad. On Maschine you can link them, but it will take up 4 pad slots. I didn't like the Live sequencer though. I like the SP1200 for sound of course and cause the workflow is simple, but it takes time to do things right. Without a screen you use your ears for everything and I think that makes for a better producer in the end, but my quantity output is really low on the SP vs the computer or Live. Hard to pick just one. I wanna check out a 404mk2! Love your beats!

[@mikoajczeski1272]

MPC LIVE 2 Click!

[@KimboredSplizz]

I want the live x man that shits wild!!!!

[@meinemudda3095]

My Answear to this question is hardcore weird But actually really usefull for people on a budget I view sampler synthesizer etc as a toys So my answear is Any tracker (milkytracker Fasttracker amiga) In my case i would recommend the Nintendo DS Nitrotracker - homebrew with an mic input adapter (its possible only on nintendo dsi 2ds and 3ds) It feels like a polyendtracker lightversion Po33 of course Ipad beatmaker 2 or 3 with an mic inline adapter Koala sampler on ios and android Esp 1200 (a android ios pc linux sp1200 clone software) vMpc 2000 its free but not really enjoy using it Weird but more analog feel than any software

[@porterogden6065]

have you thought of picking up a digitakt after using that analog rytm?

[@truechristianity74]

Check out my sampling and chopping on the S 2400

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

I'll tell you what I picked. The cheap Volca Sample which does a surprisingly good job. The SP 404 and Electron Sampler were on my shortlist but they weren't good value for money. I have an Akai MPX16 and that sampler sucks. I don't use it as a sampler anymore. Because of this, I stay away from anything Akai.

[@antwerpsunset]

Can you make the same beat on the 60 and the LIVE 2 so we can hear the difference if you have time for it of course.

[@mpchead]

Yeah I can make that happen for sure

[@TheGoldenWreath]

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