ISLA S2400 - It's the mutt's nuts!

An overview for the ISLA S2400 that I've been asked about many times. I'm currently working through the video manual for the S2400 and that can be found here (new videos added weekly at the moment).
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[EDIT] I referred to USB MSC mode as "machine mode" when I meant mass storage class. I also muddled a few other bits of technical information which is what happens when I speak off the cuff without a script. Hopefully you knew what I meant, but apologies anyway.
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Example 1
1:55 Track Parameters
4:09 Example 2
4:53 Multi Mode
5:47 Example 3
6:23 Sequencing & Song Mode
8:15 Example 4
8:58 Sampling
10:40 Example 5
12:07 Rear connections and sync
13:10 Example 6
14:08 Live Looper
14:43 Example 7
15:58 Summary
17:58 Example 8
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[@AlexBallMusic]

If you just want the demos: 1:26 Example 1 4:09 Example 2 5:47 Example 3 8:15 Example 4 10:40 Example 5 13:10 Example 6 14:43 Example 7 17:58 Example 8 [EDIT] I referred to USB MSC mode as "machine mode" when I meant mass storage class. I also muddled a few other bits of technical information which is what happens when I speak off the cuff without a script. Apologies.

[@BlaBla-pf8mf]

8 demos? You are spoiling us rotten.

[@AlexBallMusic]

@@BlaBla-pf8mf One for each of the S2400 channels. :)

[@Danbatio]

The last one has a good Aphex Twin feeling.

[@777wisdom7]

please give it to Pete Rock so he can make some flame beats with it.....

[@nabooka316]

I saw an interview where Noah ’40’ Shebib explains how he Creates Drake’s ‘Underwater Sound’, but he basically hasn't got a clue and just lowers the sample rate on his Machine - the stuff you do in ex 5 is just way cooler ✨

[@doordedeur]

This is way better than just cloning old gear. In 2021 gear has to have modern functions as well.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yes. It can do _that_ sound, but it's anything but a copy. They basically asked what you'd want an instrument like this to do and then made it.

[@noordholland648]

mee eens

[@uvoikimovundutrauerblume3302]

Wel door de deur de goedkope Behringers doen ook meer dan het origineel .

[@Janton_1]

Exactly what the market needs. Old and new at the same time .Ive been following this machine and youtube post for awhile. Im in canada and will be ordering one.

[@fernandoperdomomusic]

that totally looks like a realistic Radioshack mixer.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Just googled that and that's pretty funny!

[@CheshireMoonBand]

I used one of those to demo songs with my old synth band in the 80s.

[@Bartolucci711]

As a former RadioShack employee, I can confirm this!

[@cormacjordan7173]

I used to do an internet radio show and one of the other guys on the station went by the name Tandy Ramraid

[@BWPT.]

Those old mixers (they were branded as 'Realistic' here in the UK) were built like tanks too, I had a four channel one that had a master graphic EQ and I would route the headphone output back into a channel and you'd get tuneable feedback by tweaking the graphic EQ and some proper grunge with a drum machine running through another channel. Been trying to get hold of another for years!

[@fiscaldisco5234]

This looks like an absolute beast. It's refreshing to see a company put out things we actually want. No gimmicks, plenty of 1/4 inch outs and solid features.

[@gtmartini]

Awesome content. And it’s a pleasure to witness the musicality you can always extract from all this gear! Genius! I’m always waiting for your next video - keep them coming!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thank you Luis.

[@lxn7796]

The best thing about Alex's videos is you can always get some bangers alongside the information of the hardware. Keep up the good work, love your content. :)

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks!

[@matthewmoore2839]

And generally a couple of belly laughs for good measure. Maybe my favorite thing on YT! Thank you Alex!

[@theokingshango]

bangers? cmon

[@teezdalien]

Great video showing this. Really love how it's been designed with ergonomics and playability in mind, nice and spacious opposed to tiny, cramped and fiddly like so many designs these days.

[@conk971]

love that this thing looks vintage but has modern features. as always great demo. cheers

[@AlexBallMusic]

Looks great doesn't it! Always a bonus.

[@bryanv257]

I think having this and a DSI Tempest would be all you'd need for years of productivity.

[@EverettDudgeon138]

Both will be in my setup once my order is shipped

[@ncapone87]

I was thinking the same thing when I clicked this video! I have a Tempest and now I kind of want one of these

[@jkuebler89]

Every track you make is a hit. Dude that mix with the modular, so sick!

[@BritoWorx]

Saturday can’t come fast enough! Thank you for all your videos. Very much helpful and entertaining.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Ooooo! Waiting on the doorstep looking for the van? :)

[@olesolja1407]

Funky and spunky production capabilities. Plus you demonstrate a highly efficient and talented skill set while employing these instruments. Thanks for this very well put together presentation.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timburdsey]

Thank you so much for the Don Muro recommendation, @Alex. I’m listening into to Anthology now, and it is a tour de force. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this guy, and didn’t have anything by him in my record collection.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Don is awesome, yeah. Nice guy too.

[@kabsterMDA]

This is the only one drum machine that was dropped straight to the floor, then Brad turned it on again and it kept working 👌 a strong tank made to last, an advanced high end piece build and inspired to bring back the organic sound through the simplest workflow ever known, thanks to drum machines like sp-12 and the sp 1200 but including a bunch of new features that makes it greater. However... Is not what we have, is about what we do with it. I'm still awaiting for mine, when I get it I will take some time to post a good review about the S2400. Much love for Isla Instruments and its hard working team ¡ 🍻🇨🇴🧡 Dope tutorial ...by the way 🍻

[@madeithappen8158]

S2400 & a Prophet 10 is all I need. Can't wait till this beauty arrives!

[@AlexBallMusic]

If I was on a desert island, these two would be on the list.

[@zdravkodimitrov]

How about a Prophet 6 and a Korg Drumlogue for the price of the P10? Still need some drums.

[@madeithappen8158]

@@zdravkodimitrov that's a nice combo as well!

[@AlexBallMusic]

@stupidamericanpig That's a minor detail. You just need a "can do" attitude. 😉

[@mistercheetah9717]

I can’t justify getting one with my workflow so invested in software but I have to admit the craftsmanship and design is marvelous... legit impressed with the feature set too. Side note: for those hankering for that crunchy bit reduced percussion stuff look up the PulseCode VST by Psychic Modulation!

[@reereelization]

I would literally buy every single example track in this vid. You are very talented. Holy snap.

[@shane864]

I've never been so excited for anything as I am for this. This is how you do a reissue. All of the good parts of the OG, and all of the smart improvements for today. I have an entire interface set up and dedicated just waiting for the day. Supposedly March. eee

[@AlexBallMusic]

Exactly this, yes! You'll be grooving in the spring, not long!

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

Great work as always! Its a deep box at this point. You've really shown all it can do with some tasty bits. Example 8 is my jam ! yes

[@AlexBallMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it's got plenty of features but it's easy to use.

[@MelonadeM]

great, thanks Alex, now i really want one too i loved the demos as usual, especially the one where you sampled Don's vinyl

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks for dropping by.

[@ranchhand129]

Awesome overview of an awesome machine 👍 Loving the Boards of Canada esque beat at the end 👌

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks very much. Yes, it is awesome.

[@TDRKB]

Excellent Alex. I wonder what happens when the pandemic is over? No more extensive well researched and executed videos? This is the best Sales Pitch for this. Isla should use you for their PR as you make a compelling case, for sure! I have seen all the pre-launch videos, but this is a great demo. Your music and examples are as excellent as usual. Thanks so much! I want one.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks Kevin. This was a video I wanted to do using material from the video manual as a lot of people were asking. I'm glad it's come across well as I'm very enthusiastic about it! There will be more videos this year as and when I can. Thanks again for the support.

[@karltraunmuller7048]

The magic hands that wring jaw-dropping music from every kind of machinery.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks Karl!

[@RaveyStabs]

Great examples and the amount of features packed in for its release is astonishing.

[@theokingshango]

its a joke featurewise compared to new mpcs or mc 707 tho

[@JulesFox]

I've never seen your channel before but I'm very impressed. Great work.

[@Rethink682]

Great video Alex ! Loving the example 4 personally . Gives me the Philippe Zdar (hope he is in a good place) and the 90's french disco vibes. Keep up your good work mate .

[@myshelby500gt]

So much talent and the ISLA S2400 ain't bad either great work Alex.

[@AndersEngerJensen]

I must say, you keep delivering beyond par, buddy. Excellent demo showcasing it in the best way possible AND doing so in a multitude of genres. I M P R E S S E D !! 🤩😎

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thank you sir.

[@emresound]

Simple thing but finally: a song mode on a sequencer!! Why is this such a rare thing in 2021?

[@phillindablank]

You are right many new products/sequencers these days don't even have a song mode. I think its incredibly useful for arranging so its always a plus!

[@AlexBallMusic]

I have other gear that does pattern chaining, but not a simple list of various events like this. Agree, it seems a no-brainer!

[@Shapeplusform]

Synthstrom Deluge has one too. Major pro when I see a song mode

[@pascalleroux4317]

@@Shapeplusform squarp pyramid !! song mode

[@junglejingle7836]

Will switch from song to Song on the dancefloor?

[@digitaldiezel5870]

Wow! Really strong demo! You really showed how to appreciate the 2400 as a versatile instrument!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks very much. Yes, it can really do whatever you want it to.

[@andybabb2410]

Yet another great and very informative video, great job dude!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks Andy.

[@Chaga1314]

your examples are so serene

[@wanderingjuniper]

I adore example 5, just got his album now. Very tempted by the Isla, right up my street

[@ogasi1798]

you have been a great addition to the launch of this mate, i simply cannot wait to get mine, they seem to be working the bugs out which is noice while we wait for this bleedin' boat to dock

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks for the support! Yes, bugsplatting is going on as are updates which then create new issues to be found, but it's coming together beautifully. I'm several firmware updates ahead of the public, but those will be coming to everyone else soon.

[@mastercylinder1939]

Thanks for a great upload, I’d love one of these beasts.

[@gregorio98000]

What a great review ! Thanks for your time !

[@drfangaz-pronouncedlikefan4019]

Good coverage Alex. I can hardly wait for mines to ship in two more weeks.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Ah great, good times!

[@ISLAInstruments]

Man I wish I had your talent. Love you dude! x

[@AlexBallMusic]

..and I certainly wish I had your talent for making stuff like this!

[@fred0c]

I like how u have different demos of uses, nice one!

[@krsTBedfordStudios]

Thanks for this Mr B, it's good to see a clear explanation yet still a fairly deep introduction to this.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks, glad that came across! I was conscious of giving too much information whilst trying not to gloss over the cool things it does.

[@krsTBedfordStudios]

@@AlexBallMusic pulled it off perfectly...! 😉

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

I’m so glad that this was brought out to us by a ‘boutique’ sort of small operation, and not some gargantuan behemoth corporation such as Behringer. Although big corporations can bring this sort of gear to us at really great prices, i wouldn’t want to think that ‘throwbacks to the classics’ of hardware could only be made by a few privileged companies. This instrument’s designer really put his all into this one, and the labors of his endeavors really show. The look and aesthetic of the Emu sp-12 / 1200 are well preserved with the cheeks and all, and it looks hardy and rugged. I’m not expecting to see very many of these, but I think it’s more likely that this is gonna find its way next to my turntables quicker than an old Emu SP would. Paying quite so much for a sampling groove box that only yields like ten seconds of sampling 12 bits @ 26 kHz, and then waiting for an antique mechanical floppy drive to save my work onto a handful of floppies seems a bit like self torture, no offense intended Alex. Wait?! OMG, does this thing have the old hinged front panel, like my old Ensoniq KS32?! It’s been awhile since I’ve needed to change it’s battery so I nearly forgot the ease of access of those hinged hoods. Dammit! The more I’m thinking about this, the angrier the look I’m getting from my MV8800. Thanks again Alex! Good to see a piece of BOTH lesser known AND NEW gear make it’s way under your radar!!

[@greatheightsu]

Damn, I was digging example 5, that was smooth! This thing is a beast.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers!

[@SentaAerger]

Could you please not call him a "thing"

[@N1K5TA]

nicely done Alex! and those demos 👌

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers Nik!

[@SynthAddict]

excellent demos and very informative, can't wait 'til my S2400 shows up

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks. Hope you get yours soon!

[@SynthAddict]

@@AlexBallMusic nice appearance on ProSynth Network today, say hi to Geert for me :-P

[@anonymusum]

You are really one of the very few serious keyboard testers and presenters on YT.

[@SyncdAlien]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@achook9474]

Those jazz hands are killing me 😂.. Great video by the way.

[@SLEEP-236]

One for the future. Great vid as always 👍

[@l1fef0rm]

Thanks for introducing me to an instrument that I have been waiting for my whole life. I had to stop watching, every feature you mention is making me drool and I can't afford it! Love what you do.

[@channelite]

What a great demo. I want one of these.

[@lxuaes6915]

I just subbed & hit the bell, b/c of your Utterly Spiffing Guide to Music. Amazing. Thanks so much for that. Found your channel b/c of your demo of pasttofuture's drums. Your channel is awesome.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks very much. It's been a long time since I did the 50s stuff, but it still lingers on my channel from the early days.

[@RogerioValgode]

Excellent demo! Great video. Thanks

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers!

[@katemoth5863]

The BEST video out there on the S2400 - grrrrrrrreat!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks Kate, much appreciated.

[@NeoTeAika]

This is really what we need, more true spiritual successors to the gear of old that bring them into a new age

[@AlexBallMusic]

"Spiritual successor" is a good term for this, yeah.

[@jermainelong1843]

Very thorough "overview" demo😎

[@boodleboy]

I like how this man makes good music. Can't wait for the upcoming album.

[@lucasc5622]

a very rare thing in the synth scene

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks very much. :)

[@boodleboy]

@@lucasc5622 But the synth scene has synths, which is also very good.

[@mishpult]

You are absolutte treasure. Those beats were totally awesome without exception.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Glad you like them!

[@reereelization]

Totally agree. This man is a unicorn. Damn magical.

[@abrasionequation4632]

You make awesome videos man Thank you

[@station2station544]

THIS is how I will use mine. Sampling old drum machines and then throw in a few ambient samples which I grab from my synths or the real world.. Most of what I hear from other users is Boom Bap, Hip Hop, and sampling other peoples loops or vinyl. WHICH IS GREAT, but not my personal goal.. I plan on it being a bit more Portishead. I'll throw in some jazz acoustic kits and some ambient keys. But also filling it up with every vintage DMX, LINN, CR78, etc...Thanks Alex. I learned so much....2400 arrival still pending.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Exactly, the machine has no genre. You use it for whatever you want.

[@YanivhmTube]

Interesting machine. Build to last. Liked the Idea of combining old twist with modern technology. Hope they'll add traditional dsp effects like delay or reverb

[@AlexBallMusic]

There's scope for more things to be added I believe, I imagine delay and reverb are first on the list.

[@DavidMorley]

I’d love this! Fantastic.

[@KevinArdala01]

This was great and the video series sets a whole new standard for the industry. It would be nice to have a demonstration - step by step - of both the down-sampling recording process and the clocking with Eurorack for those of us who truly are green behind the ears and eager to learn. 👍

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers. The down-sampling was covered in the last tutorial video (video 7 / tutorial #6). The steps are: 1) Use line inputs 1&2 or phono 1 2) Sample at 26KHz 3) Pitch down after sampling 4) Use the classic audio engine 5) Engage the output filters Clocking will covered in tutorial #8 with all the midi and USB stuff. Tutorial #7 should be going live any moment, it covers outputs, output filters and panning.

[@KevinArdala01]

@Alex Ball Thanks... I've just been working through the videos taking notes, but this helps a lot too, I think I missed the input 1 & 2 bit, thanks! Can't wait for your next videos, they've been great so far, cheers... ✌️😝

[@rapfreak7797]

I’ve been waiting for this video! I hope they paid you AND gave you the drum machine free!

[@AlexBallMusic]

They did and they did, because they're good guys.

[@phils9333]

Great video and a really cool machine, your giving people with GAS a head ache 😆. I'd really love to see you with a synthstrom deluge to see your magic touch with that. Maybe soon?.......ish 🙏

[@dubfx]

Is it possible to use the looper without recording to a pre specified tempo? Meaning, if I was to beatbox at my own tempo without a click and record it would the s2400 be able to loop it and work out what the tempo is even if it's something strange like 93.6 etc?

[@baddriddimworkshop]

i guess if they call it a looper, it should...

[@cocolovealcorn]

same question

[@sexwstrings]

It's all well & good until you need tech support, I remember buying their first product the "Kordbot" & tried to get support on it & it was a nightmare they seemed too busy working on new gear to respond, now they're trying to sell a premium product, better hope it doesn't run into any glitches & then you end up with a $2000 dead box like I did with mine. One thing about buying gear from smaller companies is its a risk but the good ones always have great support, Even back in the early days of Dave Smith Instruments when they first released the Evolver is they had great support from day one. HARD pass on any ISLA products bc if you're not an influencer their support sucks, keep up the great videos Alex.

[@lukewarm5356]

I was 99% convinced and then the record player earth swung it! As far as I can see, taken as a whole there's nothing to touch this anywhere, I knew it was gonna be an expensive day.

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Alex. Must admit I've avoided this overview for a few days on account of being skint and miserable, it's great ... sigh. Looking on the bright side, Don Muro !!! Thanks for the heads up, just astonishing stuff that's put a huge smile on me mush. Part musical marvel, part human octopus. I get the same feeling of awe as watching Marco Minnemann drumming, who started on organ with foot pedals interestingly. I shall be keeping this in mind for inspiration when I'm struggling to stomp on my looper pedal in time. Best wishes. :)

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yeah Don is fantastic. Some of the videos of him playing live back in the day with umpteen synths with hands and feet everyone are amazing. He's like Don Lewis in that regard, another synth hero. His music is eclectic and really well composed and arranged. I listen to him a lot. Nice guy to boot and was part of ARP and Korg back in the day too. Some of the factory stuff in the M1 was him.

[@chedhead3278]

@@AlexBallMusic Someone else to checkout. Thanks!

[@rozzgrey801]

I'd be more inclined to buy it if it was the badger's nadgers.

[@mpmi7588]

Lol what?

[@DoctorNemmo]

Or Spock's Rocks

[@AlexBallMusic]

Badger's Nadgers are in a future firmware updgrade.

[@anthonybrett]

The ducks guts! That's an Australian one.

[@barrymallon9139]

But is it the turtle’s squirtle?

[@Ikon_Sound]

mine arrived yesterday and it’s a solid bit of kit 👌

[@AlexBallMusic]

Congratulations, welcome to the club.

[@lostdogarmymusic]

This vid was the Mutts Nuts...thx. Get my S2400 this week....so psyched.

[@Rompler_Rocco]

There is actually *no piece of gear I want more* , and I had no clue that was the case before clicking this. Great demos, Alex! At least til I see the price tag 😟

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cool isn't it!

[@mordellamusiclibrary4682]

$1499(us)

[@Sharon-music]

A totally fair price!

[@korywesterhold]

That outro was stellar Alex 👏👏👏

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers Kory.

[@PocketUnv]

And here I thought that my Digitakt and I would live happy ever after, seems like it just got some serious competition!

[@ToyKeeper]

It has a song mode! Digitakt tries pretty hard not to be compatible with a song-mode approach to making music, so it's a pain to make things on it when doing horizontal-first composition (sequence a single part for the length of a song, then go back to add other parts, then adjust mixing and voicing and such).

[@AlexBallMusic]

I think this will shoulder its way into the market nicely, yeah.

[@nebula0697]

Wow, the machine is perfect! A lot more fun than an MPC Live or Maschine for sure.

[@dionysis_]

Not sure how easy the chopping would be here… 🤔

[@rstroud2623]

*his hand movements alone made me want this machine .*

[@TheJohnniegolden]

Digging this box! Would love to hear "Example 2" on streaming services.

[@Themosaicsound]

Sounds sooo gooood!

[@gregmonk9037]

Jazziest hands on the tube :) Great stuff btw

[@BigCore-]

That’s a beautiful machine! 😮

[@adrianmccombe625]

This is very similar to the Yamaha SU700 I used to have in the 90's. Same idea. Back in the day they called these phrase samplers. This looks like it carries the same type of frustrations when it comes to versatility. I use an MPC live 2 now and AKAI are leading the way with hardware products like this. It still is not perfect but can do most things, just has a steeper learning curve.

[@shaft9000]

I am feeling more and more like this sort of retro-fied gear is , in the end, just a (space-hoggin' in this case) replacement for gear that had to use a zip or disk drive. If any of these companies were half as 'enviro-conscious' as they'd like us to believe, then they'd be offering to retrofit and recap their existing products instead of planned-obsolescence-ing 90% of them into eventual landfill.

[@adrianmccombe625]

@@shaft9000 quite true. The fact that they keep bring out new soundcards that do exactly what they did 15 years ago except have a new connection(usb/FireWire/usb C) is a great example. Hardware is addictive though and can be a really creative tool. I got bored shitless with computer sequencers years ago. I still use them but they are really boring.

[@robertreid8241]

Great, something else I "need"!

[@AlexBallMusic]

😉

[@ubiquitousreverser]

Been following the progression of this from Flux with it, to see it now fleshed out though, I am floored! Not that I’ll sell my octatrack for it but it is pretty sweet!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yeah, they've really developed the concept nicely. It's come out great.

[@ubiquitousreverser]

@@AlexBallMusicDefinitely! I'm looking forward to see what people do with it, especially those who love the original. Really enjoyed your demo tracks too by the way.

[@aaronsause6573]

That was a really cool sound you got outta that sampled 303! I always loved a funky tb303 line not too much overdone...

[@markusfuller]

WOW I thought you had an old 80s mixer at the beginning of your video there Alex but That sounds and looks great with a lot of interesting features. I have too much gear already but I could make room for one of these. Thanks Alex.

[@AlexBallMusic]

A few people have pointed out the resemblance to RadioShack mixers from back in the day. I laughed when I Googled them. 🙂

[@eddbutterworth5377]

Lovely stuff! 🤙🙌

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks!

[@8dioproductions]

So cool!

[@ko83na]

Pete Rock and all thos 90's Hip-Hop Producers getting nervous over this one... great Video as allways Alex. Cheers

[@jkuebler89]

Would you ever be willing to do a breakdown of how you put down one of these modular mixes like example 6, I love it. So good!

[@Claidheambmor]

So looking forward to getting mine tomorrow. :D

[@Claidheambmor]

Update: I got it. Man it sounds good. Really fun to sequence drums with. It's quirky and has a character of its own. Seriously though, it sounds good. I'm using samples on it that I hadn't used for ages because they weren't interesting enough to my ears. The S2400 seems to have really meaty outputs.

[@aphexon.]

Uuuuh that looks interesting :) Thanks Alex

[@OrbitalSaucer]

Going thru an existential crisis regarding this vs an MPC. Deciding at the end of the week regardless. Thx for all the info.

[@jontshyza]

What did you choose?

[@EffDinero8]

Descendant of the Iconic SP-1200, well done...

[@maisonmallninja]

The pitched 12 bit sample jam sounds AMAZING on my barefoots.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Good to know!

[@wolfunplugged]

this is a great review video, like always your music examples are pure dope. the ISLA S2400 looks like a great piece of gear and I am sure it is hapticwise very convenient. where do you see the advantages in camparison to a regular mpc?

[@benzmobil]

This thing sounds really warm and even vintage at times like an old worn out sweater.

[@juliusebola9389]

@@ShroomJesus Your music sucks.

[@AlexBallMusic]

@@ShroomJesus A couple of A/B comparisons with the original for you. Samples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e32sn2ycm6uLotE Drum loops: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naGsq4isdqerfqs

[@AlexBallMusic]

...and a nice example in the hands of Chaz Emphatic is my music isn't your thing: instagram.com/p/CGLvM3fgAEk/?

[@juliusebola9389]

@@ShroomJesus Or maybe you're rationalizing it because you spent 5k for a 12 bit sampler because it introduces artifacts when you slow samples down and has analog filters. If I'd spent that kind of money for an sp, I'd want to believe you couldn't reproduce its sound too lol

[@AlexBallMusic]

@@ShroomJesus _"I know what this machine sounds like"._ So you didn't listen to the A/B comparisons then? The plot thins. _"it is click bate for kids who never touched a real sp"_ The word is "clickbait" and I'm not sure how a machine can be clickbait, but I assume you're saying that the nod to the SP is deliberate, which nobody is questioning. _"your just another steamer chasing the clout"_ "Your" refers to possession like "your cat, your dog, your house". If you want to say "you are" then the contraction of "you" and "are" is "you're". That'll help you avoid undermining your own points in future. You're welcome. _"Sorry I could Careless"_ The saying is "I couldn't care less". Careless is a separate word that means "not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors" which is actually beautifully ironic here. Also, if you _could_ care less then that means that you care, but then judging by your comments and attitude, perhaps that is actually more fitting. ;) _"F isla instruments"_ Such poetry. Have a nice day George.

[@asundayfireofficial2774]

Am really interested in this. Have the Elektron Digitakt and absolutely love it but really would love this simply for sampling vinyl and making beats with it. Obviously can do so much more but it just seems like such a nice switch from the Elektron workflow.

[@robinweber9640]

Still need a proper Boom Bap demo of this machine. Classic old break that we've all heard before, sampled the way they used to do it. But your jazz hands made up for it

[@dr.zarkov5838]

😂😂😂

[@nc17atnce101]

this video feels like a really great movie

[@Medniex]

Awesome demo song bits! :D

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks!