The SP-202 is so underrated!

[@andrewmobley1818]

The Roland SP-202 is an awesome sampler when used with a midi keyboard to play into a DAW . Once your samples are chopped and truncated you are ready to go. What is convenient about this box is its portability with a Mic for female or male singers and your own indoor/outdoor organic sounds. BUILDS your sound palette. Don't under estimate this sampler's potential !! Get your drum, bass, keyboard, synth sounds from multiple sources and make your own sample cd, USB kits ! Label the cd too.

[@legendsflashback]

You get it.

[@xavierrandall]

I bought this thing years ago and had a BALL with it and its so-called limitations and since I've been hooked on the Boss and Roland series. They are fun samplers and good for beginners in my opinion.

[@roddisreal4453]

Sp 202 beat machine and sampler was the first hard ware i learned to make beats om..im 25 years old and the the first software was MTV beat generator on xbox lol

[@cvltzilla]

I had that game on ps1. Made some decent beats for what it was. My first acual sampler was a boss sp303

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

thanks for showing some love for our old friend, the SP-202. I bought one new in '98 (and splurged with the 4meg expansion card), and still use it often. what an amazing tool for production and learning and playback.

[@CRUX.THE.WAV.PEDDLER]

Bought an sp202 in mint condition with memory card more than a year ago. Played around on it maybe 5 times and since then it’s just been sitting on top of one of my monitors as a constant reminder of how much of a sampler junkie i am. My main weapon is and has always been the mpc2k classic, but alongside my mpc i use a SP 555 wich was my first hardware sampler. The main thing that i like about my sp202 is the pitch function and the filters. The sampling rates (lofi & lofi 2) are for my taste and my production style way too gritty, and i always beleived nothing could be “too gritty”. The Sp 555 and Mpc2000 classic are a match made in heaven. Through the years they have know eachother they have become tight brothers. When the Mpc isn’t able to pull off stunts(recording in lofi or adding onboard effects) his bro the SP 555 stands up for him and when the SP 555 isnt able to perform a whole show alone(trim samples visually and precisely, sequence precisely, pitch samples and the list goes on...) his big bro the Mpc2000 pulls up and holds his hand to the finish line. Sadly, for quite a while now i have been thinking about putting their mentally challenged brother the sp202 up for adoption, maybe somewhere he will be able to play with other special children but i always come to the conclusion that i can’t split them up. He likes being there amongst his siblings, even though he never gets picked for the team to play. Me and the sp202 will forever hold on to the hope that he will one day find his purpose in life.

[@tria6638]

Lol. This was beautiful.

[@kreaem.vision]

let me know if you're trynna get rid of it haha I've been looking for one for ages :)

[@unanimousarts]

The Black Sheep’s potential has yet to be revealed to you. If you believe in it, it will believe in you. You have to trust it for it to allow itself to flourish. But not like a cute little pet you can groom to look pretty. Fully grown, it’s an attack dog. Beats will bite if production commands are proper.

[@chilldagod1441]

Great vid man your 202 assesments helped me decide wether or not i wanted one. Its in the mail ✊🏼

[@chrisgalactic]

Glad I could help lol

[@BoombapBodega]

You have a good combination of samplers. The effects on the 404 are wild. Nice beats.

[@chrisgalactic]

Appreciate it!

[@drake1011]

@@chrisgalactic do you still have the 202? Is it still relevant?

[@chadwaldron3594]

You can replicate the SP-1200 ring sound with the 202. I do it all the time, dope af.

[@chrisgalactic]

Really that's dope how do you go about doing that ?

[@legendsflashback]

How

[@thearki-vist6050]

Dope video I’m getting mine. Soon was a choice without charger& card ‘ want to pair it up with so 404 sx

[@patrickseanmclain2357]

AHHHHHH THATS DOOOOOPE I BRO YOU GOT FLAVAH 🎧🔥🔥🔥 WORD PEACE P😎💙🎹🎹🎹

[@chrisgalactic]

Appreciate ya!!

[@ryansupak3639]

Advice For Medics!

[@vogelvogeltje]

Lol I was like “oh snap he gonna play all of “nuclear war”? DEMONETIZED.

[@XHALE303]

You can also trigger the SP202 from daw or sequencer in piano roll. Effects, Stereo & Card banks C & D have impact on the polyphony tho. Cool vid.

[@IanJamesBeats]

Oooooo how do you do that?!

[@XHALE303]

@@IanJamesBeats With MIDI & then you can trigger your phrases from a keyboard. (not play in octaves, cause it's a phrase sampler)

[@MrRexBaron]

Nice! What do you think about sending Midi from the Digitakt to the 202? Do you think they would work well just the two together?

[@chrisgalactic]

I am planning on doing a video discussing that same topic coming soon lol

[@ToddRodSkimmins]

Great video but one thing I couldn’t quite discern was how many actually looped samples can it play at the same time?

[@freddie7981]

I don’t have an SP or any kind of sampler with pads I’ve got an Akai S series so although I’m not too well versed on the Pad devices I’m guessing multiple samples were resampled to one pad to get like 5 at the same time. Looks like max 2 or 3 at once?

[@Lao-Lin]

Dope! Love to see other young cats hitting old school hardware. I'm somewhat new to the hardware aspect, but since making beats just on the pc left me uninspired at times, I thought I'd step it up. I had the MPC Live in mind, but am also very attracted to the SP404 (I know 2 totally different units) due to it's character and muddiness it adds to the sound. Just to hear a more experienced opinion, since you are a sampler collector, would you rather go for the SP or the MPC, if you didn't have any of these? And please don't say both, I know it would be perfect haha

[@chrisgalactic]

Sorry for the late response bro. The SP sequencer are okay compared to something like an MPC, normally I would say MPC but recently I would choose the SP and this is why. If you happen to get really good at the SP with it's limitations and somewhat strange sequencer those beats would sound a lot lot better than anything you make on an MPC. Theirs more creativity and more difficulty to making beats on the SP but I find that truly important when working on a sampler

[@stephenkrus]

Dude that bass is punchyAF! 👌😌 Nice dirty analog-y sound to your style.👍👍

[@chrisgalactic]

Thanks my dude! The SP 202 has that gritty grit to it

[@bencolemanart]

Analog? Surely all this filthy sound is low bitrate digital?

[@legendsflashback]

@@bencolemanart analog-y aka analog-like

[@phoenixrising1576]

Buddy when u change the pitch down will the sample also slow down? I wanna map one sample so I can play it back chromatillay with chords using a midi synth. A bit like what the nnxt does to a single sample? I was going to get an sp555 I'm not sure if the sp555 can do this. It's basically a work around.thks bud.

[@chrisgalactic]

So the simple will slow down, unlike the SP 404SX. The pitch on 202 is one of the better sounding pitches than any of the other SP's

[@Kickdrum00]

Beat is nasty

[@chrisgalactic]

Appreciate it bro!

[@ogplr5914]

CRUNCHY!

[@deafbyhiphop]

Dope. Might cop one. Question: can u plug this into an mpc 1000 and use that as the sequencer and use the sp for effects?

[@chrisgalactic]

Sorry for the late response. The SP could be controlled by midi but as far as I know you can't use the SP as an FX box like the 404SX but I'll have to fully test this to be sure

[@wyndumearle2566]

i got one that im tryna get rid of. works perfectly just has a bunch of stickers on it. you can still read all the buttons. i am willing to give it up for $125 or best offer really. i have the power supply as well. so no need to worry about that. and a memory card

[@wyndumearle2566]

hit me in the email if interested [e-mail]

[@zs4269]

you have the best gear content.

[@chrisgalactic]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@reggiegimmix9128]

The Zoom ST224 is a better beast and has sample sync....as well as lots of crazy effects you can apply to individual samples. It's also known as the poor man's SP1200. I have one and along with the Boss DR202 drum machine (that also goes with the sp202) which has amazing old skool hip hop, electro, DnB, Jungle, Rock, Jazz, Funk and Techno drum kits and the Acoustic Bass sounds are amazing on it not to mention they're adjustable and can store your own versions. Worth a look at both of those old devices.

[@StephenMcLeod]

Just bought one hah

[@chrisgalactic]

Dope man! It's a dope box

[@nulltheliteralnothing1470]

Probably too late but I would make two winners. More people in the world joining the ranks of making music the better.

[@BritoWorx]

great video Chris. Could you make a in depth video making a beat incorporating both SP's to make a beat from scratch to completion? I know seems like a big request, I'm just trying to get more knowledge on the SP's. Thank you

[@chrisgalactic]

Thanks man! Yes of course, I was planning on doing a video like that. Any key points you would like me to touch? Anything specific that you're looking to learn from either device?

[@BritoWorx]

c h r i s g a l a c t i c b e a t s well as of now I only have the 404sx looking into either the 303 or 202. Just the creative process in general how to record the grit etc.

[@toboemusique]

is the pitch the same as the 404 ? like does it keep the same tempo with higher/lower notes or does the tempo change too ? I dont like the fact that the 404 keeps the same length of a loop after puting on the pitch so I wonder if the 202/303 has a REAL pitch mode. Thank for your help mate, keep going !

[@chrisgalactic]

The 202 does have time stretching which you can adjust to match the tempo but it also has a real pitch mode that changes the overall key of the sample you are using. The SP 404SX pitch is a little useless at times because it does such huge jumps with slight movement's that it's really annoying when you're trying to adjust it to make it sound decent. So to answer your question the 202 pitch is more natural sounding and more pleasant and doesn't time stretch to match the tempo unless you select the Time button. Hope I answered your question.

[@toboemusique]

c h r i s g a l a c t i c b e a t s yes thats all I wanted to know ! thanks G ! guess im gonna cop a 202 very soon now

[@ECollinsMusic]

I should not have sold mine..I'll be getting another soon!!

[@williambubenzer3474]

lol is that a sun ra advice for medics sample i hear?

[@lukecole1023]

This was cool!!

[@chrisgalactic]

Thank you Like! I'm happy you liked it!

[@gooneybird808]

Madvillian

[@danandkiko]

wow. That is gritty!

[@chrisgalactic]

Thank you thank you Gritty was what I was aiming for lol

[@mi777ke777]

Join the 202 crew if you have one! facebook.com/groups/1567726230146195/ And remember kids. You don't need a memory card for the 202!

[@nkozi]

Also, you still saving for the MPC X?

[@chrisgalactic]

Nkozi Cole Yes! Life got in the way a bit so don't have the money quiet yet but I'm still saving up for it. There are some decently priced used ones that I'm currently looking at.

[@deafbyhiphop]

Dope bro! Why u sampling from youtube though? Hit them crates!

[@chrisgalactic]

I was being lazy lol

[@EASFromTheWest]

fax, nothin like a good sample from wax.

[@enemyofthestatevcdking5982]

Dope

[@chrisgalactic]

Thank you! I'm happy you dig it

[@enemyofthestatevcdking5982]

You are welcome, I might post one of my 202 beats up on youtube?

[@Nonjuror]

yeeeeeee boi

[@raidernationfullmoonrecord9516]

Two winners

[@DieMasterMonkey]

I know huh!!!

[@ruffiankick]

maan i miss my 202. i used to midi it up

[@chrisgalactic]

Hey man they are pretty cheap its probably the best time to grab one.

[@ruffiankick]

@@chrisgalactic The homie VHS, got the one I sold to him for an album. Ima see if he still using it lmao. But as for getting one elsewhere. I got too much equipment rn (copped 2 synthesizers and a rack mounted compressor) and I'm taking a little break from sampling Soo it be just sitting there if I got one. Hahha

[@Dean_95]

Dope vid man. Just got myself a 202 as well. I was wondering, do you use a memory card for the 202? Or U just use the internal memory for now? (like I am) Basically, I'm trying to see if you know of any recommendations for buying the right memory card for it? Also, what kinda camera you use? Thanks for sharing,Eric

[@chrisgalactic]

Thanks bro! I'm actually using it without a memory card, I feel like for now it's more than sufficient without since I'm using it with the Sp404. They are very hard to find and when you do find them people want to charge $100. The only big upside to it would be that you got access to all the fx and the other Banks other than that it's not really needed in my opinion.

[@HarmonyxRuLz]

Can you use this in a live show like you could with the 404?

[@chrisgalactic]

As far as I know you can't, this sampler is mainly used as a loop box.

[@grittyforest1379]

check "sp-202 freestyle" on youtube

[@freejazzbone]

sun ra, good source material

[@ryan1845]

MF DOOM, RIP baby!

[@raidernationfullmoonrecord9516]

The sp 202 is a very dope piece of kit.. Great vids bro

[@chrisgalactic]

Thanks bro! Yea its crazy sucks that it doesn't sequence but its a really cool piece of gear to have in your setup.

[@Deatg-ek8rf]

That dumb bad gear fool put a bad name on the 202 - it's actually an amazing sampler I prefer the sound of the 202 to the the 303 and 404.

[@_EightySix]

Hey Chris, can you tell me the song at the very end of this video please?

[@chrisgalactic]

Hello! Yes so that was a beat I made titled Ghoul it's on my SoundCloud here's the link Listen to Ghoul by c h r i s g a l a c t i c #np on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/chrisgalactic/ghoul

[@_EightySix]

@@chrisgalactic Awesome, thanks man!

[@nes3286]

かっけー！！！dope！！！！

[@chrisgalactic]

Thanks yo!!!

[@nkozi]

I say have two winners!

[@shaye-uv6tw]

Hey mr chris, whats the sample in the outro I would love to get a hand of it just to chop and mix it a bit for my self and see what I could get out of it! I would love to share it with you and show you my result lots of love

[@jcamp3606]

Dirty dirty beautiful grit

[@chrisgalactic]

Thanks bro!!

[@wariusgaius]

Appreciate the work dude. But you chatted away for 4,5 minutes before you demo'd the thing. And then 6 min in there is a dope ass beat, finally.

[@chrisgalactic]

Yeah sorry! I'm sure you would enjoy some of my other videos where I don't talk at all lol

[@KaosVerket]

Two!

[@chrisgalactic]

KaosVerket Awesome thank you for the input!

[@davidlobitz3315]

I want somethiiing

[@chadkelham5034]

The SP202 rocks when it comes to its effects (especially the pitch & filter) & is as gritty as the SP1200. True, it doesn’t have a sequencer but you can record your loops from the 202 straight into your DAW. So there’s that. #whytheSP202rules

[@2cough]

*Etcetera not excetera, ty

[@dachanist]

Like a rap video this takes over a minute to get tot the point.

[@dylanjordan4747]

47

[@WrathOfThePunisher]

Jesus, you need to watch 2/3 of the video before seeing any of the 202 in action. Less chit chat and more action...

[@persona7-7-7]

Anyoone recommend this?

[@terstapes]

202 is the best

[@chrisgalactic]

Agree agree!!!

[@Goth108]

Almost 7 minutes video, doesn't get to the point until 4 minutes in.

[@foulchild]

11 words, 2 numbers, no point at all. Congrats.

[@neoaureus]

1.8 mm hahaha...carry on man

[@chrisgalactic]

My bad my brain can only remember so much ha

[@neoaureus]

@@chrisgalactic …We all love your bad brain man !

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

The sp202 by itself sux big balls because of its limitations. U cant even resample on it. Trying to to make a beat on this thing all by itself is a headache. It does compliment a pre existing setup like with a sp404, maschine, ect....but for a standalone unit..naw bro, its shit. Total shit. I owned one for years and makes a good total beginner entering the world of sampling for first time sampler but will leave one hungry for more quick.

[@donwand7857]

sp202 is not underrated LOL

[@chrisgalactic]

Mmm... 2 years ago it kinda was. I have been seeing a lot more lately.

[@donwand7857]

@@chrisgalactic Ive always seen it as a famous product dating back to 2009. theres a shit ton of vids on it

[@chrisgalactic]

No way haha bro 2 years ago people were selling these for $100 bucks by no means am I saying that I brought popularity to it but they were a lot more slept on than a 303 or a 404/404SX

[@miss.antidote]

share your weed xD

[@wiggesobk]

Two winners

[@chrisgalactic]

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