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Hey all,
I'm currently looking to buy a hardware (or semi-hardware, as I'll explain) sampler of some sort and need a bit of advice from you guys who own/have experience with my options.
Firstly, I know you can do all sampling, chopping, stretching etc inside Logic, which is what I currently do, but it's a long-winded process that kinda kills the creativity for me, and I would much prefer a 'hands-on' method.
The three I'm looking at are: The SP404SX, an MPC, or a Maschine.
What I'm looking for is something that can sample quickly and easily from a source (turntable, guitar amp etc), chop on the device, and then map it to pads. I also want a simple way of sending/recording the audio (doesn't need to be MIDI) into my DAW for adding further stuff and/or mixing. At least 50% of my workflow will still be in the software so I'm not looking for an 'all-in-one' groovebox.
I won't lie, I discovered the SP through artists like Flying Lotus, TokiMonsta et al who seem to use it to great effect. I produce beats influenced primarily by those kinda artists so that's what got me interested in it. I love the idea of grabbing a sample, chopping it up, making a beat, crushing it up with effects and then resampling it onto one pad. However, it doesn't have a proper screen, no velocity, and I'm not sure if it has time-stretch. It also doesn't seem as popular as the other two choices.
The MPC1K is obviously awesome, but it's slightly over budget unless it's really gonna benefit me in a certain way. The thing that concerns me with the MPC is that it's designed as an all-in-one unit and I don't need that necessarily.
Finally, the Maschine. It looks amazing, we all know the pro's and con's, but I'm kinda on the fence. The workflow looks incredible, the sample chopping looks appealing but the two biggest issues I have is firstly, you can't sample straight from the source (IE no direct in), and I can't help but think it is really just a glorified MIDI controller... granted a very good one with a great workflow.
I do love the idea of going 100% hardware like the MPC or SP, I want it to be more of an 'instrument' than a controller which is why I'm leaning towards those rather than the Maschine.
However, I'd love to hear some advice with the above wall of text in mind!
Thanks!
I'm currently looking to buy a hardware (or semi-hardware, as I'll explain) sampler of some sort and need a bit of advice from you guys who own/have experience with my options.
Firstly, I know you can do all sampling, chopping, stretching etc inside Logic, which is what I currently do, but it's a long-winded process that kinda kills the creativity for me, and I would much prefer a 'hands-on' method.
The three I'm looking at are: The SP404SX, an MPC, or a Maschine.
What I'm looking for is something that can sample quickly and easily from a source (turntable, guitar amp etc), chop on the device, and then map it to pads. I also want a simple way of sending/recording the audio (doesn't need to be MIDI) into my DAW for adding further stuff and/or mixing. At least 50% of my workflow will still be in the software so I'm not looking for an 'all-in-one' groovebox.
I won't lie, I discovered the SP through artists like Flying Lotus, TokiMonsta et al who seem to use it to great effect. I produce beats influenced primarily by those kinda artists so that's what got me interested in it. I love the idea of grabbing a sample, chopping it up, making a beat, crushing it up with effects and then resampling it onto one pad. However, it doesn't have a proper screen, no velocity, and I'm not sure if it has time-stretch. It also doesn't seem as popular as the other two choices.
The MPC1K is obviously awesome, but it's slightly over budget unless it's really gonna benefit me in a certain way. The thing that concerns me with the MPC is that it's designed as an all-in-one unit and I don't need that necessarily.
Finally, the Maschine. It looks amazing, we all know the pro's and con's, but I'm kinda on the fence. The workflow looks incredible, the sample chopping looks appealing but the two biggest issues I have is firstly, you can't sample straight from the source (IE no direct in), and I can't help but think it is really just a glorified MIDI controller... granted a very good one with a great workflow.
I do love the idea of going 100% hardware like the MPC or SP, I want it to be more of an 'instrument' than a controller which is why I'm leaning towards those rather than the Maschine.
However, I'd love to hear some advice with the above wall of text in mind!
Thanks!