Honestly, I prefer softwares reliability, in terms of reloading projects. As of late, hardware (MPC 2500) has had saving issues, causing me to either start a beat from scratch or simply toss the idea.
But, on the other hand, hardware has a better sound, in my humblest opinion. Like 9 times out of 10, I can tell if a beat is made with software, which is mainly due its sound. And I can say that, without sounding contradictory, FL and Reason are usually the culprits. I cant tell with programs like Logic or Maschine. With FL, like boi1da, people tend to rely on the snare (e.g., Over), and this mainly due to trying to make FL sound better. Because, in my experience, when you use FL for a simple one two drum pattern (Kick-Snare-Kick-Snare), it doesnt have the same feel as a MPC. The MPC gives it that sense of urgency, a snap back feeling, yet this can be limiting. With FL, like Lex Lugers application of the software, I can play with the drums and create some weird drum patterns, providing for a new sound. Shyt, I couldnt do some of the things on the MPC that I can do on FL.
Bottom line: Do what sounds and feels right.
But, on the other hand, hardware has a better sound, in my humblest opinion. Like 9 times out of 10, I can tell if a beat is made with software, which is mainly due its sound. And I can say that, without sounding contradictory, FL and Reason are usually the culprits. I cant tell with programs like Logic or Maschine. With FL, like boi1da, people tend to rely on the snare (e.g., Over), and this mainly due to trying to make FL sound better. Because, in my experience, when you use FL for a simple one two drum pattern (Kick-Snare-Kick-Snare), it doesnt have the same feel as a MPC. The MPC gives it that sense of urgency, a snap back feeling, yet this can be limiting. With FL, like Lex Lugers application of the software, I can play with the drums and create some weird drum patterns, providing for a new sound. Shyt, I couldnt do some of the things on the MPC that I can do on FL.
Bottom line: Do what sounds and feels right.