You've probably found something by now but as many have recommended, the tascam model 12/16/24 are a dream to have with the mpc. Besides breaking out your tracks to each channel on the tascam, you can put anything outboard into the tascam then process it in the mpc's audio tracks then send it back out to the same channel (or any others). Fun stuff.
Take it a step further. The MPC Live can send MIDI out to the SP-404 mkii, and the CV to the Per4mer to automate the effects so you can sequence the effects as part of the beat itself.
Yes - I have a midi hack going with a MIDI controller. You can take it a step further. In recent firmware, DJ Mode is controllable with MIDI. I have a DJ controller going to my iPad which with the app Moziac by Bram Bos I translate the CCs to the MIDI CCs that the MKII recognizes in DJ Mode. It's pretty wild.@@disxiple_113
As far as my research class compliant simply means to hook up via USB however you may use any audio interface to send and receive signal you can send output from your sampler (one/live2/x) to any channel strip or to main input of mixer and send audio from mixer back into mpc. This way you can add as many effects processing devices on as many channel strips you have available. Another trick I learned is you can send audio from aux/fx outputs on mixer back into mpc inputs and control how much signal you want to send via individual channel strips. I have a Yamaha mg10x 10 channel mixer and Mpc One retro I use line channel 9/10 to receive audio and send audio through stereo outputs back into sampler. Now I just have to invest into outboard processing gear and I'm in business 😈 The plugins on the MPC are really dope and serviceable and you can def make radio quality tracks, HOWEVER, outboard gear just hit different IMHO but just personal preference bc I'm using mpc plugins right now until I can invest in myself and they're amazing !! If you're using outboard processing gear without a mixer it's best to use mpc live 2. You can use Mpc One it just takes up so much time routing audio individually whereas you have I believe 6 oudio outputs on the live 2. The best connectivity for outboard gear is to simply get a mixer/audio interface. S/o malo for putting me up on game this far truly the best on RUclips 💪💯 Sidenote: vol 1 drums be smacking salute 😤
I have the Roland MC707 linked with my Live or my Force. I can perform the same task as the SP404 with an added synth library. Dope combo for just about any type of music.
Man, I’ve always dreamed of having MC707, but never got my hands around it. Something about it caught my attention a few years ago and still curious to try it out. I’m glad you took the time to mention this in the comment section.
They’ve always rolled out some very powerful updates, which is always a plus, but my biggest interest is the fact that they’ve allowed us to route signal with in the MPC allowing us to tap in to different pieces of outboard gear, which has always been a blessing. Hopefully always keep this signal flow going with all their newer MPCs..
Yeah man, thanks for that. I've got the sp 404 II, so was looking for something to dj with it, something to send a sample in, then dip in and out of projects on the sp, and load up drums, and try create live pockets of sounds to dj off. Otherwise im just stuck inside the sp, which isn't bad, but kind of like having two turntables ghosted into these new portable forms.
I can’t believe I found the video that explained the reason I bought these two pieces of gear. It’s hard to explain to other people the reason. They will say “you mean to tell me, you bought a sampler to sample a sampler?” 7:10 followed by “how much money you actually making with music fam?” 😂
Such a true and great video - even a Culture Vulture, Old german pre amp or anything is great !!! I like that Akai's magnificent legacy has shone through in the most competitive era and also during the heights of Technological innovation - That takes something special. Spoiler ALert - I believe the next Akai will feature the classic tilt pop-up screen. Much love Malo.
Hey brother. I’m so glad this clicked with you, as it might not make sense for other people, but I definitely see the power in the audio signal flow of the unit. Plug-ins are great, but I’d much rather have this flexibility with audio signal flow more than anything else. I’ve been seen that they might drop another MPC soon I’m pretty excited on this.
Ou maan ❤ i was tryin to figure out how to do this on mpc. So easy but i dont see this option. Thank you soo much 🤘 i go to send some drums to rat dist pedal 😁🙏
only problem is, Air Flavor Pro zaps your low end where as Cassette Sim can add a ton of umph with the tone adj. It's the only SP effect that beefs up your drums dramatically while maintaining your character.
Hello, I would like to make soul music like the alchemist/ cookin soul/ earl sweatshirt etc, but I don't know which sampler to buy between the SP404 mk2 and the mpc live2. I use FL and ABLEOTN, I've never used a sampler before
picked up the mkII a few months ago, your channel has been very helpful, thanks for the content. Already thinking about another software update. Wanted to run a few ideas by you and all mkII users, with hopes these ideas may reach Roland at some point. The sp series is best known for its live performance/fx. Overall I've been impressed with the mkII but, have some ideas that relate to live performance. 1. HOME SCREEN. Obviously, the bpm display is a call back to earlier sp's but, I don't think its an effective use of the screen space. I would much prefer a display of sample names as they sit on the pads. This could look similar to the mfx menu. A four by four grid that displays sample names. I think it would be possible to do this as well as including the bpm and a progress bar on screen. This would eliminate the need for cueing. Along with this, the ability to name and rename samples from the editor software would be useful. 2. FX PERFORMANCE MODE. There is a lot of menu diving involved with all the fx buses. I am imagining a single menu that lists the five effects buses. Since there are five, perhaps the pad bank buttons could be used to toggle the effects on and off for each bus. For example pad bank A button toggles input effect on/off, B for bus 1, etc. This menu should also connect to FX settings menu. So whatever bus is highlighted in this screen should link to the fx settings. So pressing a bank button would toggle an effect off/on and highlight that effect, you should also be able to use the encoder to highlight a bus (without turning it off or on) to access the fx setting for that bus. I am imagining a new fx setting screen. One that combines the best features of the bus1/2 menu and the input, bus3/4 menu. Both rows available from one menu like the bus3/4 menu but, easier to navigate like the bus1/2 menu. Maybe just turning the encoder to flip between settings row 1 and 2. Holding the encoder down is awkward. Also have the fx settings screen stay on till you press exit or another bank button would be helpful. A progress bar on the main fx performance mode screen would be helpful as well. Perhaps the existing EFX SETTING menu could be tweaked to enable these features. Its software so, of course, there are a lot of different ways these things could be accomplished. Another thing I've noticed is, if you customize the direct fx buttons, the original effect "disappears". For example, if I change the delay button to scatter and then go back to the mfx screen scatter is still visible but, delay has "dissapeared". Why not just switch them out? So, in the previous example, if I change delay to scatter, then go back to the mfx screen, I will see delay where scatter was located before. Another thing I've noticed is that I can't trigger samples when im holding down the encoder to access the second row of effects settings, this seems like a bug to me. 3. MORE FX. I am a long time sp user, I have the 202 and the 808. I was hoping to down-size my hardware setup with the mkII but, the 202 and the 808 can make sounds the mkII can't. The fx in the 808 are impressive, even to this day, and I can't give up the echo and delay algorithims in that unit. As an example, both units have a tape echo but, they sound very different. The mkII is perhaps a more accurate emulation but, the 808 tape echo is warmer and not as harsh, By tweeking the settings I often use the 808 tape echo to create a bed or pad to layer sounds on top of. I haven't been able to do this with the mkII. I have read similar posts from other users of the sp series. Each unit has a following and certain favorite effects. So, more classic sp fan favorite fx, please! This is my first experience with the roland djfx looper and its fun but, I can see doing a lot more with this effect or creating variations of this effect. What about adding a filter or other effects/parameters to the djfxlooper? What about a djfx looper II, the present max length is 0.23 seconds. What if the length was the full length of the sample. For example, say you have a four bar loop that is 15 seconds in length. So the max length of the looper is 15 seconds. As you turn the length knob the time cuts in halves. So first you hit 7.5 seconds, a two bar loop. Then you hit 3.75 seconds, one bar, etc. until you reach one step looping. From one step and down it could operate like the original djfxlooper. Ok, and finally, the unit already has downer and backspin. Why not just do a "scratch mode" effect. I am seeing this laid out similar to dj mode. As an example, lets say you can assign four samples to this mode. Pads 1-4 are for sample1 and so on. pad 1 could be "play from start", pad 2 could be "play from present location" pad 3 "push forward" pad 4 "pull back". Then you could use a knob to control the speed of your "push and pull" . In this kind of set-up you could "scratch" a sample, do a backspin, a downer or almost any other kind of turntable tricks. 4. SAMPLE EXPORT. The ability to drag and drop samples from the mkII to a mac or pc. From what I can tell you can easily drag and drop any sample into the mkII from the editor software but, you cant drag them back out, so you have to rerecord to export a sample which is doable but, not ideal. OK, thats it. I welcome any other feedback or other ideas. Thanks!
Thanks for this great video. I totally agree, when you begin to dive into your MPC, you want to test it with another gear. For now, I just record my guitar on some audio track. But I've another idea... I've got my old Zoom R16 track recorder which can be plug in USB. That would be a way to tet the audio compliant class. :^) Thanks again, and Take Care !
Very good. Imagine sending sound from your mpc to your DAW through the SP404 as also an audio interface in addition of being an fx box. If not possible because of sample rate what's the alternative?
I think about this so much, it just feels like we almost have it but that one little sample rate issue lol. Hopefully that could get fixed through an update.
I think about this so much, it just feels like we almost have it but that one little sample rate issue lol. Hopefully that could get fixed through an update.
I have my entire studio hooked up this way. No patchbays. Every piece of outboard is set up like a plugin. I use studio one which I think is the best DAW for working with outboard due to Pipelone XT which has latency compensation built in to it.
I’m thinking a great unit for this would be the Force with a compatible digital mixer interface. With how you have it now, I can see the live usage… would you record the part from any other unit as a loop afterwards? So you could compose a entire song on it
I always appreciate your thoughts on the MPC live 2 work flow, I like your consistency with professional and useful content. Malo, using a midi cable sending clock from Live 2 to the sp404 would be better? Especially for time synced fx. I would love for you to try it and see the next time you test this setup.
When doing this with my X, I have fairly heavy distortion/clipping when routing the audio back into my mpc and thru the main speakers. I’m using the exact same routing -> could it possible be because I’m using TS cables?
I set it up just like this and for some reason no sound is coming thru? my mpc sees the signal but it’s not making any noise. speakers on, set to line. both systems updated. using mono cables
Nice useful video. How about the latency for the vinyl sim compression? I’m doing a lot of live fingerdrumming and am thinking of adding an sp for master bus fx, and thus probably leave the vinyl sim comp on all the time, so I’m kinda worried about latency.
I would have to double check on that specific effecT, the only one that has stood out to me that’s unusable has been cassette simulator, but the other ones are just a minor delay.
Dope video again man, keep ‚em coming! I got one question : I wanna go with my master out of the live 2 into the analog heat and then back into the live 2 but for some reason if I change my output on the master to 3,4 first of all I still hear everything and the analog heat isn‘t receiving anything I got my headphones on the live 2 so normally I shouldn’t hear anything when I switch the output, right? And if I plug my headphones into the AH I also hear nothing and the levels don’t move, so clearly it’s receiving none. Do I really have to go live 2 -> AH -> Interface -> DAW ? Don’t wanna go back into the PC for that 🙈
I tried to do the same thing as you, but the sound that came into the mpc through the sp404 was too noisy and dirty. Do you happen to know what the problem is? TT
hi, can i ask you a question. are undecided whether to buy SP or the MPC. I'm not very interested in using it live and in common I would still interface with Ableton to finalize my works. I really like Lo Fi music but I'm afraid that SP is too much into Lo Fi music and can't get out of this genre. while for the MPC I'm afraid it's less immediate, more awkward to move (but it's not very serious) and that it's like having a computer and that it has many functions but superfluous if you intend to interface with Ableton. what do you recommend me?
I was just thinking about doing this yesterday with my digitakt and 404 OG. my goal is to route digitakt into sp404 with vinyl sim on, then back into digitakt, and record all that into my iPad with usb audio out from digitakt. Could you do the same thing with your octatrack and 404?
This would be such a dope, set up, and yes, this is something I would do I just do not have an iPad but instead of an iPad, I do the same thing into my DAW to record my performance.
Kicking back afterwork with the popcorn and a new malo vid. Great way to spend an evening! Fantastic vid as alway my dude!! Never seen or heard of a Monday but it looks lit. 404mk2 with octatrack is a heavenly combo. Sp also adds a lot of utility to the octa as it can record samples that can be qued from octs freeing up tracks for the octa. Also with the 404 doubling as an interface you can sample directly from the computer into 404 process the sample with efx and then record into octa
Hey @malobeats I had a question concerning the mpc one/ sp 404 workflow the general difference being the one has 2 less ins and 2 less outs is that if your receiving resampling from the sp 404 you have to use headphones correct you can’t monitor through speakers without an interface if you just wanted to work in complete standalone mode cause I want to get the 404 but I want to make sure I can be able to resample with it and it’s just not one way if anybody knows I’d appreciate the responses and advice
I can’t wait to get a class compliant interface to try to set up. I just downloaded the app but waiting on a few more pieces to get this whole signal flow going for me. I’m glad you mentioned this.
You've probably found something by now but as many have recommended, the tascam model 12/16/24 are a dream to have with the mpc. Besides breaking out your tracks to each channel on the tascam, you can put anything outboard into the tascam then process it in the mpc's audio tracks then send it back out to the same channel (or any others). Fun stuff.
Take it a step further. The MPC Live can send MIDI out to the SP-404 mkii, and the CV to the Per4mer to automate the effects so you can sequence the effects as part of the beat itself.
Thank you for this. Gotta try this out with a midi cable soon.
how do i do this??? i have the cable but its not working
so you can CC control sp404mk2’s effects is what you’re saying? i noticed there’s midi cc over data 1 and 2 in the 404 but haven’t tried.
Yes - I have a midi hack going with a MIDI controller. You can take it a step further. In recent firmware, DJ Mode is controllable with MIDI. I have a DJ controller going to my iPad which with the app Moziac by Bram Bos I translate the CCs to the MIDI CCs that the MKII recognizes in DJ Mode. It's pretty wild.@@disxiple_113
Brooooo . . . That modbap with that sample/beat was so fkn fire. I'm now about to buy this thing based on that alone. That was so dope!
As far as my research class compliant simply means to hook up via USB however you may use any audio interface to send and receive signal you can send output from your sampler (one/live2/x) to any channel strip or to main input of mixer and send audio from mixer back into mpc. This way you can add as many effects processing devices on as many channel strips you have available. Another trick I learned is you can send audio from aux/fx outputs on mixer back into mpc inputs and control how much signal you want to send via individual channel strips.
I have a Yamaha mg10x 10 channel mixer and Mpc One retro I use line channel 9/10 to receive audio and send audio through stereo outputs back into sampler.
Now I just have to invest into outboard processing gear and I'm in business 😈
The plugins on the MPC are really dope and serviceable and you can def make radio quality tracks, HOWEVER, outboard gear just hit different IMHO but just personal preference bc I'm using mpc plugins right now until I can invest in myself and they're amazing !!
If you're using outboard processing gear without a mixer it's best to use mpc live 2. You can use Mpc One it just takes up so much time routing audio individually whereas you have I believe 6 oudio outputs on the live 2. The best connectivity for outboard gear is to simply get a mixer/audio interface.
S/o malo for putting me up on game this far truly the best on RUclips 💪💯
Sidenote: vol 1 drums be smacking salute 😤
Thanks for dropping another jewel! I just ordered the SP. Should be here in 2 days so I'll be tappin in w/u on my journey!! 🎊🥂
4:24 Ok, that's too dope! I was on the fence about the MPC Live 2 but after this video. I know I have to get one.
I have the Roland MC707 linked with my Live or my Force. I can perform the same task as the SP404 with an added synth library. Dope combo for just about any type of music.
Man, I’ve always dreamed of having MC707, but never got my hands around it. Something about it caught my attention a few years ago and still curious to try it out. I’m glad you took the time to mention this in the comment section.
@@malobeats I got mc707 with my Live 2. Its a great sound module and Roland sounds are great
Por qué te vaaaaas 😄 Very useful. Love the lighting in all of your videos 👌🏼
Thanks Malo! Those drums were smoking hot 🔥
Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I was just wondering how does Akai feel when everywhere they look they see a MPC accompanied by an Sp404 🤔😂 will the next gen MPC address this 🤔
How does Akai feel that when everywhere they look they see a MPC videotaped with a camera 🤔😂 Will the next gen MPC address this 🤔
How does MPC feel when everywhere they Akai they see an SP404 accompanied by a next gen? 😂😔 when will Kirk Steaks address this?
How does MPC feel 😔
They’ve always rolled out some very powerful updates, which is always a plus, but my biggest interest is the fact that they’ve allowed us to route signal with in the MPC allowing us to tap in to different pieces of outboard gear, which has always been a blessing. Hopefully always keep this signal flow going with all their newer MPCs..
How does “A-Guy” feel when he buys an Sp404 to accompany an MPC and realizes… aww Fudge!!! I just pissed away $550 😂
Dope for the Drums with compressor ...booomm bäP for live...thank you for this gamechanching Tip
Yeah man, thanks for that. I've got the sp 404 II, so was looking for something to dj with it, something to send a sample in, then dip in and out of projects on the sp, and load up drums, and try create live pockets of sounds to dj off. Otherwise im just stuck inside the sp, which isn't bad, but kind of like having two turntables ghosted into these new portable forms.
Nice work on this! Damn - that second beat was Crazy Sweet, too! 😁👊
Another dope video. #Team404 🎰
I can’t believe I found the video that explained the reason I bought these two
pieces of gear. It’s hard to explain to other people the reason. They will say “you mean to tell me, you bought a sampler to sample a sampler?” 7:10 followed by “how much money you actually making with music fam?” 😂
Such a true and great video - even a Culture Vulture, Old german pre amp or anything is great !!! I like that Akai's magnificent legacy has shone through in the most competitive era and also during the heights of Technological innovation - That takes something special. Spoiler ALert - I believe the next Akai will feature the classic tilt pop-up screen. Much love Malo.
Hey brother. I’m so glad this clicked with you, as it might not make sense for other people, but I definitely see the power in the audio signal flow of the unit. Plug-ins are great, but I’d much rather have this flexibility with audio signal flow more than anything else. I’ve been seen that they might drop another MPC soon I’m pretty excited on this.
Fantastic
This was an education! Much appreciated bro! 💯
🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wow thank you for this i'm going to try this with my mpc one
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
That modbap is fire..
that 2nd beat nasty
You killin it homie ✌🏾
Dope!!! Looking into the 404
Ou maan ❤ i was tryin to figure out how to do this on mpc. So easy but i dont see this option. Thank you soo much 🤘 i go to send some drums to rat dist pedal 😁🙏
Consider Mpc audio-input latency, though. Recorded audio is a bit late (or even just monitoring via input). I use them sync'd up. Then you notice...
only problem is, Air Flavor Pro zaps your low end where as Cassette Sim can add a ton of umph with the tone adj. It's the only SP effect that beefs up your drums dramatically while maintaining your character.
Hello, I would like to make soul music like the alchemist/ cookin soul/ earl sweatshirt etc, but I don't know which sampler to buy between the SP404 mk2 and the mpc live2. I use FL and ABLEOTN, I've never used a sampler before
Did you decide yet
picked up the mkII a few months ago, your channel has been very helpful, thanks for the content. Already thinking about another software update. Wanted to run a few ideas by you and all mkII users, with hopes these ideas may reach Roland at some point. The sp series is best known for its live performance/fx. Overall I've been impressed with the mkII but, have some ideas that relate to live performance. 1. HOME SCREEN. Obviously, the bpm display is a call back to earlier sp's but, I don't think its an effective use of the screen space. I would much prefer a display of sample names as they sit on the pads. This could look similar to the mfx menu. A four by four grid that displays sample names. I think it would be possible to do this as well as including the bpm and a progress bar on screen. This would eliminate the need for cueing. Along with this, the ability to name and rename samples from the editor software would be useful. 2. FX PERFORMANCE MODE. There is a lot of menu diving involved with all the fx buses. I am imagining a single menu that lists the five effects buses. Since there are five, perhaps the pad bank buttons could be used to toggle the effects on and off for each bus. For example pad bank A button toggles input effect on/off, B for bus 1, etc. This menu should also connect to FX settings menu. So whatever bus is highlighted in this screen should link to the fx settings. So pressing a bank button would toggle an effect off/on and highlight that effect, you should also be able to use the encoder to highlight a bus (without turning it off or on) to access the fx setting for that bus. I am imagining a new fx setting screen. One that combines the best features of the bus1/2 menu and the input, bus3/4 menu. Both rows available from one menu like the bus3/4 menu but, easier to navigate like the bus1/2 menu. Maybe just turning the encoder to flip between settings row 1 and 2. Holding the encoder down is awkward. Also have the fx settings screen stay on till you press exit or another bank button would be helpful. A progress bar on the main fx performance mode screen would be helpful as well. Perhaps the existing EFX SETTING menu could be tweaked to enable these features. Its software so, of course, there are a lot of different ways these things could be accomplished. Another thing I've noticed is, if you customize the direct fx buttons, the original effect "disappears". For example, if I change the delay button to scatter and then go back to the mfx screen scatter is still visible but, delay has "dissapeared". Why not just switch them out? So, in the previous example, if I change delay to scatter, then go back to the mfx screen, I will see delay where scatter was located before. Another thing I've noticed is that I can't trigger samples when im holding down the encoder to access the second row of effects settings, this seems like a bug to me. 3. MORE FX. I am a long time sp user, I have the 202 and the 808. I was hoping to down-size my hardware setup with the mkII but, the 202 and the 808 can make sounds the mkII can't. The fx in the 808 are impressive, even to this day, and I can't give up the echo and delay algorithims in that unit. As an example, both units have a tape echo but, they sound very different. The mkII is perhaps a more accurate emulation but, the 808 tape echo is warmer and not as harsh, By tweeking the settings I often use the 808 tape echo to create a bed or pad to layer sounds on top of. I haven't been able to do this with the mkII. I have read similar posts from other users of the sp series. Each unit has a following and certain favorite effects. So, more classic sp fan favorite fx, please! This is my first experience with the roland djfx looper and its fun but, I can see doing a lot more with this effect or creating variations of this effect. What about adding a filter or other effects/parameters to the djfxlooper? What about a djfx looper II, the present max length is 0.23 seconds. What if the length was the full length of the sample. For example, say you have a four bar loop that is 15 seconds in length. So the max length of the looper is 15 seconds. As you turn the length knob the time cuts in halves. So first you hit 7.5 seconds, a two bar loop. Then you hit 3.75 seconds, one bar, etc. until you reach one step looping. From one step and down it could operate like the original djfxlooper. Ok, and finally, the unit already has downer and backspin. Why not just do a "scratch mode" effect. I am seeing this laid out similar to dj mode. As an example, lets say you can assign four samples to this mode. Pads 1-4 are for sample1 and so on. pad 1 could be "play from start", pad 2 could be "play from present location" pad 3 "push forward" pad 4 "pull back". Then you could use a knob to control the speed of your "push and pull" . In this kind of set-up you could "scratch" a sample, do a backspin, a downer or almost any other kind of turntable tricks. 4. SAMPLE EXPORT. The ability to drag and drop samples from the mkII to a mac or pc. From what I can tell you can easily drag and drop any sample into the mkII from the editor software but, you cant drag them back out, so you have to rerecord to export a sample which is doable but, not ideal. OK, thats it. I welcome any other feedback or other ideas. Thanks!
Thanks for this great video. I totally agree, when you begin to dive into your MPC, you want to test it with another gear. For now, I just record my guitar on some audio track. But I've another idea... I've got my old Zoom R16 track recorder which can be plug in USB. That would be a way to tet the audio compliant class. :^) Thanks again, and Take Care !
Very good. Imagine sending sound from your mpc to your DAW through the SP404 as also an audio interface in addition of being an fx box. If not possible because of sample rate what's the alternative?
I think about this so much, it just feels like we almost have it but that one little sample rate issue lol. Hopefully that could get fixed through an update.
I think about this so much, it just feels like we almost have it but that one little sample rate issue lol. Hopefully that could get fixed through an update.
Please as they are listening make a video to show them that we need that feature. Thanks man.
I have my entire studio hooked up this way. No patchbays. Every piece of outboard is set up like a plugin. I use studio one which I think is the best DAW for working with outboard due to Pipelone XT which has latency compensation built in to it.
I’m thinking a great unit for this would be the Force with a compatible digital mixer interface.
With how you have it now, I can see the live usage… would you record the part from any other unit as a loop afterwards?
So you could compose a entire song on it
How would the audio routing go if I had this same setup but also using the MPC Software (Controller Mode) and a Volt 476 audio interface.
That's unreal man! Thanks for the info. Is there anyway to automate the signal from the sp4 to the live? If so I'll be buying one
I always appreciate your thoughts on the MPC live 2 work flow, I like your consistency with professional and useful content.
Malo, using a midi cable sending clock from Live 2 to the sp404 would be better? Especially for time synced fx. I would love for you to try it and see the next time you test this setup.
Would you suggest the roland or the mpc when it comes to interfacing with something like a multitimbral workstation like a yamaha motif es6?
Is it possible to use the same technique with the MPC One?
When doing this with my X, I have fairly heavy distortion/clipping when routing the audio back into my mpc and thru the main speakers. I’m using the exact same routing -> could it possible be because I’m using TS cables?
I set it up just like this and for some reason no sound is coming thru? my mpc sees the signal but it’s not making any noise. speakers on, set to line. both systems updated. using mono cables
Nice useful video. How about the latency for the vinyl sim compression? I’m doing a lot of live fingerdrumming and am thinking of adding an sp for master bus fx, and thus probably leave the vinyl sim comp on all the time, so I’m kinda worried about latency.
I would have to double check on that specific effecT, the only one that has stood out to me that’s unusable has been cassette simulator, but the other ones are just a minor delay.
Dope video again man, keep ‚em coming!
I got one question : I wanna go with my master out of the live 2 into the analog heat and then back into the live 2 but for some reason if I change my output on the master to 3,4 first of all I still hear everything and the analog heat isn‘t receiving anything
I got my headphones on the live 2 so normally I shouldn’t hear anything when I switch the output, right? And if I plug my headphones into the AH I also hear nothing and the levels don’t move, so clearly it’s receiving none.
Do I really have to go live 2 -> AH -> Interface -> DAW ? Don’t wanna go back into the PC for that 🙈
Malo, would I be able to do the same thing with the sp404sx?
Someone knows if you can monitor/cue outputs 3/4 in you headphones only? I can't find this info anywhere.
I tried to do the same thing as you, but the sound that came into the mpc through the sp404 was too noisy and dirty. Do you happen to know what the problem is? TT
hi, can i ask you a question. are undecided whether to buy SP or the MPC. I'm not very interested in using it live and in common I would still interface with Ableton to finalize my works. I really like Lo Fi music but I'm afraid that SP is too much into Lo Fi music and can't get out of this genre. while for the MPC I'm afraid it's less immediate, more awkward to move (but it's not very serious) and that it's like having a computer and that it has many functions but superfluous if you intend to interface with Ableton. what do you recommend me?
does anyone know if this would work with the akai s20 instead of the 404?
I was just thinking about doing this yesterday with my digitakt and 404 OG. my goal is to route digitakt into sp404 with vinyl sim on, then back into digitakt, and record all that into my iPad with usb audio out from digitakt. Could you do the same thing with your octatrack and 404?
This would be such a dope, set up, and yes, this is something I would do I just do not have an iPad but instead of an iPad, I do the same thing into my DAW to record my performance.
Kicking back afterwork with the popcorn and a new malo vid. Great way to spend an evening! Fantastic vid as alway my dude!! Never seen or heard of a Monday but it looks lit. 404mk2 with octatrack is a heavenly combo. Sp also adds a lot of utility to the octa as it can record samples that can be qued from octs freeing up tracks for the octa. Also with the 404 doubling as an interface you can sample directly from the computer into 404 process the sample with efx and then record into octa
Hey @malobeats I had a question concerning the mpc one/ sp 404 workflow the general difference being the one has 2 less ins and 2 less outs is that if your receiving resampling from the sp 404 you have to use headphones correct you can’t monitor through speakers without an interface if you just wanted to work in complete standalone mode cause I want to get the 404 but I want to make sure I can be able to resample with it and it’s just not one way if anybody knows I’d appreciate the responses and advice
Wanted to see if it was a possible way to avoid the interface but still be able to resample between the workflow
if you sync'd the MPC to the SP would there still be a delay with the cassette sim fx?
Yeah…the problem is that the cassette sim requires a certain amount of buffering.
where did you get your patch cables from?
Dude, I’m glad you mentioned this. Check the description on this video. I have links to Amazon Amazon with the colored cables. I love these cables.
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what's the point of connecting an SP to an MPC?
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I can't wait until you crack into AUM and the IOS side of this!
I can’t wait to get a class compliant interface to try to set up. I just downloaded the app but waiting on a few more pieces to get this whole signal flow going for me. I’m glad you mentioned this.
So is this techno-hiphop? This beat sounds exactly how I thought it would before I even listened to it lmao.
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Thats crazy cus the mpc5000 does that same effect in your audio l😆l smfh could've just got the 5000 if you wanna do all that,
Dope Observation cuz, yeah my team been rocking the SP404 with Akai products the past several years. What’s your IG handle?
did you ever find a interface for more inputs? or anyone else got some recommendations