Hi SP. Nice to see you bring out the SX again. Last week I sold my mpc one. I didn't gel with it. I started out on the SX and also have the mk2. Been using the latter way more than the mpc one. I should hook up both 404's and see how that goes. That Koala app seems really nice as well. I should try that. Take care, DD
Question for you Sp freaks. Is it redundant to have the Sp 404 OG and the Sp mk2? My signal path is MPC 2500 to the sp404 for vinyl comp and then tape saturation in MK2. I understand there a sp404 vnl sim also. Thanks
I've got MK2 since last year and I'm using it almost every day. After watching that, all I can say I wish MK2 got such a crispy effects. Maybe I'm gonna get SX and gonna use it as a effector only or something.
I know what you mean man, even the SX sounds kinda buttery in comparison. The 303 is also a very good one just for the FX (maybe the best). They sound incredible.I think they are pretty expensive at the moment though.
Nice to see you back at the SX again! I usually jump back and forth between the MPC One and the 404A... its a different beast. I think this gear thrives in its limitations.
SP Great video and great to see you back on the SX again! I feel the exact same way in regards to the SX & mkii conversation. The mkii is superior but the the SX has that sound! Also I think with time, the 404’s will become sought after for effects and usage like the 202 and 303 already are: kind of primitive workflow styles but just gorgeous sounding effects. Noise gen especially on the OG 404 was my favorite
Great work, as ever! I suspect there's far less need for a DAW with the MK2, even though ironically it connects better than the SX/A. Can't wait to start messing about with the MK2 alongside my MV-1 😊
I use my SX for sampling and mangling but I really don't like the process either of resampling or patterns on it. I've had my SX for 9 years and have never made a beat on it that left the pattern. Seeing this video and comparing the MK2 is crazy. I'm worried that if I get the MK2 instead of MPC I'll still be annoyed at the beat making process haha
@@spvidz I love the SP for what it does. The truth is that I will get both eventually. Well, unless Akai keeps doing some of the weird stuff they have been doing. The SP has been and probably always will be a huge part of my process. It's just that I can probably only afford one for the next 6 months to a year haha. Thanks so much for your music and knowledge, bro.
i was wondering, how would i pair the sx with a smartphone i.e android? I was thinking a jack wire & use one of those gold adapters, so it connects to the sp
Thanks for posting on the fx. Let me ask u i have a focusrite solo and I do rca to one mono 1/4 inch. All my beats be in mono and have been lol. How much of a problem is this?? Any feed back on dumping Sp404sx beats out n mono vs stereo?
You'll use a lot of the dynamics if your beats are mono, no panning being the main thing so nothing just in the left or right ear. It can make a big difference depending on what you are doing. That being said, if the beats sound ok then there's no issue really. Its all about the end product
Yeah those fat pads feel so nice I have to admit. I prefer the workflow of the MK2 but I prefer the sound and vibe of the SX. I need to start using it more again!
Hi SP. Nice to see you bring out the SX again. Last week I sold my mpc one. I didn't gel with it. I started out on the SX and also have the mk2. Been using the latter way more than the mpc one. I should hook up both 404's and see how that goes. That Koala app seems really nice as well. I should try that. Take care, DD
Definitely hook up both!
I didn’t like the sp404x but I will at some point be getting the mk2
Mk2 is a huge upgrade. Almost a completely different machine!
2:37 thanks for using the SX on this one! Def appreciate it 🫡
🙌 I’m going to try and feature it a bit more
Question for you Sp freaks. Is it redundant to have the Sp 404 OG and the Sp mk2? My signal path is MPC 2500 to the sp404 for vinyl comp and then tape saturation in MK2. I understand there a sp404 vnl sim also. Thanks
sp good to see you on the sx again !! and very dope beat per usual
Thanks man! 🙌
I've got MK2 since last year and I'm using it almost every day. After watching that, all I can say I wish MK2 got such a crispy effects. Maybe I'm gonna get SX and gonna use it as a effector only or something.
I know what you mean man, even the SX sounds kinda buttery in comparison. The 303 is also a very good one just for the FX (maybe the best). They sound incredible.I think they are pretty expensive at the moment though.
Nice to see you back at the SX again! I usually jump back and forth between the MPC One and the 404A... its a different beast. I think this gear thrives in its limitations.
Nice! Yeah it was cool to feel that simplified workflow again, I'm going to hop back on it more and do some more vids around it!
SP Great video and great to see you back on the SX again! I feel the exact same way in regards to the SX & mkii conversation. The mkii is superior but the the SX has that sound! Also I think with time, the 404’s will become sought after for effects and usage like the 202 and 303 already are: kind of primitive workflow styles but just gorgeous sounding effects. Noise gen especially on the OG 404 was my favorite
I’d like to try an OG at some point. Heard good things about the compressor as well
@@spvidz 100%. The compressor is buttery!
drums sound extra crispy 🔥
Thanks man!
Great video. I have to use my SX again too.
Sounded a lot better than I remember 🙌
Great work, as ever! I suspect there's far less need for a DAW with the MK2, even though ironically it connects better than the SX/A. Can't wait to start messing about with the MK2 alongside my MV-1 😊
Yeah definitely less of a need but equally it would complement a DAW workflow nicely
Hello i have some issue. How i can turn off automaticly sample preview when searching on sd card? Some waves just crash sp then it turn off
how do you link the iPad with 404 I know usb cable but you need some type of audio cable too or do I need to setup any settings in mk2 ?
I mention how I did it at 0:22
I use my SX for sampling and mangling but I really don't like the process either of resampling or patterns on it. I've had my SX for 9 years and have never made a beat on it that left the pattern. Seeing this video and comparing the MK2 is crazy. I'm worried that if I get the MK2 instead of MPC I'll still be annoyed at the beat making process haha
MK2 is much better but the workflow of an MPC is very very nice. Either is very capable. I’ll always be in the sp camp ☺️
@@spvidz I love the SP for what it does. The truth is that I will get both eventually. Well, unless Akai keeps doing some of the weird stuff they have been doing. The SP has been and probably always will be a huge part of my process. It's just that I can probably only afford one for the next 6 months to a year haha. Thanks so much for your music and knowledge, bro.
Amazing vid as always!!!
Thanks bro 🙏
i was wondering, how would i pair the sx with a smartphone i.e android?
I was thinking a jack wire & use one of those gold adapters, so it connects to the sp
I've answered for you on X 👍
nice video man, thanks for the content
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Thanks for posting on the fx. Let me ask u i have a focusrite solo and I do rca to one mono 1/4 inch. All my beats be in mono and have been lol. How much of a problem is this?? Any feed back on dumping Sp404sx beats out n mono vs stereo?
On the sx not fx
You'll use a lot of the dynamics if your beats are mono, no panning being the main thing so nothing just in the left or right ear. It can make a big difference depending on what you are doing. That being said, if the beats sound ok then there's no issue really. Its all about the end product
@@spvidz thanks💯
I've had the MK2, I prefer my SX 🤷♂️ call me crazy.
There's just less thinking time and more zen, and fatpad buttons feel better than MK2 pads imo.
Yeah those fat pads feel so nice I have to admit. I prefer the workflow of the MK2 but I prefer the sound and vibe of the SX. I need to start using it more again!
i still like the sx more then the mk2 just wish they improved on it a bit and not made the menu diving as heavy as the mk2
Yeah after going back I miss the sound and vibe for sure. Hope someone does fat pads for the mk2 at some point
WELCOME BACK!! HAHA!
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