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The absolute easiest way to get started on creating custom triggers may be to get an Alesis Trigger/iO, or similar, and make controllers by connecting a 1/4" jack to any kind of switch that you want on your controller.

The absolute easiest way to get started on creating custom triggers may be to get an Alesis Trigger/iO, or similar, and make controllers by connecting a 1/4" jack to any kind of switch that you want on your controller.

Although pressure and velocity can be set to do the same task, they can also be used in conjunction. Velocity is the amount of time from the pad being "not pressed" to being pressed as far as it takes to trigger. Pressure is how deep you push the pad down. E.g. It could take .5 seconds to push a pad ...

Dj Frantic,

I agree that the 404 does a pretty decent job of lo-fi, and you'll know from using the 303 what the differences are. Mostly a matter of taste (digital artefacts can sound pretty cool). Personally, I don't look for "lo-fi" versus "hi-fi", as I don't usually use these samplers to ...

Rob P,

I think that you'll enjoy the 202. I've done a little side-by-side with my 202 and my 404, and I love them both. Bear in mind that the 202 samples at a lower sample rate, and sounds lo-fi right away, and that the 404 records at CD quality and has high-quality digital effects.

It takes ...

I've had the SP-202 for the last 9 years. I started with an Akai S612, and I just recently picked up an SP-404 and an MC-808. I can really appreciate limited sampling time and lack of flexibility in a phrase sampler.

If you can get an SP-202 for less than $50.00, it may be worth it. Yes, it only ...