Sp303 as effect to mpc2000xl

[Solow]

Yo,

Anyone ever tried this? I sample and sequence with my trusty Mpc 2000 XL.
My signal path is : Turntable>Dj mixer with 3 band eq>SP 303>MPC 2000 XL.
I use the SP303 as an effects unit. I'll dial up a LO-FI setting on the SP and let the sound go thru it.

Yesterday I experimented with 45RPM sampling, so....

Vinyl sped up to 45 RPM > thru Dj Mixer for added eq > thru SP for Lo-FI fx > hits my MPC on wich I mostly sample mono. Then I slow down the sample in the MPC. I believe to hear a much more thicker low end. On kicks I can really tell the difference. Ofcourse the MPC doesn't add aliasing artifacts like a SP1200 would, but that's already kind of added by that Lo-Fi effect in the SP303.

I have a s950, so don't tell me to go and buy a vintage sampler. It's all about having fun with gear.

Was just wondering how to recreate '90's 12 bit boombap flavor or LoFi abstract

I'm not saying it sounds like a SP1200, cos i know it doesn't. That's not the point of my experimentation. I'm just trying to create a raw 12 bit sound that is punchy and thick.

Any thought on this sampling process?

[Solow]

The S950 is not as crunchy as the SP1200. The 303 gives an exaggerated 12 bit crunch, that's why I like it and prefer it above the S950.
I'll def check that method you mentioned.

Thanx

[Solow]

I just checked that topic, and that's 99 % the same method I tried. Still I believe that sampling 45 rpm and slowing down gives it a little bit extra oomph. Maybe my ears are playing tricks on me... I gotta do some more a/b testing.

Finally found a use for the SP303. Left it gathering dust for a while cause I hate sequencing on the thing since it's so primitive. Only things I like about it are it's fx and the way you trim your samples. I prefer trimming by ear over waveform editing anyday.

[Solow]

Well, you won't get Sp1200 type "fairydust" on a MPC, but is does sound more grainy and slightly more dull. After now two days of experimenting I can say that on my MP it works best for bass sounds and especialy kicks. Anything with more high frequencies I'll sample normal speed but with the SP303's Lo-Fi effect for that fairydust.