SP-404 - MPC 2500 sound comparison!

ClymaX · Post by **ClymaX** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:57 pm

Same break beat was being chopped up and sequenced on both machines. no effects was being added. first one's SP second's MP.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/4877492e63df29/

drewzle · Post by **drewzle** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:49 pm

nice one, thanks for doing this

to my ear, the mpc sounds punchier than the 404, but the parts seem more disparate and unconnected. the 404, while being a bit more muted on the attacks, has a more unified and cohesive feel.

Olby · Post by **Olby** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:52 pm

Imo the MPC sounds crispier and phatt. But you used mono chops on the 404 and probably lower sampling frequency because I know that the 404 can sound a bit crispier too. But anyways thanks for the comparison. I will be soon getting an MPC2kXL btw.

balazs · Post by **balazs** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:43 pm

thanks man.

the mpc def sounds more bright and clear. The 404 sounded lofi and a little better imo. And they sound like they were sequenced different and I assume they were chopped a little different. But still its hard to believe there is this much difference.

ClymaX · Post by **ClymaX** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:46 am

yeah i guess the 404 sounds flatter and less compressed than mp.. plus i love the ruggedness of the 404 sound.. mp's way more bright cuz its boosting the mid-highs and highs alot.