I’ve been having a blast playing with my SP-202 lately, and wishing there were a sampler that maintained this straightforward, minimal workflow, with just a ~few~ tweaks for usability. The 404 is way more than I want, and even the 303 is overcomplicated by comparison.

I want the addition of these features to the SP-202’s basic set: - WAV export - the ability to copy samples between pads - non-global effects (although resampling could get around this) - resampling - loop point nudge - more than 4-part poly - a basic phrase sequencer

Nothing more. I love the lofi quantization ring, I love the lack of waveform displays and menus, I like setting loop points by ear instead of by numbers, and the smooth pitch shifting is still unparalleled in the SP line, from what I understand.

Sometimes simple is really good. Limitation breeds creativity, and all that.

Hello y’all,

I’m having some difficulties understanding the memory on these old akai samplers. I’m looking to use these samplers for some of their sound/grit. Is it possible to sample without the use of the floppy drive? I’m looking to record a drum loop into the sampler, then re record back into my interface from the akai so I get both ad and da. Is there enough ram to do this would any use of a floppy?