The NEW WAY I'm using the SP404-MK2 for beat making! 🥁

Following up from my previous video, I discuss the new way that I will be using the SP404-MK2 for making beats. I hope this shows you how versatile the SP is and that it can be a very useful piece of gear in a workflow without having to use the beat arrangement features

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[TheRealAntonHydenick]

This is legit why I got it, to get ahead on beat making. I grab stuff from splice and chop it up or etc. I think using one shots and chops and using it to get ahead, is the best idea

[velanche]

Good to see this. It would be awesome if toy could do an expanded workflow video to show the process between the SP and Ableton. Might be a big ask, but seeing the process could really be both educational and inspiring. Hope you’ll consider it. Many the!

[derived-doom]

Thanks for the insight! Since I've my MKII only for less a week, I am easy to influence :-)

[Mantrackaa]

Seems like the natural progression for this channel. You're gonna kill it <3

[remyvegamedia]

Another thing, which I learned from Low Heat Beats, is running the sound in/out of the SP as the interface and you can do all of your performance FX recorded onto a track in Ableton in sync with the beat. This way you can edit in and out segments of performance and even get different takes.

[nicolassullivan]

Since i got the 404mk2 i been bit by the elektron bug. And this is exactly how i plan to use those boxes with the 404.

Can't wait to hear the new music

[nusbeatz]

You should try play the full beat in the ableton, and output to 404, then 404 input to the another track in ableton. You don’t need export the wav file to SD card

[OKTPZ]

I’ve literally just figured this workflow is best for my own beatmaking too - except using Logic instead. I was a bit hesitant because it felt like I wasn’t gonna be using the MK2 to its full potential, but you’ve assured me that it’s not about using all the bells and whistles, just using the tool the way that helps you be creative and put the “flow” in workflow, so, big up! Think this will become the standard method of creating, also leaves more space to improvise for live shows, win win

[elchino]

Love the content! I can tell you put a lot of work in production.

[MS-]

I hear ya.

Yeah I use it as a tool for quick chopping, resampling, as an effector, and midi controller for vsts or gear. (It`s great for augmenting an already existing hybrid workflow with other samplers and, a Daw).

[joesirco]

I love the Ableton/404 workflow. I’ve been composing loops with Roland cloud in Ableton, then importing to the 404 for performance/arrangement. Then recording final mix back into Ableton.

[rocknitty]

That’s dope. I pretty much do the same thing with my sp. I got my sp set up with my mpc one and Logic Pro

[Eight-Bit-Hustler]

Nice! Glad to see you still putting it to use!

These little boxes really do add some nice character to work!

I been using mine similarly to this as well.
(Just like you were saying as a general “sketch pad”)

it’s the perfect tool for crafting and resampling your own drums and ideas
and Live FX processor/ performance tool. ❤

[sonusk]

With ableton you could export separate full drum and melody stems and padlink them so you can use bus FX on different parts with your performance!

[realjravage]

Bruh this track is super dope I dig it

[TapeGone]

Great video, thanks a lot! I'm having similar issues with making full beats on SP404mk2, bought it few months ago for "producing music in the forest", but now I see how utopian the idea is, so returned to home studio Ableton workflow. I also think there's nothing bad in pattern sequencer if there's no expectation from it being capable to make full track. So using it just as a sketching tool is nice, especially TR-REC which I found pretty good for constructing drum loops.

[essp]

yeah, i think the sp is an amazing tool for sound design, it has really helped me to get more out of my samples and really make them my own... the other thing that im finding amazing is using the signal chain for my bass guitar!

[lmcmulle]

very excited to start unpacking the Hybrid workflow -- there will be a lot of value in the space you're exploring. For example, I had a challenge just getting samples of the 404 to the Akai Force since they're not stored in a format the force recognizes, So I have to sample the sampler instead. which is a PIA... these kinds of little nit-picky integration issues are what frustrate a lot of people, And as you explore this new workflow uncovering and solving these little issues will be hugely valuable.

[oscillated]

Interesting new workflow. Will try something similar with the Force if I can.

[Sumsayy]

these slap man im so excited to see more i hope you can show me ableton a little because i am also held back by the work flow of the 404 i can never put beats together and that makes me sad,
hopefully i can adapt to this because i used to use logic pro but i found it difficult im going to take a look at ableton and see if i can work like this thanks again man, you legend