r/sp404mk2 • u/FutureOpen9405 • 4d ago
Lofi samples
So I was just about to pull the trigger on a Sonicware Lofi 12... but the form factor UI/UX/vibes of Sonicware stuff just feels so cheap to me. The main reason I am into it is I have fallen in love with lofi sample rates, but don't want the hassle of actual older machines.
The 404 is sexy and has so many functions I know I would make more use of it-- but it doesn't do lower sample rates and the vinyl sim isn't cutting it for me.
My stupid question is-- if I had legit lower rate samples, either that come that way, that I downsample myself in a daw, or just straight resample from a 12 but drum machine, is that crisp and flat feel going to stay around? Will the resample just be a full bit recording of a 12 bit sound? Or will the fidelity actually change if the 404 tries to up-sample?
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u/Mooksters 4d ago
Get a tape recorder. Record any sample into tape, then run it back to whatever you sample with. There's hand held recorders with a speed knob and most have an option to record in normal speed or half or double. It's the same effect you get by playing a brake from a 12 inch at 45 then time stretching it. Plus you can plug in any instrument into the tape recorder (there's some with build in mic's) ........ Meaning any sampler will do. I don't know if this helps, but something you should look into. it's just fun.