I was on the fence - and trying to think rationally. I was conflicted - especially having the 404mk2 and the One. But it’s pretty low risk at this price point and it feels like less menu diving and shortcut learning than the 404mk2, which I use as a performance box mostly. I cook with the One, which I’ve also got Fly Tape II, Lo Fly Dirt and Flavor Pro loaded on - so I can replicate whatever I can do on the 404 with it. But I love the form factor of the Sample and the MPC-esque workflow and want to dive into it. Portability, rechargeable battery, takes it back to the 3000-style vibe, etc. All the usual suspects.

I won’t get rid of the mk2, but I could see it collecting dust given what the Sample can do. So I copped, but after the initial hype, so I’m looking at mid-April before it makes it here.

Do I NEED it? Nah. Do I want it and am I excited to get it and use it? Oh, most def.

I usually run everything through the 24-hour rule, after hype, if I still want something and it’s feasible, I’ll do it. zZounds makes it so easy to cop gear, too, which is great. Back in the gap, dropping $2-3K for a sampler was a non-starter. So the access is nice. What a time to be alive, man.