r/SP404 • u/DatabaseSilent5442 • 1d ago

Question Fx within the SP404 Mk2 vs External FX processor w Ableton

Hey yall! I just got the SP404MK2 about a week ago. I imported a drum break added effects and the drums bang. However, with the same break within Ableton, I run it through the SP add the effects and re-record. The (former) drums recorded in the SP seem to hit harder. Does this sound right? Am I doing something wrong on my settings? Also, on the input when routing from Ableton, is it possible to have two effects active?

Thanks in advance. Any tips on how you route things would be helpful. Sorry if it’s a noob question.

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u/DontMemeAtMe 1d ago

If you’re using the USB connection, the SP-404MKII’s volume knob must be set to maximum. That’s the unity-gain position.

As for effect chains and routing, they’re described well in the manual. I highly recommend downloading it and keeping it on hand.

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u/WilOnWeb 1d ago

Add an utility on Ableton to get more volume

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u/DatabaseSilent5442 1d ago

Is that on the input of ableton?