Comments for Make Beats Today: SnapBeat, The Simple Sampler for New Producers

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by Bennett Baskerville

Bennett Baskerville — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:49:08 +0000

Was up and running as soon as I unpacked it, No need to read a manual with this device as it’s straight to the point. I sample audio into the snap beat and then into my MPC one for lo-fi grit and it works like a charm. Sampling is easy and the sound is definitely filthy, Build quality is plastic but its sturdy. If your looking for that dirty sample sound this box has you covered. Cant pitch but i sample everything into the MPC so i really don’t care. I found looping to be a little difficult on the device but i mostly loop in my Mpc so not a issue. Overall its a great sounding and easy to use sampler that gets to the point. I would definitely buy again. Id like to see standard midi in and out built in, and the ability to save to a sd card in the future along with multi pitch. I plan on purchasing the next version with the built in outs.

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by Alec

Alec — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:15:49 +0000

I wanted something simple to add drum loops and samples to my synth creations and Hiro answered! The SnapBeat is fun out of the box with its uploaded sounds and only gets better as you easily record samples to a pad. Drum, noise, and gate plus a truncate feature allow you to precisely place your sounds. The interface is easy to use and feels good to play with!

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by PJSPRINKLES

PJSPRINKLES — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:34:49 +0000

The SnapBeat was easy to start using as it doesn’t overcomplicate sampling. The result is great for making beats or triggering uploaded samples. Excited to keep creating with it!

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by Daniel P

Daniel P — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:19:28 +0000

I want to provide an honest review of the SnapBeat for potential customers.

Why did I buy it?
I’m a maker, but nowhere remotely close to Hiro’s league. But I hack and solder audio things. I already make beats from unlabelled flea market cassettes and contact sampling random objects. My point here is that I love weird, raw and gritty.

Who is this machine for?
This is for people who support independent makers. It’s original. It has a fairly simple workflow and might make you think of what you want to achieve from a slightly different angle. You might find odd timing coincidences that actually knock! Also, it’s not made by team of developers with hundreds of factory staff, it’s bespoke and perhaps not industrial strength, so needs to be treated with some respect. I actually like the raw needle drop sound, so I always turn off pad velocity. So it’s easy for me to be gentle. I think of it like a little tiny (easy to change) Mellotron.

Who is this not for?
If you want ultra precise chopping, tempo sync, pad velocity, aftertouch, gorilla-proof pads, 32-bit float… there’s a ton of highly engineered options, and some are very, very affordable.

Notable things to mention:
It’s valuable to be able to adjust your line levels etc, it’s on the quiet side. One of my keys is loose, which I believe is a recognised complaint, it honestly doesn’t bother me and I don’t want to glue it, though that would be a 10 second job. You can’t trigger more than one sample simultaneously, this is just part and parcel of the design and workflow.

I honestly love my Snapbeat and have zero regrets about buying it. I have other gear that’s more accurate, offers more functionality and is built to withstand punishment, yet it also has less personality.

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by Will D

Will D — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:45:41 +0000

My SnapBeat is a delightful little sampler that packs a serious punch despite its small size. It’s an excellent choice for musicians like me looking to make beats without breaking the bank!

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by Bob

Bob — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:33:53 +0000

Great Lo-Fi sampler that is simple to use, or you need is a source and of you go. I have both iterations of the snap beat and am very pleased with them. And of course the customer service is great as well. Look forward to see what comes next.

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by Kurt Fraussen

Kurt Fraussen — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:19:47 +0000

Nice, smooth and handy sampler
A++ simple and handy sampler. Works flawless and fast. The buttons feel good and clicky and are nicely lit (green leds). Play, record, truncate (change begin/ending) is easy thanks to the simple menu. Switching between playing ,recording and truncating is piece of cake. It´s possible to let 1 sample play and repeat, as if it were a beat or song and then use the other samples to play along with this first sample. This way it feels polyfonic (though it has only 1 voice polyfony). The lo-fi character did not bother me at all. I liked the quality of the sound. It sounded naturally because of the analog way of sampling. I´m happy I purchased this.

Comment on SnapBeat, simple lofi hardware sampler by BK

BK — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:33:56 +0000

Great, simple, retro-inspired sampler. Even better support, from a developer who really cares about his customers.

Comment on The 1st lot was sold out by Hiro Akihabara

Hiro Akihabara — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:09:43 +0000

In reply to Christopher Winchester.

Hi, thanks for your comment.
The new version will be available on January 2024.
The new version will have MIDI IN capability and backlight for sound pads,
but not have built-in sequencer program due to the lack of program memory space.
The price will be $200 for full-assembled product.

Please watch this video on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/5xHmFGjIy7Y

Comment on The 1st lot was sold out by Christopher Winchester

Christopher Winchester — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:59:10 +0000

In reply to Hiro Akihabara. Hello. Any update? Saw you quoted November and I am beyond excited for its release. Otherwise I'll blow my $ on the new Teenage Engineering sampler :p Please advise. Thanks!