ISLA Instruments S2400
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ISLA Instruments
S2400
Product Info
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The ISLA S2400 is a seriously cool, hands-on sampler built for beatmakers and producers craving that classic, gritty drum machine sound. It's a fantastic choice for those wanting a tactile workflow and a distinct lo-fi aesthetic, especially if you're inspired by the golden age of sampling.
Product Description
- ISLA Instruments S2400
- Sampling Drum Machine
- 16-Voice polyphony
- Mono and stereo sampling in 12Bit/26kHz or 16Bit/48kHz
- Switchable anti-aliasing filters for authentic SP-1200 sound
- 64MB RAM / 128MB Flash memory
- Sample time from 5: 50 min. to 21:50 min
- Samples and loops are organised in 4 banks with 8 tracks each.
- Cassic mode (12 bit / 26 kHz) or Hi-Fi mode (16 bit / 48 kHz) selectable per sample slot
- Per track: 60 mm fader
- drum pad (velocity-sensitive)
- mute and solo button
- 2 buttons and rotary control
- Selectable fader modes: Level
- Pitch
- Envelope
- Loop/Slice
- Multi Mode
- Sequencer with 32 MIDI tracks and memory for 100 patterns and song mode
- Input of notes via Live Recording
- Step Sequence
- Piano Roll
- TR Style
- OLED display (128x64 pixels) for editing samples and sequencer programming
- Memory expandable via SD card (max. 1TB)
- Import of samples in WAV format
- Stereo line output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Individual line outputs: 8x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Line input 4: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 Stereo phono inputs: RCA
- MIDI In/Out: 5-pin DIN
- MIDI In/Out: 2x 3.5 mm jack
- USB-A port for external MIDI controllers
- USB-B port for sample import and USB audio/MIDI
- Solid steel housing with aluminium side panels
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 460 x 310 x 80 mm
- Weight: 6 kg
PROS
- • Authentic SP-1200 vibe with selectable anti-aliasing filters.
- • Excellent polyphony for rich, layered sample manipulation.
- • Comprehensive sequencing with 32 MIDI tracks and song mode.
- • Intuitive track controls with faders, pads, and buttons.
CONS
- • Limited sample resolution compared to modern, high-end samplers.
- • 128MB Flash memory could be restrictive for extensive sample libraries.
- • OLED display, while functional, is a bit small for detailed editing.
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Key Features
Memory
64MB RAM / 128MB Flash
Sample Time
5:50 min. to 21:50 min
Pads
Velocity-sensitive drum pads
Effects
Anti-aliasing filters, no onboard effects mentioned in description
Connections
Not specified, assume standard MIDI, audio I/O, USB
Weight
Estimated 8-10 lbs – typical for a hardware sampler of this size
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Frequently Asked Questions
Classic mode deliberately emulates the SP-1200's signature crunchy, low-resolution sound; Hi-Fi offers cleaner, more detailed samples.
The description doesn't specify, but given the Flash memory, USB sample import is highly likely, though it may require a dedicated utility.
With 32 MIDI tracks and song mode, it’s certainly capable of more than just loops; however, its strength is in its hands-on, pattern-based sequencing style.
