How to Get That Isla S2400 Grit in Ableton & Bitwig
32Want that iconic Isla S2400 grit in your beats—but don’t own the hardware? In this video, I show you how to recreate the S2400's dirty resampling effect using Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio. Whether you're making lo-fi hip hop, jungle, boom bap, or house—this trick will add serious punch and character to your sound.
I break down the user experience of the S2400
Then show step-by-step how I emulate it in Ableton Live
And how to nail that sound in Bitwig without third-party plugins
Plus, a quick reminder on why your own sound is the ultimate goal
This is for producers who want to get gritty, textured, hardware-style sound in the box. No fluff. Just technique.
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00:00 Why Producers Love the Isla S2400 (It's Not Just the Sound!)
03:50 Ableton Hack: Recreating That Gritty S2400 Resample Feel
08:38 Bitwig Magic: Dirty, Punchy Resampling – No Hardware Needed
10:38 Pro Tip: Forget Emulation, Find Your Unique Sound