Can i sample sounds while listening to sequences?

With the 2500: Can i sample sounds while listening to sequences like you can on the 4000?

Also in comparison to the 4000, how do the effects stack up in general?

Thanks.

I believe you have to enable input thru

yes, you can. on the akai os. not sure about the jjos though.

watch this video, shows you how.

Akai mpc2500 direct record
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj2O-ExYzH4