Question About Sampling and Sequencing Scratching ??

sup folks,
you all have really been getting my head around this mpc and it's been making a big difference for me. My question is if I want to sample my scratching along with my sequences then I just play the sequence while i'm sampling the turntables, but after I sample lets say 2 bars of scratching
and I want to get it in sync with my sequence is the only option to use patch phrase?, not that there's anything wrong with it I just haven't learned it yet.
or is their another way that you prefer... is there a way to just trim the 2bar scratch to the parts I want and then slice it so that it plays along with the sequence with-out me having to hit the pads to trigger the slices?

this sounds like a job for the direct record stuff.

can't you just direct record into a track while your sequence is playing? then everything is in time and no assigning to pads etc is necessary.

ahh, haven't even graced that feature yet, sounds like just what i'm looking for.

peace