in correlation to what sigma said, you can take the same snare and put it in multiple channels with slightly different pitches, to give the subtle impression of difference.
I know you can do it in reason with the flam quick easily. and I know you have reason.
I'm savin up for a MPc.. So I'll see about this soon enough. I have worked with an MPC on a few of my beats, the logic isnt different, you just have to know how to work it. I particularly find sampling easier on a MPC, it feels better to me.