I've been told that if I want a vst sampler I should try the free DS404 in Computer Music?

Well, has anyone tried it and is it any good? Can I load samples from Time & Space sample CDs on it or what?

Cheers!

yep, it's a good 'un!
It's got everything you'd expect of a basic sampler; velocity layers, keymapping, plus MUON's excellent synthesis parameters. Yeah, you can load any .wav file, and if they contain loop or pitch data, DS404 will recognise that.