what sampler to buy
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 46 posts since 22 Oct, 2004
Hi
i'm thinking of buying a hardware sampler/looper fot my live-setup.
i want multiple channels with individual volume controls, to be able to play long samples/loops (60sec+) and to be able to use different looplength (not on a beat).
of course this can be done with a computer, but i'm looking for a non-computer solution.
what do you recommend?
thanks
i'm thinking of buying a hardware sampler/looper fot my live-setup.
i want multiple channels with individual volume controls, to be able to play long samples/loops (60sec+) and to be able to use different looplength (not on a beat).
of course this can be done with a computer, but i'm looking for a non-computer solution.
what do you recommend?
thanks
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- KVRAF
- 6820 posts since 28 Apr, 2004 from france
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- KVRian
- 1336 posts since 21 Dec, 2004
I could be wrong but don't some of the older rack mount samplers do this kind of thing? Like Z8 or A3000?
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- KVRAF
- 35071 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
Pick up an older Yamaha A5000 (best of the A series) ... seen 'em for £100, unless an Octotrack is affordable to you. The only drawback is the Yamahas are restricted to 128mb RAM and (iirc) 8gig hdd.
I should add that since getting Live and Sampler I haven't used my A3000. It's much easier using software.
I should add that since getting Live and Sampler I haven't used my A3000. It's much easier using software.
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- KVRist
- 182 posts since 9 Mar, 2010
Hmmm, not something I'd recommend as its far too confusing to use. Great sound and build quality and effects but the most ridiculous interface ever imho. Just trying to get a few sounds sampled and in the mix takes forever.Pick up an older Yamaha A5000
I'd take the Akai S5000 over the Yamaha any day, far quicker and easier to use, equal sound quality but effects not as good.
Sounds like you are looking for something a bit more interactive though.
I have a the Akai MPX8 which is similar to what you are looking for but I believe the sample length is restricted and the filesystem is DOS based which makes naming and storing samples a real PIA.
Shocked that there isn't a professional portable sampler with all the bells and whistles of modern day tech and 24bit etc.
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- KVRAF
- 1942 posts since 22 Mar, 2002 from Timisoara, Romania
akai mpx16
or
if you have the money
Octatrack
ofcourse:)
or
if you have the money
Octatrack
ofcourse:)
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 46 posts since 22 Oct, 2004
thanks..
the mpx is limited to 60 mb sampling the same time...
i was thinking of roland sp404sx but you can't change the pad volume while playing (or even use a external midi fader)
don't know how the octatrack handles long sample loops...and sequencing isn't my main need...
the mpx is limited to 60 mb sampling the same time...
i was thinking of roland sp404sx but you can't change the pad volume while playing (or even use a external midi fader)
don't know how the octatrack handles long sample loops...and sequencing isn't my main need...
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- KVRian
- 1336 posts since 21 Dec, 2004
What about SP555 or SP606? My MV-8800 (or even an MV-8000) does all that you're looking for, but you definitely have to crack the manual and visit youtube for tips. It's also huge and a complete production sampling workstation though. Same with Akai MPC 4000 and 5000. Both of them quite large as well.
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