Geist is an awesome sampler and slicer and for dance producers the sounds are like heaven in a folder.

it integrates very well with my mpc 18 and could also probably do some damage as far as hip hop goes.

As for acoustic drum kits unfortunately it doesn't do well unless you get the expander for acoustic drums.

the seqencer and pattern builder are awesome so it is defintley a great buy.

i would also really buy it for slicing because the gui centered around the slicer is very easy to use (yes slicex was confusing to me)

For me it was a HHHHHHUUUUUUGGGGGEEEEE step up from tremor.

I love this thing. The most important aspect of Geist is how fun it makes the proess of making music.

The sounds, of course depend on what you put in, but the on board effects are varied and sound great. It really allows forensic manipulations of every aspect of sounds at layer, pad, engine and project level.

FXPansion have provided plenty of tutorial videos to get you started and the included sounds from people like Goldbaby are top notch.

It may look a little pricey, but you can do so much with this thing, and if you shop around for a boxed version (as I did) you can pick it up for £149.

In short: Get it.