VSTI Sampler For Someone That Samples

[Distorted_Mastermind]

I notice most of the vsti samplers are targeted more at the sound libraries than the actual sampling capabilities. This seems to have an impact on the overall price (go figure).
My question is...are there any good vsti samplers (low cpu use, multisamples, looping, minor editing) that do what some of the more expensive ones do, but at a better price.
Kontact looks like something that might work for me, but costs about $400.
I'm looking for something to hold me over til I can save for a MPC. Somewhere under 200 dollars would be best.
The idea of software samplers can simplify matters quite a bit. However I notice certain things that make the hardware seem more appealing to me.
It's getting to the point that almost all I use is my own samples, but I'm currently using the sampler in FL Studio 5. They made it a little better...however it's time for bigger and better things.

[Distorted_Mastermind]

Oh btw....most of the samples I make are short clips (usually under 1 second) from my cd, tape, and record collections. Usually I play them via midi in different keys like an instrument. That's the main feature I need, but minor editing and looping would be nice too. wav is usually the only format I need or use.

[M'Snah]

Did you check out VSampler? or ShortCircuit? AFAIK both are aimed at building soundsets from individual samples (+ importing).

[Distorted_Mastermind]

I tried the demo for Vsampler. I saw ShortCircuit not too long ago, and just checked to make sure that was the one you were talking about. It looks nice. The reviews look good. It seems like they might have taken more time on features than making it look pretty (which is very cool with me). I'll download the demo and figure out the conversion rate on the cash and get back on that.
Vsampler didn't seem like my type of thing. I like ease of use. That's a big priority for me.
The only programs i use now are Tracktion, Sound Forge 7 or Audacity for editing, and FL Studio. It's getting to the point I might stop using FL Studio and go with only Tracktion as a host. I like that all in one workspace. If I need to do midi or audio I can.
Anyway off to check out the ShortCircuit demo. Thanks for the quick reply.

[Distorted_Mastermind]

I think we have a winner with ShortCircuit. In 30 minutes I was able to put it to the test....that means it's really easy to figure out. The currency rate turns out to be around $145 USD for 110 Euro..That's better than I thought it was. The dollar isn't worth anything these days.
Anyway I'm going to purchase it soon. Next time I post a topic I will try to not make so many comments. I just wanted to make sure everyone had the needed information. Thanks for the help

[M'Snah]

Next time I post a topic I will try to not make so many comments. I just wanted to make sure everyone had the needed information.

It worked didn't it? The more specific the question, the better the answer. (Even though I'm not a specialist!).

Either you go for one of the top samplers (Kontakt, Giga, etc), or you want one of the niche products . I had a look at Shortcircuit last week, but bought VSampler instead, because of the many imports and a few positive comments here. Although the user interface is not very intuitive. (I now how to build banks and export to soundfonts but haven't found out how to actually play the instruments using VSampler ).

btw there are still other options as well, e.g. the built-in sampler in energyXT, etc. And if you wait until people in the US / Canada wake up, you might get even more answers ...

On the other hand, if you find a product that you really like, and that does all the things you need...

[kurasu]

I think we have a winner with ShortCircuit.

Excellent choice!

[Distorted_Mastermind]

I think claes might be a bit biased... but it is a very good plugin. For me being able to play sounds is important, and i was doing that within a minute of loading ShortCircuit. The interface is very user friendly, and I noticed there's already a forum for it....good looking out For the price and what I want in features it blows away anything else, and to top it off I won't feel the need to have 10 gb worth of samples i would probably never use on my hard drive.

[wikter]

Shortcircuit loads S6000 sample format...
what do i mean?
www.Hollowsun.com has a lot of samples in that format.

[Rozzer]

The ShortCircuit FX are way better quality than both Halion and Kontakt IMHO. Nothing touches it for quick and easy sample manipulation.

You've made the right choice

[stale bread]

I thought you wanted a sampler that samples, does shortcircut do that?

[Igor 4000]

The only programs i use now are Tracktion, Sound Forge 7 or Audacity for editing, and FL Studio. It's getting to the point I might stop using FL Studio and go with only Tracktion as a host.

I wouldn't act too quickly if I were you. The new sampler for FLStudio that Aodix is working on will have the ability to sample.

[kodama]

Ditch all your hosts & go with Live, it's a resampling beast of an instrument AND a host!

[lawapa]

I have never used live or shortcurcuit. But preping a sample set and looping samples does require some specialized tools. If you get serrious about it SoundForge has these tools. It's not a sampler but a stereo wave editor. If all your doing is snagging bits from records and tapes maybe live is the thing?

[Distorted_Mastermind]

sound forge is good for getting those little clips down to size, but most of them are very short. a measure or two is about all i need. if editing from cd in example i'm gonna need sound forge for that, but what i need is something to trigger that sample in different notes via midi. soundforge can't do that. it's hard to explain, but shortcircuit can do it and sound forge can not. sound forge is a good tool for preperation though