I've a 49 key midi controller and my aim is to map drum samples to each key in an ergonomic way to allow live play of fast-paced beats such as those found in IDM/breakbeat music.
Is there a decent, preferrably cheap/free (although that isn't a requirement) sampler out there that'll do the mapping but also be able to set individual properties for each key? For example, some keys will play whole samples when pressed and when released the rest of the sample will play, others will only play when depressed, some will loop, some keys won't, etc. Anyone know of a suitable sampler, be it a plugin or standalone?
Thanks in advance
Which sampler is best suited?
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executioner321123 executioner321123 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=104401
- KVRer
- 2 posts since 13 Apr, 2006
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- KVRAF
- 3476 posts since 9 Apr, 2003 from NE Ohio, USA
Both Windows-specific:
EXSC + SampleLord would be one possibility (not too expensive).
sfz player (free) + mapping your own samples is another possibility.
Whatever you use, take a look at http://www.sonicreality.com/imap/ - this mapping layout is specifically designed for "drum from the keyboard" playing. Some ESoundz products come with I-Map'd drum sets (Studio Drums and Sonik Synth 2, for example). You might find it a good choice to use for your own mapping, as well.
Doug
EXSC + SampleLord would be one possibility (not too expensive).
sfz player (free) + mapping your own samples is another possibility.
Whatever you use, take a look at http://www.sonicreality.com/imap/ - this mapping layout is specifically designed for "drum from the keyboard" playing. Some ESoundz products come with I-Map'd drum sets (Studio Drums and Sonik Synth 2, for example). You might find it a good choice to use for your own mapping, as well.
Doug
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- Tunesmith
- 2889 posts since 12 Mar, 2002 from Toronto
yeah the imap sets are amazing for playing fast beats. i think though that something more along the lines of battery or kontakt is in store for executioner cause sampletank2 isn't really designed for this sort of drum-cell matrix programming with various choke options, more just intended for playing back libraries such as the ones that feature the i-map kits.
i am wondering though if IK is ever going to enter the drum/one-shot sampler market though cause i know they would do an excellant job of making something cool and easy-to-use with some warm amp fx.
i am wondering though if IK is ever going to enter the drum/one-shot sampler market though cause i know they would do an excellant job of making something cool and easy-to-use with some warm amp fx.
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- KVRist
- 374 posts since 12 Nov, 2005
battery 3 might be a good choice for you. you can use a midi keyboard as well as a qwerty keyboard as a trigger. loads multiple formats and has good syncing features as well as cell/master effects and sends.
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executioner321123 executioner321123 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=104401
- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 2 posts since 13 Apr, 2006
Thanks for all the help, I found an old copy of the first version of Battery and from what I can tell it's more or less exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for. I'm downloading the trial version of Battery 3 now, then I'll make the move to it.
The imap layouts look great, I'll probably use them as pretty strong guidelines in my own mapping.
Cheers!
The imap layouts look great, I'll probably use them as pretty strong guidelines in my own mapping.
Cheers!
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- KVRAF
- 5646 posts since 18 Jul, 2002
HIghLife: File > Open samples, select the bunch and you're done.
It's freeware: http://www.discodsp.com/highlife
It's freeware: http://www.discodsp.com/highlife