2026: A Year in Gear (What You've Bought or Want to Buy in 2026)
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- KVRian
- 630 posts since 10 Jan, 2026
Cheers
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- KVRAF
- 13140 posts since 7 May, 2006 from Southern California
It's an obsolete sampler, lolSeafire Mk2 wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2026 11:57 pm What is it?
No idea, but the 'e' looks a tiny bit like 'evolution' e, but I don't think it is...
An EMU E4XT Ultra. It has some neat tricks. Should be a lot of fun for cutting up break beats.
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- KVRAF
- 4094 posts since 24 Oct, 2000 from A Swede Living in Budapest
I hope it didn't set you back too much. These things cost a fortune these days. The time stretching algos are very very fun.justin3am wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2026 11:00 pm I've always wanted one of these.
The PSU needed some work but it's in great condition.
I have a WinXP computer at work, so I should be able to get the firmware updated. With a SCSI emulator I'll be able to transfer sound files pretty easily.
I can't wait to get this hooked up with the Cirklon.
J60 Heatwave for Omnisphere 3 - Juno-60 Inspired soundbank
HARDWARE SAMPLER FANATIC - Akai S1100/S950/Z8 - Casio FZ20m - Emu Emax I - Ensoniq ASR10/EPS
HARDWARE SAMPLER FANATIC - Akai S1100/S950/Z8 - Casio FZ20m - Emu Emax I - Ensoniq ASR10/EPS
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- KVRAF
- 13140 posts since 7 May, 2006 from Southern California
The owner had originally asked me to repair it but before I had the chance, he asked if I wanted it. I gave him a few hundred bucks but nothing approaching what people typically ask for them.DrGonzo wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2026 1:56 am
I hope it didn't set you back too much. These things cost a fortune these days. The time stretching algos are very very fun.
If I ever want to get any of the various add-ons, I'd likely need to fork over a ton!
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Constructed Identity Constructed Identity https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=288890 - KVRian
- 1346 posts since 29 Sep, 2012 from Minnesota
I would think AKAI MPCs would have all the oldschool sampling formulas and that's the reason people buy them.justin3am wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2026 11:00 pm I've always wanted one of these.
The PSU needed some work but it's in great condition.
I have a WinXP computer at work, so I should be able to get the firmware updated. With a SCSI emulator I'll be able to transfer sound files pretty easily.
I can't wait to get this hooked up with the Cirklon.
Got one of those mic cables that go from XLR to TRS to get vocal into the Fusionbox.
It works, but I probably should have a preamp for the Shure 565SD.
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- KVRAF
- 13140 posts since 7 May, 2006 from Southern California
I've never gotten along with AKAI samplers or sequencers. I mean the S612 and S950 have their charm but they are too limited to be practical for me. Never really liked any of the MPCs. But I like what others do with them!Constructed Identity wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2026 6:47 pm I would think AKAI MPCs would have all the oldschool sampling formulas and that's the reason people buy them.
I tend to prefer E-MU and Ensonique. I had an Ensonique ASR-X and a Mirage for a while but I've always wanted to try one of these higher end EOS based samplers. I'm just playing with the sounds which are in the unit from the previous owner at the moment but I'm already having a lot of fun. It can do a lot of interesting processing to the samples. The time stretching algorithm can get really gnarly. So far I'm liking it! It'll probably be a few months until I work it into a project, there is a lot to learn!
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Constructed Identity Constructed Identity https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=288890
- KVRian
- 1346 posts since 29 Sep, 2012 from Minnesota
Just recently reinstalled Paul Stretch, hadn't touched it in years, but I am also thinking about :
A sort of techno/drum machine eurorack in an MMS Pod 104X.
A sort of techno/drum machine eurorack in an MMS Pod 104X.