Need advice on soft sampler
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- KVRist
- 148 posts since 28 Sep, 2003 from Houston, Texas
Hiya, I have several sample CDs (mostly of synth drum sounds) in Akai, Giga, and maybe some other formats that I would like to use with a software sampler. I use Cubase SE as a host and hope to find a sampler plug-in that has good sound quality, is easy to use, and can easily import various sample formats. It would be nice if it had a subtractive filter, and it would be really nice if it wasn't too expensive (under $200?).
I did some searching and thought Kompakt would be perfect, but it seems to be discontinued. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Should I still try to get a copy of Kompakt? I've had very little sampling experience and don't really want to become an expert, simplicity would be really nice.
Thanks,
Sayer
I did some searching and thought Kompakt would be perfect, but it seems to be discontinued. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Should I still try to get a copy of Kompakt? I've had very little sampling experience and don't really want to become an expert, simplicity would be really nice.
Thanks,
Sayer
- KVRAF
- 9600 posts since 17 Sep, 2002 from Gothenburg Sweden
http://www.kvraudio.com/get/2662.html
SampleLord maybe. Imports most common formats and is on budget. Have'nt tried it myself though so i don't know much about it.
SampleLord maybe. Imports most common formats and is on budget. Have'nt tried it myself though so i don't know much about it.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 148 posts since 28 Sep, 2003 from Houston, Texas
Thanks for the suggestion... I'd seen that one, but I don't think it supports akai format. Otherwise, it looks really interesting.
jupiter8 wrote:http://www.kvraudio.com/get/2662.html
SampleLord maybe. Imports most common formats and is on budget. Have'nt tried it myself though so i don't know much about it.
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- KVRAF
- 13446 posts since 14 Nov, 2000 from Hannover / Germany
Maybe VSampler would do the job. Should import all sorts of filetypes fine and it's under 200.
http://www.maz-sound.com/index.php?
http://www.maz-sound.com/index.php?
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Those who can do maths and those who can't.
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
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- KVRAF
- 5629 posts since 22 Sep, 2005
Yes Vsampler will import most formats. The downside is that it does not work very well with all especially halion type formats. Depending on how patient you are, it may take a while to get it down pat.
If you get Extreme Sample Converter you can basically change formats to most popular formats. Couple it with SampleLord and you should be good to go.
This is comming from a Vsampler user
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L
If you get Extreme Sample Converter you can basically change formats to most popular formats. Couple it with SampleLord and you should be good to go.
This is comming from a Vsampler user
L
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 148 posts since 28 Sep, 2003 from Houston, Texas
Thanks for the suggestion. I see they are both made by the same company and can be purchased as a package. This could work for me. 
Lagrange wrote:Yes Vsampler will import most formats. The downside is that it does not work very well with all especially halion type formats. Depending on how patient you are, it may take a while to get it down pat.
If you get Extreme Sample Converter you can basically change formats to most popular formats. Couple it with SampleLord and you should be good to go.
This is comming from a Vsampler user.
L
- KVRAF
- 3842 posts since 5 Mar, 2004 from Millicent Australia
I would say look at Shortcircuit by www.vemberaudio.com
Not all that pretty to look at but very very useable. Think it supports most formats.

Not all that pretty to look at but very very useable. Think it supports most formats.
Benedict Roff-Marsh
http://www.benedictroffmarsh.com
http://www.benedictroffmarsh.com
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- KVRAF
- 3528 posts since 18 Apr, 2002 from British Columbia, Canada
+1Benedict wrote:I would say look at Shortcircuit by www.vemberaudio.com
Not all that pretty to look at but very very useable. Think it supports most formats.
one of the best around, in my opinion, and has been well worth the money. check out the free duophonic version to get an idea of what it can do. wait 'till you see what's in the 'filters' list

