16 months later and with Kontakt as my main sampler I still use VSampler. It is easy on resources, easier than Kontakt, and I have a large library of AKAI and personal samples that have been saved as presets. What makes VSampler most impressive to me is that it's value has not depreciated. In fact it has increased! As of this update version 3 is in the last stages of beta testing. The test was substantial and explains why there has not been more features added to version 2.x. To be honest this version is very solid and should be judged in it's own right. All developers should follow this example and take their time before releasing their work. VSampler is still a great sampler at a great price - read below for more details. As for stability, the machine used on the original review was a Celeron 600. On a Athlon XP1700 VSampler is rock solid stable. Good things not mentioned: multitimbrality VST plugins can be used within VSampler VSampler is also a DXi can be used as a stand-alone unit
Simply put there is nothing of greater value for traditional sampling. The interface is excellent using tabs to save space, good filters, good manual and support. Also a ton of samples available online.
I tried .sf2 files without trouble but there may be problems on certain libraries. I tend to use other formats with VSampler.
I have had a few crashes as a VSTi and in stand alone mode but they could have been my mistakes, still a good program protects users from crashing it.
Pros: flexible and good sounding, total package is good, good value for money Cons: occasional crashes on my computer
