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ekord123
Joined: 25 Sep 2010 Posts: 11
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:19 pm Post subject: need a hardware sampler |
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Like the rest of us, I make electronic music and I want to get my stuff out there. I use fl studio but if I'm going to play live I need a sampler that I can load tracks onto from my computer and my synthesizer. Any reccomdendations? A good amount of memory would be preferable. Also, I was thinking about just buying a cheap mini laptop and just getting sampeling software. Any input on that as opposed to a hardware sampler? |
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X-Trade Moderator
Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6494 Location: Leeds, UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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By a 'mini laptop' I assume you mean a netbook.
Most netbooks are based on the Intel Atom processor which isn't really up to running any kind of music software. In fact it seems to struggle with even basic tasks under windows XP, like Skype or Internet Explorer.
However, decently equipped laptops (you want at least an Intel 'Core Duo' or 'Core2 Duo' processor) can be found relatively cheaply now. Beware that many ultra cheap laptops will not be very well built physically. The manufacturers make cheaper laptops with good components generally by skimping on the physical build. Cheap chrome effect plastic and glowing lights are generally a sign of a cheaply built consumer laptop. Not to say that it wouldn't be any good, but in my experience it wouldn't necessarily fare well on stage and being carried around a lot.
Many people now buy laptops which just sit on a desk, and they are fine for that.
Anyway, software will probably get you further than any hardware. There are a few good hardware samplers, most of them are rack mount or tabletop modules, and almost all of them will not really allow you to load an entire track into them.
I hear Korg's relatively new microSampler is quite good and I've seen a few bands using them. Otherwise you might want to look at an M3M, Electribe ESX or perhaps an ES-1, an MPC, or something older like an AKAI S6000 or S5000. _________________ Current Gear: Kronos 61, RADIAS-R, Volca Bass, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, R3, Kaossilator Pro +, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II,
Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro |
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cminor Senior Member
Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Posts: 299 Location: Romania Bucharest
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:09 am Post subject: |
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software!
the RAM is too expensive as hardware sampler.
The Triton have 32mb.. and cost about 500 euro on ebay.
The M3 have 64-320mb (with expansion) and cost above 1300 euro.
For 1GB you must have above 2000 euro.
So you better get a laptop/audio card with ASIO (for low latency) and a Kontakt or Halion.
If you are beginner take the Steinberg Cubase Essentials that have Halion One. You can use it for DAW and Sampler _________________ Korg M3-61, Korg i40m, Kurzweil SP76 |
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X-Trade Moderator
Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6494 Location: Leeds, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:34 am Post subject: |
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cminor wrote: |
If you are beginner take the Steinberg Cubase Essentials that have Halion One. You can use it for DAW and Sampler |
Cubase isn't great for playing live though. (I know, I use it in the studio and I've tried to play live. Switching between songs is just too complicated).
I'd recommend running Ableton Live, if you want to use it to play samples, loops, and synths live. _________________ Current Gear: Kronos 61, RADIAS-R, Volca Bass, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, R3, Kaossilator Pro +, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II,
Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro |
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cminor Senior Member
Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Posts: 299 Location: Romania Bucharest
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 9:16 am Post subject: |
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yes , you're right...
I am working in Cubase for 10 years, great fan....
sorry, I heard about Ableton Live , but didn't have the chance to test it.
I heard that Depeche Mode is using it anow for live (even a Ableton are making a commercial with the DM FOH Engineer. _________________ Korg M3-61, Korg i40m, Kurzweil SP76 |
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Crystalmsc Full Member
Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 239 Location: Synth Garden
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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X-Trade wrote: | I'd recommend running Ableton Live, if you want to use it to play samples, loops, and synths live. |
+1, even when away from a dedicated controller, it's fun to work with just the computer keyboard to turn the clips on/off, trigger beats, notes and switch between scenes using the touch pad. I'm using Sonar for a long time, but Ableton Live is the one for me when it comes to live or interactive performance and workflow. _________________ Korg: Wavedrum/Mini/Global, MS-20m, Volca Beats/Bass/Key, Trinity Pro, Karma + Moss Board, 01R/W, Wavestation/SR/EX, microKORG XL, Kaossilator Pro, iKaossilator, Kaoss Pad Quad, Monotribe, Monotron/duo/delay, DS-10, Korg Collection V2, Korg Gadget, microKEY25
Station: Ableton Live 10 Suite, Obscurium, Push 2, Ultranova
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