Putting Drum Samples into EMX

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Putting Drum Samples into EMX

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Hi all,

I recently got an EMX thinking that I can import my drum samples into it via card and delete the ones that are useless for me. Then I found out importing drum samples are not possible.

I'm writing just for you to confirm this, it's not possible, right?

this sad face is not sad enough to express my situation right now -> :cry:
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Correct. You need the ESX model to use your own samples.
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Post by roblabs »

This is why it pays to research ANY gear (or any THING, for that matter) you're considering buying.

I would suggest, if its the ESX you really want, that you see if you can exchange or refund your purchase. If that's out of the question, see if you can sell it close to retail price, or even try to trade with someone who has an ESX.
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Post by FreshHorses »

I encourage you to mess with the emx awhile before ditching it. A lot of cool drum sounds can be got with layering, pitching and effects.
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#-o
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Post by thehighesttree »

Fresh is right...get a feel for it before you decide to flip it. Try to do a straight exchange with someone over Craigslist or something, and get the SD ESX if possible (or a SmartMedia one with a card or 2 anyways). If you've never used a synthesizer the EMX can teach you a whole lot about analog-style synthesis!
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Post by neotechtonics »

stick at it. I started with the EMX and to this day its still the core of my setup. Its synth capabilities are great when you dig deeper and start experimenting. the drums can be a bit of a let down at time but with some work they arent half bad. EMX is a great starting point. will teach you alot that will translate to most other gear.
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Post by laikenf »

punpkomg wrote:stick at it. I started with the EMX and to this day its still the core of my setup. Its synth capabilities are great when you dig deeper and start experimenting. the drums can be a bit of a let down at time but with some work they arent half bad. EMX is a great starting point. will teach you alot that will translate to most other gear.
The EMX-1 has also been the core of my setup for the past 3+ years :). Other good things to do with the drum sounds on the EMX is to LAYER them, De-tuning gives interesting variations too, using the available envelope ramps, panning is also important; Also, try using effects like the decimator, the LPF and the short delay, those also work great for getting interesting drum sounds. And who can forget to use the aux. outs? Even more possibilities by using those to add outboard effects ;).
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Post by Electromachines »

After watching this vid... :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzbiP9XGd7Y

...i took back all the bad thoughts i had about EMX drums! :o
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