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From:
Giles Ward
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Date:
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 20:18:58 +0100
Subject:
Re: (idm) gear (off-topic)
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<199709221923.UAA02331@sand.global.net.uk>
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James Binks <James.Binks@ccmail.eu.sony.co.jp> wrote:
quoted 1 line I don't want to start off that nasty "PC vs Sampler" thread again> I don't want to start off that nasty "PC vs Sampler" thread again
that
quoted 4 lines recently ended up with one list-member self-combusting, but I'd> recently ended up with one list-member self-combusting, but I'd > recommend that if you're setting up a home-studio from scratch with > not much money, then try to find yourself a second-hand Ensoniq EPS > 16+ sampler - should cost about 700 dollars for the rackmount
version.
quoted 4 lines Just listen to any of Autechre's tracks (they use one as their main> > Just listen to any of Autechre's tracks (they use one as their main > piece of kit) and you'll hear its FX and fancy sampling tricks > everywhere... or LFO (Bell and Varley have one each!), or Alex
Reece,
quoted 2 lines who wrote his first album with just that and a cheap keyboard...get> who wrote his first album with just that and a cheap keyboard...get > the idea ?
I second that. I'm still happy with my 16+ after several years. Go for an ASR for more effects and memory if you see one cheap. SCSI interface if you're feeling flush...
quoted 3 lines Together with a second-hand Atari and Cubase software ($200) and a> Together with a second-hand Atari and Cubase software ($200) and a > Boss DR660 drum machine ($300), you'd have a shit-hot little setup > with tighter MIDI timing than most budget PC setups, and which would
quoted 1 line still be useful in two years time.> still be useful in two years time.
Ae use a Roland R8, which are going cheapish these days.
quoted 4 lines my old Ensoniq EPS 16+ has the best FX and features> my old Ensoniq EPS 16+ has the best FX and features > that I've ever heard/seen on any device. > > The versatility and sound of the thing is fantastic - it's difficult
quoted 1 line _not_ to create incredible soundscapes - gutsy, raw, weird, twisted,> _not_ to create incredible soundscapes - gutsy, raw, weird, twisted,
quoted 1 line kooky, electric sounds pour out of the machine. Choose wisely !> kooky, electric sounds pour out of the machine. Choose wisely !
It was ahead of it's time, re-sampling with effects, modulation of sample points, transwaves, nice little sequencer with muting, low depreciation (that goes for most hardware samplers..) Don't ignore the PC side though, Sound Forge/Cool Edit/Reality/Audio Architect all offer enormous scope for new sounds. Just get a bit of both, purism always ends in tears.