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1998-07-11 01:55cevallos@juno.comFriends, I think it's time for me to make the leap from bedroom DJ to bedroom producer. I'

From:: <cevallos@juno.com>
To:: <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>, <ambient@hyperreal.org>, <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 21:55:24 -0400
Subject:: (idm) Sampler

Friends, I think it's time for me to make the leap from bedroom DJ to bedroom producer. I'm looking for a sampler that I can keep expanding and growing with. I have my eyes on the Akai MPC-2000. Any reviews? Any other sampler in the same price range (~$1,300) with similar features I should look into? I basically need a good sampler with a powerful sequencer. I'm also debating where to store the samples. Floppies aren't my favorite. Is it possible to replace the floppy drive with a hard disk/zip drive. Any and all leads gladly welcomed. Peace, Pedro Cevallos -- "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" -- John Lennon -- http://www.cat.net/~cevallos/ _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

1998-07-11 16:39cevallos@juno.comOn Fri, 10 Jul 1998 23:55:43 -0400 andysolo@juno.com writes: >check out the e-mu esi 4000,

From:: <cevallos@juno.com>
To:: <andysolo@juno.com>, <idm@hyperreal.org>, <ambient@hyperreal.org>, <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>, <James.Ferreira@bridge.bellsouth.com>, <globalwm@gate.net>
Date:: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 12:39:50 -0400
Subject:: (idm) Re: Sampler

On Fri, 10 Jul 1998 23:55:43 -0400 andysolo@juno.com writes:

quoted 6 lines check out the e-mu esi 4000, i think its in that range, and when i

>check out the e-mu esi 4000, i think its in that range, and when i >bought my esi 32 it seemed better than the akai's in that price range. > i know the 4000 comes w/an internal zip drive, im surprised the akai >doesnt. in any event, most samplers in that price range have a scsi >port, to which you can add an external zip/jaz or whaever is >compatible etc.

Is the E-mu a rackmount, stand alone, or keyboard?

quoted 2 lines ps you dont have a computer? if you do, why not sequence on the

>ps you dont have a computer? if you do, why not sequence on the >computer?

I have a computer, but I don't think it'll be powerful enough: Pentium 180 48 MB of RAM SB16 Sound Card 1.5 GB HD with only 203.63 MB free. I guess it now comes down to $$$. With the MPC 2000 I have to buy a Zip Drive for it. With the SP-808 (same price) there is no need to put in a Zip (it already comes with it) and it can also record/mix as a workstation and it has filters/effects (definite plus). However, I've just heard horror stories about Roland samplers and I don't know what to make of the "D beam controller". With the computer, I will have to upgrade it significantly in order to run the programs smoothly. What software should I investigate into for the last option? How much more does my computer need to be able to do the job? Prices? Again, all leads are greatly welcomed. Peace, Pedro Cevallos -- "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" -- John Lennon -- http://www.cat.net/~cevallos/

(idm) Re: Sampler