Newbie looking for first sampler

franktank · Post by **franktank** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:02 pm

Hi people. I'm on a search for a sampler that can take the place of my Boss dr202 . I use this not for the onboard sounds but to sequence my dmpro. For those that are not familiar with the dr202 it has 3 tracks, drums, bass and external. A seperate midi channel can be selected for each track.
I use the boss' drum channel which i select to midi ch10 w/internal sounds turned (off) to sequence the dmpro sounds, which keeps the bass and external tracks open.
I'm a bit confused from seeing some of the samplers here that have a 4 track or 4 part sequencer. sp-808, sp-606? Are they same as on the dr202? Selectable midi channels?
I would like to find a sampler that will let me sequence samples and the dmpro drum sounds in the same pattern.
Are there any samplers you would suggest? Or should I keep the dr202 and use the external part for the sampler, like it is intended.
Thanks for any help. I do appreciate it
Frank

pt3r · Post by **pt3r** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:12 pm

simple answer: get an sp- 404 it will make a great cheap sampler with loads of sampling memory to go together with your existing dr-202.

5ch0k0 · Post by **5ch0k0** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:25 pm

yeah 404 is great "allrounder" ...I even use it as a "Technohead"

franktank · Post by **franktank** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:38 pm

thanks for the tip. I'm finding that the sequencer on the dr202 is the best for needs..and I already have it.
I'll take a look in the 404 section.
On the 404, I would use the dr202 to sequence the samples? from the dr202 pads?
ah..newbies, you gotta love em eh?
thanks

5ch0k0 · Post by **5ch0k0** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:57 am

I have no clue about the 202...try the 202 tips`n´trix section.

I use my MC-505 as the sequencer

Olby · Post by **Olby** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:45 pm

202 doesn't have any kind of sequencer in it. it's just plain basic limited gritty ole skuul sampler.

5ch0k0 · Post by **5ch0k0** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:56 pm

well in order to use both at the same time on midi (the 404 only has a midi in) u need a sequencer...so both gadgets can be used as 1...well that´s how I do it. i use my MC and SP together as 1...beats from the SP and synthsounds from the MC. "Midi out" on the MC and "Midi in" on the SP

5ch0k0 · Post by **5ch0k0** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:01 pm

franktank wrote: I'm finding that the sequencer on the dr202 is the best for needs..and I already have it.

thought u wrote that it doesn´t have one.... :wink:

formal · Post by **formal** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:55 pm

He has a DR 202 not a SP202. The dr groove 202 has a sequencer the SP does not. It seems people are a little confused. I'd say to get a SP404 to go along with the 202. For some reason the prices for a 303 have gotten way jacked up lately and it's almost cheaper to get the 404. Plus with the 404 you won't have to worry about smartmedia cards.

5ch0k0 · Post by **5ch0k0** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:38 pm

nuemerik wrote:Plus with the 404 you won't have to worry about smartmedia cards.

hmmmm, not quite....well u better hurry cause the 1Gb cards or less are getting rare in some parts of the world for example in Switzerland

PHeMoX · Post by **PHeMoX** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:30 pm

Actually, 2Gb cards and less capacity aren't being made anymore.. all that's left are some in stock, but they are running out faster than I can visit shops, lol.

I really hope the next MC-x0x and SP-x0x both will have a nice harddisk instead.

franktank · Post by **franktank** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:49 pm

Hey thanks for all the replies. Yes, the dr 202 is a drum and bass machine and has a really cool sequencer (imho)...very easy to use.
Now that I have been looking around the forum. I am very tempted by the sp-555, the possiblities look amazing. Using the 555 exclusively I would sacrifice outputs but I think creatively, I would have more playing time and less programming...If that makes sense to anyone.