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I've currently got a 606 and while it's a decent machine for music production it lacks a few features that I find important for live performance. I'm doing some research into which sampler I should get instead of the 606.

Does the 555 have the ability to fade out individual pads separately? For example, let's say I'm playing pad 5 and 9 at the same time, can I use a knob to fade out pad 5, leaving pad 9 playing.

Also, does it connect via USB so I can transfer samples from my computer to the sampler?

yes you can fade samples but it takes some getting used to. since its a single track sequencer with no actual mixer you have to find sneaky ways of gettign things done .

yes there is usb, you can use the 555 as a sound card .
there is also a pretty cool pattern bank program where you make programs your pc , then transfer them to the sampler.

"yes you can fade samples but it takes some getting used to."
Is it the same process as with the 404?


Would you guys say the 555 a good unit for live performances?? If not which other sampler would you recommenced?

The 555's a pretty good sampler. I believe it was designed with live performances in mind. It's similar to the 404, if you've ever used one. But yeah, I'd recommend it.

JSplifs wrote:The 555's a pretty good sampler. I believe it was designed with live performances in mind. It's similar to the 404, if you've ever used one. But yeah, I'd recommend it.

me to its a good one

The only way I know of doing a fade with a knob requires selecting a pad first, thus playing the sample or turning off a sample from looping, this may or may not be a problem. I think it would be a problem for me.

The MC-808 can do fades real easy, but it may not be the right tool for you for other reasons.