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Forget the brushes and go with MARACAS! :) Paul Richards ---- Rafko M <rafko_m@yahoo.com> wrote: > I forgot to add that I would be using this device very modestly, most of >times single 8-bar phrase/sequence containing at most four drum >components (bass drum, snare, cymbal and/or hi-hat). In other words, I am >not at all concerned with the number of patterns/sequences that this >device would be able to memorize, as long as it can memorize one. It >would not even have to have or allow for memorizing of a high number of >drum samples. The only imperatives are velocity-sensitive pads, live >looping capability (construction of sequence during performance, without >interruption, where I could shift in and out of recording mode without >interrupting playback). > > I was hoping that there would be a sampler/sequencer suitable for this >since > I already have nice brush kit samples, but if there is no such thing, >I would be okay with a drum machine that already has good brush samples. > > > Rafko M <rafko_m@yahoo.com> wrote: Mark: thanks for the >recommendation. As you said, the only problem is that it Command Stations >no longer in production and I would be reluctant to buy them used. Is >Roland Handsonic that you mentioned capable of live looping, as I >described it in my original posting. I did not find anything about this >when I read info about the older model. The new one does not seem to have >sequencer at all. > > Rick: thanks a lot for suggesting this elaborate setup. Would you mind >confirming for me whether Alesis SR-16 allows for on the fly >sequencing, i.e. sequence recording and playback without performance flow >being interrupted. > > Paul: Thanks for the reply. It seems to me that SPD-S does not have >the sequencing capabilities that I need (on the fly drum style >looping). > > I would be more inclined toward choosing a simpler setup, i.e. setup >that reduces number of devices and cables, i.e. preferably a single unit, >which is why something like E-MU Command Station would work. The idea of >simplicity of setup is the reason why I am exploring hardware options as >opposed to using a PC. > > Any other standalone samplers/sequencers or drum machines that are >currently in production and that would be suitable for live looping as I >described it earlier? > > Rale > > Paul Richards <paulrichard_rocks@yahoo.com> wrote: > I know where one can get new XL-7's for $599. I think these were >going for, what, $695, or so? > > Paul > > mark sottilaro <zerocrossing2001@yahoo.com> wrote: > You've got a really limited choice my friend... when I > asked the same question I found my only real choice > was an E-MU Commandstation. Here's the problem, while > it's an amazingly great Drum Machine/synth/sequencer, > it's out of production and only found used. I love > mine and packed it full of ROM cards (Beat > Garden/World/Protozoa) > > You also might want to explore the Roland Handsonic > route. Not the same animal at all, but an equally > cool instrument. I hear they make a cheaper one now > too. > > Good luck, > > Mark > > --- Rafko M wrote: > > > Could anyone recommend a hardware sequencer/sampler > > or a drum machine (with a good acoustic brush kit) > > with velocity sensitive pads that could be used for > > live looping. This device would be a master and MIDI > > synced with another looper. I would be using this > > device only for triggering and looping of acoustic > > brush kit drum sounds, and would be building > > loops/sequences and quantizing them on the fly, i.e. > > during performance. I am aware of Ableton Live and > > its potential, but at this time I am looking for a > > standalone hardware device, not a computer based > > looper. > > > > Thanks, > > Rale > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > > PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. > > > --------------------------------- > Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.