Akai S1000 / S1100 samplers

Thanks for the feedback.  I'll try to be more specific about how I plan to 
use the new sampler and maybe that way I can get more suggestions:

I will be sequencing on Sonar SX3.

I have an RME Multiface II as an audio interface, which has very good 
converters (so this way you know I'm not really shooting for precise audio 
duplication from a sampler, but warmth and character instead)

I will be strictly sampling into the sampler and not using any pre-made 
samples.

I will sample mostly from vinyl

As can probably tell from my setup, I'm mostly looking for a sampler that 
will add some character to my samples.  I personally think that the ASR-10 
is a little overrated and overpriced.  I know the ASR-10 definately colors 
your samples but I want to know if and how much the S1100 will color my 
samples and if it is a nice warm sound.

The sound I'm shooting for can best be described as a Warm Hi-Fi 
representation of my Lo-Fi vynil samples and the effects I will also add to 
them.

So, what do you guys think?



>From: Mike Wolak <mikewolak@...>
>Reply-To: akaiS1000S1100Samplers@yahoogroups.com
>To: akaiS1000S1100Samplers@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [akaiS1000S1100Samplers] Tell me how the S1100 sounds
>Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 07:30:23 -0700 (PDT)
>
>I agree with Ben. Additionally, having both the ASR
>and the S1100, I use the ASR for "creative" sampling
>and the S1100 for more of a sample bank as it is
>easier to navigate through the directory structure.
>Also, the S1100 supports 16 channel multitimbrality (
>not sure if that's a real word or not ) while the ASR
>only supports 8. If you will be dealing with large
>banks the S1100 supports 32MB of sample ram while the
>ASR only supports 16MB. Lastly, it's important to
>mention that with the latest OS , the S1100 can also
>work as a 2 track audio recorder.
>
>As far as sound goes, the S1100 seems to have more
>true to life D/A converters while the ASR-10 seems to
>sweeten the sound which give it a distinct presence in
>a mix. Some of the efx on the ASR simply crank so you
>better have a lot of headroom on your mixer.
>
>
>Mike
>--- Ben Clark Jr <benfclark@...> wrote:
>
> > Hey
> >
> > It depends on your application of the sampler and
> > how you plan to use it.
> >
> > From a standpoint of support and sample library the
> > S1100 might be best.
> > It should allow you to do SCSI Sample dumps from
> > your PC or MAC. (Lot faster then the 4bit MIDI
> > transfer rate). Editing features would probably be
> > in favor of the S1100.
> >
> > Support ?? Ensoniq was acquired by Creative Labs so
> > you won't see any
> > additional products or updates.
> > Now the ASR-10 comes in a keyboard format so that
> > might be a plus for you.
> > The ASR also comes with a built in 16 track
> > sequencer and a 2 track audio
> > recorder. The ASR will automatically span your
> > sample across the keyboard.
> > It may not have as many editng features as the AKAI
> > but you might find it easier to use. The ASR has a
> > phat factory set of basses.
> >
> > In summary you can't go wrong with either one. If
> > you are just starting out I would
> > get the ASR because it gives you the sequencer,
> > Sampler & recorder. If you already got a MPC then
> > the S1100 might be all you need.
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> >
> > brainztain <digitailslide@...> wrote:    Hey
> >
> >  Can you guys describe to me how the s1100 sounds?
> >
> >  Also, I'm trying to make my mind up about buying
> > this sampler vs. the
> >  ASR-10, so if there are any of you out there who
> > know how these two
> >  compare sound-wise or in any other non-obvious way,
> > please let me know.
> >
> >  Thanks!
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