EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

Gee Ned....aren't you excited about reconverting all your sounds to a new 
format?

That way you could be using the latest tools that do the same things as you 
already have. If you don't have the latest stuff, then what will the 
neighbors think?

Or are you one of those weirdos that thinks that he should concentrate on 
making music?

:-)

Seriously though, Kontakt is neat...but primarily as a sound design/mangling 
tool. The time-streching stuff is just like in Reactor...pretty edgy and 
warped sounding....great for weird granular electro stuff, not so good for 
straight applications. I prefer the elegance of the EXS for straight ahead 
sampling and library management. It's really the best IMO of all the samplers 
at getting the balance right between power and ease of use.

Long live the EXS!!

Love live Kontakt!!

More great tools for the whole family.

Best,

EP

In a message dated 9/17/02 9:44:55 AM, ned@... writes:

>So, maybe it's a little early for this kind of thread but... why would
>an 
>owner of EXS24 spend 230 bucks on Kontakt? After taking a good look at
>the 
>specs, the only big deal I can think of is the variety of filters. Time
>and 
>pitch shifting is ok, but I won't hold my breath regarding the quality
>of 
>the process. The enveloppes? The effects (oh god, we have enough already
>
>outside of the Kontakt box, dontcha think?)? The fact that it's modular?
>
>Just wondering out loud.