Korg Micro Sampler

[tallowwaters]

Nothing has been said for a long while about the micro sampler I wonder why? overhyped ? Did the samples ever sound close to source? or did they have that korg sound going on?

I, for one, didn't like it because it is billed as a keyboard sampler when it is really just a hobbled ESX with keys. It really isn't made for multisamples and massive memory is again crippled by limited banks (just like on any modern sampler). I didn't think the lack of mod/pitch wheels would bother me, but it did, and the terrible lack of real EG is just odd.

Like Graham says, a worth replacement for an SK-1, but I much prefer my VSS30. I'm sure somebody could use one of these and do some cool s**t, but not me.

[computron]

Yea some demos sounded neat but I was not buy into the hype of it as a sampler.The link to that korg forum talks of the samples "popping"

[tallowwaters]

samples "popping"

Yeah, you have to love idiots that blame their own lack of gray matter on an instrument.

[gmeredith]

I much prefer my VSS30

Damn i wish someone could develop some sort of sample dump/load data setup for this thing, it would really make it an amazing cool retro mini sampler!

Cheers, Graham

[tallowwaters]

It truly is.

I usually don't like to modify my gear, and I usually hands down hate circuit bent instruments, but the bent VSS30 is awesome.

I was going to set mine up with a 16point patchbay breakout box connected by 25 pin parallel port, but I still haven't got around to it.

[computron]

seems to be alot of firmware issues waiting to be fixed on the micro sampler.Tallow did you get rid of yours for at least what you paid for it?

[tallowwaters]

I returned it like a week later and they tried to deduct some insane (100.00 ?) restocking fee. I somehow finagled/threatened my way into exchanging it for an Eventide TimeFactor and 80 bucks.

[computron]

I returned it like a week later and they tried to deduct some insane (100.00 ?) restocking fee. I somehow finagled/threatened my way into exchanging it for an Eventide TimeFactor and 80 bucks.

excellent! I have pulled that off once or twice the finagled threatened ploy .Alot of people will give in just to end the conflict.

[tallowwaters]

I returned it like a week later and they tried to deduct some insane (100.00 ?) restocking fee. I somehow finagled/threatened my way into exchanging it for an Eventide TimeFactor and 80 bucks.

excellent! I have pulled that off once or twice the finagled threatened ploy .Alot of people will give in just to end the conflict.

Yeah, I almost always get away with it. All part of the joy of looking, acting, and sounding like a dirtbag.