From cevallos Sent Sat, Jul 11th 1998, 17:37
On Fri, 10 Jul 1998 23:55:43 -0400 xxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx writes: >check out the e-mu esi 4000, i think its in that range, and when i >bought my esi 32 it seemed better than the akai's in that price range. > i know the 4000 comes w/an internal zip drive, im surprised the akai >doesnt. in any event, most samplers in that price range have a scsi >port, to which you can add an external zip/jaz or whaever is >compatible etc. Is the E-mu a rackmount, stand alone, or keyboard? >ps you dont have a computer? if you do, why not sequence on the >computer? I have a computer, but I don't think it'll be powerful enough: Pentium 180 48 MB of RAM SB16 Sound Card 1.5 GB HD with only 203.63 MB free. I guess it now comes down to $$$. With the MPC 2000 I have to buy a Zip Drive for it. With the SP-808 (same price) there is no need to put in a Zip (it already comes with it) and it can also record/mix as a workstation and it has filters/effects (definite plus). However, I've just heard horror stories about Roland samplers and I don't know what to make of the "D beam controller". With the computer, I will have to upgrade it significantly in order to run the programs smoothly. What software should I investigate into for the last option? How much more does my computer need to be able to do the job? Prices? Again, all leads are greatly welcomed. Peace, Pedro Cevallos -- "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" -- John Lennon -- http://www.cat.net/~cevallos/