New Akai Samplers

[JHH]

Hey,

Has anyone had a chance to use the either of the new Akai samplers (Z4 or Z8)? It seems like they've got a couple of nice features, like USB slave/host built-in, and an internal 20GB hard drive.

[rabryars]

Not to mention that they are 2U and will fit into a normal rack unit.
All the other samplers I've seen are as big as a house !!

[MPCman]

Originally posted by rabryars:
All the other samplers I've seen are as big as a house !!

Well... that's exactly what I want when I spend so much on one piece of equipment

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[JHH]

So how many ppl out there are using soft samplers? I think they work OK, but you can't take them with you. I'd hate to drag my PC along to gigs.

I did check out the Z4 while I was in Boston this past weekend. Looks great, super-long samples loaded really fast!

Keep your eyes out for low prices. Lowest one I've seen is $1300 at zzounds.

[snared]

Where do you guys go to look at/test samplers? Do they have them at GC?

[szvook]

Originally posted by snared
Where do you guys go to look at/test samplers? Do they have them at GC?