Simple Sampler

triple_x · 3rd November 2007

I have a corporate audio job (meetings, seminars, fund raisers, ect).
I'm looking for a very simple type of sampler that holds maybe 8-10 samples and triggered with pads or buttons (not midi).
The function is simply to playback samples such as:
"The meeting will begin in 5 minutes" or "Please turn off cell phones and electronic devises"
Because it's not necessary (only beneficial) I don't care to spend a lot of money.
Likewise, it's doesn't need to have a great deal of options, just record and playback.
Does anyone know of such hardware?

**matt thomas** · 3rd November 2007

use your laptop

narco

esaias · 3rd November 2007

Boss sp-202 or 303 could do the work and should be cheap.

-Tomi

crufty · 3rd November 2007

unless you need realtime recording, why not a cd player? or an ipod?
or a voice recorder? most of them are digital now (not tape) so you can skip between tracks etc.

a sampler is really intended to pitch shift or tempo match, which would be overkill probably for your application...

triple_x · 4th November 2007

First, thank you guys for you responses.

The problem with the Laptop, CD & Ipod solutions is availability.
Often they will used for other purposes when the sample needs to be played.
Laptop may be holding a Powerpoint presentation, and the CD or Ipod is playing background music.
So essentially, the hardware needs to be dedicated.
Also, immediate playback without seeking a track is advantageous.

I agree, crufty, it's overkill, but I can't seem to find anything "middle of the road".

The Boss SP-202 seems close to what I'm looking for, and not very expensive.
I have a feeling it may be my best option.

okailla · 5th November 2007

Akai S01
cheap and simple

bangbang · 8th November 2007

akai s20

darjama · 8th November 2007

I've got to think that adding a 2nd dedicated MP3 player would be easier than dealing with a tabletop sampler. Something off of clearance with 512mb would be fine, as long as it has a screen.

Another option, get a 2nd screen for the laptop, and use that to run background music and announcements off screen from the presentation.

tarnationsauce · 9th November 2007

Yamaha SU10

3rd November 2007	#1
triple_x Gear interested Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Thread Starter	Simple Sampler I have a corporate audio job (meetings, seminars, fund raisers, ect). I'm looking for a very simple type of sampler that holds maybe 8-10 samples and triggered with pads or buttons (not midi). The function is simply to playback samples such as: "The meeting will begin in 5 minutes" or "Please turn off cell phones and electronic devises" Because it's not necessary (only beneficial) I don't care to spend a lot of money. Likewise, it's doesn't need to have a great deal of options, just record and playback. Does anyone know of such hardware?

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matt thomas Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Location: New Zealand/Switzerland/guitar case Posts: 8,266	use your laptop narco

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esaias Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,043	Boss sp-202 or 303 could do the work and should be cheap. -Tomi

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crufty Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Home Enthusiasm Posts: 3,743 5 Reviews written	unless you need realtime recording, why not a cd player? or an ipod? or a voice recorder? most of them are digital now (not tape) so you can skip between tracks etc. a sampler is really intended to pitch shift or tempo match, which would be overkill probably for your application...

4th November 2007	#5
triple_x Gear interested Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Thread Starter	First, thank you guys for you responses. The problem with the Laptop, CD & Ipod solutions is availability. Often they will used for other purposes when the sample needs to be played. Laptop may be holding a Powerpoint presentation, and the CD or Ipod is playing background music. So essentially, the hardware needs to be dedicated. Also, immediate playback without seeking a track is advantageous. I agree, crufty, it's overkill, but I can't seem to find anything "middle of the road". The Boss SP-202 seems close to what I'm looking for, and not very expensive. I have a feeling it may be my best option.

5th November 2007	#6
okailla Gear addict Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Waterkant Posts: 335	Akai S01 cheap and simple

8th November 2007	#7
bangbang Gear nut Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 139	akai s20

8th November 2007	#8
darjama Gear nut Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 119	I've got to think that adding a 2nd dedicated MP3 player would be easier than dealing with a tabletop sampler. Something off of clearance with 512mb would be fine, as long as it has a screen. Another option, get a 2nd screen for the laptop, and use that to run background music and announcements off screen from the presentation.

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tarnationsauce Gear addict Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 328	Yamaha SU10