e6400Ultra or Softsamplers

JDN · 17th May 2007, 05:50 AM

I'm very close to brining my E6400Ultra out of retirement. I just don't find the softsamplers that intuitive for my custom melodic samples(i F**kin love Battery for drums though!).

Am I crazy, should I stop being lazy and just use kontakt and sampletank, both of which I already own, or pull the emu out and work like I did years ago...

anyone else feeling similar??

Mario-C. · 17th May 2007, 08:10 AM

I love the softsampler stuff but my hardware is not retiring anytime soon

Farshad · 17th May 2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mario-C.

I love the softsampler stuff but my hardware is not retiring anytime soon

Same here. A happy E5000 Ultra user

walth · 19th May 2007, 02:08 AM

When PT Mix 3 was out alot guys i knew were using E6400s as a front end to pro tools. Emu's converters are really good. It has a sound that can't be beat in many cases by software. It just depends on what you need.

con?one · 19th May 2007, 11:19 PM

I love the e4 Platinum

jupiter8 · 20th May 2007, 09:53 AM

I used to have a Roland S-750 and i don't miss it at all. I use Kontakt for all my sampling needs nowadays.

You really should learn to use Kontakt properly. Take a day or two and read the manual and really try out stuff. Could be that you don't turn on the EMU for weeks after that. Then you sell it if you need the cash.

On the other hand you might still prefer the EMU. Workflow is king. Just don't dismiss Kontakt because you have'nt taken the time to learn it properly.

JDN · 20th May 2007, 10:44 AM

I have a feeling you're probably right...I've just been so dissapointed with how Kontakt(especially all NI Plugs, and others for that matter) work in Pro Tools. From my understanding from peers, NI doesn't have NEARLY the problems in Logic and other formats it does as RTAS plugs in Pro Tools. I can't say it enough....NI really ****ED us pro tools users(and digi shares the fault too i'm sure) with how inneficient their plugs work in PT

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Originally Posted by jupiter8

You really should learn to use Kontakt properly. Take a day or two and read the manual and really try out stuff. Could be that you don't turn on the EMU for weeks after that. Then you sell it if you need the cash.

jupiter8 · 20th May 2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JDN

I have a feeling you're probably right...I've just been so dissapointed with how Kontakt(especially all NI Plugs, and others for that matter) work in Pro Tools. From my understanding from peers, NI doesn't have NEARLY the problems in Logic and other formats it does as RTAS plugs in Pro Tools. I can't say it enough....NI really ****ED us pro tools users(and digi shares the fault too i'm sure) with how inneficient their plugs work in PT

Well in that case i suggest you keep the EMU. Nothing destrys workflow like bugs and crap. Or are there other issues ?

I use Kontakt in Cubase and it works perfect for me. The way i work i'd never encountered any bugs. And it is stable as well.

I dunno. Just use what feels best for you. If you're happy woth the EMU i see no reason not to use it. But give Kontakt a fair chance first.

parkay909 · 22nd May 2007, 04:35 PM

Personally I sold my E-mu because it was a pain to use. Bought an MPC with the money. Although the MPC's sample engine is no where near as powerful as the EMU its way easier to use and I spent a lot more time writing as opposed to making patches and troubleshooting...

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17th May 2007, 05:50 AM	#1
JDN Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 541	e6400Ultra or Softsamplers I'm very close to brining my E6400Ultra out of retirement. I just don't find the softsamplers that intuitive for my custom melodic samples(i F**kin love Battery for drums though!). Am I crazy, should I stop being lazy and just use kontakt and sampletank, both of which I already own, or pull the emu out and work like I did years ago... anyone else feeling similar??

19th May 2007, 02:08 AM	#4
walth Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 857	When PT Mix 3 was out alot guys i knew were using E6400s as a front end to pro tools. Emu's converters are really good. It has a sound that can't be beat in many cases by software. It just depends on what you need. __________________ walter

19th May 2007, 11:19 PM	#5
con?one Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 665	I love the e4 Platinum __________________ : : c o n ? o n e : : www.conone.net www.myspace.com/conone

22nd May 2007, 04:35 PM	#9
parkay909 Gear nut Join Date: May 2007 Location: Souf of Philly Posts: 125	Personally I sold my E-mu because it was a pain to use. Bought an MPC with the money. Although the MPC's sample engine is no where near as powerful as the EMU its way easier to use and I spent a lot more time writing as opposed to making patches and troubleshooting... __________________ That's right. "You can polish a turd all you want but at the end of the day you still have a piece of shit in your hands." Ok I'll brag http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...xfwxqrsldje~T4

20th May 2007, 09:53 AM	#6
jupiter8 Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 319	I used to have a Roland S-750 and i don't miss it at all. I use Kontakt for all my sampling needs nowadays. You really should learn to use Kontakt properly. Take a day or two and read the manual and really try out stuff. Could be that you don't turn on the EMU for weeks after that. Then you sell it if you need the cash. On the other hand you might still prefer the EMU. Workflow is king. Just don't dismiss Kontakt because you have'nt taken the time to learn it properly.

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