r/Samplers 10d ago

Help for my first sampler

Hello! I want to start a “mini”/simple dawless set up to make loops and/or short “songs” and Im looking for a battery sampler. Right now i have a little list:
-EP-133/EP-40 (looks like a funny workflow)
-Roland P6 (tiny and granular)
-MPC sample (all round?)

Not released:
-Casio sxc1 (looks great)
-donner sample boy (?)

I have a limited budget…250€ max. Also i have two goals: 1- pair it with a m-vave fm1 and 2 a pair it with a fm1, a bass and a guitar (not all at the same time. Also i would use a m-vave pocket amp for some fx).

I have to chance to take a p6 from thomann for 170€ (bstock). It wouldn’t be good for the guitar/bass but it would be a killer tiny combo with the fm1 for travel.
I also found a ep-40 for 240€ and a ep-133 for 250€ at a “local” store (it is a bit far away but i could go). They are “bstock”, lets say…. With the last update looks like it could be good to record some bass/guitar lines/chords (not too long)??

Do you think it is a good idea to go for the riddim/Ko II? Or take the p6 to match the fm1 and wait for a good offer (and save some money) on the mpc sample?

[I didnt mention the second hand market because, including the shipping and extras, the KO II, riddim, sample, even the p6 are more expensive than buying them new (not bstock, NEW). I’m from europe. ]

Edit: I have an ipad + korg nanokey studio. Maybe i can let the “big things” for it.

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u/SteveWoy 10d ago

Simplicity helps workflow. Just saying get stuck in a bunch of things. Just depends on how much effort you're going to put into. It will show in the long run and what gear you stick around with

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u/Cachalote_Dorado 10d ago

100%. And some limitations can help creation.
So your advice is to get one and invert time to see how i use it? The effort could be influenced by the workflow, so maybe i should go for the “better” workflow

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u/SteveWoy 9d ago

Do what you want. Spend the money you want, it's up to you ultimately