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#24,822
New Torso sampler dropped. Preorders are open.
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$899 shipping March 2024
 
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JES said:
I’m interested but: no manual, limited demos, etc. I will wait and see what it’s actually like. In terms of description I feel like I could do it all on my iPad but of course there’s value in a good interface.
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Do you have Koala sampler on your IPad?
Imo THE best non hardware “old school” sampler.
It’s cheap and VERY powerful, more so than many new hardware samplers that hit the market in recent years
(Samouraï upgrade is a must btw)

imo, ymmv…..zzzzzzzz
 
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monsterthompson said:
Anyone here find re-amping boxes useful? I keep thinking I might want to try one, but I haven't really had any issues sending audio from my interface back though my effects units, so I'm not sure I'd hear much benefit.
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I don't know that it would make a sonic difference in your situation. I have used a reamp box (Little Labs) for actual re-amping where input impedance matters more (also some fuzz pedals).
 
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JES said:
I don't know that it would make a sonic difference in your situation. I have used a reamp box (Little Labs) for actual re-amping where input impedance matters more (also some fuzz pedals).
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I'll try sending a few signals through my dirt boxes but I don't think I have anything sensitive to getting a direct shot from the interface.

Speaking of interfaces... I'm considering a new one. My Komplete Audio 6 has some quirks that started annoying me. I'm considering a few MOTU boxes. The UltraLite Mk5 is on my radar due to the umber of I/O options and DC coupling.
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If anyone has interface suggestions, I'm all ears.

Edit - This also has my attention. I have one in my borrowed rack, so I guess I should give it a run.
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Keep in mind that the MOTUs don't have full 10v output for CV. You'd be safe in the +5/-5 range but I don't know that you could get higher in case you need it for something. Otherwise the 828mk5 looks great. The ES-9 is apparently a nightmare to program (mess around with the app) but if you just want class compliant in and out it works just fine. No idea on sound quality / noise specs, but I have been very happy with an ES-8, which I sometimes use with an ES-6 for extra inputs.
 
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monsterthompson said:
Anyone here find re-amping boxes useful? I keep thinking I might want to try one, but I haven't really had any issues sending audio from my interface back though my effects units, so I'm not sure I'd hear much benefit.
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If that’s your work flow you don’t need a remap box.
They are used to take a signal and get it “instrument” level and impedance to be used through an amplifier.
Since this isn’t what you are doing it would be superfluous and completely useless for your set up.
Reamp = use an amp
You don’t have in amp in said signal chain.

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ugly_bassplayer said:
If that’s your work flow you don’t need a remap box.
They are used to take a signal and get it “instrument” level and impedance to be used through an amplifier.
Since this isn’t what you are doing it would be superfluous and completely useless for your set up.
Reamp = use an amp
You don’t have in amp in said signal chain.

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That’s what I thought. I’m more likely to record a dry signal and then push it back though my distortion pedals, which could have similar sensitivity to a real amp, but it should be easy enough to test.
 
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monsterthompson said:
That’s what I thought. I’m more likely to record a dry signal and then push it back though my distortion pedals, which could have similar sensitivity to a real amp, but it should be easy enough to test.
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If that’s the case/workflow, indeed some pedals (especially dirt) only respond well/to instrument levels and impedance.
If that’s how you intended to proceed, yes a reamp box would be an essential tool.
 
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ugly_bassplayer said:
If that’s the case/workflow, indeed some pedals (especially dirt) only respond well/to instrument levels and impedance.
If that’s how you intended to proceed, yes a reamp box would be an essential tool.
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Seems like there are a few decent ones around $100-ish. Probably a good tool to have. I initially saw a few stereo ones with bigger price tags (Radial) which is what sparked my question. I’ve been running my DAW into those with no noticeable problems so I’m going to keep that signal flow as-is.
 
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monsterthompson said:
Seems like there are a few decent ones around $100-ish. Probably a good tool to have. I initially saw a few stereo ones with bigger price tags (Radial) which is what sparked my question. I’ve been running my DAW into those with no noticeable problems so I’m going to keep that signal flow as-is.
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Sorry I’m biased (pun intended)
Radial is the shizzle, used and abused a lot of their stuff and it’s top shelf gear.
 
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