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Re: [akaiS1000S1100Samplers] how does the s1000 compare to the ensoniq EPS 16+

2011-08-04 by Mike Schaffer

I've got both the S1000 and S1100, and they don't sound exactly the same. The S1100 has differnt A/D converters. To my ear, the S1000 is grittier and punchier, while the S1100 is cleaner and more accurate.

On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM, Rish <rish@...> wrote:

If you want grit get the EPS classic, it allows for like 20 different sampling rates...The 16+ does not. You can select a low 8 bit rate and get a gritty sound. Don't even bother with a Mirage it's junk.

Both Ensoniqs are vary clean sounding at normal sampling rates just like the S1000.

Rish

Life is like MIDI, your either IN, OUT or THRU.


On Aug 4, 2011, at 4:08 PM, "mike yates" <crazymike99@...> wrote:

I'm sure you9;ve all heard of the ensoniq EPS+ 16bit sampler keyboard. from 1989 was it? 1990
how does the sound compare to anyone lucky enough to own one.
Is the EPS16+ more gritty? that's what I want to talk about really, the grit. I can't hear any in the s1000 (well, I got the s1100 but should be simular) you don't really associate grit with the 16bitters.
Thanks.


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