EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

Hmmmm.... sampling and selling drum samples from current products like the
Motif, Triton, etc., you refer to is dodgy and will almost certainly be
frowned on by the manufacturer to the point of legal action (especially
Roland who are particularly strict!). Even giving them away free is not on
either - the same as lifting and giving away samples from a commercial sound
library!

Samples from older, discontinued products such as the M1 or an old LinnDrum,
whatever, is not so dangerous (although some will not allow even that if the
manufacturer is still in business).

For this reason, you are unlikely to find any commercial products with the
drum sounds you require.

It could be argued that if you borrow/hire the original and sample
themselves for your own use, that would be ok but, in fairness, that's the
same as borrowing, say, Garritan Personal Orchestra and sampling that - it's
a lost sale for the manufacturer who is trying to recoup costs from sales
(as well as paying staff, etc.).

The only kosher variation would be if you personally owned the products in
question and sampled them purely for your own use (like copying a CD onto
cassette for use in the car, whatever).

As for stuff on eBay... don't get me started! Largely sub-standard shite
made by cowboys to make a few bucks. I've not bought any but I know loads of
people who have and almost all are utter rubbish. Many are also totally
illegal (not that eBay give a fish's arse about that... as long as they get
their commission!!!).


Best regards,


Steve
http://www.hollowsun.com