EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

It depends on your work method.  Different work routines involving available
tools can lead to a successful creative environments in more than one
specific way.
Having every tool inside the computer is convenient and is one method.
Having your hands on a hardware sampler or dedicated drum machine is
another.
I don't think that one is better than the other. It just depends on what
routine has evolved in your workplace.
I still read about many of the "pro" groove programmers  arriving with their
samplers or drum machines and favourite set of samples.
By using a software sampler you elect to work a certain way.
I'm starting to think that hardware boxes are the way to go.
Having gigabytes of samples and thousands of sounds available is not a good
way to go. The sounds I'm hearing in some of the new modules are way better
and more inspiring than any of the sample cd's I have (and I've bought a
lot). It's also a much faster way to work and it gets you away from playing
with your computer and obsessing about collecting and categorising samples.
I'd rather spend $2000 on a Emu Mophatt module than $1000 on an EXS and
Battery. No CPU load, better sounds, resale value, no need to sample
anything.
What I'm saying is that I wouldn't rush out and sell my hardware. Having
everything inside the computer is convenient but there are better and more
creative ways to work IMHO.
Phil Buckle.