Question about LXRs sampling abilities (Can it produce a more maximalistic sound?)

Morne

Hello LXRers

I  in the process of building a small rig for out-of-the-box composition, and are right now locking for a nice drum machine. I am looking for something small, with an x0x sequencer and not machinedrum-expensive. However I am not a great fan of the minimalistic sound that analog drum machines usually creates, so what I wonder is; can you produce a more maximalistic sound from the LXR if you feed it the right samples?

And with maximalistic I mean in the same veins as the drums that was popular mid and late 80s. Some examples:




And the most extreme example of them all:


Take care every one!

fcd72

You are aware that these Sounds don't come right out of the box and are heavily processed and carefully integrated in the whole production? 

Source of most of these sounds are exactly these small sounding machines, all you need is Trevor Horns pile of outboard gear…. and a bit of skill that seems to be lost during the last 20 years. 

Just playing a sample like these sounds won't make any Drum Machine produce the sound you are after - its the complete production and i don't see why the LXR as is wouldn't fit in instead. 

If you want instant 80ies sound material you could look into the eMU library or some ProCussion Samples. While they sound like what you need they integrate quite complicated into the mix due to the akward ProCussion D/As that always produce hiss and grit when resampled at pretty much any Rate.

Morne

Yep I know that these sounds are the result of heavy processing and a lot of awesome skills

However many of these sounds have their origin in early sample based machines like the Yamaha RX5 rather than analog machines like Roland TR808. So, perhaps my questions should instead be: Given that you feed it the right samples, can you make the LXR sound more like a Yamaha RX5? 

dubtoms

There are lots of RX5s on EvilBay just saying.
There are also a lot of SampleBanks online for free.

The LXR is a lot about its sequencer, that is problably waaay more powerful and user friendly than that of vintage drum machines.

In short, if you buy the LXR you get : an awesome drum machine with its OWN sound engine that can also be used to sequence external samples (or load some with the latest firmware).

Morne

I know that there are a lot of RX5s out there, the problem is that I have a limited space to operate on and those machines are pretty huge. Therefore I would prefer one smaller box.

And yes the sequencer of LXR does seam to be pretty awesome, but so does the Beat707, which also is cheaper (since it is only a sequencer and need an arduino board to work). So if I am going to use an external sampler anyway, It might be worth to wait for the reissue of Beat707 instead, and that is why I am asking about the LXRs sampling capabilities

erwanone

Lxr is not really made for sampling... You have 500kb of sample, which is suffisant for maybe 10 samples compressed. For example, i put 5 uncompressed sample from a goldbaby pack. If you want a sampler, dont take the lxr. But if you want a really nice sequencer who can sequence external sampler +  a drum synth that kick ASS ,where you can put few sample, go for it.
You can always use sample in your daw and sequence it with lxr or beat 707. But you cant use the beat 707 as a drum synth. So if you dont care about drumsynthesis take the beat 707
For the synthesis possibilies, they are very high et you can spend a long long long time using it without being bored. Since the firmware is in constant evolution, its more fun with the new firmware who goes out. If you are not "introduced" to synthesis, the lxr could really get you upset so keep your abilities in mind. You need to work the sound, i spend around 30 min per voice to get a sound i'm satisfied...ANd i know people who can spend really more time. Please, read the manual to see if you re not lost and can handle the machine.