Is it still worth buying drum computers nowadays if you can download about every machines
samplepack from the internet and use it in a sequencer/tracker like Fruity, Reason or
whatever?
Im almost tired of hearing this one. No offense intended :)
Q: Is it worth buying hardware (sampler, drum machine, etc)?
A: The general trend nowadays is that more and more producers are moving away from hardware and more towards using the PC. As the software gets more capable, it looks like this will continue. There are still those that use hardware however. These folks include:
1. People who still own hardware back from the days when it was the only way to work, and have therefore integrated it into their computer setups (even most producers that favor hardware samplers and synths are using software sequencers nowadays).
2. Gearheads who have grown to love the feel of hardware. Keep in mind most software interfaces are meant to "look and feel" like hardware and theres a reason (pun?) for that. No matter how sophisticated the software gets there is something to be said for the hands- on feel of knobs as opposed to the sometimes clinical feel of a mouse.
3. Those that, despite the advances in software, still see use in hardware. A sampler can do wonders as a "bank" to store your personal library of sounds, and there are those that still swear by the sound of a true analog synth versus a computer emulation.
4. People who play live and don't trust the instability of the PC. These folks also want knobs and buttons to twiddle with as well, for obvious reasons.
It cant be stressed enough that gear is PERSONAL choice, one based on budget and personal style. The question isn't "which is better"- the question is what's right for you. There is no "right way" to produce a track. Still , I think most would recommend that a beginner start out using the free and inexpensive software available, rather than leaping right into blowing 1000 dollars or more on a synth or sampler (especially since most people ALREADY own a PC). Then, if you do decide you want to integrate some hardware, you always can, although admittedly most will find no reason to once they are already comfortable making whole tracks on the PC. Mind you this doesn't mean the death of hardware, for there will always be the exceptions listed above. It's just makes sense to try out the PC route first before deciding that you are one of them.
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