Ensoniq ASR-10

[EvadE]

Yo what up,
I'm looking for a ASR-10 since i heard it's old school knock. Could someone tell me some experiences with this machine? How do the filters sound?
How much should I pay for it?
I already have the Korg Triton, so now i need bit more of a trashy sound input... got me?

 

[50cal]

get the rack,cause the keyboard has some type of problem that could occur,and the parts on that are scarce

 

[DJ Mark 7]

I've had my ASR for over 11 years now....Only thing is I've had to replace the disc drive but it's STILL my fav piece of equipment

 

[XxtraMannish]

thats my all time favorite sampler. it takes some time to learn all the shit that it can do but you can get dvd manuals for it on ebay cheap. the rack is the better option cause it has 8 outs and is less glitchy. the only things I didnt like about it was that it can take FOREVER to load samples depending on how big the files are, its only 8 tracks (even though it says its 16 for some fuckin reason) and its not WAV compatible, but other than that, its a classic machine. I would recommend it to anybody

 

[EvadE]

Aight, thanks for replying-- The rack, huh? What kinda problems did you have with the keyboard?
@Mark & Mannish-- Please elaborate on why its your favourite sampler / piece of equipment!

 

[Sick Wid It]

Once every blue moon I'll plug the ASR in and do something on it just to reminisce. The keyboard would crash sometimes (not often) but other then that, the only problem I've had was breaking the Play button. Ensoniq sent me a bag of those though so it wasn't broken for long.

One thing I miss is the feel of the keys. And I do like the sound of the sample-engine.

 

[SirPlayboy7]

We got the keyboard...never a prob other than the lights going out on the screen. But that was easily fixed.

 

[InsaneMixaken]

I had the first Asr for like 10 years before I sold it for a gee a couple years ago it use to crash once in a while while booting but not much also I heard the ones with the blue lcd screens didnt have that problem.

 

[50cal]

it has to do with a replacement part,I was talkin to bruce forat.the guy who cutomizes mpc,and repairs all sorts of synths,samplers he told me to get the rack

 

[DJ Mark 7]

lol can u say "Error 129 Reboot?" LMFAO GOD that was awful....But haven't seen that message in a few years...

Basically I am just REALLY at home with it and I've never felt limited by what it can do.

 

[TUNEZ_PWP]

ill give you two dollars and a cherry tic tac