LoL yah Im looking for a way to get outta software sampling, Im using a combo between Audition & Battery2 and it just doesnt have the fast workflow I was looking for so with research I was struck between the mpc 1k or the Fantom X6 for sampling, after visiting Guitar Center in Jacksonville, I arrived just in time to watch the Roland rep talk to the employees about the features and capabilites, I was blown away at how much the Fantom can do with sampling, composing, and workflow, truly blows akai mpc out the water, so my next purchase will be with Roland! sample for life man