Hi Darragh, welcome! Are you talking about PoiZone from Image-Line? It's more of a synth, not much of a sampler. Or maybe it's something else completely different. When you say sampler, do you mean software alternative, or hardware? Also, I guess it makes a bit of a difference, what are you mainly interested in sampling and such? I'm a big sampling/experimenting type of guy myself, so could probably help or lend some advice. HTH, D!J!X! _____ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Darragh Ryan Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 12:09 AM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] New member intro Hello everyone, Just introducing myself as well as starting off with some questions. My name is Darragh and I have been totally blind since 2003 and I use Mac and PC. I currently help with production for J and J FM and host a couple shows that are recorded. I have always been into music but came across many challenges when I lost my sight and actually gave up until this past year and have found many helpful ideas and software and people. I recently sold my MPC1000 and I am in search for an accessible alternative. I am thinking about the new Native Mashine mikro. Are there any suggestions for me as far as a sampler or drum machine that some one may have experience with? I've heard about something called Poise but can't find anything on it. Thank you again and I look forward to helping and consulting with you, Darragh Ryan darkoakproductions@xxxxxxxxx 916-340-4591 http://www.facebook.com/DarkOakProductions http://www.twitter.com/DarkOakPro