Sonicware SmplTrek [Portable Production Sampler] Compact, lightweight and battery powered Drum Machine & Sampler with Built-in Mic & Speaker

The Sonicware SmplTrek is a portable production sampler with a focus on ease of use and versatility. Its compact and lightweight design, along with battery power, makes it suitable for creating music anywhere. The built-in microphone, easy sampling, flexible song-making capabilities, and versatile connectivity options make it an appealing choice for both beginners and experienced musicians.

• 35 voices
• 48kHz-16bit linear
• Approx. 180 minutes in stereo (2 GB)
• 15 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB LEDs
• Control knob x 5, Directional pad with 2 button controls
• Mono x 1 (Omni-directional, 94dBSPL)
• Mono x 1 (1.5W 4Ω)
• L Guitar/Dynamic Mic, LINE Gain PAD: -20dB Hi-Z Gain LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +10dB, HI: +20dB MIC Gain LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +10dB; R Dynamic Mic, LINE Gain PAD: -20dB MIC Gain LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +28.8dB, HI: +50dB
• Stereo Line outputs (Max +6.5dBV) *balanced 1/4 TRS Jack
• Phones Stereo 3.5mm mini jack type, USB port micro USB Type-B, MIDI connectors, Sync Connectors, SD card slot Standard, SDHC cards up to 32 GB (micro SD cards supported), Screw hole on the bottom side 1/4-20UNC
• DC12V output AC adapter, Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery or Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6 (Alkaline dry batteries life: approx. 4 hours)
• AC Adaptor *SD card, USB cable and the other connection cables sold separately

• Sample any sounds with the built-in microphone, external microphone or electric guitar, or USB-connected devices.
• Assign sampled sounds to pads with auto-slicing, match to tempo and key, and resample sequenced phrases.
• Connect to a wide range of audio sources, output audio via analog or USB, and synchronize with other devices using MIDI or audio sync.

• Create music anytime and anywhere with its compact, lightweight, and battery-powered design.
• Output audio via USB for live streaming and direct DAW recording, synchronize tempo with other devices, and control music with crossfading and mixing effects.

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• Users appreciated its compact and lightweight design, making it convenient for on-the-go music creation.
• Positive feedback was received about its user-friendly sampling, editing, and song-making capabilities, suitable for beginners and experienced musicians alike.
• Users found the wide range of audio sources and versatile output options to be highly beneficial for their music production and live performances.

• Competitively priced within the market segment, offering good value for the features and capabilities it provides.
• Keep in mind the additional cost for SD card, USB cable, and other connection cables as they are sold separately.

• Consider the cost of required accessories such as SD card and cables to have a complete setup.
• Evaluate how well the product meets your specific music production requirements, especially in terms of sampling, song-making, and connectivity.

The Sonicware SmplTrek is an excellent choice for musicians looking for a portable production sampler with easy sampling, flexible song-making, and versatile connectivity. Its compact, lightweight design and battery power make it ideal for on-the-go music creation and live performances. With positive user feedback and competitive pricing, it offers good value for the features it provides. Potential buyers should consider the additional accessories required for a complete setup as well as how well it aligns with their music production needs.