I need a simple sample player for Win XP

[Shroomz~>]

Thanks Dark, I'll give it a go.. Just need a free VST host with good midi sequencer for the P3 box, as I'm not paying for Cubase again & want to be able to run this standalone for track sketching while someone else is using the main DAW.

[ReD_MuZe]

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/dow ... acidxpress

[Shroomz~>]

Thanks for the link Red! .. unfortunately it requires a min 800mHz CPU & the P3 here only has a 733, but I'll give it a go. 200mb HD space for the install is a big hit on this particular P3 though..

[ReD_MuZe]

if you have a p3 why not install a linux system? (Debian/ubuntu)
you will have plenty of free tools to choose from most of which are very lightweight, and you will be able to run a light shell like blackbox with no probs on that p3.
there are enough samplers synths andplugins, there is a pretty nifty daw (ardour), and many midi sequencers(rosegarden and more...)
its worth giving it a go on such an old pc

[Shroomz~>]

Good point mate, but it's running Scope 4 on 6 dsps, so linux isn't a real option.

[valis]

Best VST hosts I know of are EnergyXT and Bidule. I recommend Bidule personally, you can run the latest beta for free until the expiry date (and it's not terribly expensive). Simple cabling methods similar to Scope and I have used Shortcircuit in it myself quite a bit with absolutely no problems.