Waves CR8 - looks like a good alternative to the Maschine sampler

loachm

...I suppose, it features a lot, that people wanted for a Maschine sampler upgrade:

• 8 sample layers to create rich sample textures
• Stack and mix the 8 layers, or split them across your keyboard
• 5 stretching options: Voice, Beats, Melodic, Harmonic, Classic
• Play and Launch modes
• Root and BPM detection
• Drag & drop 4 LFO/Sequencer and 4 ADSR modulators on any CR8 control
• Individual Cutoff, Resonance and Drive for each sample with 4 assignable group filters
• Assign keyboard functions to CR8 controls for extra playability
• Internal sample mixer to easily mix the sample layers together
• Integrates with the COSMOS AI-powered Sampler Finder

...and currently available for a tenner.

https://www.waves.com/plugins/cr8-creative-sampler#introducing-cr8-creative-sampler

Olihop

Yes great sampler!

I would love to have these stretching options in the maschine sampler! with an lfo and additional filters 😊

loachm

...seems like you can map almost all controls to Maschine knobs (incl. sample start, loop length, freezing, stretchin, ping-pong mode, half/double tempo etc.) - looks really good. And I can use it to rearrange loops with setting up sliced ranges that always stay in sync.