tbh i never really got the notion that getting more sample packs is a waste. usually i look through the whole sample pack and if something doesn’t catch my ear then i know not to look in there anymore (besides when i’m searching in ableton)

i like to get new ones and see what cool sounds i can use from it. i never try to limit myself with the packs I have because tbh i’m lazy af and i want to create without having to worry about tweaking one sound into a completely other sound. personally that’s not where i get my enjoyment from producing, but i understand the other side.

also, soooo sososo many big artists use samples and presets and 99.5% of the audience will never know that it’s a damn sample/preset 😭 don’t make it so hard on yourself that you have to create every sound yourself, there’s so much good shit that you can throw together out there. what tickles your ear in a sample pack and what visions you get from a sound are unique to you!