The rm1x is unfortunatly not a sampler. It's mainly a sequencer and have no in-connections other than midi-in.
It has some onboard effects like chorus, reverb, flanger and so forth.
Yes, my primary investment is going to be the mixer for EQing there instead of directly on the Virus patches. The Kick/bass compressor is the next thing I'll get!
I don't really have a problem (or have had one yet) by running the drumloops live (and I can't afford a sampler right now
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I'm not sure all the places I've played have had a compressor between their mixer and the PA, since it has most been low-budget raves and some borrowed mainstream discos...
But also I would like the second compressor for home-use too.