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There’s no correct answer but IMO if you are into classic dnb and lofi sound… my vote goes for a sampler, they both are sample-based styles (traditionally) BUT it does not mean it’s the best option.

A ST is capable of both for sure, plus more flexible to make your own unique sound.

I tried both approaches multiple times, synthesis helped me A LOT to understand sound and genres specially building dnb, making breaks step by step, basses, growls, liquid keys, etc. but I ended up mixing both worlds and sampling more than designing sounds, it just sticks with me.

So… it just depends on how comfortable you are with samples or synthesis. Really, there’s no bad decision here.

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