[LAU] q: percussion piece

[Kim Cascone]

I'm working on a percussion piece where I've generated the score by 
hand, then had a percussionist perform all three parts (instruments) of 
the piece into a midi file.

I've got a library of around one hundred or so samples I designed that I 
want to experiment with i.e. arbitrarily select samples to play in order 
to build a little percussion ensemble for the piece.

What I'd like to do is have ONE program (if possible) where I can import 
the .mid file, create a multi-sample instrument (yes like a drum kit) 
and assign any of my percussion samples to the key/note being played 
where I can tune, pan and adjust volume for each key/note.

I'd prefer to do it all 'under one roof' if at all possible.

I looked into LMMS but don't think it really does what I need it to -- 
besides, the LMMS documentation is very poor - so it turned me off to 
researching it further.

Can any one point me to a simple one app does all environment on Linux 
where I can simply import a mid file and make a multi-sample instrument?

I haven't worked with midi since my Silicon Valley days so I haven't 
been paying much attention to  midi tools in Linux. Any help is appreciated.

thanks in advance!
KIM