Sample packs can be useful and inspirational but no one ever talks about how overproduced they are. They are usually harmonically too rich and make mixing hard. They also prevent you from shaping your own sound and creating your unique style.
Check out my method that allows me to keep the best of both worlds.
Daw: Cubase
Plugins/VSTs:
Spire (Reveal Sound)
Pro-Q2 (FabFilter)
Phalanx (Vengeance Sound)
Scope (Vengeance Sound)
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