Ultrabeat Problem (Audio Sample Quality)

hi...im not sure if i phrased my subject correctly...but here's the problem...
today i was just fiddling with some kick samples...& i started making something that i liked...so i decided to put it into my normal work template & build up on it...
now heres where things got strange...my ultrabeat is initialized for samples...so technically...it should sound the same as an audio sample right?
but thats not the case! in ultrabeat...it sounds a lot more dampened...i checked everything...no filters or anything are engaged...yet if i play the same kick in the logic arrange window...it sounds a lot tighter! it's very strange...& i was hoping someone here may know how to work around this problem...i like loading into ultrabeat so i can change the sample in a track without having to redo the programming manually...which i would have to if i use samples directly in the arrange...
looking forward to some guidance..thanks

ohh...i thought the don't ask why was only for the behavior...my question was more of a general wondering as to why they dont fix it!
as for it being a drum synth...why provide a sample bay then? (i like to beat these people with logic)
pun intended

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