Akai MPD 16 or other sample controlling devices with Logic?

I am aware that this topic has been discussed before in the forum, however the answer i was looking for was not presented too clearly.

I am using an Akai MPD 16 with Logic Express 7. I am looking to assign samples to a sampler (most likely .wav drums/short melodies sampled from vinyl) so that they can be played internally in LE 7. I'm not so much looking to play entire sample "libraries" as the EXSP24 does, just individual samples i choose to map to specific pads on the MPD 16. I guess i'm just looking for a sampler in which i can assign .wav or other audio files that i can use in logic express with my MPD16.

I recognize the difference between Logic Pro's EXS24 and Express' EXSP24. So, i'm wondering how to solve this problem, does anyone know of a simple/decent VST that will suit my needs? or is there even a way to get around this in Logic Express whatsoever? anyone have a similar problem?

any help would be much appreciated.
i'm a bit new to software production and i'm trying to adjust from using a real Akai MPC for many years.

Thanks.
Yavno

12" G4 Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.6) Logic Express 7

12" G4 Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)