>I am getting ready to fire up my system "MAC" G5 Dual 2.7 gig (non- >intel)running OSX 10.4 Logic Pro 7.2. I realize that it comes with >EXS42 MKII, however, I also have a hugh library (spent thousands $$$) >of original EXS24 format samples and AKAI format samples that I used to >load and play with the EXS24 in my old MAC, funning Logic 6 and OSX 9. >So my question is, will I be able to load/use/convert/play these in >EXS24 MkII on my new system? I have also purchased Rematica EXS >Manager Pro and Autosampler, that I am going to download. If not, is >there another virtual sampler on the market that I can purchase that >will allow me to atleast load and play the AKAI format samples! I have >no desire to purchase a Hardware AKAI Sampler, I sold my S5000 a long >time ago. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP??? No worry, your new EXS mark II will play the "old" EXS programs and samples, plus it can easily import Akai S-1000/3000 and Giga files too. (The only exception to your request is EXS will not import Giga3 programs (would be recent libraries) and Akai S-5000 programs. You'd need a third-party convertor for that.) Garth Hjelte Sampler User Garth, As always thanks for the info, it is very helpful! Mike Knox