On 22.06.2006, at 17:02, Larry lewis wrote: > Now I'm using the "basic" Steinway OK. > It's "good" but not quite good enough. I think need to tweak some > parameters in EXS to get the richness i want. Also, it's a little too > dry to me. I tried adding Logic reverb and it seemed to kill the > presence a little. If cautious EQ'ing does not help more richness could mean a bit of compression. The Logic compressor is quite good for small amounts on natural instruments. Regarding Logic reverbs: which one did you use? Space Designer should work great. Maybe the Apple Matrix Reverb is clean enough, don't know. If you want a third party synthetical reverb which is more or less specialized on acoustical instruments you might try these two: Ambience Freeware, recommended from Garritan. ArtsAcoustic Reverb 190 USD/EUR, very good for almost all natural sounds. -- Btw - if you own Ozone, try its reverb on the piano. It is clean and neutral. ___ Peter Ostry

Hello I have the Kontakt2 library (2 DVDs), and I have CDXtract 4.2.1 on Mac OS 10.3.8. Does anyone know if CDXtract can convert this format to EXS24? The CDXtract site implies that it can, but I can't get it to work, and I haven't had any answer from their tech support. I am familiar with how the program works, as I converted my whole Roland S700 series library, but with the Kontakt disc, it seems to freeze on both my G5, and also on a PC. Any help would be appreciated. Otherwise, if anyone has the Sampler Instruments for this, that would be even better! Many thanks in advance. Murray Anderson Milestone Studios Cape Town

Hi Murray, I don't think it can. It does Kontakt 1.5 I think but not K2 (not that I know). I have converted a lot the other way around (www.pianoattack.com). K2 is so complex and versatile that I wouldn't know why you want this anyway. cheers, Renger

Hi Murray, Why does'nt EXS read Kontakt2? I just saw the specs of Chickensys translator and have not seen kontakt2 as source there. However, if it's gonna come it will be probably from Chickensys.com Why don't you give him a mail ar a call? And kindly keep me posted. Andreas van Engelen Amsterdam

I've lost the track listing of the breaks. Roman.

Hi, I bought a Yamaha A4000 Sampler seven years ago; meanwhile I switched to using a software sampler (exs24 for logic). Included with the Yamaha A4000 came a package of sample CDs made by Yamaha themselves, apparently in no usual format, it's neither Akai nor Emu nor can CDXtract read it ;) . I have searched the Internet, so far no success. At least I found this list. Does anyone reading this know a solution? Hig.

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Hi, I am facing huge sample loading times on EXS24 on my Intel mini-mac with Logic V7.2.1 with 1GB ram and OSX10.4.7 I am using a library where the samples instruments are stored in Library/Application Support/Logic directory and the samples are stored on a firewire external hardisk. The sample loading time is too long, where it is impossible to work with. I did try the same thing/setup on my old G4 mini-mac with Logic7.2 and OSX 10.4.6. It works very fluent, the samples are loaded instantly. So I can't see the possible solution and share please your experience if you had similar problem. thanks, Sinan

On Jul ,5, 2006, at 9:30 AM, forums@logic-users.org wrote: > Message posted by Sinan Bokesoy <sinan@sonic-disorder.com>: > > I am facing huge sample loading times on EXS24 on my Intel mini-mac > with > Logic V7.2.1 with 1GB ram and OSX10.4.7 > [snip] > I did try the same thing/setup on my old G4 mini-mac with Logic7.2 > and OSX > 10.4.6. It works very fluent, the samples are loaded instantly. Is this just happening the first time you load a new instrument? Or is it also happening even after it has already been loaded in previously? Because on a new system, it takes time for Logic to find the associated samples the first time it is locating them. If it is just on the initial search/load, then EXS Manager from Redmatica will help immensely. It links up the instruments with the associated samples in advance, so that the first time you load them they are already "linked" and load quickly. If the problem is occurring even after the samples and instruments have been linked up, then it is a different problem. Check out the speed of your external FW drive(s). Are they daisy chained with other drives or audio interfaces? Also, 1 GB of ram in todays world is not really a lot. More ram would certainly help the situation - although this itself is probably not the cause of the problem. -------- Eli Krantzberg http://www.nightshiftorchestra.com Almat Productions

Hi again, It is not just happening the first time I load a new instrument. Sometimes the first two load operations seem to be normal, but then the third one takes ages to load, although the sample sizes are fairly light. My ex-drive is a Formac Disk 500XTR which is operating just fine (I recommend it highly) Memory shouldnt be a problem since I try the same setup with a G4 mini-mac 512MB. EXS24 loads there a Bosendorfer huge piano sample in 20sec. It never stucks. One interesting things is, I dont see on the EXS24 on my intel mini-mac the sample load bar, which shows the sample loading process. Are Logic files corrupted? I did reinstall Logic again withour uninstalling the former, but the problem remains. Should I re-install all the system? I have installed bootcamp and Windows on the same harddisk, does this cause any conflicts for the sample search operation? best, Sinan

On Jul ,5, 2006, at 1:58 PM, forums@logic-users.org wrote: > Message posted by Sinan Bokesoy <sinan@sonic-disorder.com>: > > One interesting things is, I dont see on the EXS24 on my intel > mini-mac the sample load bar, which shows the sample > loading process. Are Logic files corrupted? I did reinstall Logic > again withour uninstalling the former, but the problem remains. Sounds like this might be an Intel version specific problem/situation. Sorry, I can't be of any help. I'm still running on a G4. -------- Eli Krantzberg http://www.nightshiftorchestra.com Almat Productions

I posted the following in the Logic users group a few days ago: -------------------- > I'm running PMI Steinway D in EXS. > > When I initially load it up - into a new project or when reopening a > project - the piano upload doesn't take too long - well under a > minute. > If i do a "save as" for an already saved project the save takes but a > moment. But - when I save as a project, it takes over half an hour to > load. > > This makes no sense. > Can someone explain this to me. > and received the following: ---------- Can I guess that you are saving all the exs instruments as part of the project? If so then you are replicating the samples, which could be quite large. You can deselect this when saving as a project. JR =====I haven't checked this out yet but am passing it along anyway. larry

Hey, I am just upgrading to logic Pro 7 from Platinum 5.5.1, Is the std G4 Mac up to it or do I really need a G4 Dual. I do a fair amount of work with midi seq. for brass band and full orchestrations for an 83 piece orchestra. My brother has a PC which he runs protools and 002 digi rack on and we crank out a reasonable amount of audio work. Sometimes live sequencing on Logic and adding audio vocals/guitar etc. etc. We have used logic from it's infancy on PC's and were never informed by Emagic (even though we were registered)that they had sold to Apple and basically never having used a MAC except for graphic design work am not sure whether we can get away with a G4 for starters as we're being fleeced by mac dealers trying to sell us the new macbook pro at close to $6000 odd (the G5's here are just as expensive). I have seen a couple of G4's & G4 duals up for sale on our local auction site they say something like G4 version 3.3 and 4.00. (anywhere from 700Mb to 1.2 G of RAM I guess we could add more RAM later) I'm just looking at an entry machine at this stage, nothing over revved! I'll upgrade at a later date when I have the hang of a mac properly. Any thoughts/ideas would be greatfully recieved. CHUG.

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Garth Hjelte <garth@...> wrote: > > At 03:58 AM 5/28/2006, you wrote: > > >I too would like to know if you can use the EXS the way that > >Sampletank works...... allowing you to change pitch and time > >independently///??? > > No, that's a SampleTank exclusive feature, called STRETCH. EXS works > like all other samplers do, just playing back a samples and faster or > slower rates. > > The STRETCH feature in SampleTank takes a sample and can raise the > pitch using formant conversion, so the sample changes pitch without > changing length and also removes the munchkinization. The tradeoff is > in latency and sound quality, but in most cases it's pretty good. > > Garth Hjelte > Sampler User > Hey, Just looking through the forum and a little note which may be appreciated by some. I'm not sure if it works with the EXS24 or Sampletank, but I know of a really good time/pitch tool which I must say works much superior to logic's (that's what I find at least). It is a plugin by Serrato called Pitch n' Time. Very excellent at slowing down a wave form without changing pitch or changing pitch without change of tempo etc. I have not noticed any degredation of sound quality and it is solid as a rock. Go check it! CHUG.

On Jul ,5, 2006, at 11:37 PM, chugbry wrote: > Hey, > I am just upgrading to logic Pro 7 from Platinum 5.5.1, > Is the std G4 Mac up to it or do I really need a G4 Dual. I do a fair > amount of work with midi seq. for brass band and full orchestrations > for an 83 piece orchestra. I've owned both a single G4 and (currently) a dual G4. The difference is night and day. Logic performs much better with a dual processor G4. At used prices, it's well worth the few hundred dollars extra a dual G4 will cost you. -------- Eli Krantzberg http://www.nightshiftorchestra.com Almat Productions

We have used logic from it's infancy on PC's and were never informed by Emagic (even though we were registered)that they had sold to Apple and basically never having used a MAC except for graphic design work am not sure whether we can get away with a G4 for starters as we're being fleeced by mac dealers trying to sell us the new macbook pro at close to $6000 odd (the G5's here are just as expensive). I have seen a couple of G4's & G4 duals up for sale on our local auction site they say something like G4 version 3.3 and 4.00. (anywhere from 700Mb to 1.2 G of RAM I guess we could add more RAM later) I'm just looking at an entry machine at this stage, nothing over revved! I'll upgrade at a later date when I have the hang of a mac properly. Any thoughts/ideas would be greatfully recieved. CHUG. ------ Hello Chug, I have a dual 533Mhz G4 1.12 GB SDRAM. I bought it on eBay (after carefully researching the seller) for $400, added a better soundcard and video card and installed an additional interior HD plus a 250GB Firewire HD. I run Logic and Final Cut pro and photoshop etc. No problems. I've heard in various places that the dual processor G4 is better than single processor. There's info online re this. larry

Chug wrote: "...as we're being fleeced by mac dealers trying to sell us the new macbook pro at close to $6000 odd (the G5's here are just as expensive)." 6000 Dollars? US Dollars? Seems a bit too much, what currency are we talking about? Regards, Frank Valet

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Larry lewis <larrylew@...> wrote: > > We have used logic from it's infancy on PC's and were never informed > by Emagic (even though we were registered)that they had sold to Apple > and basically never having used a MAC except for graphic design work am > not sure whether we can get away with a G4 for starters as we're being > fleeced by mac dealers trying to sell us the new macbook pro at close > to $6000 odd (the G5's here are just as expensive). I have seen a > couple of G4's & G4 duals up for sale on our local auction site they > say something like G4 version 3.3 and 4.00. (anywhere from 700Mb to 1.2 > G of RAM I guess we could add more RAM later) > I'm just looking at an entry machine at this stage, nothing over revved! > I'll upgrade at a later date when I have the hang of a mac properly. > > Any thoughts/ideas would be greatfully recieved. > > CHUG. > ------ > Hello Chug, > > I have a dual 533Mhz G4 1.12 GB SDRAM. > I bought it on eBay (after carefully researching the seller) for $400, > added a better soundcard and video card and installed an additional > interior HD plus a 250GB Firewire HD. > > I run Logic and Final Cut pro and photoshop etc. > No problems. > > I've heard in various places that the dual processor G4 is better than > single processor. > There's info online re this. > > larry > Thank you larry, I'm assuming the G4 will just have a firewire 400 port only? CHUG.

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Eli Krantzberg <elik@...> wrote: > > > On Jul ,5, 2006, at 11:37 PM, chugbry wrote: > > > Hey, > > I am just upgrading to logic Pro 7 from Platinum 5.5.1, > > Is the std G4 Mac up to it or do I really need a G4 Dual. I do a fair > > amount of work with midi seq. for brass band and full orchestrations > > for an 83 piece orchestra. > > I've owned both a single G4 and (currently) a dual G4. The difference > is night and day. Logic performs much better with a dual processor G4. > At used prices, it's well worth the few hundred dollars extra a dual G4 > will cost you. > > > -------- > Eli Krantzberg > http://www.nightshiftorchestra.com > Almat Productions > Thanks, Info is much appreciated. I kinda figured this would be the case Regards CHUG.

Frank Valet <frank.valet@web.de> wrote: Chug wrote: "...as we're being fleeced by mac dealers trying to sell us the new macbook pro at close to $6000 odd (the G5's here are just as expensive)." 6000 Dollars? US Dollars? Seems a bit too much, what currency are we talking about? Regards, Frank Valet Yeah sorry bout that frank, Tis $6000 New Zealand currency. But in anyone's currency 6000 bucks is still $6000. CHUG

Thank you larry, I'm assuming the G4 will just have a firewire 400 port only? CHUG. ------- Hello Chug, Yes. This machine does. Not sure about all G4s. System profiler says: FireWire Bus: Speed: 400 Mb/sec Speed Larry

At 07:22 AM 07/08/2006, you wrote: >Thank you larry, >I'm assuming the G4 will just have a firewire 400 port only? > >CHUG. >------- > >Hello Chug, >Yes. This machine does. >Not sure about all G4s. Yes. FW800 was introduced with the G5's. You could install one of these in your G4 if you need FW800: http://www.sonnettech.com/product/allegro800.html

Hello EXS Folks As the next installment of the Bolder FREE Sounds series I've posted a set of Boom-Whackers in EXS format available for download at the Bolder Sounds site. The sample-set is 24 bit stereo and just under 4 MB in size. The BoomWhackers are a set of plastic tubes tuned to the notes of the C major scale. They are color coded and have the name of each pitch labeled on each tube. I believe these are intended for children as a "musical toy" type of thing. But they are also suitable for "bigger" kids as well :)) These are intended to be struck on anything that sounds good. Unfortunately for my body .... the best sounding striking surface was my HEAD and my left HAND (the world of sampling is full of sacrifices). The HAND samples have a fatter tone while the HEAD hits are a bit more focused and sharp. Have fun! Dennis @ Bolder http://www.boldersounds.com/

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Sean McCoy <osr@...> wrote: > > At 07:22 AM 07/08/2006, you wrote: > > >Thank you larry, > >I'm assuming the G4 will just have a firewire 400 port only? > > > >CHUG. > >------- > > > >Hello Chug, > >Yes. This machine does. > >Not sure about all G4s. > > Yes. FW800 was introduced with the G5's. You could install one of > these in your G4 if you need FW800: > > http://www.sonnettech.com/product/allegro800.html > My Mirror-Door G4 2x1GHz has an 800 port as does the 17" PowerBook and 15" Aluminum G4 machines all. This is not unusual nor was FW 800 "introduced with the G5's". Please be careful with the information you provide in these forums. Folks come here to ask questions and get answers to help them - make sure you know what you are talking about before responding,

At 12:26 AM 07/09/2006, you wrote: >--- In ><mailto:exs-users%40yahoogroups.com>exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Sean >McCoy <osr@...> wrote: > > > > At 07:22 AM 07/08/2006, you wrote: > > > > >Thank you larry, > > >I'm assuming the G4 will just have a firewire 400 port only? > > > > > >CHUG. > > >------- > > > > > >Hello Chug, > > >Yes. This machine does. > > >Not sure about all G4s. > > > > Yes. FW800 was introduced with the G5's. You could install one of > > these in your G4 if you need FW800: > > > > > <http://www.sonnettech.com/product/allegro800.html>http://www.sonnette ch.com/product/allegro800.html > > > >My Mirror-Door G4 2x1GHz has an 800 port as does the 17" PowerBook and 15" >Aluminum G4 machines all. This is not unusual nor was FW 800 >"introduced with the >G5's". > >Please be careful with the information you provide in these forums. >Folks come here to >ask questions and get answers to help them - make sure you know what >you are talking >about before responding, I stand corrected. Apple did include FW800 ports on the last updates to the PowerMac G4 in late 2002, several months before the G5 was released, and continued to include them on the G4 PowerBooks after that. In the pantheon of G4's, however, these units with FW800 actually are pretty unusual. It was with the G5's that FW800 became ubiquitous, at least partly because there were virtually no FW800 devices previous to their release. I was "historically incorrect," but kinda "practically correct!"