Haven't heard much chatter lately about the current state of pop & jazz brass libraries. With Garritan, First Call, Arturia etc., it seems there has recently been an attempt to fill what has long been a gaping void. Any opinions on the new options? Is anybody using the Kick A$$ Brass virtual instrument as an AU?

ahh i get it, thanks!

> > At 04:10 PM 9/28/2006, you wrote: > > >I'll switching from Logic to Cubase. > >In Logic I have thousands of EXS files, which I would like to use in > >Cubase with the EXSP24 sample player. > >In EXSP24 I can save patches only into fxp format. > > > >My question: > >Is it possible somewhat to convert all my EXS files into simple fxp format? > >I could do manual conversion patch-by-patch, but it would take weeks... > > EXS24P can load all the .exs files you currently have. There's no > need to deal with .fxp stuff. You are understanding this backwards. > > Past that, I don't think the .fxp's that Cubase saves really are the > equivalent of an .exs file. The P in EXS24P means "player", it isn't > supposed to save anything. That's the point of EXS-24 "Pro". > > Garth Hjelte > Sampler User > Thanks for the answer! Yes, you are right, EXSP can not save back to EXS format, however it can save a VST standard fxp file (which includes all parameter settings) which would be more than enough for me, as I do not want change zones, etc. The reason I asked this because I used the "load next/previous instrument" a lot on EXS24 MKII, however the EXSP does not support this. However, if I would have all the exs files converted to this "linkfile" (fxp) then I could use the new browser system (Mediabay and Soundframe) incorporated into Cubase 4, where I could again use this "load next/previous instrument" just by pressing the keyboard buttons, which automatically loads instrments - the associated fxp references to exs files. This is the reason I would like to convert, or more precisely: to add also an *.fxp file besides all my *.exs files. So is this possible to create *.fxp files from my *.exs files in huge volumes? Thanks!

> I'll switching from Logic to Cubase. > ... > However, if I would have all the exs files converted to this > "linkfile" (fxp) then I could use the new browser system > (Mediabay and Soundframe) incorporated into Cubase 4, where I > could again use this "load next/previous instrument" just by > pressing the keyboard buttons, which automatically loads > instrments - the associated fxp references to exs files. > This is the reason I would like to convert, or more precisely: > to add also an *.fxp file besides all my *.exs files. > So is this possible to create *.fxp files from my *.exs files in > huge volumes? Send me one of these .fxp files and I'll check for you. Garth Hjelte Sampler User

Hi all, has anyone used Logic's Tempo Interpreter with the EXS24? I just tried it, assigned a MIDI note to tap tempo, laid down a simple one-bar pattern (looped) on EXS24's instrument track and started tapping that key. I get "Sync error between MIDI and audio" messages all the time. I tried various settings in the tempo interpreter window. Am I doing something wrong or does that thing plainly not work at all? And what the heck were the developers thinking coming up with a dialog box (that has to be prompted by clicking ok or pressing enter) in such a situation in a software that is intended for live use?? Ingo

>has anyone used Logic's Tempo Interpreter with the EXS24? >I just tried it, assigned a MIDI note to tap tempo, laid down a >simple one-bar pattern (looped) on EXS24's instrument track and >started tapping that key. I get "Sync error between MIDI and audio" >messages all the time. I tried various settings in the tempo >interpreter window. Am I doing something wrong or does that thing >plainly not work at all? Hi Ingo, I sometimes use the Tempo plug to quickly find the tempo of a piece of music for reference. I play an audio file through an audio channel, with the plug in slot 1 - after a while it flashes when it finds the tempo. It works best with tracks that have a strong repetitive drum beat. I have never tried it with tapping as you mention above.... Regards - Colin

>> has anyone used Logic's Tempo Interpreter with the EXS24? >> I just tried it, assigned a MIDI note to tap tempo, laid down a >> simple one-bar pattern (looped) on EXS24's instrument track and >> started tapping that key. I get "Sync error between MIDI and audio" >> messages all the time. .. > > On 15.10.2006, at 23:09, Colin Shapiro wrote: > Hi Ingo, > I sometimes use the Tempo plug to quickly find the tempo of a piece > of music for reference. I play an audio file through an audio > channel, with the plug in slot 1 - after a while it flashes when it > finds the tempo. There is a misunderstanding. Colin means the plugin "BPM Counter" but Ingo asked about Options>>Tempo>>Tempo Interpreter. That tiny window where you can tap on somehing to generate MIDI sync errors. Ingo, if you want to tap you may want to try MidiClock which is freeware: http://www.grantedsw.com It builds a kind of buffer beteen you and Logic because it measures your taps and sends a MIDI clock out which you can use to synchronize Logic. Logic does not react as direcly as the manual claims for the Tempo Interpreter :-> but it follows the tempo reasonable good. Of course it goes much faster up than down but that is common for such stuff. And it is a bit of a mess to have another application to watch... ___ Peter Ostry

not true! xtreme hip hop is definitely not included, but... either xtreme analog or xtreme digital is, i forget which one, but its definitely only one xtreme hip hop friggin rules, i just started using it....great! strange why its discontinued, its a real gem

>There is a misunderstanding. Colin means the plugin "BPM Counter" but >Ingo asked about Options>>Tempo>>Tempo Interpreter. That tiny window >where you can tap on somehing to generate MIDI sync errors. You're right....I must need either more sleep or more coffee :-( Colin

The ES1 -- as its name implies -- is a synthesizer, and doesn't use samples... But you can easily synthesize a Theremin sound yourself!

be it electronic or real kits-- does anyone have any recommendations for killer "groove" cds at mid tempos? either apple loops or exs files? (think cocteau twins, depeche mode, massive attack, verve, doves, elbow, etc...) thanks for the responses! tv http://www.tonyvincent.com

Hi, When I press play or record in logic, my MPC 4000+ sarts playing its beat, BUT logic doesn't move (the "tape" doesn't roll/play bar doesnt scroll - like it normally would when you press record/play) so I cant record it. What little box do I need to check so that logic can record while its sending MMC? (The transmit MMC box is checked) Thanks!!! Bradley Fish www.bradleyfish.com

Hi, I was wondering two things. I am on a new intel mac so none of my native instrument stuff works, I mainly need to access my garritan library. Does anyobdy know of any way that i can convert nki files into exs24 files so i can use the library in logic. thank you

At 03:53 AM 10/21/2006, you wrote: >Message posted by Luke McGee ><<mailto:lukemcgee85%40googlemail.com>lukemcgee85@googlemail.co m>: > >Hi, I was wondering two things. >I am on a new intel mac so none of my native instrument stuff works, I >mainly need to access my garritan library. >Does anyobdy know of any way that i can convert nki files into exs24 files >so i can use the library in logic. >thank you Which Garritan library? If you have GPO, I believe the samples are in a proprietary format and can't be accessed except by the player. If you have GOS that was originally converted from Giga, there is a complete set of EXS instruments for that.

Am 16.10.2006 um 02:20 schrieb Peter Ostry: > There is a misunderstanding. Colin means the plugin "BPM Counter" but > Ingo asked about Options>>Tempo>>Tempo Interpreter. Still a useful advice. I wasn't aware of the BPM counter. > > Ingo, if you want to tap you may want to try MidiClock which is > freeware: > http://www.grantedsw.com > It builds a kind of buffer beteen you and Logic because it measures > your taps and sends a MIDI clock out which you can use to synchronize > Logic. Thanks for the pointer, I just tried MidiClock. No more sync errors in Logic, but unfortunately it doesn't do what I need: I want to tap, say, four times and have the sequencer start with the fifth tap. Thus the sequencer and my tapping are immediately in sync. Logic's tempo interpreter does this (if it would work properly). This is probably what MidiClock's "count in" is supposed to do, but I can't get it to work. The internal metronome of MidiClock starts clicking with the first tap and continues clicking after the fourth, and also changes tempo when I change the rate of my tapping. But that's all, Logic doesn't start and no MIDI clock messages appear at the MIDI output (it does both when Midi Clock's "count in" is off). Also MidiClock cannot be stopped anymore, I have to quit it. Seems like a bug to me. I'll contact the makers of MidiClock. Ingo

On 22.10.2006, at 13:21, Ingo Debus wrote: >> Ingo, if you want to tap you may want to try MidiClock which is >> freeware: >> http://www.grantedsw.com >> It builds a kind of buffer beteen you and Logic because it measures >> your taps and sends a MIDI clock out which you can use to synchronize >> Logic. > > Thanks for the pointer, I just tried MidiClock. No more sync errors > in Logic, but unfortunately it doesn't do what I need: I want to tap, > say, four times and have the sequencer start with the fifth tap. Thus > the sequencer and my tapping are immediately in sync. Logic's tempo > interpreter does this (if it would work properly). MidiClock is somehow tricky to configure and there is unfortunately no manual (at least I didn't find one). I always click on buttons more or less randomly until it does someting I can work with. I do not remember exactly how the count in works but I remember that I couldn't use it how I wanted. But if you can count in and start later to play it works. Just exactly at a certain bar is difficult if not impossible. > I'll contact the makers of MidiClock. Please ask them to write a short description about the functions. Even for freeware it is annoying to see a thing the first time and start to mess around for an hour to find out basic functions. And if it works it must not be freeware at all ... ___ Peter Ostry

Hi, I'm wondering that how to use the Modulation Matrix of EXS24 to produce the Strings Vibrato and Crescendo?? Someone talk about the CC...erm..may i know what's CC??

I am trying to load a wack of samples into my EXS, but I have so many I need to create sub-menus for them all...How do I do this? SpAceHeAd

On 24.10.2006, at 01:09, SpAceHeAd wrote: > I am trying to load a wack of samples into my EXS, but I have so > many I need > to create sub-menus for them all...How do I do this? Make your own folders in the Sampler Instruments folder. I have one "Logic" folder and others for other stuff. Keep a backup of your folder. I've seen the Logic installer writing its own folder, fortunately to system level and mine was on user level. Don't know if it would overwrite a custom folder. ___ Peter Ostry

Am 23.10.2006 um 17:36 schrieb raymond: > I'm wondering that how to use the Modulation Matrix of EXS24 to > produce the > Strings Vibrato and Crescendo?? There are many ways to create vibrato and crescendo, and which is best depends on the situation. You can use the LFO for vibrato but this will probably sound not very realistic with string section samples. You can try one of Logic's many modulation FX plug-ins. Most realistic vibrato/crescendo is achieved when it's already in the sample, but that is sometimes not desirable. > Someone talk about the CC...erm..may i know what's CC?? CC stands for Controller Change and is a MIDI message. You can use a CC message either to modulate an EXS parameter (pitch for instance) directly, or to control the amount of modulation of another modulation source (a LFO for instance). Ingo

Am 22.10.2006 um 17:09 schrieb Peter Ostry: > MidiClock is somehow tricky to configure and there is unfortunately > no manual (at least I didn't find one). A small readme.rtf file is included, that's all. At least it has a chapter "Using MidiClock", but it's hardly a real user's manual. > I always click on buttons > more or less randomly until it does someting I can work with. I do > not remember exactly how the count in works but I remember that I > couldn't use it how I wanted. But if you can count in and start later > to play it works. Just exactly at a certain bar is difficult if not > impossible. Yep, that's exactly my problem. Ingo

Hi Ingo Debus: Thanks for this wonderful Thread reply!! > There are many ways to create vibrato and crescendo, and which is > best depends on the situation. You can use the LFO for vibrato but > this will probably sound not very realistic with string section > samples. You can try one of Logic's many modulation FX plug-ins. > Most realistic vibrato/crescendo is achieved when it's already in the > sample, but that is sometimes not desirable. Yup,did someone told me bout this LFO configuration to do the Vibrato and Crescendo so..but i just wondering how to do the setting??Could you please show me a sample ( which can be a Jpeg attachment or write down the setting in a text) ,so that i can base on the sample and learn from there? > CC stands for Controller Change and is a MIDI message. You can use a > CC message either to modulate an EXS parameter (pitch for instance) > directly, or to control the amount of modulation of another > modulation source (a LFO for instance). Oh..i see.now i'm truely understand!!haa.. erm..but,eventhough i'm understand the term-Controller Change..i still don't have the idea to do the setting of the control so..because i'm not a keyboardist..so,really not even understand the function of it!Would you mind to give me some idea on it?or give me a step to fulfill it?? Thanks and appreciate!! Ray

Hi, I only got some sound from Jampacks..never buy any sounds...i wish to get some sound which can Load EXS24 (easy like Jampack)..the link below is what i wish to have..may i know is it the one i'm looking for??is it the one which i can draw in Logic with different Velocity?? Thanks.

Hi, I only got some sound from Jampacks..never buy any sounds...i wish to get some sound which can Load EXS24 (easy like Jampack)..the link below is what i wish to have..may i know is it the one i'm looking for??is it the one which i can draw in Logic with different Velocity?? Thanks.

Hi, I only got some sound from Jampacks..never buy any sounds...i wish to get some sound which can Load EXS24 (easy like Jampack)..the link below is what i wish to have..may i know is it the one i'm looking for??is it the one which i can draw in Logic with different Velocity?? Thanks. http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.list&ID=prosessions