EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

> From: phillymaestro <phillyMaestro@...>
> Reply-To: exs-users@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 22:55:06 +0000
> To: exs-users@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [EXS] Odd Sample Names!!!
> 
> I use CDXtractor 4.1.5 to import akai sample disks. EXS does the giga
> conversion 
> automatically. I have a G5, 1.8mhz, OS 10.3.5
> 
> Is there any way when importing/converting sample to exs format that the EXS
> can assign 
> the samples "MEANINGFUL" instrument names that make sense and mean something.
> Cause everytime I import a cd all I get are names that show up in EXS that are
> hard to 
> dicpher abbreviation or just plain ole cyrptograms!!  :)
> 
> Why dont sample instrument names show up as  like  "brass slide 1",  Eb
> tympani, muted 
> trumpet, woodwind section 2, ....whatever.. as oppose to meaningless crap
> like...
> 
> STB XLWRV-SS.exs, 63WETSECT CH.exs, ER LOOPSA144.exs...
> 
> this crap means nothing musical to me. Is there any solution for this.
> 
> Thanks for any1s help!!!
> 
> Maestro
> Songwriter-Producer
> ASCAP

I agree, it's pretty stupid, but remember, the AKAI disk format was a
descendant of the old DOS school of thought with a limited number of alpha
numeric characters allowed in the file name.  You can easily just go to your
sampler instrument folder and rename them anything you like.  Just be sure
to keep the .exs extension at the end of the name.  Tedious, but I think
it's the only way.

James