EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, "benbidlack" <bb@b...> wrote:

> Is anyone out there using the EXS-24 (mk II) to play back Gigastudio 
> samples/libraries. I have a lot of Gigastudio samples and am 
> thinking of translating them (via Chicken Systems Translator) to the 
> EXS format, and just using them in Logic Pro 7. It sure would be 
> nice to having everything in one machine.
> 
> But i'm concerned about whether Logic can handle the larger samples 
> without latency and/or performance problems.
> 
> I guess another choice is to translate everything in to Halion. OR 
> just keep using a separate PC for Gigastudio, which is pretty much a 
> pain.

I have successfully converted and used Giga format samples with the 
both the EXS24 and EXS24 mkII without the need for any other 
translation software.  I have experienced an occasional freeze-up, 
crackling or had a sound cut off prematurely when running some Giga 
samples, but I've also had similar experiences with other, more EXS-
friendly sample formats when my CPU reached the limit of its 
capabilities.

John F.