EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

On 05/01/2005, at 9:27 AM, Fernstudio wrote:

>
> Hi Paul,
>
> On 4-Jan-05, at 2:20 PM, Paul Najar wrote:
>
>> I'm considering reconverting my Akai CD's to EXS format and am
>>  wondering weather any have comments either way on which might give a
>>  better conversion out of Chicken Systems Translator or the EXS's
>> native
>>  conversion.
>
> I have found exs' native conversion to be quite slow.  Sometimes, the
> conversions don't work well but, for the most part, it does an adequate
> job.  That being said, I personally feel that Chicken Systems
> Translator or CDXtract are better overall in conversions.  For basic
> stuff such as loop libraries and whatnot, exs conversions are usually
> okay.  Any libs which have more complex programming are usually
> converted more completely by one of the 3rd party solutions and,
> especially, much quicker.  If you only have one CD, probably might not
> be worth it to buy either software.  If you have several though, I
> would say that it is worthwhile.  You can get a specialized version of
> Translator for a cheaper price (ie it will only convert from Akai to
> exs and nothing else) and then upgrade at a later date if you need to.
> That might be another option for you.

Thanks for the quick response. I actually own a full copy of Translator 
which is why I wondered. I have about 15 Akai CD's worth converting so 
I think the answer is use Translator and then clean up all the 
duplicate samples which both Translator & EXS conversion bring, using 
the Project Manger or really splash out and buy EXS Manger which 
everyone seems to rave about....

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Paul Najar
Jaminajar Music Production
www.jaminajar.com