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Re: Sample Library

2006-02-19 by Pete Thomas

Sean McCoy wrote:
> At 08:12 AM 02/18/2006, you wrote:
>> I was wondering if there is an efficient way to move
>> the exs sample library out of my logic folder and onto
>> a different HD without using a manager such as
>> redmatica/exsmanager... my library is starting to get
>> a little hefty.
>>
>> thanks for the help..
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Corrinne M. Haskins, M.S., L.Ac.
>> Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H.
> 
> The samples for you libraries can reside anywhere, as can the sampler 
> instruments as long as you create an alias to their location from the 
> default "Sampler Instruments" folder. Once everything has been moved, 
> EXS will have to search for the samples again the first time you load 
> each instrument, which can take a long time, but will speed up after 
> the initial find. Project Manager can re-link everything, but I 
> understand this process can take thousands of years. EXS Manager, on 
> the other hand, can handle this task even for gargantuan libraries in 
> just minutes---or less. If you've got a "hefty" library as you 
> mention, you really should have EXS Manager.

Good advice

If you need more info on Logic and folder structure (which became very 
confusing at the Logic 6 - 7 and OS9 - OS X transition) have a look here:

http://www.petethomas.co.uk/logic-apple-pro-7.html


-- 
Pete Thomas
www.petethomas.co.uk
- (Almost) Free Logic Tutorials, Icons, Environments and EXS Instruments

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