EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

At 02:05 PM 9/11/2006, you wrote:

> >Makes sense, you'd have say 4-5 EXS instances and you'd see the
> >settings on the front panel graphically. Still, a bit overkill?
>
>I agree, but faster to work with. And I can apply different 
>compressors, filters and FX to each of the instruments.

That's right, you give yourself the ability to "open up".

>There is no way to do all that in one instance without it becoming a 
>total mess.

It's not that bad, in fact it's all right and easy if you are used to 
the editor. In fact, if you are doing drums, Groups are essential - see below.

Just open up the EXS editor, and the Groups show nicely to the right. 
They show the proper group via MIDI if you set it up that way.

>But think about it, that's what it used to be: kick on channel one, 
>snare on channel two etc... from a mix standpoint it makes _much_ more sense.

I programmed some of Discrete Drums stuff, whose claim to fame is 
multi-channel drum sets. I custom-programmed them to use different 
outputs, out of the Groups. It's not mandatory to have to use 
separate instances if you want separate outputs.

Plus, the groups allow the hi-hat muting, plus any other drum muting 
you may want - PLUS any Round Robin things.

Nevertheless, I'm agreeing with you and not disputing what you are 
saying. Just a different angle, point of view.

Garth Hjelte
Sampler User