EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

On a fine day, 11-04-2003, Taric Mirza wrote:

>Another question: when I import various .AIF files to create new 
>instruments, sometimes they come in at different volume levels.  Is 
>the best way to normalize the volumes on these to edit the original 
>.AIF file to make it louder or softer, or is it better to use the 
>volume meter on the exs24?

If the difference isn't too big, I would use the volume settings on 
individual zones.  Normalizing only makes sure the highest peak is at 
100%, which doesn't guarantee equal "perceived volume".

>In a similar note, when I use direct audio (not esx24) to record 
>something on my microphone, it always records to soft.

Maybe too obvious, but you have to use a mic pre-amp when recording 
microphones.

>One last question: with the EXS24 sampler, it seems I can do 
>anything I want as far as getting instruments and it sounds better 
>than the ES1 and the other plugins.  Do people actually use any 
>virtual instrument plugin other than the EXS24?

Yes.  You're comapring apples & oranges here imo.  A sampler is 
something very different from a synth.  Both have their applications. 
If you need extgremely realistic clarinets, you'd probably best get a 
good symphonic sample library and use the EXS.  If you need far-out 
wild morphing sounds, you'd probably better use a synth.

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Hendrik Jan Veenstra  <h@...>
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