EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

I agree that an OS X style column browser would be an improvement 
over the current (hierarchical menus) EXS file management system.

However, it seems to me that the larger issue is whether the current 
EXS file structure (with separate samples and instruments) is the 
best solution.  I'd almost prefer a self-contained instrument / 
sample file along the lines of Soundfonts (without the cheezey 
Soundfont limitations).

Of course, combining samples and instruments into one file would 
inevitably lead to quite a bit of duplicate sample data on your hard 
drive.  However, since we'll probably see 200 GB drives for under a 
hundred bucks in a year or two (if not sooner), I don't think this 
is a such big concern.

I think the operative design philosophy for the EXS file management 
system should be ease of use and not disk space conservation.  Self-
contained files would eliminate the current hassle / confusion 
relating to sample data conflicts. Moreover, you would no longer 
need to scan / "resolve" the EXS sample locations in order to speed 
up the instrument browsing and loading process.

I'm curious what other people think about this suggestion.  All I 
know is that managing my current 50 GB EXS sound library is a total 
pain in the ass.  There has to be a better way.


--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Colin Shapiro <musos@i...> wrote:
> >  > From: Remco Muntz <rmuntz@g...>
> >>
> >>  I think the current way to navigate through your sound is 
absolutely
> >>  hopeless. Very annoying. Why don't they implement a drawer or 
add a
> >>  panel on the bottom (for MacOS X) which works the same as 
column view
> >  > in the finder? This would be much more logical and much more 
handy.
> >
> >Co-sign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> 
> Good ideas
> Include me please
> 
> Regards - Colin