EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

>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).

I don't like that idea in the least.

>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 it is. For once you forget us notebook people. There
even 60GB aren't yet that common. Not to speak about bandwidth.

>I think the operative design philosophy for the EXS file management 
>system should be ease of use and not disk space conservation.

I don't think these are opposite goals.

>Self-
>contained files would eliminate the current hassle / confusion 
>relating to sample data conflicts.

This could be easily "solved" by adding an optional checksum to
identify the samples.

However your suggestion does drop another IMO very nice feature:
as of now when you tweak a sample you can do so by an external
program. Once you'd done some editing you simply start the EXS
and already the samples are included with your instruments. Do
some more tweaking etc.

Your suggestion obviously does drop this.

Not to speak of the additional hazzle by having yet another
soundfile format.

>Moreover, you would no longer 
>need to scan / "resolve" the EXS sample locations in order to speed 
>up the instrument browsing and loading process.

You know about EXS Manager, do you ?

>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.

I can't imagine blowing this up into a 200 GB SF-like EXS sound
library will greatly improve here.

As I asked above: you know about EXS Manager ?
If not it is high time you get it: http://www.redmatica.com/

Best,
Michael
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