EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

I have downloaded some free akai samples that sound really cool but 
can't figure out how to import them into EXS24MkII.  It seems that it 
only imports from CD.  I searched the archives and couldn't find any 
more info.  How have others converted akai downloads to EXS 
instruments?

Thanks,
Matthew

At 10:21 PM 3/22/04 -0600, you wrote:

>I have downloaded some free akai samples that sound really cool but
>can't figure out how to import them into EXS24MkII.  It seems that it
>only imports from CD.  I searched the archives and couldn't find any
>more info.  How have others converted akai downloads to EXS
>instruments?

"Akai" can mean S-1000. "Akai" can mean S-3000. "Akai" can mean S-5000. 
"Akai" can mean Ford. "Akai" can mean Chevrolet. (But it doesn't mean 
Chrysler.)

Since you "downloaded" them, and since you've actually heard them, I 
suspect you have Akai S-5000 Program(s) and sample(s). That means .akp 
file(s) and .wav file(s).

The EXS-24 imports Akai S-1000 and S-3000 CD's, but not the S-5000 format. 
Those are proprietary formats and there isn't really any downloadable 
format for them, nor would you be able to listen/audition them (although 
there are esoteric ways of doing it).

You'll have to shell out $$$ for one of those cheesy third-party conversion 
programs you keep hearing about.

Garth Hjelte
Sampler User

>
>  Since you "downloaded" them, and since you've actually heard them, I
>  suspect you have Akai S-5000 Program(s) and sample(s). That means .akp
>  file(s) and .wav file(s).
>
>  The EXS-24 imports Akai S-1000 and S-3000 CD's, but not the S-5000 
> format.
>  Those are proprietary formats and there isn't really any downloadable
>  format for them, nor would you be able to listen/audition them 
> (although
>  there are esoteric ways of doing it).
>
Thanks for the info.  I was afraid something like this might be the 
case.  I wasn't aware of the variety of Akai formats.  The S5000 .akp 
with wavs are what I have.  The samples are of vintage keyboards, 
synths, and other instruments from 
http://www.hollowsun.com/vintage/index.html.  The sound very cool.  
Maybe someone with one of the converter apps can convert them and share 
the EXS instrument files...  Anyone interested?

Matthew

From: Garth Hjelte <garth@...

>You'll have to shell out $$$ for one of those cheesy third-party conversion
>programs you keep hearing about.

Don't do it! Those guys are just a bunch of thieves getting rich 
without doing any work.

Heck, anyone can convert samples in their spare time.

:)
-- 

Nick Batzdorf
818/905-9101, cell 590-9101, fax 905-5434

> Thanks for the info.  I was afraid something like this might be 
the 
> case.  I wasn't aware of the variety of Akai formats.  The S5000 
.akp 
> with wavs are what I have.  The samples are of vintage 
keyboards, 
> synths, and other instruments from 
> http://www.hollowsun.com/vintage/index.html.  The sound very 
cool.  
> Maybe someone with one of the converter apps can convert 
them and share 
> the EXS instrument files...  Anyone interested?

i was browsing the archives looking for info on converting s5000 
samples and came across the above message. the samples i 
want to convert are from the url listed. a converter program is 
mentioned. does anyone have a url for a s5000 - exs coverter? 
mac 9 or 10?

thanks,
ron

> mentioned. does anyone have a url for a s5000 - exs coverter?
> mac 9 or 10?
> 


Hi Ron,

You could give CDXtract a try, as it supports Akai S5000 programs. I've only
heard good things about it :)

Check it out at: www.cdxtract.com
Good luck,

Sebastian

> > mentioned. does anyone have a url for a s5000 - exs coverter?
> > mac 9 or 10?
> >
>You could give CDXtract a try, as it supports Akai S5000 programs. I've 
>only heard good things about it :)
>
>Check it out at: www.cdxtract.com
>Good luck,

that looks like it will do the trick. thanks for the pointer sebastian!

Ron

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