EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

fobi69 wrote:
> I have recently been using a lot of rex files, which are very easy to
> import from the EXS editor. However, I often have to try out a bunch of
loops before I
> find one that fits, and I always find my EXS Sampler Instruments folder
(the one next to the
> LOGIC app) cluttered with the instruments that were created in the
process. Is there any
> way I can have LOGIC create these instruments in a different folder
(preferably the
> Sampler Instruments folder of the song I am working on?

OK, here's how I do it (and personally I found this to be the most
convenient thing so far):

Method 1)
- Put your REX2 files into some appropriate directory (such as
"drive/samples/ReCyle Files" or so). Keep them there, you will need them
later on as well. Create substructures if you like.
- Create a shortcut to this folder in your "sampler instruments" directory.
That way the EXS will be able to see your REX files.
- In the song of your choice (or maybe even in your Autoload) set the above
created directory as the path for recycled audio (audio record path menu).
- Go to your arrangement, select the pen tool and press shift (Macs might
use another modifier) on an audio track.
- Head over to the ReCycle Files directory and select whichever you like.
The file will now play in your currently opened song tempo!
- Remember the loop as soon as you're happy with your choice, then press
"Cancel".
- Open it in the EXS, from your instrument menu (no need to open the editor
at all).
- Extract MIDI file.
- Done.

This IMO is the best method to handle general recycled loops.

Method 2)
- In your song folder, create a subfolder called "sampler instruments".
- Put your recycled files there.
- Set the preferences for REX import (audio record path menu) to "song
folder".
- Prelisten as mentioned above, if required.
- Import, using the EXS\ufffd file selector.

This IMO is the best method to handle songbased recycled loops.

Btw, a HUGE shortcoming of Logic/Mac: On Windows you can keep the EXS UI
opened while searching for proper recycled files (using the pencil tool as
mentioned above). As soon as I find something pleasant I just load the REX
file into the EXS WITHOUT ever closing the audio import menu. On Macs that's
still impossible. Well, just so much about the superior music production
platform... (sorry, but I couldn't resist).


Regards,
Sascha