EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

I have been able to map aftertouch to the EXS using environment 
objects (instrument->fader->exs) with good results.

But I think that EXS v2 could use native support for aftertouch (and 
possibly foot pedal, breath controller, etc.) in some sort of 
modulation source-destination matrix. Roland and Kurzweil have done 
this quite nicely in hardware, of course, but it really is the key 
difference between a sample-playback device (EXS) and a synth-sampler 
(i.e., Roland XV-5080).

It is always a delicate tradeoff between simplicity and depth, but 
without broader modulation options, the EXS cannot really shine as 
a "performance" instrument. I still LOVE it for sample playback 
though (it is the PERFECT Groove Control sampler!).

Just my 0.02, of course.

Scott Collard
VERY happy EXS owner!

>...... I think that EXS v2 could use native support for aftertouch (and
>possibly foot pedal, breath controller, etc.) in some sort of
>modulation source-destination matrix.

I agree with that. I often use a breath controller for winds and 
reeds - it's easy and natural to create a good performance.

I suppose one could dig into the environment of Logic and transform 
aftertouch info to modwheel, or breath into velocity but it would 
certainly be easier if these parameters were built in.

Maybe in Logic 5.0 ?

Regards - Colin

I love EXS and it has absolutely changed the way I work, but I have 
to use Unity DS-1 (or hardware) for my breath controller because it 
has excellent breath /aftertouch/other controller support.
So it is being done with software samplers.
Cheers,
Thom Jenkins
Exocet Studios
Atlanta

>  >...... I think that EXS v2 could use native support for aftertouch (and
>>possibly foot pedal, breath controller, etc.) in some sort of
>>modulation source-destination matrix.
>
>I agree with that. I often use a breath controller for winds and
>reeds - it's easy and natural to create a good performance.
>
>I suppose one could dig into the environment of Logic and transform
>aftertouch info to modwheel, or breath into velocity but it would
>certainly be easier if these parameters were built in.
>
>Maybe in Logic 5.0 ?
>
>Regards - Colin
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