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Re: [L-OT] EXS-24 Reads GIGA SAMPLER ON PC -BUT MAC ?

2002-08-08 by gramjess2002

--- In logic-ot@y..., Dennis Gunn <dennisg@a...> wrote:
> >Just tested a 1 gig piano sample in EXS-24 with VSM loaded and it
> >converts very well in WINDOWS XP. Question does EXS on MAC read a .gig
> >file ? EXS converts it to a folder DLS.GIGA samples does the Mac see
> >this or quite frankly if the MAC reads a .gig file thats the question.
> >Any GIGAPHILES on this site? What are the legalities for a converted
> >file. It would be great if one could download these files
> >somewhere....just thoughts? One thing is for sure with the EXS GIGA on
> >PC does not need a GSIF DRIVER in the conversion process and this is a
> >big plus. Can anyone on MAC report back about GIGA conversions Many
> >Thanks!
> 
> It works just fine.  I don't have any idea about the "legalities" but 
> if you  bought the license for the samples I can't imagine there 
> being an issue.

Thanks Dennis so the MAC OS X will read any .gig CD and EXS will
convert no problem. I take it you have tested this ? So in theory U
can load and play GIGA in EXS with LOGIC's efx does Cubase SX /VST do
this?

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