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520 Chapter 29 EXS24 mkII
The EXS24 is compatible with the EXS24, AKAI S1000 and S3000, SampleCell, ReCycle,
WAV, AIF(F), Gigasampler, and SoundFont2 sample formats, as well as the Vienna
Library, allowing access to large and comprehensive sampler libraries.
The EXS24 offers numerous sample processing and synthesis options, enabling you to
tailor sounds to meet your needs.
Last, but not least: as a highly optimized Logic instrument, the EXS24 offers great
performance, even on slower machines. The EXS24’s performance is scalable, so you
can look forward to enhanced functionality and increased polyphony on future
computer technology. The number of possible Sampler Instruments available for
simultaneous playback is directly related to the computer’s processing and RAM
resources. The more RAM you have, and the faster your CPU, the more Sampler
Instruments can be loaded and played.
And what of the sound?
As the EXS24 uses high-end algorithms with 32-bit internal processing, is completely
digital, and seamlessly integrates into Logic, you are guaranteed pristine, clear sample
playback—up to 24-bit and 96 kHz, if you wish (and your audio hardware is
appropriate). With the EXS24, there’s no need to concern yourself over sound quality or
compatibility issues with future audio formats.
Using Instruments
Folder Structure
The following items will be installed in the main Logic program folder:
• The Sampler Instruments folder—contains all of the Sampler Instruments received
with the EXS24. This folder will also be used for the storage of all Sampler
Instruments added or created in future. A Sampler Instrument contains all sample
mapping information plus the modulation, filter, volume, and pan settings needed
for a fine Grand Piano multisample, as an example.
• The EXSamples folder—contains all of the raw samples (audio files) that the Sampler
Instruments make use of.
Loading and Playing an Instrument
The EXS24 ships with a ready-to-play Sampler Instrument library. These Instruments can
be found within the Sampler Instruments subfolder of the Logic program folder. Once
the EXS24’s graphical interface is opened, you can select one of the Sampler
Instruments by clicking on the pull-down menu above the silver panel area (directly
above the Cutoff knob). The selected Sampler Instrument will then load.