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Chapter 29 EXS24 mkII 535
Converting AKAI Files
This section discusses the AKAI import procedure. The EXS24 can import samples saved
in the AKAI S1000 and S3000 sample formats. The AKAI Convert function can be used
to import:
• an entire AKAI format CD ROM
• an AKAI Partition
• an AKAI Volume
• an AKAI Program
• an Individual Audio File (sample)
These options have been provided to give you the most flexible and efficient method
of dealing with your sample library. There may be a sample or two, or perhaps a
particular drum kit which you would like to import from an AKAI CD-ROM.
Similarly, you may wish to import the contents of an entire CD-ROM in one simple
operation, rather than spend the time dealing with individual Partitions, Volumes,
Programs, and Audio Files.
This way, you can load and audition all of an AKAI CD-ROMs programs and files within
Logic. Later, at your convenience, you can make use of your operating system’s file
management utilities to remove or reorganize your imported AKAI sounds, as
discussed in “File Organization” on page 526.
To convert AKAI files
1 Select Options > AKAI Convert. This will launch a window similar to that shown above,
with the text “Waiting for AKAI CD” spread across the four columns.
2 Insert an AKAI format sample disc into your CD-ROM drive and the AKAI Import
window will commence reading the data. Following the reading of the CD-ROM, the
display will update to show the contents of the CD-ROM. The Partition column will
display information, with Partition A, Partition B (and so on) entries listed.