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372Logic Pro Instruments
Save a sampler instrument
In Logic Pro, you can access all basic sampler instrument file operations using the
commands in the plug-in Settings pop-up menu.
• Save: Saves the currently loaded sampler instrument. When you create a new
instrument and save it for the first time, you are asked to provide a name. If you have
edited an existing sampler instrument and use this command, Sampler uses the existing
filename and overwrites the original instrument. You can also use the Save Instrument
key command.
• Save As: Saves the currently loaded sampler instrument, but you are prompted to
provide a different filename. Use this command when you want to save a copy or
multiple versions of an edited sampler instrument, rather than overwriting the original
version. Like the Save A Copy As command, this command may be useful when you
want to save a Sampler setting (including audio data) that is unique to a specific
project. Storing this in a location outside of the factory library or user folders may also
be practical for sharing a copy of your Sampler setting (with or without audio data) with
a colleague or friend.
In the Finder window, you can:
• Browse to any folder location or create a new folder.
• Click the “Save with audio data” checkbox to duplicate the samples and place them
in a folder named after the Sampler setting file.
For example, the save location is the default User Library, the instrument files
(.exs) are placed in the Sampler Instruments folder. The audio files are placed in a
subfolder named after the plug-in Setting. This subfolder is placed in a Samples
folder. The original audio files are not touched or moved.
• Save A Copy As: Saves a copy of the currently loaded sampler instrument. You are
prompted to provide a different filename. Use this command when you want to save a
copy or multiple versions of an edited sampler instrument, rather than overwriting the
original version.
In the Finder window, you can:
• Browse to any folder location or create a new folder.
• Click the “Save A Copy with audio data” checkbox to duplicate the samples and
place them in a folder named after the Sampler Setting file.
For example, the save location is the default User Library, the instrument files
(.exs) are placed in the Sampler Instruments folder. The audio files are placed in a
subfolder named after the plug-in Setting. This subfolder is placed in a Samples
folder.The original audio files are not touched or moved.
• Save As Default: Saves the currently loaded sampler instrument as the “Default”
instrument. This instrument serves as a template for future sampler instruments and is
used when you create a new instrument. It is also used when you choose the Initialize
Synth Parameters command from the Navigation bar Action pop-up menu
. See
Sampler overview.