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• If just keeping order on your hard disk, select Leave for any EXS samples and sampler
instruments that are not specific to the song (drums, strings, bass, and so on …).
When song-specific samples are being utilized, all of the EXS24 data (Sampler
instruments and samples) should be copied into the dedicated folder.
• Whether to copy or move the Quicktime movie depends on your video data
structure, and whether or not the CD-ROM has the capacity for all audio and video
data.
• For the Unused Audio, there are different options available. Unused Audio indicates
audio files present in the song’s Audio window, which are not used as regions in the
Arrange window. In practise, this might be vocal takes that weren’t used in your
arrangement, but that are still present in the Audio window. The Unused Audio
parameter determines how these files are handled. If you choose Like Used, they are
handled like the used audio files, and will appear in the same folder. If you select
Separate, a dedicated sub-folder for the unused audio files will automatically be
created. This allows the unused files to be easily identified, which is convenient when
deciding on which files should be moved to the Trash. Choosing Separate for the
Unused files is a good option when you’re unsure of whether or not these files may
be used later. The other plus is that Logic won’t ask for missing files when the song is
reopened—even if the files are not used in the arrangement. Consolidated song files
“know” where these files are saved. If you select Leave, the files will be left where
they are, which makes it easy to delete the old version of the song, along with all
unused files.
• Include songs sharing files with this song is a smart function that automatically collects
and collates all related song versions into a single dedicated project folder, along
with all other versions that share the same audio data. You may want to uncheck this
option in cases where an audio file is used in a variety of totally different song
projects. The function is only relevant to audio files in the Audio window, not to the
sample files used by the EXS24.
• Delete empty folders after moving: In cases where you decide to Move files, you might
whish to automatically delete remaining empty folders. You should keep this smart
function checked, as long as you don’t intend to “refill” these original folders.
• Set Song’s audio recording path: If you’re not yet finished with all recording sessions
for a song, it’s a good idea to allow the Consolidate function to set the song’s audio
record path for you. Future recordings will automatically be placed in the right folder
structure, if you keep this option checked.
Execute the Consolidate process by pressing OK (or Enter). A small progress window is
shown at the top left of the screen. Check the new structure after consolidation to see
how the files have been organized.