User Guide

Chapter 25 EXS24 mkII 411
 (Recall default EXS24 mkI settings): For sampler instruments that were created using
the older EXS24. This will recall the parameter settings for the former version of the
selected instrument, especially the former modulation paths (see “EXS24 mkI
Modulation Paths” on page 423). For sampler instruments that were created in the
EXS24 mkII, this parameter is of little use.
 Extract MIDI Region(s) from ReCycle Instrument: Allows you to extract the regions
contained in a ReCycle instrument. If no ReCycle instrument is selected, this option is
dimmed.
 AKAI Convert: Launches the AKAI Convert window (see “Converting AKAI Files” on
page 403).
 SoundFont Convert, SampleCell Convert, DLS Convert, Giga Convert: Each of these
commands will launch a dialog with instructions on performing these conversions.
 Preferences: Opens the EXS24 mkII preferences (see “Setting Sampler Preferences” on
page 446).
 Virtual Memory: Opens a settings window, used to configure the EXS24 mkII’s virtual
memory functions. Virtual memory allows samples of almost unlimited length to be
played back, using streams (of audio data) that are fed directly from the hard disk in
real time. See “Configuring Virtual Memory” for more information.
Vel Offset
The Vel(ocity) Offset parameter—found towards the top left of the EXS24 mkII—offsets
the incoming MIDI note velocity value by ±127. This limits or expands the dynamic
response of the EXS24 mkII to incoming note events.
Hold via
This parameter determines the modulation source used to trigger the sustain pedal
function (hold all currently played notes, and ignore their note off messages until the
modulation source’s value falls below 64). The default is MIDI controller number 64 (the
MIDI standard controller number for hold functions). You can change it if there are
reasons to prevent Sustain from using CC 64, or if you wish to trigger Sustain with
another modulation source.