yoda75 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Well here is the deal. I found the last AU version released of the old EXSP24 (from when it was still flying the Emagic colors). I got the component in the right file and I got it to access my EXS sample library. I'm also not limited to Garageband, I can also use EXSP24 in any other AU host like RAX/Digital Performer etc. The problem is that this component isn't UB, so I'm only able to do this on my powerbook. I plan on getting a Macbook Pro and I'd like to continue using this little trick because although Logic is great, it's not ideal for me in a live performance application. Maybe a dev or some other knowledgable person can chime in and help maybe port this or maybe take little bits out of Logic Express to frankenstein this plugin to life. It would be even nicer if the os9 VST version could somehow be ported, then I could use this in Pro Tools too. Anyways, I'm just wishing and hoping out loud in case the impossible can become possible. After all, there was a time that I didn't think anything like our misfit hackintoshes would be possible either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobyte Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 very interesting... i follow you hmm... the plugins from logic pro like sound designer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda75 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Actually I know there is no way to extract space designer because it was built into logic from the get go. EXSP24 OTOH, was available for purchase seperately before Apple bought Emagic. You could actually get EXSP as a VST for use in apps other than Logic. It was VST compatible in both XP and OS9 and the last update Apple released for it was as an AU in OSX. I just wish there was a way to get the VST version somehow ported to OSX. I know Kontakt can theoretically open .exs files too but it has problems with it. The advantage of EXSP over Kontakt is that it is simple and light weight. Ah well, we'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobyte Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 The advantage of EXSP over Kontakt is that it is simple and light weight. Ah well, we'll see what happens. absolutely until wait, the EXSP logic express is a good one thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda75 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 absolutely :censored2:until wait, the EXSP logic express is a good one thank you WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobyte Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 WTF? sorry, don't understand... WTF ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda75 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 WTF=What The F@%k? What you wrote made no sense. Maybe English is not your native language and that's ok. I can understand that, but nevertheless, your statement that I highlighted made no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda75 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 OK, here's an update on the situation. I had to abandon the EXSP24 AU idea because I just bought a new black Macbook but I found another solution at least for GarageBand. There is a way to play EXS instruments with GB. In a nutshell, Garageband has a built in sample player that it uses to play the built in GB instruments. All the GB instruments are actually .exs format (the same format that the EXS24 uses) so you just need to tweek the first line of the preset files and you can play any of your favourite .exs libraries without a 3rd party AU sampler instrument. The full tutorial is here: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/audio/garageban...ml#storytop%20) I've tested this and it works on my Hackintosh. I haven't tried it on my Macbook so YMMV. Just a hint for all of you folks that already have an extensive exs sample library; you will have to move your samples into the directory "/library/application support/garageband/instrument library/sampler/samplerfiles". A good way to avoid wasting disk space is to create an alias of the folder that your entire sample collection is in and put the alias in there instead. I know most of you don't use GB as your main DAW, neither do I. I do however love to use it as a scratch pad for musical ideas because it doesn't need a dongle and it's super quick and easy to use. Anyways, I hope this is of use to some of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrizz Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 thanks yoda, this is some valuable info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurio Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Well here is the deal. I found the last AU version released of the old EXSP24 (from when it was still flying the Emagic colors). I got the component in the right file and I got it to access my EXS sample library. I'm also not limited to Garageband, I can also use EXSP24 in any other AU host like RAX/Digital Performer etc. The problem is that this component isn't UB, so I'm only able to do this on my powerbook. I plan on getting a Macbook Pro and I'd like to continue using this little trick because although Logic is great, it's not ideal for me in a live performance application. Maybe a dev or some other knowledgable person can chime in and help maybe port this or maybe take little bits out of Logic Express to frankenstein this plugin to life. It would be even nicer if the os9 VST version could somehow be ported, then I could use this in Pro Tools too. Anyways, I'm just wishing and hoping out loud in case the impossible can become possible. After all, there was a time that I didn't think anything like our misfit hackintoshes would be possible either This is very interesting,is it possible to you to upload this vst exs24 please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpertvision Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Actually I know there is no way to extract space designer because it was built into logic from the get go. EXSP24 OTOH, was available for purchase seperately before Apple bought Emagic. You could actually get EXSP as a VST for use in apps other than Logic. It was VST compatible in both XP and OS9 and the last update Apple released for it was as an AU in OSX. I just wish there was a way to get the VST version somehow ported to OSX. I know Kontakt can theoretically open .exs files too but it has problems with it. The advantage of EXSP over Kontakt is that it is simple and light weight. Ah well, we'll see what happens. if i have emagic logic 5.5.1 (last pc version) installed on pc can i use EXSP in other audio apps? like ableton live or sonar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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