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Fantom-S Akai Convert???

13 Feb 2004, 12:25
Hey,

Does any know when/if roland will release a format converter to allow akai to be loaded on the FS.

I hear one will be available for the FX.

I haven't used the sampling function mudc- due to this!!

Re: Fantom-S Akai Convert???

13 Feb 2004, 12:43
There is currently no confirmation from Roland on this.

It should be compatible in terms of the samples produced, but we don't know if Roland will make the software available as a download.

There may be licencing restrictions (if they acquired it from rd party) that restrict them making it a free download for example
Loz

Re: Fantom-S Akai Convert???

13 Feb 2004, 12:58
In the mean time you might try this:

http://www.chickensys.com/translator/

Also, I *believe* that Akai format is just a plain WAV file that has an accompanying data file (.akp?), so if it says Akai then there might be plain files on the disk. I say this because I saw a bunch of samples the other day (http://www.hollowsun.com/donations/) that were supposedly all Akai format but they were actually plain WAV files (obviously with no looping or start/end point information encoded in them however). DISCLAIMER I don't really know what I'm talking about so don't go buy an Akai sample CD on the basis of this paragraph alone :)

Rick Barkhouse

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Re: Fantom-S Akai Convert???

13 Feb 2004, 14:38
Or

Packet of Peanuts
Disclaimer: May contain nuts
Loz

Seriously though,back on topic

13 Feb 2004, 16:43
Arent there 3rd party programs out there that convert Akai to .wav?? Wouldnt that be enough for now?

Re: Fantom-S Akai Convert???

13 Feb 2004, 16:45
No

The value of the conversion software is to convert the loop points, and multisample information, not just the file format.
Loz

I didnt know that

13 Feb 2004, 17:09
Thanks for clarifying that for me LawrenceW.BTW way....your own site is killer. I use the xv-patches I got there more than I do the stock Fantom-s patches. Although I do wish Roland wouldve included some more performance mode patches.
Doing the type of music I do,large mutlisamples over the whole keyboard arent necessary...maybe just an octave or 2. So you think this other software might be good enough for me to get by until something else hopefully comes along? Any recommendations?

Ive seen OS updates,I keep hoping for a librarian update that will allow us midi-less folks to create our own .svq files from different patches. Seems like it wouldnt be that difficult,and is not limitted by the hardware.

Midi-less = No interface

13 Feb 2004, 17:27
I do not have a midi interface to be able to use the librarian program with my fantom-s. And with my computers being older(a few years...lol),I feel alot safer just transferring data to and from a smart media card using a card reader. Ive had my computer freeze up doing large sample dumps into the Fantom-s directly via usb.And had no way to abort out of it on the fantom or computer,other than restarting(nail biting time...lol). Since I have gotten a card reader,it seems faster and easier(dont even have to have my synth in the same room and my computer anymore). But thats just my opinion,cause I would hate to crash my fantom. I got the new XV patches just by downloading them,then transferring them in .svq format to Card via card reader.
Once I can afford it,I plan on getting both a better computer and a midi interface. But for now "the baby needs shoes"... lol.

Gameport = MIdi

14 Feb 2004, 12:12
There are Gameport Midi Adapters for your PCs!
About every Pc with Soundcard got a Gameport port.
The cost 15$ I think but not more!

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Re: Fantom-S Akai Convert???

14 Feb 2004, 12:57
Actually, most laptops don't have game ports. I went the usb to midi route, but it was a bit expensive, and the latency seems high.

Dave
Dave

Re: Fantom-S Akai Convert???

15 Feb 2004, 13:47
Midi got no Latency!
It is the Audio Hardware of PCs and Laptops who makes the latency.
PC arent Laptops :-)

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