Generic Protocols:
SDS (Sample Dump Standard):
This allows samples to be transferred to, and received from, Midi Sample Dump
Standard (SDS) equipped samplers (check your ownerÆs manual for details- most
modern samplers should do so). Uses midi interface. Very slow, but almost universally
supported. MONO ONLY, due to limitations of the SDS protocol. Does not support
automatic mapping of samples to keyboard.
SMDI (SCSI Musical Data Interchange protocol) - Advanced only:
This allows samples to be transferred to, and received from, SMDI equipped samplers
(check your ownersÆ manual for details- most modern samplers should do so). Uses
SCSI interface. Very fast indeed, almost universally supported, but only featured
in Advanced Registration. Does not support automatic mapping of samples to keyboard.
Machines recommended for use with this protocol at this time are the Ensoniq ASR
and Kurzweil K200 / K2500 ranges. Click here
for a full explanation of WaveSurgeonÆs SMIDI features.
For both protocols, once the samples are sent, they will then have to be mapped
to match the midi file (for example, the first sample may be on key C-2; if the
interval is 0, the next sample will need to respond to C#-2). The keyrange settings
(i.e. the lowest and highest notes the sample responds to) will then both need
to be set to C-2. If the settings are incorrect, then the loop will sound incorrect
on playback.
Specific SCSI Protocols - Advanced only:
Akai S2000 series:
This allows samples to be transferred to, and received from, the Akai S2000 /
S3000 XL /.S3200 XL range of samplers. Uses SCSI only û no midi cable required.
Very fast indeed, but only featured in Advanced Registration. Supports automatic
mapping of samples to keyboard. Upon transmission of a loop, key groups are created
along with a program, which must then be assigned to a midi channel.
Note that the S3000 range (S2800, S3000, S3200) is not currently supported, due
to incompatibilities in these machines SCSI implementation with Windows 95. ).
If sufficient demand exists, midi support for these machines will be added.
Version 2.00 software is required.
Akai S5000 / 6000 series:
This support works slightly differently to other samplers. Essentially, the individual
wave files are saved onto the PC formatted (FAT) hard drive used by the Akai,
and an .akp file format is created. To use this support, choose 'Savee Sound Bank'
from the file menu, and pick 'Akai AKP' from the drop down box in the save dialog.
E-Mu ESI:
This allows samples to be transferred to, and received from, the E-Mu ESI
32 and 4000 range. Uses SCSI. Very fast indeed, but only featured in Advanced
Registration. Supports automatic mapping of samples to keyboard. OS version 2
or above is required; note also that the lowest base note that can be selected
is A-1. Set the offset in the sampler profile to 1, as otherwise errors will occur.
OS2.10 or later is required.
E-Mu E64 / E4:
This allows samples to be transferred to, and received from, the E-Mu E64
/ E4 range of samplers. Very fast indeed, but only featured in Advanced Registration.
Supports automatic mapping of samples to keyboard. Key groups are added to the
currently active program. Additionally, the samples are added to the currently
selected program; if samples are already assigned, the new ones are appended.
At the moment, the program name will not be changed by WaveSurgeon
At EOS2.50 or later is required.
Yamaha
EX
This allows samples to be transferred to and from the Yamaha EX range of synths.
Uses SCSI and Midi interface (only midi out and device ID are required). Very
fast indeed, but only featured in Advanced Registration. Supports automatic mapping
of samples to keyboard. MONO ONLY; stereo samples will be converted to mono by
the EX. As the samples are transferred directly to positions in EX memory, GREAT
CARE must be taken not to overwrite existing samples! Check by using the æsampleÆ
mode, and scrolling through the samples in memory. Make sure you are not editing
the current sample during transmission, as errors may otherwise occur.
Yamaha A3000 / 4000 / 5000:
Uses SCSI and Midi interface (only midi out and device ID are required). Very
fast indeed, but only featured in Advanced Registration. Supports automatic mapping
of samples to keyboard. Please ensure that the Protect setting is off in the Midi
Utility setting before use. It is recommended that connected SCSI devices are
dismounted before use, otherwise random transmission errors may occur.
OS2 is required.