How can we load AKAI samples to PA4x?

mintjamman · Post by **mintjamman** » Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:52 pm

Chicken Systems Translator ?

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:10 am

Unless I misunderstand your question - you can load Akai S1000 and S3000 samples - see page 451 in the PA4X manual

Paolo@Korg · Post by **Paolo@Korg** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 4:31 pm

Hi Pete,

That information was an unfortunate mistake in the manual. It was later removed, but I assume there were already copies of the manual containing the wrong info around.

So, the answer is that you can't directly load Akai samples or programs on Pa4X. If you still have some Akai data around, you need translating software.

Paolo

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 2:15 am

Thanks Paolo - didn't realise that.

Pete

BR · Post by BR » Fri May 05, 2017 11:19 pm

mintjamman wrote:Chicken Systems Translator ?

Do you know what version of Chicken Systems Translator can convert samples from AKAI to Korg Pa4x?
Or if you know any direct link to the appropriate version?

Thanks

Post by **Sharp** » Sat May 06, 2017 11:21 am

I would avoid Translator like the plague. It's useless. If you need conversion software, look elsewhere.

I believe the Pa4X supports SF2 format?
If so, you can use Programs like Extreme Sample Converter, or CDXtract to convert your AKAI data and many other formats to SF2.

http://www.extranslator.com/

http://www.soundlib.com/cdxtract/

It's worth noting, Extreme Sample Converter can even convert sounds from VST's into SF2 files using resampling.

Regards
Sharp.

Bachus · Post by **Bachus** » Sat May 06, 2017 2:13 pm

BR wrote:
mintjamman wrote:Chicken Systems Translator ?
Do you know what version of Chicken Systems Translator can convert samples from AKAI to Korg Pa4x?
Or if you know any direct link to the appropriate version?

Thanks

Not necessarilly Korg format, the pa4x also supports WAV, AIFF and soundfont formats..

BR · Post by BR » Sat May 06, 2017 9:05 pm

Thanks guys (Sharp & Bachus) for reply.
@Sharp,
I'll take a look at these two software.
Thanks.

BR · Post by BR » Sat May 06, 2017 9:52 pm

@Sharp,
I checked these software specs, unfortunately they are Windows based and I am on Mac.

ozdaniel(AD) · Post by **ozdaniel(AD)** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:41 am

Sharp wrote:I would avoid Translator like the plague. It's useless. If you need conversion software, look elsewhere.

I believe the Pa4X supports SF2 format?
If so, you can use Programs like Extreme Sample Converter, or CDXtract to convert your AKAI data and many other formats to SF2.

http://www.extranslator.com/

http://www.soundlib.com/cdxtract/

It's worth noting, Extreme Sample Converter can even convert sounds from VST's into SF2 files using resampling.

Regards
Sharp.

KORG Pa4x does not import Sf2 in Bank format (many layers) but export Sf2 from ESC, import into Avawe Studio and export to Sf2 and this time Pa4x import even more layers.

Regards
Daniel

Post by **Sharp** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:04 am

ozdaniel(AD) wrote:
Sharp wrote:I would avoid Translator like the plague. It's useless. If you need conversion software, look elsewhere.

I believe the Pa4X supports SF2 format?
If so, you can use Programs like Extreme Sample Converter, or CDXtract to convert your AKAI data and many other formats to SF2.

http://www.extranslator.com/

http://www.soundlib.com/cdxtract/

It's worth noting, Extreme Sample Converter can even convert sounds from VST's into SF2 files using resampling.

Regards
Sharp.
KORG Pa4x does not import Sf2 in Bank format (many layers) but export Sf2 from ESC, import into Avawe Studio and export to Sf2 and this time Pa4x import even more layers.

Regards
Daniel

How about Instrument format? I know the KRONOS has the same issue with Bank format but it doesn't seem to mind instrument format so long as the sample file names are not too long.

Cheers
Sharp.

Post by **Sharp** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:15 am

BR wrote:@Sharp,
I checked these software specs, unfortunately they are Windows based and I am on Mac.

I feel so sorry for Mac users all the time, I really do.

Other than Translator, the one program I'd never recommend, I can't think of any other options that run on the Mac. Converting an AKAI disk is something you only need to do once, so it's probably best to just ask someone with a Windows PC to convert the disk for you.

What's the name of the Disk? I have a vast library of AKAI disks and if I have the disk here I can convert it for you. It's either that or you post it to me. I don't mind, it's an automated process.

Regards
Sharp.

BR · Post by BR » Mon May 08, 2017 4:44 am

Sharp wrote:
BR wrote:@Sharp,
I checked these software specs, unfortunately they are Windows based and I am on Mac.
I feel so sorry for Mac users all the time, I really do.

Other than Translator, the one program I'd never recommend, I can't think of any other options that run on the Mac. Converting an AKAI disk is something you only need to do once, so it's probably best to just ask someone with a Windows PC to convert the disk for you.

What's the name of the Disk? I have a vast library of AKAI disks and if I have the disk here I can convert it for you. It's either that or you post it to me. I don't mind, it's an automated process.

Regards
Sharp.

Thanks sharp.
I think it's Ethnics samples done by somebody.
I will have them next week with more info and I'll let you know.

Bachus · Post by **Bachus** » Mon May 08, 2017 4:55 am

BR wrote:@Sharp,
I checked these software specs, unfortunately they are Windows based and I am on Mac.

It should run under Wine HQ just fine....
Haven't tested tough

Maybe ask the developers...