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Subject: Re: How can I convert W2B files to AN1 files?

From: "Jon" <jondl_2000@...>
Date: 2006-02-15

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "okiikahuna" <okiikahuna@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, all. I'm new to this forum. I am using a humble PLG150AN card
> in my S90ES. I recently purchased Dave Polich's Regenerator library
> from Keyfax and discovered that it only comes with the W2B/W3B files
> needed to load the sounds onto the PLG card.

Like it says on their web site. right?

http://secure.keyfax.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?
Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=VRegenerator

From the little bit of reading on the S90 I've done, it seems it should be able to
accomodate W2b/W3b (bulk dump) files. Check out this thread:

http://www.sninety.com/forums/showflat.php?
Cat=1,3&Board=Plugboard&Number=5783&page=10&view=collapsed&sb=6&o=

What exactly is the problem?

> Dave Polich tells me
> the AN1 files are unavailable, apparently a casualty of our good
> friend Steve Jobs' OSX debacle.

what?!?!?!? This makes no sense, what does OS X have to do with your problem? OS X is
hardly a debacle in itself by any reasonable standard.

>
> Obviously, since my PLG card can't save AN1 files and the AN Expert
> Editor can't load W2B files, this means I cannot edit or rearrange
> the sound library in any way. Can't alter the notes in a sequence. I
> can't even combine my own voices with the Regenerator board voices.
> Very frustrating.
>
> So, my question is: How can I get an AN1 file of this set? Can I
> load the W2B files into an AN1X and then save as AN1 files? (Not
> having an AN1X, I don't know if this is a daft question) Anybody
> have any suggestions.
>

W2b/W3b files cannot be loadd into an AN1x. This format is specific to the Motif/S90
series w/ a PLG plug-in card, just as you have indicated you use.

Wh not load the W2b/W3b files into the PLG150-AN as intended THEN use AN1xEdit, AN
Expert Editor, etc. to retrieve the files in a bulk dump to .AN1 or .ANS format?

You really need to clarify what exactly the problem is and what steps you've taken so far.
Your post comes across as a rant without any substance. Sorry, not trying to be mean.

regards,

Jon