.sf2 Inside Of Exs24, how do you REALLY use .sf2 files in Logic's EXS24 Options

[Derok]

Hi,

I just recently discovered this exciting world .sf2 files; and would like to use
them inside of Logic's EXS24 sampler. I've read the plug-in reference manual,
and I've even seen this subject on a post from a couple of years ago. Both
sources mentioned placing the .sf2 file inside of the Sampler Instruments folder
via Library/ Application Support/ Logic/ Sampler Instruments then open up the
EXS 24 and the file should show in drop down menu of the sampler.
Nah.... it hasn't worked. All of the other Sampler Instruments show but the .sf2
doesn't.

Can anyone who has used .sf2 files explain to me how they used them inside
of the EXS24? What could I possibly be doing wrong? I would really appreciate
any feedback on this topic. There' s seem to be very little information on how
to do this, if it's even possible.

Thanks,
derok

[wolfoftheair]

I just recently discovered this exciting world .sf2 files; and would like to use
them inside of Logic's EXS24 sampler. I've read the plug-in reference manual,
and I've even seen this subject on a post from a couple of years ago. Both
sources mentioned placing the .sf2 file inside of the Sampler Instruments folder
via Library/ Application Support/ Logic/ Sampler Instruments then open up the
EXS 24 and the file should show in drop down menu of the sampler.
Nah.... it hasn't worked. All of the other Sampler Instruments show but the .sf2
doesn't.

This is a case of "confusing interface" -- there are actually two drop-downs, and you're clicking on the wrong one -- you're clicking on the one that's next to the "Copy" button, when the one you want to click on is just below the Copy button (and just above the knob labelled "Cutoff".

EXS24 will convert the soundfont to a .exf file, though I'm not quite sure where it gets saved.

The folder you want to put it in is:
~/Library/Application Support/Logic/Sampler Instruments/

You should put it in the one in your home directory, according to the Logic Express 8 Instruments and Effects manual (page 279).

Hope this helps!

-wolfoftheair