SAGE CONVERTER 1.5.

1d READ ME
The SAGE Converter Utility allows you to expand the available sounds in two different ways:
By converting Akai and Roland format Groove Control CD-ROM libraries
By importing Propellerheads ReCycle files (aka: REX files)
Once the Groove Control libraries or ReCycle files have been converted, they are always
available to you in Stylus RMX in the EXP Libraries Directory and the User Libraries Directory
respectively.

SAGE CONVERTER MANUAL

The complete SAGE Converter manual is located within the Stylus RMX Reference Guide.
The Reference Guide is your source for comprehensive information about the functions and
features of the Stylus RMX system and the SAGE Converter Utility.
To access the Stylus RMX Reference Guide, select Help from the Stylus RMX Utility Menu:

After you select Help from the Stylus RMX Utility menu, the Reference Guide will open in your
web browser application. Click on the S.A.G.E. Converter link at the lower left of the page to
access the chapters for the SAGE Converter (shown below)

SAGE CONVERTER VIDEO TUTORIAL

Be sure to watch the latest version of the Using the SAGE Converter video tutorial that covers
the features of version 1.5 in depth. It can really help your understanding.

Software Version History

SAGE CONVERTER v1.5.1d
Fixes for Akai/Roland conversions of Groove Control CD-ROM Libraries. Measure rounding
and MIDI note issues are now corrected. This repairs several looping errors on Spectrasonics
Groove Control CD-ROM libraries.

Please reconvert any of the six Spectrasonics GC libraries that were converted with SAGE
Converter v1.5k, including: BackBeat, Retro Funk, Liquid Grooves, Metamorphosis, Bizarre
Guitar and Vocal Planet. (However, ILIO libraries and conversions with version SAGE Converter
v1.1 do not need reconverting.)

Bug fix: REX conversion of non 44/48k sample rates works correctly now.

Bug fix: Import Button now functions correctly with multiple file importing from open file dialog
window. (However, you should use drag and drop conversion as it is so much faster and more
efficient.)

Enhancement: Previously there was a limit to how many Rex files you could convert in a library
of rex files (2000). Converting more than 2000 also caused the converter to crash. The file limit
has been removed.
Error Reporting: Now reports error message and path info if files or folders are longer than the
maximum of 31 characters.

SAGE CONVERTER v1.5k

Additional Groove Control CD-ROM Library Support
In addition to the Spectrasonics titles, this version now converts Roland and Akai versions of
ILIO Groove Control activated CD-ROM sample libraries including Big Bad Beats, Ethno
Techno, Stark Raving Beats and NoizBox

NOTE: With version 1.5 of the SAGE Converter, is NOT necessary to reconvert any
Spectrasonics Groove Control libraries or REX files that were previously converted with
version 1.1 (unless you are specifically having trouble with previous conversions)

Drag & Drop Batch conversion for REX Suites and Libraries
You can now Drag and Drop entire REX libraries onto the Converter's main window. This
version supports a batch REX library conversion if the REX files are organized properly.You can
also drag multiple folders containing REX files onto the converter, which will batch convert a
Suite for each folder of REX files.
Fixed various issues with REX files with non-standard lengths.

Eject CD (MAC)

Suite Name Dialog now responds to the Enter key to begin conversion.

SAGE CONVERTER v1.1i

Superior Akai and Roland format conversion of all Spectrasonics Groove Control CDROMs...many issues addressed on specific libraries. Please reconvert all Groove Control
libraries, this will be important for compatibility with SAGE Xpander patches and song data.
(Please note that new conversions of Groove Control libraries are not 100% compatible with
songs and multi patches created with version 1.0 SAGE Converter)

Numerous minor bug fixes and directory creation/location issues addressed.