Ensoniq EPS/ASR to Tascam GigaStudio Translation

A complex algorithm has been implemented to handle the full 5-stage envelopes that Ensoniq provides into the more simple ADSR’s of Gigasampler. The dual-filters of the Ensoniq are also handled. Currently LFO settings are not translated, along with any effects settings. The former will be implemented later, and the latter is being investigated for a possible translation using the Gigaeffects of the new GigaStudio platform.

Ensoniq samplers have the ability to loop using fractional loop points; that is, using data points between the displayed sample points available to editing. This is accomplished my taking advantage of the internal sample interpolation the Ensoniq accomplishes. Emu’s do not have this feature, so certain loops (perhaps about 15-20%) will either sound out of tune or perhaps have a faint click. We are researching a solution for this; this will be available in a future update.

GigaStudio/Sampler can support a Stereo Sample structure - click here for special notes regarding translating into this structure. Ensoniq wavesample pairs that are deemed "stereo" are combined into stereo.

Giga lacks a proper Coarse Tuning parameter - it uses a Unity Note parameter to change ptich coarsely. However, when the Pitch Track parameter is turned off, there is no more coarse tuning facility. Click here to see how Translator deals with this.

GigaStudio/Sampler supports only a specific number of Layers and Velocity Splits - please see the Giga Overview for more information.

Ensoniq samplers have the capability for alternative looping modes; Translator compensates for these modes.