Hi James. Unfortunately the hectic holiday schedule didn't allow me the opportunity to attempt loading your Extreme Sample Converter converted to TVN format 'Universe' sample till just now (Monday).

I used the 'Yamaha T3 converter' to convert it from TVN to UVN and was able to load the sample (no prob) into my Tyros 4. I'm happy to report that 'Universe" sounds just the way I remember it years ago played on my Korg 01WFD. Man, hearing that brought back early 90's nostalgic memories for me.

Realizing it's possible to convert & import AKAI + other sounds to Tyros4 has me now seriously considering purchasing 'Extreme Sample Converter' or 'Sample Lord-Extreme Sample Converter Bundle' now. I just need now to contact the developer to find out whether the upcoming version 4 will support direct conversion to UVN.

James, because piracy has become so prolific, I fully understand why you wmight develop cold feet over creating & offering sounds for Tyros 4 for sale. Yamaha has now developed an elaborate instrument identification system which only allows their Tyros 4 sound packs to play on 'one uniquely identified' Tyros 4 instrument. I'm wondering if Yamaha would share this piracy protection system with 3rd party sound developers. Because of concerns of 'sound pak' competition from 3rd party developers, I sort of doubt that, but who knows. Thanks for bringing light to this subject and for all the valuable info you've shared. - Scott