Do I need to convert samples before loading into the MDUW?

[PeterHanes]

@""slicetwo""

I’ve been going through my massive sample library and dumping tons of samples onto my MDUW for mangling and programming. However, I find the job of preparing them a pain in the butt. I usually have to convert my stereo samples to mono. Sometimes I drop the sample or bit rate to save space, then I have to trim silences or shorten some so that I can fit more into a kit.

I’ve been using SoundForge and Audacity to do all this editing, but I’m wondering if there is an easier way to do it.

Also, do I need to turn the stereo samples into mono, or will they automatically have that done when transferring and thus not take up as much space?

Format:
http://elektron-users.com/index.php?option=com_openwiki&Itemid=43&id=waveforms_samples

Batch conversion:
http://www.elektronauts.com/t/best-software-for-batch-sample-rate-conversion/510

Discussion:
http://www.elektron-users.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=28&func=view&id=30234&catid=9&limit=10&limitstart=0