Offkey-E wrote:Hey guys. I installed and formatted my SSD in accordance with the manual but now am having difficulty understanding how to utilize data I install on it. I watch a Pink Buddha vid about the new 3.1.1 update and it briefly mentioned something about having to install data on the "root" folder. I am uncertain what this means but have a vague idea. I think part of the confusion is that what shows up on the Force under SSD and what shows up on my computer aren't the same. For example, I think what we are calling my "root" folder shows on the Force but not my computer file browser. My computer will show new folders I create and so will force but the force doesn't seem to acknowledge their contents, or in other words, when I open a newly created folder on Force it shows the folder to be empty, though my computer shows it populated. I've been trying to use 3rd party FX for my guitar and also download the new Akai synth. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
First of all, did you format your SSD using ExFAT? When you are in Computer Mode, the only things that will show up in your computer is attached storage (meaning, that new SSD you just installed, and any SD Card or USB sticks attached to your Force). Your Force's own built-in factory storage will never be available as attached storage - hence why you should never use it to store projects, samples, or Expansions (well that and it's extremely limited in size).
As for installing data on your new SSD, do it via your computer in Computer Mode, and place the "Synths" folder in the root directory of your SSD. That means - don't put it inside any other folders. The "root directory" is the very top level of your storage medium (in this case, your SSD). No folders. Then all of the new synths should show up on your Force assuming you've updated to 3.1.1 (and reset your Preferences).
Make sure you software "eject" your SSD from your computer via your computer OS before switching back into Standalone Mode. After you do this, hit "Load" on your Force, and tap the "Places" tab on the left of your touch screen. Your newly installed SSD and anything you placed on it should show up there. Make sure you're viewing "all files" if you want everything to show up.
Offkey-E wrote:I've been trying to use 3rd party FX for my guitar..
Wait... what? You can't load 3rd party plugins onto Force. Only what Akai/Air supplies in the Force firmware's built-in plugins and effects.