Logic 9 corrupts EXS insts created/edited in Logic 8

Question

OK, I thought this issue was limited only to EXS instruments that used the VSL Performance Tool, but I'm finding that many (if not all) instruments I created or edited in Logic 8 are corrupted in Logic 9.
Something fishy is going on in the EXS architecture between these versions. To be specific, it seems that EXS in Logic 9 doesn't recall certain parameters that I've set in version 8: zone loop on/off, start & end points, crossfade, LFO settings and on and on.
This is an absolute show-stopper: I have HUNDREDS of custom EXS patches I created in Logic 8 alone that are unusable in Logic 9!
Anybody else experiencing this?

Answer 1

Specifically, mod matrix parameters do not recall properly. On some mod/matrix slots, values known to have been saved with non-zero values are recalled as zero. See the following link for an insight:
http://www.logicprohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=45379
"Logic Expert", I admire your optimism though I may note entirely share it. I post feedback because it's one of the few channels we have to report bugs. The value in the forums -- as Jim said -- is to make others aware of problems, get confirmation from other users experiencing the bugs, and, dare I say, vent on occasion. And, of course, to occasionally have a laugh.
For bugs there's also the ADC Bug Reporter, but there isn't enough time in the day to write up reports in the format they (understandably) request. If you're going to go the ADC route you're basically agreeing to be an unpaid beta tester. And the reality of using the Bug Reporter is that you won't necessarily get confirmation of the bugs you report. So you're feeding information into a system that promises basically nothing in return, not confirmation, not a 'thank you'. Only if you're really lucky will you get a response or a request for additional info.
What I don't quite understand is what is so inappropriate about people occasionally expressing their anger because the software they just paid hundreds of dollars for doesn't work as advertised or as expected. Not saying that continual rant-fests is the way to go... far from it. But the frustration is there. It's visible everyday, world-wide on the 'Net vis a vis news articles, blogs, forums, on any number of issues related to Apple products, from laptop batteries blowing up to über-buggy software titles. And Apple's reputation for non-response is legendary.
So what is it about Apple that they should be approached walking on eggshells, or not apprised of the tens of thousands of cumulative man-hours of wasted time and frustration assumed by customers unwitting of the beta-like software they just paid good money for? What is clearly not understood by some power-that-is (and I would also opine that the Emapple guys are not at fault here) is that _people make their living using these wares_. Logic is not a toy! But to advertise it as ready for public consumption and then to see things like this EXS mod matrix bug literally prevent people from making their living is reprehensible.
You speculate that Apple reads the feedback. Sure, I think sending feedback is very important. However, I speculate that the Emapple guys are already aware of some (but not all) of these bugs. But I can't help but think that their hand was forced in putting Logic 9.0.0 out to market when it really should have been put out to pasture with a lot of other RC's.
In terms of being hopeful, yes, let's hope that 9.0.1 comes out REAL quick and fixes, amongst other things:
• EXS modulation matrix recall bug
• UNDO history non-recall bug
• no way to avoid creating take folders when punching into a track bug
• remainder of punched-into MIDI region shortened when coming out of record
• tempo event behavior that's vastly different from L8 (a confirmed bug with a fix purportedly in the works)
• using "select unused" removes BIP files from the Arrange area
• global track display doesn't function properly in the score editor
• video thumbnail doesn't display in any Global tracks except those enabled in the Arrange page
The bugs are real, but the rest is my opinion, which may differ from your opinion, YMMV, etc. etc.