Xpand!2 missing .big file

[unkJE]

Originally Posted by StormyWinter

Sorry if this is a dumb question but i installed all the plugins through Avid Link and i dont see a way to run the installer again it just says Current with a green check mark and no other options

Seems that many here prefer to download Pro Tools and its Plug-Ins directly from their Avid account:
Login:
https://my.avid.com/account/orientation?websource=avid

Go to:
My Products > View My Products > VIEW Software Download Links & Product Details

Scroll down to:
Pro Tools Plug-ins

Double-click on:
XPand!2 18.1 Installer (Win) 1.23 GB
Save File > click OK

Extract the ZIP File:
Xpand!2_18.1_Win

Open the (extracted) Xpand!2 Folder

Right-click on:
AIR Xpand!2 Setup (Application) 1,272 KB

Click:
Properties

Click the Tab:
Compatibility

Tick the box:
Run this program as an administrator

Click:
Apply

Click:
OK

Double-click:
AIR Xpand!2 Setup

Once installed, restart computer

Launch Pro Tools

[unkJE]

Originally Posted by StormyWinter

... i dont see a way to run the installer again ...

To uninstall Xpand!2, or any other Plug-In, or Pro Tools, use Windows Programs and Features

Then delete the relevant AAX Plug-In from:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins

Run CCleaner

Restart computer

Launch Pro Tools

[StormyWinter]

i just solved the problem and it was so simple i just had to go into the folder that had the xpand2 folder that had the .big file in it double click to go into the xpand folder and press select folder i am so sorry for wasting your time im so embarrased

[unkJE]

Goodonya for persevering!

Glad you got there ... have fun ... I'll find & post some good Xpand!2 instructional video links and the link to download more Xpand!2 Presets, kindly offered by Moderator chrisdee (Christian D Hagen)
https://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=...8&postcount=47

Originally Posted by chrisdee

Hi,

I wonder if maby there are the patches I made a long time ago.
Unfortunately I don't have the excact same patches any longer my self. I keep updating along the way.

It's pretty easy to make your own as all the sounds are found in the parts list in Xpand2!.
I do however have an updated set of xpand2! patches wich Im happy to share if anyobody wants them.
Just let me know here.

When it comes to Structure I uninstalled it many years ago as ive gone over to tx16wx sampler wich suits me much better. Unfortunately I can't find the Structure patches any longer.

If anybody finds them you are free to use them as you wish. Im just happy to share.

Here’s a Google Drive link for the extra Xpand!2 Presets (Folders 30 to 49)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...DQjwo982YGhYXf



Insert Xpand!2 on an Instrument Track
Click the drop-down arrow next to ‘clips’ and change it to ‘notes’
Right-click the ‘Play’ arrow and select ‘Loop’
Add 4 bars of notes, highlight them and hit ‘Play’


It’s easier to open Xpand!2 Settings and audition them within the plug-in:
Under ‘Preset’ up top, click the ‘Plug-In Settings select’ button (between ‘+’ and ‘COMPARE’)
In bottom RHS of Presets, tick the box: ‘Increment setting every’ and select 4 seconds (or other) to audition, or use your keyboard’s Up and Down arrows to audition (and Left and Right keys to change columns)
If Plug-In Settings are not visible within plug-in:
In Pro Tools Preferences > Display
select: Organize Plug-In Menus By: 'Category & Manufacturer'



Xpand!2 “Crash Course”:

Pro Tools First Tutorial (Part 4) – Xpand!2 Virtual Instruments
https://youtu.be/eCmk1vk9aKw

How To Control The Volume In Each Part Of AIR Xpand 2
https://premium.production-expert.co...-xpand-2/21801
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Be An Xpand2 Power Users Part 2 - Automation with Xpand2
https://vimeo.com/channels/protoolse...usive/37422751

Xpand! 2 - How To Use Pro Tools Intro's Versatile VI
https://premium.production-expert.co...90/feature?t=0

Recording XPand2 into 4 tracks
https://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=2265873&postcount=2