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Bridget Murphy
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On 10/30/2020 at 6:06 PM, Starship Krupa said:
Thanks, @HIBI, I really like the koto and sakura.
(For some reason .SFZ instruments keep falling off my radar, maybe because they don't get as much flashy promo as the likes of Kontakt and Sampletank, so I appreciate the .SFZ people in this thread reminding us!)
My contribution today is one I noticed that @scookmentioned in another thread. If you want reed instruments, (Virtual Accordion, Concertina, Bandoneon, Bayan, Melodeon, Melodica, Flutina, Harmonium), check out Syntheway's Free Reed Aerophone Instruments collection.
Have you ever tried to use this? Can you share some of your work using this tool, I'd love to hear that concertina library.
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On 11/25/2023 at 7:30 AM, fitzroy said:
I tried hard to keep it under control:
- Melda's MTremoloMB and MSoundFactory LE (based on opinions here and elsewhere, though I kind of have my doubts about this one, especially if I won't be able to use the drum samples with it; I hope I'm wrong)
- Liquidsonics Reverberate 3 (I demo-ed Tai Chi and love it, but just can't afford it right now, as I'd like the full version)
- Tonex SE (long time coming) and a $3 so-so tone pack
- One of the 8dio Soundpaint saxophones
Still to come:
- grudgingly, but I think I'll get an Ilok key; my old OS drive died and it's a hassle to recover some of the licenses (cough, Exponential Audio <- first and foremost, Air Music, Sonivox)
- I should have waited with one of the JRR purchases to pick up the Inspirata Lite freebie, which I want; hopefully I'll find something cheap but useful to get it
- same as above for Pluginboutique, as I want the Dawesome Love
Good luck sir...
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On 12/1/2023 at 11:20 AM, Fleer said:
My middle name.
You seem to be a good person.
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On 4/17/2024 at 9:53 PM, PhonoBrainer said:
I own v1 and could still ask the q I asked in 2022 - dous v2 do a better job with presets and patches? The v1 gui is a horrible nested menu fest, just to get at a patch.
Maybe I should watch Simeon's vid !!!
Thank you for sharing the solution.
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On 9/13/2022 at 9:01 AM, Amicus717 said:
Info is here: https://www.bestservice.com/celtic_era_2.html
The authentic Sound of Celtic Myths
Let us take you on a musical journey back in time. With Celtic ERA 2 by Eduardo Tarilonte the gates to the high north have been unlocked. Discover Celtic culture through sounds which have shaped Ireland's landscape musically for generations.
Eduardo Tarilonte's Celtic ERA 2 marks a major upgrade to his Celtic instrument collection, adding additional instruments as well as a revamped and streamlined GUI.
Celtic ERA 2 proves to be not only the perfect instrument collection for film scores and TV documentaries about the Emerald Isle, but also for composers that want to add unique and high quality sounds to their music.
Top Features at a Glance
25 GB library with a total of over 25,000 samples
36 Celtic Wind, String and Percussion instruments, rich in detail and recorded in pristine quality
Four additional instruments from the Bronze Age: Cranyx, Cornu, Dord and War Horns
All instruments consist of extensive multisamples (24 bit/44.1 kHz) with several dynamic levels, various articulations, round-robin, real legato as well as glissando samples
Recorded using selected Kahayan U47-microphones into preamplifiers by the same manufacturer
Recorded by outstanding musicians of the Irish music scene
Including authentic phrases as MIDI-patterns as well as inspiring soundscapes
With Celtic ERA 2, Tarilonte presents a significant enhancement to his acclaimed collection of Celtic instruments, introducing new additions alongside a refined and user-friendly interface. Whether crafting evocative film scores or composing stirring compositions, Celtic ERA 2 offers a treasure trove of authentic and high-quality sounds to elevate your music to new heights.
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Sounds like a pretty good deal.
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On 2/26/2024 at 3:36 AM, craigb said:
😁
Sorry if I was the one who resurrected this thread.
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On 3/15/2024 at 7:37 AM, Fleer said:
All three are pretty good. Also don’t fret on O'Malley's Irish Whistles. Another fine one.
I love Irish tune specially the whistle and the bodhran.
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On 3/31/2024 at 4:35 AM, Marcello said:
Got it thanks a lot for your suggestion. I used a reference drums sound from a band I like and tried to make it similar indeed.
Maybe I could have gone for a much lower snare sound, I mean biffy chunky snare sound, but I'm not too fussy on that,
Now I actually fixed some minor timing issues with the feels and I decreased the velocity on the ride which is giving the tempo, it seemed maybe a bit too washy, here's the final version if you want to give it alisten.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mNlNV3L5KQNdR5sIjxjGLGWt5EAqfAG_/view?usp=drive_link
I'd love to give it a listen! Thank you for sharing, and I'll be happy to give you some feedback.
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On 3/30/2024 at 12:07 PM, PavlovsCat said:
I also own Deep Solo Strings and bought this, but have yet to install it. 8Dio's customer support person explained the differences in the two libraries in a chat before I bought it. But it clearly sounds different and I believe the articulations are quite different. You can compare the articulations and if you want more information than that, I'd suggest using their chat. But I loved the sound in the demos.
It's great that you have both libraries! Deep Solo Strings and the one you recently purchased likely have their own unique sonic characteristics and articulations, which can provide different options and textures for your compositions.
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On 3/13/2024 at 1:39 AM, jerrydf said:
Thanks Old Joad and Bridget - I have some more coming up in a few weeks' time!
Ooh, I can't wait for them.
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On 2/18/2024 at 3:10 AM, paulo said:
Just in case, if you see someone carrying a violin case with a bandlab logo on it, get out of there asap.
Bandlab makes violin case?
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On 3/22/2024 at 8:12 AM, John Vere said:
The Op hasn’t been on the forum for 2 years. They have a few threads they started and abandoned.
That's sad, maybe they didn't find the answers to their questions here.
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On 3/22/2024 at 1:57 PM, KSband said:
That does not sound like a trumpet. Maybe pick a lead instrument that is more easily copied by a synth. How about a violin or cello? There's someone on here that has a flute vst that sounds amazing but it wasn't cheap, usually the case with the good stuff.
Sure, using a violin or cello as the lead instrument might be a better choice for synthesizing, as their sounds can be more easily replicated by virtual instruments. Flute VSTs can indeed produce stunning sounds, but quality often comes with a higher price tag. Nonetheless, investing in quality virtual instruments can greatly enhance the overall production value of your music.
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On 11/5/2021 at 5:02 PM, Starise said:
I get it. Inside job during the day. No one around the house any more other than the grand children?
I would probably do a similar thing. I did the Irish music in bars for awhile and the door is always open for me to return. No money to be made though.
Decent people many of whom are great players. I discovered it ain't really my scene. It was like an environment I could live in for a short time and do ok.
During COVID there were a few gigs in homes and I went to a few of them. The Irish call em' sessions. At one of those the person who owned the house was sure to tell us the session would end at promptly 7pm. It was about 10 after 7 so I reminded the guy what he had said. He told me that if I didn't want to play I could go the f home.
There were a few nervous laughs. I decided I didn't really like playing with him any more. Crazy Irish.
My path was planned not by me. Control over our destiny is really overrated. Apparently it didn't lead in the gig direction but I get along with and have played with plenty of those guys who I greatly admire. I mean , what would this world be like without the likes of Notes_Norten and weekend warriors like bitflipper?
As I have mentioned I am a church musician on a fairly regular basis. Yeah I know Notes, that one doesn't conjure scenes of joy for you
And prolly one reason I'm like a square peg in a round hole here. I played the prelude last week on piano in front of maybe 200 people and streamed to many more via a stream. The church just did a major upgrade to their streaming system. Now I don't play to see how many people I can play in front of, but compared to a bar band. Well I'll just say God Himself was listening 🙂 That's about the only one that matters to me anyways. I actually prefer smaller groups. One thing I like about this church though is they play both classical music and some of the more modern stuff. It's a good mix there. Some seriously talented people on the teams, and I like that I am not obligated every week since we have teams that rotate. I am also a tenor in the choir and I work the live stream at least once a month.
The really nice thing about it from a set up perspective is they have sound techs to set up and work the sound. Both FOH and a crew for cameras and a dedicated streaming board. The equipment never goes anywhere and I always go to the same place. I feel spoiled in that regard. At my age and the way i am wired I feel like it's probably the best all around thing I could do.
It sad that you didn't like Irish music.
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On 3/22/2024 at 9:36 PM, sjoens said:
Since when did that matter... here.
I've recorded acoustic guitar with a piezo bridge p/u, a LANCE humbucker p/u, and a diaphragm mic at the same time all routed to separate tracks for a nice blended sound.
That sounds like an interesting idea. Thank you for sharing.
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On 4/1/2020 at 9:25 AM, Victoria Johnson said:
I have a piezo pickup on my violin; it sounds great live. The problem is when I try to record it. I'm not making a CD or anything close but recording originals, band tunes etc. My violin sounds .. well, terrible. Is there a way to tweak that in Cakewalk so it is so ugly sounding - nasally, shrill at times, very "electric". I was surprised since it sounds so natural live (yes, I know it isn't quite natural .. but close). I'm not by any means a recording aficionado so have limited skills. I can use prochannel tweeks on the other instruments (guitar, cello, irish drum.. from BIAB) and they sound amazing.
Piezo pickups can sometimes produce a harsh, unnatural sound when recorded, especially compared to the natural sound you hear live.
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On 3/15/2024 at 10:36 PM, Tim Smith said:
It seems everything in one way or another influences us, would you agree? I tend to generalize an experience on a whole lot of people which really isn't being entirely fair. Deep down I know this, yet it's the only experience I have so it influenced me.
I have learned I prefer to be out of boxes, but still find myself in them at times. We all grow over time. As a Christian I see lots of boxes constructed by other Christians which are largely unnecessary. And being what I am in this time has challenges as it isn't overall generally well recieved often due to the way many see it. Some genre or individuals will lead me away from the ideal so I mostly avoid them.
I have come a long way as I once entertained all music that seemed to be tapping into the magical which is glamourized. It was an interesting novelty, but the connotations of magic imply sleight and that's basically what it is in that context with respect to motive. Not that my side doesn't believe in it. It's all about the motive and the source.
The forums here are generally intentionally shallow and that seems to be how forums almost all are now. Since this isn't a philosophy area, I'll get my coat
There are other forums I go to for that. No not John's forum either.
On 3/15/2024 at 10:36 PM, Tim Smith said:It seems everything in one way or another influences us, would you agree? I tend to generalize an experience on a whole lot of people which really isn't being entirely fair. Deep down I know this, yet it's the only experience I have so it influenced me.
I have learned I prefer to be out of boxes, but still find myself in them at times. We all grow over time. As a Christian I see lots of boxes constructed by other Christians which are largely unnecessary. And being what I am in this time has challenges as it isn't overall generally well recieved often due to the way many see it. Some genre or individuals will lead me away from the ideal so I mostly avoid them.
I have come a long way as I once entertained all music that seemed to be tapping into the magical which is glamourized. It was an interesting novelty, but the connotations of magic imply sleight and that's basically what it is in that context with respect to motive. Not that my side doesn't believe in it. It's all about the motive and the source.
The forums here are generally intentionally shallow and that seems to be how forums almost all are now. Since this isn't a philosophy area, I'll get my coat
There are other forums I go to for that. No not John's forum either.
Totally agree sir, there are even times that forcing yourself in a box would do more harm than good.
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On 3/3/2022 at 9:30 PM, Tim Smith said:
I guess we all had different experiences back in the day. In reading some of your experiences, I see some similarity to the way I see the younger generation and their music. To be fair, there are very talented people in every generation, and like you I see many good musicians buried in anonymity in both theirs and older generations. We have session musicians here who played in bands and are really good at their craft ,Kenny and Batsbrew to name just a few. There are others who come here even though they don't use Cakewalk much. We once had more of those people but they have moved on or they don't come by as much.
I wasn't raised in any area where there was any kind of a serious music scene happening. I was in the rural south east US, and you had to invent something there or it wasn't happening. I'm glad I wasn't anywhere near some of it TBH. We still had the music playing from those other places. I came from early music education and played with a bunch of instruments. Not necessarily wonderful at any of them. My mother had me in a Baptist church early on and I think it was a good thing. The music was in contrast to anything else. I am still on violin as torture for my character building. I even hired a skinny German teacher who likes pain and suffering, and who could really care less about humans.
I caught the Irish music bug but had a teacher beat the interest right out of me. I also met a person who had a siren voice that attracted people. You think I'm kidding. I think there was a spell on her which might have worn off. The music I was going into then was probably most like "New Age" music because that was what she sang and I decided I liked things about it. After some introspection I realized I wanted nothing to do with "new age" or any "spirit" of this age because I know too much about all of that. I know where it originates and I know where it leads.I know what it claims to be and what it isn't.
The tech can surely benefit everyone.
65 year olds with Vienna all loaded up composing symphonies isn't a bad thing. Anyone who ever dreamed of composing their own symphony, have at it. You could attempt to sell it even.
I don't chase after any fads. At my age I have realized I can still make music for people my age, and I do, and I get comments they like it. I get more out of that than chasing what's in and trying to copy it. It is getting a little more difficult to find good fairly priced hardware because the manufacturers are making teeny little electronic keyboards and hit boxes. And if that's where it's all going I'll be taking another route. And if my channels all get buried in social media I don't care. I really don't.
Sometimes, the influence of teachers and experiences can shape our interests and beliefs in unexpected ways. It's understandable to be cautious about certain genres or spiritual paths based on your knowledge and experiences.
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11 hours ago, Old Joad said:
Awesome, not to offend you because I mean it as praise, But the spirit of the songs makes me think of Dexys Midnight Runners.💰
I left my comments on your YOUTUBE channel.
Indeed, I listened to this three times in a row.
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On 10/31/2022 at 8:53 PM, MichaelJohn said:
Well I'm a music lover of Scottish and Irish music and anyone dong Irish covers I want to hear it! Covers on guitar are rare so this is a real treat. Takes top skill to play these melodic tunes. Melody is the main driver no matter the instrument. The second tune is particularly busy and must be a challenge to anyone, whatever the instrument. There are probably 100's if not 1000's of obscure pup tunes that deserve to be played. Thx for adding the history notes.
It's great to see your enthusiasm for Irish and Scottish music! Irish covers on guitar are a rare treat, showcasing top skill. Melody is key, and it's impressive to tackle such intricate tunes. There are countless obscure pub tunes waiting to be played, each with its own rich history. Thanks for sharing your passion!
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On 3/1/2024 at 10:21 PM, Jan Deeben said:
Hi Bridget,
You might wanna look at the bodhran included in the Celtic ERA 2 library by Best Service. It's a paid library, but IMHO definitely worth the money if you're into producing Celtic music.
https://www.bestservice.com/en/celtic_era_2.htmlHope this helps.
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Thanks a lot, I don't plan to make a purchase soon but I'll keep this in case I do.
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On 2/29/2024 at 2:43 AM, Tim Smith said:
So far it has done the job for me. Do you play that banjo in the pic?
Technically no sir. I'm glad to hear that yo enjoyed your choice.
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On 2/9/2024 at 11:50 PM, Tim Smith said:
I have a real one, but it's small. None of the vsti ones seemed to fit for me. The bodhran wasn't hard for me, but then I never added a bunch of the fancy stuff.
I think it does the job for you don't they?
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So you mean reed instruments offered for free and not free-reed instruments(concertina, harmonica, etc.) I got it all wrong too. Haha. Anyway, thanks for the G drive link. I might this link useful someday.