Chandler

Thank you everyone for the help and kind words. 

I've been working on this one for a while. I tried to make something a bit bluesy, but with an upbeat chorus. Any thoughts on it?

2nd version with less treble

On 9/21/2023 at 6:05 PM, Chris Hillery said:

Can you verify (here and/or in the walkthrough video) which "studio effects" are included? I know it unlocks any Melda effects that you own, but I'm curious what is fully unlocked if the only thing you've bought is MGuitarArchitect.

Sorry I didn't replay sooner. I was going to make a video on it, but I can't release it t yet, so I'll just post it here. Everything in MGA is fully unlocked except the StudioFX section. The studio FX are the full version of plugins like MTurboReverb, MTurboDelay, MHarmonizerMB, MUnison, MDynamicEQ, etc. However there is an EQ, Reveb, and delay included. There are also a number of FX like Wah, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, etc that you don't need to purchase anything else to get. MTurboAmp and MCabinet are in there as well and you don't need to purchase those separately. 

There are 9 FX that need to be purchased and everything else comes with it. Convolution, DynamicEQ, HarmonizerMB, TurboDelay, TurboComp, TurboEQ, TurboReverb, Unision and Wobbler are the ones that need to be purchased to unlock. I hope that helps

I just found of this was released. I've been making videos for it for a while, but now it is here. I'll try to do a walk through of it soon, but I think you'll really like it. The routing is extremely flexable and it sounds great. It will also soon have a working NAM loader too. Is there anything you'd like me to cover in the walkthrough? 

On 8/14/2023 at 11:09 PM, jack c. said:

beautiful well done great guitar huge sounds.jack c

Thanks

2 hours ago, jwnicholson78 said:

Awesome.  Guitar sounds great.  The build at 1:17 was outstanding.

The synced video was pretty mesmerizing, too.

Jeff

Thank you. Luckily it's easy and free to generate videos like this now. 

This is a song I wrote for summer where I tried some new stuff. Some of turned out well and I hope you enjoy it.

6 hours ago, TheSteven said:

Aside from line in the change list
MGuitarArchitect: Added NeuralAmpLoader plugin to support Neural Amp Models (*.nam files).
what does this mean?

Not finding any info on Melda site

It is a program that profiles amps and allows you to copy the sounds. It is like ToneX or the Kemper. Unlike an amp model you can't really adjust the settings, however you do get a near perfect copy of the sound at whatever knob position you set you amp at. Now there are quite a few profiles(*.nam files) available for free and you can also make your own if you want. You can check them out here. https://tonehunt.org/popular

16.08  Is a really cool update. I can't wait for it to be released. The NAM loader is amazing and allows even more amp choice in MGuitararchitect.  The Feedback combfilter is a really nice addition to MTurbofilter as well. 

6 hours ago, User 905133 said:

FYI: New Chandler Video on Melda Drum Strip

Thanks. I'll be doing another video on it next week, showing how to use it to mix a complete drum set. 

Thanks for posting my videos. MTA can be used with any IR loader, so you don't need MCabinet. MConvolutionEZ is free and it will let you load any IR you want. MCab is easier to use right off the bat though and deeper(if you want to get into that). 

Anyway, I've been thinking of making a few more amps. Is there anything you think MTA needs more of? More clean amps? more high gain? More distortion pedals? 

This is sad. His playing was so beautiful. He was just touring with Johnny Depp last summer and seemed fine. R. I. P. 

7 hours ago, Brian Walton said:

Seems to still be missing the drum you created a while back and we hoped to be in the next release, can you nudge for us?

I actually asked about that a while ago. Apparently they are still working on it. If you really need it I can email it to you.

6 hours ago, Zolton said:

The big news in this update is the new GranularSampler, for those who are interested:

 

Thanks for posting. I'm really excited by this new Granular module. The Granular Synth I used before had a developer that went MIA, so this is a welcome treat to have in MSF. I just released a new video on it yesterday, where I show how to import your own audio and create a pad. 

On 9/15/2022 at 11:02 AM, Brian Walton said:

Thanks Chandler.

Where exactly is the Taiko instrument?  I'm on v16.0.  Did it get renamed to something other than Taiko?

 

I'm sorry it looks like it isn't in there. I'll send it over ASAP or ask about it if it is being added. I guess I was confused and it isn't included. It should be in the need update(hopefully).

Thank you for the shout out and the interest in the instruments I've made. 

The Taiko instrument from that video is included in MSF and can be used in the LE version. There are only a few things I've shown that haven't been made into instruments and added. 

If you're wondering about the preset names, different people named them. Bones was created by me and I generally try to use more simple practical names, but other people are different. 

If anyone has questions I'll try to help, but I'm a little busy recently so it might take a few days.

Sounds really nice and I love the atmosphere. 

Sounds good to me. The piano did stick out a bit in parts. If you are recording using midi, sometimes just reducing the level of the midi a bit can help. Turning down the midi velocity, but turning up the volume can make things smoothers. Also using a different mic can help. If you can do either of those because you recorded a live piano try using a dynamic EQ to tame the frequencies between 2khz-4khz. Every time it gets to harsh the dynamic EQ will bring that level down. 

Sounds good to me. Reminds me of 70s rock. I really like the guitar solo as well. Nice and melodic. 

On 8/26/2022 at 4:17 AM, hockeyjx said:

@Chandler: You are developing guitar software? Do tell!

As DeeringAmps mentioned I made quite a few of the amps in MTurboamp.  There is going to be a new product that has FX and other stuff too, which should be really fun and interesting and I've been making presets for that. I used that software which I'd been working on to make this song. 

12 hours ago, DeeringAmps said:

Enjoyed the track.
But
Am I the only one that feels the kick is really dominating the track?
It just doesn't sound like its in the same room as the snare or anything else.

Could be its just me...

t

from YouTube "been working on making some high gain amps for MTurboamp"
Chandler does a lot of demo vids for Melda, evidently he is putting together some presets.

Thank you. One of my monitors blew after I mixed this, so the kick might be off, but I can't tell. I only have headphone and normal speakers right now. 

On 8/23/2022 at 10:14 AM, Hidden Symmetry said:

This sounds great, always enjoy listening to your guitar playing!

Thank you. I've been so busy I haven't been writing and playing as much, but I want to change that and get more pieces done. 

5 hours ago, antler said:

Very cool. I love the way that the bassier instruments drop out in the first section transition - great contrast. Nice too that they come back in a gradual build-up.

Sounds like it'd go well as a soundtrack to DOOM or something (I mean that in a good way). Well done!

I knew this sound needed some contrast, because too much of that hard edged sound can get tiring. I actually was inspired by a scene from a fantasy book, so the Doom soundtrack comment isn't far off. 

I love the books by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, so I decided to write some music based on it. I also wanted to try out some new guitar software I've been working on. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. 

13 hours ago, Magic Russ said:

I'm impressed that the Kansas City amp has both a Missouri side and a Kansas side. 

Its my hometown so I had to do it. 

3 hours ago, mibby said:

Who saves up their Deluxe Bucks like that??  😲

I think your question was tongue in cheek, but just in case it wasn't, here's a couple of Chandler Guitar's MTurboAMp videos...

https://www.youtube.com/c/Chandlerguitar/search?query=mturboamp

 

Thanks for the shout out. I actually designed many of the amps and things in MTA. I hope people like them. Also MTA can be used for other things like overdrive pedals or just general saturation. 

I'm actually working on some new amps now, so there should be more coming soon. If there is anything you think it needs more of i. e. Clean amps, distortion pedals, etc let me know and I'll see what I can do. I hope everyone enjoys it. 

12 hours ago, Paul Young said:

I'm amazed how you get your head around Melda stuff.  For some these always look complex.  Do you read the manuals or play around with them.  I always found Melda's biggest weakness is video content of how to use their stuff.  The 3rd party tutorial sites don't bother with Melda.  Sure they've gotten better but it seems like they hold back their greatness by lack of instruction and few people have the discipline to read a manual.

I play around with them. Sometimes I find things that they do that I didn't realize. Often times I have an idea and then just try to figure out how to do it with the melda plugins and most of the time I can. I find I learn the most that way. 

9 hours ago, Brian Walton said:

That sounds amazing.  For those of us that have the LE version and can't deep dive, have you made that available for us to use?

 

(unrelated I downloaded the "beta" piano and while there are some bugs it seems like yet to be worked out using it in 15.02, it is easily one of the best piano VSTis I've personally ever used.  The sound and control of different aspects of it is just outstanding).  

Thank you. It isn't available yet, but it should be soon. I've made a device based on this with FX, the ability to change pitch, release times, and 4 different drums. Hopefully it will be available in one of the next few updates. 

Thank you everyone for the kind words. I'm glad to hear people are enjoying the tutorials.