I would like to know if somebody around here is trying to score in linux system. I'm currently trying it with UbuntuStudio 19.10, Jack2, Carla 2.0 and Qtractor 0.9.11. I'm able to open Virtual Playing Orchestra (Performance sfz scripts) in Carla (with Sforzando plugin) and use the modwheel to give expression. It hasn't been easy; that's why I would like to connect with other users like me, to exchange experiences.
Have you guys seen these? The demos sound wonderful and they're only €29 a pop. I understand that they are "full ensemble" type instruments rather than individual sections, but still. At that price I can't help but wonder: What's the catch?
It's been a long time since I made any original music that isn't the result of a collaboration to add music to someone else's song. This one is a new solo, original composition, of course using Virtual Playing Orchestra.
This track, "Mad Monster Dash," is a track I wrote for a videogame developed by a local studio. I utilized the VPO3 exclusively for this track, alongside a synth called Charlatan and the free MT Power Drum Kit. While the orchestra is not exactly realistic, as a result, it suits the vibe I was going for: orchestration in "blocks" of strings, brass, winds, and percussion, and captures the power that I wanted out of it that way.
These two tracks come from an indie horror film project titled Dusten Choke. The first is the overture, opening with the Troceleng Studios jingle, followed by strings variations of the protagonists' theme. As the protagonists decides to travel, we're treated to the traveling motif, a bass ostinato which represents, well, traveling. From there the track builds upon it with doublings and with the hero's theme. The track introduces the unique sound palette of the film: strings, a string trio, brass, harp, piano, harpsichord, electric guitar, bass guitar, and a synth music box. "Traveling and Tent" naturally provides further variations on the traveling theme - the opening section is dominated by a big ostinato which is later joined by the traveling theme. This is followed by mellow variations of the hero's theme. A big statement in the solo strings, followed by more of the traveling theme - this time with pizzicato strings. After this, pizzicato cello filling space and providing padding, before a variation on one of the various villain themes.
Finally, this most recent track, for a different Troceleng horror film. Where Dusten Choke used a diverse array of stuff, for Lin I've stuck to the traditional orchestra, albeit augmented with acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, glasses, and organ. This one's pretty simple - what I call the "descent motif" - really just arpeggiated chords - before a quiet variation of the film's main theme. Arpeggios in the glass, and some minimalist influences in the strings pattern, before it builds up to a big statement of the main theme.
Also, Soundcloud is making some changes that I really don't like, so I'm on the look out for an alternative.
While I don't doubt that an external USB interface is in my future, as long as I have motherboard with a couple of PCI slots I'm sticking with the old Delta Audiophile 2496 I've been using for years and years now. It works great at low latency even in Windows 10 and it does everything I need it to do. It only offers two ins and outs though, which is a bummer. Solution? I picked up a second Delta card for cheap on FB Marketplace. These cards can be used up to four in tandem as long as you sync 'em up over S/PDIF. So now that I have an extra set of stereo ins and outs, I've been experimenting with something I've been wanting to try for a long time, namely hooking up my Lexicon Alex to my DAW.
Here's a sketchy thing (that sounds similar to half a dozen other things I've composed) just for trying it out.
While this is obviously not something that's going to replace my various software reverbs, I love the sound of this old unit. Here I'm using the Recital Hall algo with a slightly longer reverb time than the default. Despite (or thanks to?) being 16 bit and 31.25kHz it has a warmth and spaciousness to it that I find very appealing.
Acon Digital has released a free version of their Verberate 2 reverb called Verberate Basic.
Sounds good but it's extremely crippled with nothing but a reverb mix control. No, you can't even set the reverb time, which makes the old TC Electronic M30 look like a wonder of configurability with its three or four parameters.
I was recently asked if I could review all of the libraries from Performance Samples before they end their huge "Pre-Black Friday Mega Sale" on November 10th. It was a difficult task but I spent the whole week with these libraries and made a video reviewing all of them. For those that are curious to know more about these libraries, I would definitely check out my video. I hope you find it useful.
Posted by: The Darris - 11-01-2019, 04:29 PM - Forum: Off-topic
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Hey everyone. I just put out my first "vlog" of some sort. I'm testing the waters with this type of content on my channel. I've been a part of a professional composer's writing team for a few years now and it's taught me a lot about the industry from the perspective of someone trying to "break" into this career field. So, I thought I would try and share my journey from here on out and just maybe, others would find it useful. I appreciate the support and wish you all the best!
Hey everyone! Earlier today, I published my review for Audio Ollie's LA Modern Percussion. The short of it is that I really enjoyed working with this library and it has found a nice home in my current template. If you have been interested in this library but still haven't decided on it, I hope this review can help you out a bit. Enjoy!
I own them all, and while the sound is very rich - absolutely usable, even in professional productions, with smart programming and a spot of layering - the front-end is, as has previously been noted, unusually awful. (Unremarked upon in the original thread: sometimes the staccatos do not play at all at certain dynamics, and there are occasional problems with release samples being louder then the notes themselves in lower dynamics.)
The Orchestral Companion is a rebranded and repackaged version of the old Sonic Implants Complete Symphonic Collection. I've heard nothing but good things about the latter.
Is there any way to acquire it? (Preferably in its Kontakt 2 or 3 versions?) I love the rich, lush sound of the samples, but the front-ends' issues make it nearly unusable.
