03-02-2017, 09:03 PM
Can open .... worms everywhere.
In other words I just opened a can of worms, (if you're familiar with the expression) as result of learning something new about sfz opcodes.
I just learned how to use sfz opcodes to get actual expression control, to adjust the timbre of a note while it's being held. Previously, I thought that with .sfz, only note velocity could be used to select which sample would play. Specifically with my brass patches with 2 velocity layers, a light touch would play the low, soft samples, hitting the keys harder would play the louder, bright, more brassy samples although I did cross fade the velocities to try to avoid a harsh threshold from one velocity layer to another. But, if I wanted to do a volume swell, it wouldn't sound very realistic because the timbre wouldn't change with the volume. BUT NOW, using CC controlled cross fading, I can have truly expressive sustain notes. I've tested it and I like the way it sounds.
Knowing what I do now, I'm going to have to include this in Virtual Playing Orchestra, 2.0 as an option. The can of worms is open, I'm deep in the rabbit hole now.
In other words I just opened a can of worms, (if you're familiar with the expression) as result of learning something new about sfz opcodes.
I just learned how to use sfz opcodes to get actual expression control, to adjust the timbre of a note while it's being held. Previously, I thought that with .sfz, only note velocity could be used to select which sample would play. Specifically with my brass patches with 2 velocity layers, a light touch would play the low, soft samples, hitting the keys harder would play the louder, bright, more brassy samples although I did cross fade the velocities to try to avoid a harsh threshold from one velocity layer to another. But, if I wanted to do a volume swell, it wouldn't sound very realistic because the timbre wouldn't change with the volume. BUT NOW, using CC controlled cross fading, I can have truly expressive sustain notes. I've tested it and I like the way it sounds.
Knowing what I do now, I'm going to have to include this in Virtual Playing Orchestra, 2.0 as an option. The can of worms is open, I'm deep in the rabbit hole now.
Paul Battersby
My free orchestral sample library: Virtual Playing Orchestra @ http://virtualplaying.com
My free orchestral sample library: Virtual Playing Orchestra @ http://virtualplaying.com