06-01-2017, 08:31 PM
Don't forget to add the obligatory "with [xyz] elements" suffix. If you can't think of one, "with progressive elements" is one that works every time.
"Vaporwave" Album
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06-01-2017, 08:31 PM
Don't forget to add the obligatory "with [xyz] elements" suffix. If you can't think of one, "with progressive elements" is one that works every time.
06-01-2017, 08:38 PM
(06-01-2017, 08:31 PM)Otto Halmén Wrote: Don't forget to add the obligatory "with [xyz] elements" suffix. If you can't think of one, "with progressive elements" is one that works every time. Otto, you are a genius of naming!
Sample library developer, composer, and amateur organologist at Versilian Studios.
07-25-2017, 06:49 AM
Got a new track together tonight while unable to sleep.
https://instaud.io/17Aa Unable to come up with any names- any thoughts?
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07-25-2017, 02:23 PM
How about "No matter what crappy old instruments and samples I use, I'm still cooler than the Fonz and now I'm gonna jump a killer whale on skis!"
PS I don't know how they got the skis on the killer whale.
07-25-2017, 08:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-25-2017, 09:15 PM by Paul Battersby.)
(07-25-2017, 06:49 AM)Samulis Wrote: Unable to come up with any names- any thoughts? I cheated a little in coming up with this name but I think it fits: "Mirage"
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07-25-2017, 09:03 PM
First thing that popped into my head: Skyline.
Added a new piece, somewhat inspired by the music from "Locomotion" and a few other things- [[Edit: I originally wrote 'Transport Tycoon' in error]]
https://instaud.io/1yhz I used the K2000 and WSA1 for this track. This is the first time I really started to enjoy using the K2000. When I initially went through the patches, I dismissed it as a disorganized pile of weirdness, but once you start embracing that weirdness (and ignoring the disorganization), it actually has some genuinely really nice sounds, especially in the bass category. I really like the sound of the percussion in the WSA1... it's like it's clearly not real, but at the same time, very different from the GM-ish sounds in the DS-330. For the time, I'd say the WSA1 guitars are actually pretty impressive. The one I chose isn't exactly (it fit the mix best), but I was playing with one for a while (before realizing it totally muddied up the mix with the E.P.) that actually was almost convincing. I guess that's what the "modelling" in "modelling synthesizer" is for! The keys are very impressive as well (that EP is an absolute joy to play, very responsive), although the acoustic/orchestral instruments, although well-represented, are not very attractive. The K2000 actually probably has the best sounding acoustic/orchestral instruments out of all the hardware I have, aside from the ESI-4000, but that's just because it can load CD's from dozens of third party manufacturers. (yes, I still keep intending to get a Roland JV/XV series sampler with the orchestral expansion... as soon as I have the space, money, and flimsy excuse to do so). Instrumentation: Percussion - WSA1 Suitcase E.P. - WSA1 Bass - K2000 Weird breathy sound at start - K2000 "Clean Guitar" - WSA1 Synth Brass - Combined WSA1 and K2000 patches (one hard left, one hard right) Wind Sound (during "break" in middle)- K2000
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Ha! This is cool! I like the sort of "flimsiness" of the synth brass. At first it sounded a bit out of place, but it's so striking and memorable by the end.
(05-27-2017, 05:41 AM)Samulis Wrote: So I decided it's time I put all this 80's/90's hardware to good use- I decided I'm going to make a "Vaporwave" CD (basically cheesy 80's/90's music based around TV show themes, elevator music, and other elements of "consumerism" embracing the optimism of the era with almost satirical zeal). So I'm way late to this conversation, but I enjoy this direction. "Harpsi2" reminds me of a game that's really light and bright at the beginning: you're going around talking to all the townspeople who know you (you gave yourself a silly name so they'd call you DUMBASS, or something) and your first tasks are pretty whimsical. I get the sense that you've digested this kind of music pretty thoroughly. Also, Mannheim Steamroller is some of the first music I remember! We used to listen to some of their Christmas stuff when I was young. I think it desensitized me to synth brass so I never found it as "cheesy" as others did.
Finally got around to writing another track-
https://instaud.io/2IpJ As always, naming ideas are welcome. It's sort of 'Chill Midi with progressive elements" right now. I've warmed up immensely to the Kurzweil K2000. I even went so far as writing a little simple orchestral B section and broke out the drums for the penultimate section. The pads are really the best part of it though, I think! This is also the first time I've used the TX81Z when writing. FM synthesis is pretty limited for the sorts of sounds it can convey, so I stuck towards a fuzzy "lo-fi" sort of sound.
Sample library developer, composer, and amateur organologist at Versilian Studios.
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