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Dvorak 9th Movement IV Midi-Performance

Discussion in 'Critique & Feedback' started by Paul T McGraw, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. #1 Paul T McGraw, Nov 25, 2018
    I have spent a lot of time lately trying to improve my midi-performance and mixing skills, Also I was trying to decide which libraries I wanted to use for my own compositions. I own lots and lots of sample libraries. It has been fun to try them all out, but I realize it has taken away from compositing time. I am NOT a keyboard player, and never have been. So keyboard playability is of zero importance to me. So my choices may not work for you.

    This midi-performance uses a separate instrument for each part. I tried to match the sound quality of the recording by the London Symphony Orchestra. All VSL instruments are full libraries.

    Woodwinds - All VSL
    Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bassoon I, Bassoon II

    Brass - All VSL
    Dimension Brass 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, VSL Bass Trombone.

    Timpani - VSL

    Strings - VSL plus Spitfire
    VSL Orchestral Strings, VSL Chamber Strings, VSL Synchron Strings and Spitfire Symphonic Strings

    Spatialization
    MIR Pro - Teldex + Miracle
    Additional reverb for brass and timpani Altiverb 20th Century Fox Soundstage.

    I would have thought that using four different rooms; Teldex, Synchron, Air Lyndhurst and 20th Century would end up a mess. But I am really very happy with the result. I think the complexity added to the sound by the different rooms actually helps it sound more realistic.

    I look forward to your comments.

    Dvorak 9th Movement IV
     
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  2. #2 Max Fabian Juras, Nov 25, 2018
    Wow! This is a great effort Paul!! It must have taken a lot of time... and you made it wonderful. Congratulations:)

    Cheers!
     
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  3. #3 Michael Antrum, Nov 27, 2018
    Hi Paul,

    Well first of all, this must have been a tremendous amount of work. I imagine you must have spent a great deal of time editing the MIDI performance. (As a matter of interest, what DAW did you choose to use for this ?).

    Did you end up playing in any of the lines to get a more musical feel, or did you just edit the midi in software.

    This is one of the more convincing VSL mock-ups I have heard, and I really enjoyed listening to it. I'll bet you learned a ton about mixing doing this particular project.

    Regards,

    Michael
     
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  4. #4 Paul T McGraw, Nov 27, 2018
    I used Sibelius to enter the full score. Then exported a midi file into Cubase. Yes, there was a lot of editing required.
     
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  5. #5 Doug Gibson, Nov 28, 2018
    Impressive !
     
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