Questions re: Softsynths & Software Inst.
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Topic: Questions re: Softsynths & Software Inst.
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Questions re: Softsynths & Software Inst.
Date Posted: February 15 2005 at 11:28
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There are "virtual" software packages of instruments for PC usage: example - Native Instruments' products (Hammond B3, Electrik Piano, Synthesizers, etc.) GMedia's products (Mellotron, etc.)... + others... How do these work ? Hover the mouse pointer over the "virtual" on screen keyboard then click ? (In this case how would you play chords ?) OR... physically connect a keyboard to the PC and point the software to it ? What are the good points & bad points to this entire approach (i.e. instrument emulation via PC) ? (Wanna know what the deal is before I dump $$$ into a new project) |
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Posted By: Fitzcarraldo
Date Posted: February 15 2005 at 14:29
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I have the Arturia minimoog V software synth which is fantastic. Endorsed by Bob Moog himself. You can either click your mouse pointer on the keys to play a note (or click and drag to rotate a pot, flick a switch etc.) but really you need a music keyboard. I bought the Evolution Ekeys 49 midi keyboard which just plugs into a USB port on my PC (no external power supply needed) and it's plug-and-play with the Arturia software - I didn't need to configure anything. You can read about the Arturia minimoog V package and the USB keyboard here: 1. Minimoog V software manufacturer and shop: By the way, the keyboard comes with Sound Studio II and Music Teacher, both of which are synths too, and one of them - can't remember which, now - is not too bad as a digital piano synth. Good luck.
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Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: February 15 2005 at 20:01
whoops, I think I answered this question on your other thread  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi"> 
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: February 16 2005 at 17:51
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Is there a free mellotron demo out there? ------------- 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 16 2005 at 18:44
Yes, there are available free mellotron sound samples: http://www.hollowsun.com/vintage/mellotron/ http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/aphex/113/ |
Reed Lover wrote:Posted By: arcer
Date Posted: February 18 2005 at 09:16
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reed, you cheapskate, just buy the bloody M-Tron - it's only £46 from gmediamusic.com actually they have a good MP3 demo of the sounds on there too
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: February 20 2005 at 13:33
I cant play a note-I "noodle" -------------
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Posted By: arcer
Date Posted: February 20 2005 at 15:48
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Ahh, gotta be a demo version somewhere!! |