Like the title says, I've added a new instrument to the quirky instrument package. Its samples from an old creaky music box. I've got one at my parent's house that I could sample, but in the meantime I've gone over the internet and found an adequate number of samples. So far I've completed 3 instruments although I will add creative twists and capabilities as time goes by. The 3 instruments and are ready to play are:
- Chord Organ
- Autoharp
- Music Box
Comment if you are interested in helping me or obtaining these instrument samples. If you are interested in converting these into VST format that would be great too.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
'Quirky' Folk Instrument Refills
I'm sick of not being able to find any new or creative recordings to sample from so I've started making them myself.
Once I began the process I realized why there aren't too many amateur instrument sample sound banks to choose from: it is a very tedious and time-sucking experience! Luckily, I love wasting time doing things I love so I have been able to create quite a few patches already.
However, the main problem now is that the program I use to bring these samples together (Propellerheads Reason 4) has a useless refill packer that has never worked for me, and so I can't save these sample-packs in refill format.
Right now I'm working on a 'quirky' folk instrument pack which includes:
- Magnus Chord Organ
- Chromaharp Autoharp
- Native American Wood Flute
- Chinese Trumpet (Suo'na or 嗩吶)
- Ukelele
I've already recorded all the needed samples and now just am working on patching them. Once I'm done with all these, I will work on more instruments.
My vision in sampling these instruments is to achieve a balance of the following:
- to resemble, as close as possible, each instruments playing-style
- the flexibility to also be able to play it keyboard-style (since thats what midi is used for primarily)
- clean/perfect samples
- but also be able to hear the imperfections of the instruments if desired (clicking, buzzing, and other sounds that make the instrument unique)
I will need all the help I can get in this project and the projects to come. I am looking for musicians or sound junkies who are excited about unique instruments and can contribute one of the following:
- samples of instruments or alternative samples
- can help create sustain loops that don't glitch and click
- can provide good feedback to keep me motivated to share this and not just keep it to myself
- has some computer knowledge to try and fit these into the proprietary refill format
here are some sound clips of me playing the chord organ and autoharp in reason (made from the patches I will post if there is sufficient interest)
please comment so I know I didn't just waste time writing this up. I want to know if anyone would be interested in me posting my results.
edit: here are some combi pics:
Once I began the process I realized why there aren't too many amateur instrument sample sound banks to choose from: it is a very tedious and time-sucking experience! Luckily, I love wasting time doing things I love so I have been able to create quite a few patches already.
However, the main problem now is that the program I use to bring these samples together (Propellerheads Reason 4) has a useless refill packer that has never worked for me, and so I can't save these sample-packs in refill format.
Right now I'm working on a 'quirky' folk instrument pack which includes:
- Magnus Chord Organ
- Chromaharp Autoharp
- Native American Wood Flute
- Chinese Trumpet (Suo'na or 嗩吶)
- Ukelele
I've already recorded all the needed samples and now just am working on patching them. Once I'm done with all these, I will work on more instruments.
My vision in sampling these instruments is to achieve a balance of the following:
- to resemble, as close as possible, each instruments playing-style
- the flexibility to also be able to play it keyboard-style (since thats what midi is used for primarily)
- clean/perfect samples
- but also be able to hear the imperfections of the instruments if desired (clicking, buzzing, and other sounds that make the instrument unique)
I will need all the help I can get in this project and the projects to come. I am looking for musicians or sound junkies who are excited about unique instruments and can contribute one of the following:
- samples of instruments or alternative samples
- can help create sustain loops that don't glitch and click
- can provide good feedback to keep me motivated to share this and not just keep it to myself
- has some computer knowledge to try and fit these into the proprietary refill format
here are some sound clips of me playing the chord organ and autoharp in reason (made from the patches I will post if there is sufficient interest)
please comment so I know I didn't just waste time writing this up. I want to know if anyone would be interested in me posting my results.
edit: here are some combi pics:
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