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:
2 comments:
hey man, was linked off waffles..
this is super cool. it feels good to know i know i'm not the only one who makes electroacoustic music in reason - i have a hard time finding locals who know what the program is. the imperfections may be just what i need for a few instruments.. so many producers are caught up in pristine audio that it starts to lose its reality when it comes to acoustics. anyway, keep it up, if you need some help i may be able to, just send me an email
dave
hey John,
I can't get any of the sound clips to work. hmmm.
It was good to see you by the way.
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