Fast Violins using VSL
- Thread starter Frederick Russ
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this is a fine example of why VSL is great for for fast Vi passages
rJames
Senior Member
What would that run sound like slowed down a little (and a lot)?
I ask because as I work on stuff I wish that the recorded (or sample settings) for the length of the note exactly matched my tempo. Then each note would last just until (or the slightest overlap of) the next note thereby helping achieve a better run.
I know the VSL legato performance tool does the trick. I just wonder how this would sound slower. Would it be so convincing? (maybe so)
My ears are terrible at judging this sort of stuff anyway but they do hear a little of that extra rosin you've added (in a very very slightly bad way).
I guess there are almost infinite ways to play a run on a real violin.
BTW I ask these tough questions because I'm ready for better legato on strings and winds (and brass for that matter).
I ask because as I work on stuff I wish that the recorded (or sample settings) for the length of the note exactly matched my tempo. Then each note would last just until (or the slightest overlap of) the next note thereby helping achieve a better run.
I know the VSL legato performance tool does the trick. I just wonder how this would sound slower. Would it be so convincing? (maybe so)
My ears are terrible at judging this sort of stuff anyway but they do hear a little of that extra rosin you've added (in a very very slightly bad way).
I guess there are almost infinite ways to play a run on a real violin.
BTW I ask these tough questions because I'm ready for better legato on strings and winds (and brass for that matter).
rJames
Senior Member
Yes, I understand that. I was just wondering about that particular layering of stuff.Mike M said:
And in general about the concept of lengthening the staccato up/dn strokes in libraries. Can that be done or are they genuine staccato/spicato/whatever recordings.
Anyone ever try matching the lenght of note to the BPM to get a better sounding run in ...say...EWQL?
I guess I'm in the wrong place to ask that although I'm pretty sure that Frederick has that library.
I can't deny that I lust for VSL!!!
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Frederick Russ
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I think part of the strength of QLSO Gold may be part of its weakness as well. I refer here to its release triggers. (When the keyboard key is let up, a separate release sample triggers the hall sound.)
One of the original reasons for putting together this demo was for a very talented composer colleague (who will remain safely anonymous unless he deems otherwise) who wanted to know if VSL strings could do fast 16th note scales with dynamic articulations.
Why? He had QLSO Gold which he used with incredible results, but ran into some difficulties getting fast string lines articulated without either maxxing out the CPU or getting an unclear or muddy mix because of all the release samples being triggered one on top of the other.
Is there a way to deactivate the release trigger in QLSO Gold? I admit that I don't know. If there is I would recommend turning it off for very fast passages. Or if the user has QLSO Platinum, to use the close mics for very fast passages. Perhaps someone with more information on this could chime in.
VSL essentially has the sound of the miked instrument up close and the reflective qualities of the soundstage. Its up the user to add ambience with reverb. But you already knew that
One of the original reasons for putting together this demo was for a very talented composer colleague (who will remain safely anonymous unless he deems otherwise) who wanted to know if VSL strings could do fast 16th note scales with dynamic articulations.
Why? He had QLSO Gold which he used with incredible results, but ran into some difficulties getting fast string lines articulated without either maxxing out the CPU or getting an unclear or muddy mix because of all the release samples being triggered one on top of the other.
Is there a way to deactivate the release trigger in QLSO Gold? I admit that I don't know. If there is I would recommend turning it off for very fast passages. Or if the user has QLSO Platinum, to use the close mics for very fast passages. Perhaps someone with more information on this could chime in.
VSL essentially has the sound of the miked instrument up close and the reflective qualities of the soundstage. Its up the user to add ambience with reverb. But you already knew that
