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Ah, the more the merrier! Right, Smeca - totally forgot about them. @Bernard Duc oh, nice! I am planning to move to the UK sometime myself to be closer to the industry - but I don't want to move anywhere without something in hand (aka, either good saving or good friend to get gigs from or work...

I agree with Saxer. I simply write because I needed to hijack the analogy. While some people enjoy revving their engines and concentrate on whose revs the loudest, and who's gearshift is the smoothest, I have my european model Chevy to drive to work. If e.g. BMW caters with their M series to...

I'm sure quality varies a lot, as does player ability. The question (rethorical) would be - "Do I need Lang Lang for that piano ostinato?" Or "Do I need the worlds top Viola section for 26 bars of staccato?" Yes, very cheap offerings can be iffy. Great musicians nonetheless, but for the vast...

Not to put oil into the flame - but The recording rates are already very cheap, as long as you don't work with US unions. European or Eastern-European (sorry for the distinction there) have different rules to play by. And if such a scenario (pay by volume) happens and the US Union blocks it, my...

As Feedback for others (I feel like on eBay xD) All went smoothly, great communication, I'd give 5 stars if I could ;-)

Great to know :-) Watch out - wall of text. BTW - to my teacher - I wasn't sure if you're comfortable with me mentioning you, if you are, just tell me xD For now you shall remain anonymous in this thread :rofl: At the start I took 1 lesson every two weeks if I recall correctly, and currently...

As current student I might chime in @Minsky: I honestly haven't heard of Spud before the course as well, but that doesn't mean the course or its contents are fringe or not trustworthy ;) I mean - until you dive into Baroque music you likely never heard of Telemann, yet he was one of the greats...

My condolences larry

Same, just finished moving myself and decided not to go due to the current situation (mainly because my dad is pretty high-risk - kidneys which already need medication and he needs oxygen in a small capacity due to his lungs from working for decades on a mountain - and I don't want to pose an...

Congrats man! I'm in the middle of it, had to take a break last year (unfortunately not music-work related), but pounding through. To add to the "how much time" - that's one of the great things of EIS - you're not bound to a fixed semester curriculum - you can tkae time off to do work, or for...

I got my MC-8 after roughly 3 Weeks (I live in Switzerland). Keep the current situation in mind, and that some things including shipping can be affected. The package was sent from Russia in my case.

Yes, the original links are gone. From the first idea of a simple database with a good amount info, the specialized ideas what to implement grew larger and larger and harder to implement to a degree where I decided to let it rest for a while. Too many ideas started to work against each other and...

If you like some Dark Ambient (less melodic, but more soundscape/atmospheric) - I'm preparing a lot of tracks currently, but I'd be happy if you give a listen to what I've done so far: And a track for a compilation album:

I can't attend this time. Unfortunately my non-music dayjob has some urgent stuff I have to get done today :-(

I'll be there You'll easily spot the big bald guy:scout:

The usual standard could be the "Olten Bahnhofbuffet" - not super fancy, but not shady either xD

I'm in

I would still be on DP if the font wouldn't look bad - I wonder if they managed to fix it in DP 10. The font looked shaggy and basically unreadable with most themes. I worked on DP quite a while and I loved it. I now am on Reaper and only miss the V-Racks - the rest is there ;-)

I keep away from the drama, but as a short anecdote on that general area: My day job is in the field of computational linguistics. Much of that stuff happened some years ago with translation. Before, human translators worked through the manuals, the software, documentation, and whatnot. Then the...

For sfz I recently coded a mapper that is intended to get a baseline instrument going very quickly. I hit you up.

I resample stuff from time to time. Mainly to "freeze" changes I made like sound design (let's say like a mangled piano). I mainly then pull in one of my resample midi files (depending how deep I want to do it), record, cut, name and put it into sfz with some customization to my liking (whatever...

Yes, the server is not online. After some more discussion and the various - at times extremely detailed - requirements, I decided to put it on the shelf for later when I have more time to refine it. The key issues were mainly the depth of the information paired with ease-of-use. The overall...

Although, scratch that. The big musicstore is a bit outside of the city center. I remember having made that mistake many years ago already xD the one in the center is small and mainly pianos I think. Anyway, time to walk around Cologne!

Time to create a Union. In the European sense, not the American sense. As far as I know (and that's not much in that area), the European model is far less "hardcore" than the US model where it seems that the Union are just the opposition to the employers, no matter what. Well, I would be in -...

Looking forward to seeing those who come this week ;-) I think I'll hang around the Musicstore Tomorrow Afternoon (It's right in the center near the Dom - the big Gothic church). So for those VI-C guys who attend, just look for the big bald guy with a beard... Since the majority of the talks...

Transcribe! is golden - but I never use its predictive functions. But the easy loop-selection and slowdown can be a life-saver on dense stuff.

After I saw this thread I looked up how the development stands, wrote the dev and got this answer (I think I can share this with good conscience): So yeah - pretty dead unfortunately.

Question from my side: Are the Woods and Brass balanced with each other (like - plug and play and have orchestral balance) - if yes, what kind of reference was takes as balance (live, intuition, Recording of X from 1998 etc)?

I rather wait a couple of extra days and have a well tested and good product, then rush it out because "crap...end of spring...SHIP IT".

In a database it's just a simple renaming mainly, unless people start to make tons of alternate spellings - then it gets tedious, but not unmanageable. But The opinion have started to divert extremely, and I propose that those who know different libraries sit together and create something that...

Yes, a Wiki need a ton of curation. All the crossreferencing and lists wass essentially put in by me through the entry form. The Number in the links are just because this hasn't a domain, it's the pure address of the server it runs on currently.

I asked on peoples opinions on that - but if I read it somewhat right, it wasn't hitting the right mark.

Well The original V1 Wiki (based on a wiki engine) is still there. You can free ignore the input field and just put stuff in there to test out. V2 seems not to hit the right marks and sparks a lot of discussion that often go against a structured approach.

It hasn't started yet, it's still in development and doing some feedback stuff :-)

For example for Synth that could be the oscillators (Sine, Triangle, Saw) together with stuff like "Adjustable LFO" and whatever. Articulations are essentially playing style - yes, that wording is Orchestral (or acoustical instrument) specific. For a synth that could be the basic preset (Bass...

It works (Renamed one of the pianos by changing o to ö in the "Synchron Cöncert D-274 (Standard)"). Maybe you didn't choose the right filters?

Alright - corrected that. Still Youtube only - but at least know youtu.be link will be recognized correctly. The other points as well (Hyperlinks, some defaults except for dates). Also added some Pseudo-Buttons for Articulations and Instruments to just be able to click on it to see an overview...

Thanks! 1. Yes, I prepared some reasonable default ("No information given"). Will update soon. 2. Yeah - normally YouTube links shouldn't be longer. Little mishap there - due to the rendering in the background, it's currently made for YouTube URLs only. - EDIT: I see - I corrected the link. The...

Yes, currently Sample rate and Bit Depth are enforced - I'll add a "unknown" option. I hardcoded those ;-) yes, Thumbnails need some work, it's just a quick and dirty cut-to-size. Thanks for entering other stuff to see how the worklow fits (both prior posters!). It can show what a proper...

the VI-C guys who go should create a meet-up point. Ideally once the whole schedule is clear and the venues etc - so we can say like "1530 at point X we'll meet"

It shouldn't be "Orchestral only" - it should concern all samples. Orchestral just boosts the most variety, and the people here work mostly with those - so the talk is about that currently. So, for other (non-orchestral) sample libraries, the input is very welcome - because that also weighs in...

Not too much given that it's almost one week in a hotel relatively near (and der Philharmonie)

Yes, I see the point. But I think that this would grow into a unmaintainable beast. For entry *and* for viewing as well. In that mindset - a library is a collection of instruments, where one instrument alone can have tons of variations (different round robins for articulations, different...

My hotel room is reserved - just waiting for tickets to purchase ;-) So yes, I'll be there.

Thanks for the Document and the write-up here. For completeness, A short list of that V2 currently does not have yet: - Current product or discontinued - Abbreviations - Bundled with - Current version number - Replaces/update earlier version - Download size - Standalone or expansion - OS...

Yes, exactly. That could then even be separated out to have a divide between "factual wiki" and "opinions". Btw I updated V2 again a but with some tagging system for instruments and articulations to test out how that feels and if it would yield the proper benefit. The UX is still a bit off, but...

Personally as I said earlier - I think it should be more a detailed description (Like other said - e.g. "What string libraries offer Bartok"). It drives traffic to the developers - which is fair, since they...well..developed it ;-) I personally also would fund the server costs through a...

If you want to prepare this, please feel free :-) I updated the V2 and fixed a couple nasty bugs that happend due to bad routing. Since it has a text search integrated (Search -> Field you search in -> "Contains") a free tagging system can work well for Articulations and such. But yeah - we...

The list as "wiki" part is already updateable - currently barebones, just name, Website and Country. But as soon as a developer is in the Database, it is chooseable to enter libraries for it. The "Groups" or "families" thing is meant for the broad categorization, like Brass or Full Orchestra...

Imo - Spitfire Uist (Aleatoric) - Sonokinetic Espressivo (Classic film score style) - NI Thrill (Modern FX) - Stringaudio stuff (Great ambiences and backdrop sounds)

Exactly. The V2 is barebones, but since it's based on a Database I can easily design different "views" for various kinds of user queries (e.g. side-by-side comparisons are possible, I just have to code that). I personally think that wiki should give a comprehensive overview without getting too...

Depends entirely on placements. The more tracks you have, the higher the probability of a placement. And after a placement, you wait one quarter (at least) for your royalties. As most sayings for library music go - it's the long game. 1-3 years until some (maybe good) money comes in.

Ideally all. Orchestral has just a ton of Variety, but the current philosophy is to be able to have a full thing - for Synths like Omnisphere libraries, Zebra, ORchestral, Guitars....

Yes - But that'll be a bit complex I imagine since the number of instruments can change - from e.g. on "Solo Violin" to a pack like Amadeus or similar Edit: I mean the big guys like e.g. "Solo Flute, Flutes a2, Fluteas a3, Solo Clarinet....down to "Solo Contrabass"

Here is the barebone V2 (or rather V0.2). Based mainly on the dokuwiki V1, but based on a database backend - which leaves far more freedom to create frontends and specific things that could be useful. Keep in mind, since it's in-development, if the underlying databse scheme has to be changed...

I am working on V2 with a Database in the background which gives me some leeway in Programming the frontend. It's more "corporate" in a way, based on a scaffold I made to built a couple of similar database-driven apps with

A graphics tablet is essentially a mouse. If you have a Cintiq or the like (graphics tablet with screen) the matter is different with Open Stage control or like some people use it to control the DAW. But a simple Tablet without screen - hard to do (as said - it's essentially a fancy mouse). But...

So yeah - I put one Library as example in. I think it's easier to go with a database backend - especially due to search and changes. Now I hacked an essential "proof of concept" together which can be a nice jumping off point to create the proper thing around it. On the MIDI files and Developer...

Depends highly on the contract. If you give the music exclusively to the client, then no - if you sell all your rights, then also no of course. If it's on non-exlcusive basis - essentially you can do what you want. Of course the client might not like that "the defining theme of my project"...

If you're interested - here the absolute barebone, unstyled minimal thing. Quickly hacked together. With a little Design it could be something xD Feel free to check it out: https://178.128.198.122

Yes - currently my V1 is based on a simple Dokuwiki, quick and painless to set up (with forms). There are some possibilities with that as well - I rather like a "flat file" versus database. But hey - it's V1!

I'm currently setting something up with that goal in mind. It's barebones, but usable. Taking this morning to ideally implement most things that would be useful

Interesting Idea. I like what some other members did though. Would it be good to have a "streamlined" way of entry? I would totally be down in setting something up. Ah, I'll set something up today and reply again when it's ready to be filled

Side note on that - if you want to use the Virtual mic emulations with the software, you need an iLok USB key if I'm not mistaken (which is why I didn't get one). How about the sound without emulation?

Alright - I find Reaper quite easy to set up and painless in many aspects. If you still want to do Reaper, just hit me up and maybe I can help you, since I use Reaper+VEP daily

Would also be interesting to throw Reaper in the mix, since it's known for being CPU efficient

Same with a great piece of software my wife sometimes has to work with in Restauration/Conservation to map damages, structure of buildings and whatnot. Really expensive piece of software, industry-standard - with Dongle. I personally don't like dongles as well. At home I don't care, I have my...

Auto-trim per se not, but Reaper has of course Tap to transient. You could automate that, go through and cut at all transients. Then select all and make the items smaller, and go through for individual adjustments in lengths. Then you can script or automate with ReaTune to automatically detect...

I'll put my freshly arrived Røde NT2-A in the ring. Switchable pattern (cardoid, 8, Omni), nice spider (suspension thingie), very nice sound for that price as well. Got it specifically for quick recordings and M/S.

Well, I use Samplit in a Hacky way. I like that it drives external MIDI-Hardware and autosamples that (was of use at times with my Minibrute). For for acoustical Instruments you can go the route they usually offer - you start the recording process, get a sine-tone on your ear and play that note...

I can recommend grabbing some carton (that you have lying around) and make a table mockup based on the design you want to go with. Then adjust to taste until you think that all is comfortable (that's the way I adjusted the heights of my metal frame - I got the frame first, adjusted with some...

Thanks, yeah - I put some wax on the vertical boards to slide better and prevent a little wear. The drawer slides at the sides at a little comfort too there. Nice! I'll keep your solution in mind once I overhaul the desk, it could be a nice solution/addition as well.

I actually built mine based on his design. Works well - just make sure you use the right wood because it could bend. Changes I made to his design: I made it about 10cm wider (due to the larger Keyboard I have), and added rails so the top parts slides more easily and controlled. Else it's pretty...

Pennies means literally pennies. One stream is roughly about $0.006. With the current "state of the industry" that buying albums almost vanished in many parts - it's pennies. With my old band we released an album with a digital distributor and managed to rake in the unbelievable amount of $60...

I'm in the Spitfire camp mainly. On that note, you would need to spend more than 2k if you want that kind of versatility, since every library is strong in a different area and has downsides in another. So: -Winds: Symphonic Winds (good for most use cases), VSL (dry and still nice sounding)...

@ism I would be very interested in the script as well - are you planning a public release or is it more a "ask and you shall receive" basis?

1) Breath controllers send CCs, depending on type one or two (pressure and/or bite). The one that looks like a futuristic clarinet is mostly a "wind controller", and is essentially a MIDI-Keyboard with a fancy design - layouted so a clarinet/sax player has an intuitive time. I think there are...

Just leveraged some of Book V for a small cue - render from Sibelius with Noteperformer. Reason was that somebody needed a 32 bar cue with Flute and Piano in E Major - I think it turned out ok and that it was worth sharing :)

I use Hofa ProjectTime. Part of my default template, so I track every second staring at the project until it's done ;-) https://hofa-plugins.de/en/plugins/4u/ Or other timetracking like clockify, but the Projecttime VST is jsut very handy to have in your DAW

That is (or was) true until they did a couple of sales near the end of last year

It's hard to draw lines too: E.g. I'm affiliated with SUISA (Swiss). If a cue of mine is placed in an American TV show, BMI or ASCAP gets those royalties, and through the contract SUISA and e.g. ASCAP have, they periodically see how many SUISA artists had stuff playing in ASCAP territory, and...

SUISA for Switzerland too. Thinking about it - apart from composer who sign up out of their home country, you could list any PRO I think...

I'm not experienced with bigger stuff. Iruch at all. So I can just relax from others who have the experience (so take it with a grain of salt) Most you see have audio-only reels (e.g. embedded in their website or using reelcrafter or whatever). The reason is exactly that - you have a couple of...

If you look around on reddit and chatrooms - there are more than enough people who themselves are ok with pirating/stealing/whatever. Reasons are mostly "I have no money", "I need to sound good" and the good old "This will help me make music like that huge composer guy, so I need it, but it's...

That's the reason I initially didn't go with reaper and stayed away for quite some time. Since I am still a programmer/scientific researcher to pay my bills, I felt that if I get reaper, I wouldn't make music, but instead, get sucked into creating workflow optimization for a workflow not there...

Reaper here. Was long time on Ableton, then StudioOne, Sonar, DP. DP didn't like my old interface for some reason (made it hang and DPDP couldn start back up). It that wouldn't have happened I would still be on DP - despite the horrible don't rendering on PC. Now I'm on Reaper and miss almost...

A very nice gem you found there. Authentic sounds, simple but to my ears, it reminds me of my childhood. Very, very cool. :2thumbs:

Yes, it has 4 rubber feet underneath, stays put (of course depending on the surface ;-) )

Got the nakedboard faderbox some time ago and still love it. Before I had my self-made one (which was also good xD)

My first intention is a) play it in with a Keyboard and B) play the dynamics in with a modwheel or Faderbox, that way you can fine-tune your motions and get some emotional content into it

a) No - a student Cello (plastic) can be had for $150 or $200. Or you can rent one out for a time. I did that with a clarinet, rented it for $50/Month for a year - the good thing was that I could play on a high class real wood instrument without having to buy it (student plastic clarinets can be...

Yeah, unfortunately tomorrow is fully planned. As always I recommend the Olten Bahnhofbuffet, perfect meeting location ;-) I could cover basic bass needs if I had a bass. Should get one sometime...

Electric Guitar mainly here as well. More in the Rock/Metal genre. Btw we could meet up some time, maybe I can be of use in other areas for you as well.

That's the right mindset - the obnoxious guy I mentioned is just force-feeding their service to you. Had enough of those guys come to me after a concert with the only goal to sell themselves to me. Going out there and meeting people seems to be very beneficial - it's all about relationships...

Just don't be the obnoxious guy that goes around and introduces himself to everybody like "Hey, good gig, I'm a producer!" like a sleazy vacuum salesman...

That's how you can refine your workflow. Theoretical optimizations are a rabbit hole - and can lead to some bag habit you dug yourself into out of misinformation (for example preparing stem groups that you think everybody needs, but in reality the people you work with want something completely...

More info: https://www.nycmusicservices.com/notation-express/ Currently Mac only, $29. Windows version will come soon

Looks like VSL has a 35% sale on the whole Synchron seried this March: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Package/Concert_D

Interesting how you go from "MITA is a complete course on its own that is not related to the other course in any case" to "It's an interpretation by a student" Maybe @Blackster himself would chime in.

Ah alright. I don't know the works of Students or graduates enough in the academic area, so I can't help you there (or it would take me too long to look all the names up). Well, as said, it's not a system that dictates you how to write (like tone rows or Fugues are). It's not meant to be that -...