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  • How to use VSL/VI/Samples (Tutorials)

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    Hi to all

    As you can see there are more than 38'000 clicks to my tutorials. Some of them I wrote in 2004.
    Since then I added lots of tutorials and information. Once I tried to separate them (VSL <> VI).
    A short while ago I started with a new line "String Arrangements"...
    In other words: All these tutorials have become a mixed salad. A beginner who should use
    these tutorials didn't got a clear overview any more.
    So I've decided to write two new tutorials.

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    Tutorial 1 describes the way from a midifile to the music tracks (audio tracks)
    for each instrument of the example - played by samples. I decided to write this tutorial removed
    from any sample library or any sample player. So this tutorial will help all "sample musicians".
    Further I'm going to write these tutorials in html. So everybody will be able to download them
    for reading and listening on PC and MAC.
    Midi > Sample Tutorial > Overview

    Tutorial2describes the way from the audio tracks of tutorial 1 to a final mix.
    Step by step I will manage the strings, the woodwinds and the brass instruments.
    Also with this tutorial it should be possible to reconstruct all the steps in Logic, Sonar, ...
    even if I'm going to use Cubase.
    As in tutorial 1 you will get a lot of side information to every step.
    Sample > Audio Tutorial > Overview

    I hope to finish these two tutorials by the end of august 07

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    And...
    I have changed my occupation. Writing (also these tutorials) has become part of my income.
    So (unfortunately?) you will have to pay 38 Euro for these tutorials (introductory bundle price).
    It is near the price of a single lesson given by a professional. But with this tutorials you'll get
    as much more information as you would get in that one lesson [;)] Hope you understand this necessity.

    More information about these tutorials you will get on my homepage soon.

    Beat Kaufmann

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    Because these two Tutorials are bound by the Vienna Instruments I will leave them here.

    The link to the "VI TIPS & TRICKS"
    ClickVI TIPS & TRICKS "> VI TIPS & TRICKS

    The link to the tutorial "VI PRESETS"
    ClickVI PRESETS "> VI PRESETS



    All the best and...
    hope to see you on my home page [[;)]]

    Beat Kaufmann

    - Tips & Tricks while using Samples of VSL.. see at: https://www.beat-kaufmann.com/vitutorials/ - Tutorial "Mixing an Orchestra": https://www.beat-kaufmann.com/mixing-an-orchestra/
  • Beat

    Once again, very generous of you to give your time to this. I find them really informative.

    Thank you!

    Andrew

  • Hello Beat,
    thank you very much for sharing your techniques!! This is enormously valuable for me and certainly for many other readers as well. I hope you´ll find the time to continue this work.
    Best regards,
    Jens

  • Thanks Beat, this tutorial is great

  • Hi Beat,

    It's wonderful that you're taking the time to put together these tutorials and I think everyone should be able to find something useful.

    Thanks,

    Andy.

  • Beat, these tutorials are great stuff!!

    I must tell you that your rendition of Bach's E major partita is what got me interested in VSL in the first place. I had never heard sample strings sound so "alive" before.

    Thanks for your generous sharing of your knowledge.

    Best,
    Jay

  • Hi Beat!

    Once again, great stuff!

    Thank you!

    gh [:D]

  • Thanks,

    Good for new to VSL, this is great

  • Hi Beat,

    let me express my admiration as well.

    You are great! And I hope that your attitude inspires other users to share their ideas.

    Best wishes,

    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • Beat... Grazie... very very much!
    Your "How to..." are a very... BIG help!
    [:D]

  • Beat these are fantastic tutorials..

    great to read and incredibly informative.. maybe i think the 'offical' DVD should have been a bit more along this line LOL . ... i'll be pointing people over to you now

    [:D]

    well done

  • Beat, don't beat it! [:D]

    Thanks for Your genereousity in taking time sharing Your knowledge. It's a wonderful approach to life and Your fellow human beings - as opposed to clinging on to Your secrets as if Your carreer would depend on that!
    Can't wait for Your VSL LONG NOTES TUTORIAL...

    One question though reg. Your workflow, if You've got the time:

    Do You simply load the different articulations on different midichannels and then cut n' paste to distribute the notes accordingly - or maybe insert keyswitches to have the midi-info gathered on one track in a "ready for score" manner? Or both?
    To boil it down; You must have optimized Your workflow pretty much by now. Do You wanna share?

    All the best
    Sten

  • Paul, Rino and fitch

    Thank you very much! It was a pleasure. [:D]

    Sorry Paul that I've insert you in my homepage (Video Tutorials) without asking you. I hope you approve of this fact.

    All the best

    Beat Kaufmann

    - Tips & Tricks while using Samples of VSL.. see at: https://www.beat-kaufmann.com/vitutorials/ - Tutorial "Mixing an Orchestra": https://www.beat-kaufmann.com/mixing-an-orchestra/
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    @styxstyx said:


    One question though reg. Your workflow, if You've got the time:
    Do You simply load the different articulations on different midichannels and then cut n' paste to distribute the notes accordingly - or maybe insert keyswitches to have the midi-info gathered on one track in a "ready for score" manner? Or both?
    To boil it down; You must have optimized Your workflow pretty much by now. Do You wanna share?

    All the best
    Sten

    Hi styxstyx

    I think you will find some answers here

    http://www.beat-kaufmann.com/tipspcmusic/index.html#50946996000209f06

    You can't wait? I'm working 24 hours and during the night... Unfortunately (for you) I have another main job too. So be patient. It will be a long tutorial with lots of examples and pictures. [H]

    Best
    Beat Kaufmann

    - Tips & Tricks while using Samples of VSL.. see at: https://www.beat-kaufmann.com/vitutorials/ - Tutorial "Mixing an Orchestra": https://www.beat-kaufmann.com/mixing-an-orchestra/
  • Hi Beat, and thanks for Your reply!
    And yes, I CAN wait [[;)]]
    All the best
    StyxStyx

  • Thanks -- Great Tutorial [:)]

  • I still haven't had a chance to check this one out, but I'll go ahead and say that the other's you've made are very helpful. Thank's for bringing this to our community.

  • thanks a lot for this very helpful tutorial ... I'm very impressed by the result you have with the vsl products ... I hope t test it soon [:)]

  • thanks for your great tips [:)]

  • WAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

    Thank you very much Beat!!!

    Your tricks are very useful for me!!!

    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

    You can be very proud of your work!!!

    Thanks!!!!