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Hello,
I try to accomplish a "paddy" section for a SLOW violin /hoboe solo.
I need to have the "paddy" section smooth and lush. I use app. strings, and the voiscing is (is it?) following the rules written in "The study of Counterpoint" book, but the result is...well, far from what I want.
How to do this? Should I add a woodwind section?
Stef
Perhaps if you post an audio example (a link) of what you are refering to we could be of more help. Aside from just manipulating the vel X fade, Expression, Attack, Release, and layering with other string patches until something satisfactory comes along I don't know what to tell you.
Are you just interested in the working methods of other users regarding slow legato strings?
Currently, I'm working on a piece with adagio strings and I find it's like pulling teeth to get them to sound convincing. Sometimes I think VSL should consider working on an Adagio Strings I and II libraries.
...layering with other string patches...
Could you elaborate a bit on this more, please? What other string patches do you have in mind?
Yep, I am also intersted to know how others work, if it is not a secret.
Well, I have in my arsenal some partitures as well, so, I can "see" how the famous composers orchestrated some well known pieces, but still...
adding a string pad from my synth/workstation helps tremendeously. But I do not believe that this is the correct way.
Hello trifidmaster,
For me, it depends on the situation. If I want the big string sound, I'll blend Orchestra Strings with Chamber strings. If I just want a standard sized Orchestral, I'll blend Orchestra Strings with Solo Strings. I generally don't blend more than two string patches together because of phasing issues. sometimes I don't blend at all, again it depends on what sound I'm striving for.
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