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msw188
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I don't know if you have the capability to do this with whatever program you are using, but when I'm trying to fix up a particular instrument that is playing fast things, I sometimes cut the song to half tempo and put the other instruments' volumes down. Then sometimes play the harp solo along with just one other instrument at a time, and see if anything pops up. It can help you find a sour note in the harp's part, or may reveal some trouble from a different source. Just a suggestion to help iron out the part.
Not sure what to say about that drum part. It definitely felt too fast to be believable for a human (a drum roll is usually more 'washy', aah, I can't think of a word for it - a roll usually should not sound like a punk drummer playing a technically perfect fill - okay, I'm not making any more sense...). Then again, do you want the song to sound like its being played by a human orchestra? To me its more of a taste thing and I think you should just leave the drum part however you want it. For me, I really dislike electronic drum patches (you'll notice I never bothered adding any to the Tales music), but its just personal taste.
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| msw188 wrote: | I don't know if you have the capability to do this with whatever program you are using, but when I'm trying to fix up a particular instrument that is playing fast things, I sometimes cut the song to half tempo and put the other instruments' volumes down. Then sometimes play the harp solo along with just one other instrument at a time, and see if anything pops up. It can help you find a sour note in the harp's part, or may reveal some trouble from a different source. Just a suggestion to help iron out the part.
Not sure what to say about that drum part. It definitely felt too fast to be believable for a human (a drum roll is usually more 'washy', aah, I can't think of a word for it - a roll usually should not sound like a punk drummer playing a technically perfect fill - okay, I'm not making any more sense...). Then again, do you want the song to sound like its being played by a human orchestra? To me its more of a taste thing and I think you should just leave the drum part however you want it. For me, I really dislike electronic drum patches (you'll notice I never bothered adding any to the Tales music), but its just personal taste. |
Yeah, I use the unregistered Noteworthy Composer. It's been a pretty good tool to use.
Here is the seventh, and hopefully, final version of the song. I think I have the harp section just about right. I also added an octave to towards the end of the brass section. Don't know if I will stick with it or not though. I might work on it a bit more, but overall I am pleased with the total outcome. Criticism and suggestions are still more than welcome 
http://makersofcornbreadjuice.com/battlefinal.mid
EDIT: Do you guys think I should lower the volume of all parts by a tad? It seems really loud in-game.
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Artimus Bena
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:59 am Post subject: |
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The only part my ears catch on is the quick note change on the beginning strings. I know it's an inherent midi thing, but maybe you could find a way to smooth that out.
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Artimus Bena
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It's the track using String Ensemble 1, second measure or so, and a three note progression downward; eighth note, eighth note, whole note. It repeats itself soon after, but something in the very beginning makes it really stand out. It sounds fine the rest of the song.
edit: sorry, quarter note, quarter note, whole note.*
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