m-audio key rig
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ssscientist
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The beauty of midi is that different products from assorted manufacturers all can be assembled piece by piece into a custom system --- using an M-Audio controller doesn't mean you need to stick with M-Audio softsynths.
In my humble opinion you'd be much better off with the flexiblity and depth that spending a little more on Reason will buy you rather than locking yourself in to 4 modules and their eventual --- or not so eventual --- staleness factor.
In my humble opinion you'd be much better off with the flexiblity and depth that spending a little more on Reason will buy you rather than locking yourself in to 4 modules and their eventual --- or not so eventual --- staleness factor.
blazingstrings
dgatwood can **** himself
I agree and disagree with ssscientist.
WHile Reason is a great program(I own it), The Keyrig has some very nice sounds.
In my honest opinion, if there is a demo version try it first.
See how it work with your system ect ect.
Also check out sites like KVR and try out some of the freeware synths, There are some pretty nice ones for free.
As ssscientist said you dont need to stick with M-Audio just because you have one of there controllers.
-Blaze
WHile Reason is a great program(I own it), The Keyrig has some very nice sounds.
In my honest opinion, if there is a demo version try it first.
See how it work with your system ect ect.
Also check out sites like KVR and try out some of the freeware synths, There are some pretty nice ones for free.
As ssscientist said you dont need to stick with M-Audio just because you have one of there controllers.
-Blaze
I think keyrig is a great entry level program. M-audio kinda meant it to be for schools to buy to get some sounds on there computer. Or someone who buys one of there interfaces and pro-tools m-powered but don't have any sounds. well for $100 you can get keyboards, and for another $100 they have the drum and bass rig.
Though they are definitely meant for the hobbyist!
Though they are definitely meant for the hobbyist!
more info . . .
Appreciate your feedback(s).
ssscientist: I fully realize I don't need to use m-audio software just because I have m-audio keyboard, what can I say, I like m-audio stuff! It's also suppost to be set-up for the m-audio keyboards.
n8tron: Funny you should mention the drum and bass rig, thought I might check that out "down the road" could be cool to have a dual monitor set-up, one "rig" on each!
Thanks again.
Appreciate your feedback(s).
ssscientist: I fully realize I don't need to use m-audio software just because I have m-audio keyboard, what can I say, I like m-audio stuff! It's also suppost to be set-up for the m-audio keyboards.
n8tron: Funny you should mention the drum and bass rig, thought I might check that out "down the road" could be cool to have a dual monitor set-up, one "rig" on each!
Thanks again.
Go to KVR. If you download even just half the free things there, you'll be more than content to not blow that kind of money on the Key Rig software. Seriously, Key Rig is like a toy compared to most everything else out there. And this is not a biased statement, because I use both M-Audio controllers, as well as Delta interfaces.
Kvr
I appreciate the tip on KVR (I really do) but I go to their web page, and immediately get lost!
Can't tell the forest for the trees feeling. I’d value any pointers, what software would the group suggest for a beginning keyboardist. Thanks again for the help, now how about some real files I can start to use!
I appreciate the tip on KVR (I really do) but I go to their web page, and immediately get lost!
Can't tell the forest for the trees feeling. I’d value any pointers, what software would the group suggest for a beginning keyboardist. Thanks again for the help, now how about some real files I can start to use!
LfO
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At KVR, you're forced to use the search feature to really find anything. So, select the "Instruments, Effects, Hosts, etc." tab on the left. This takes you to an advanced search page. I find softsynths to be the most fun, so lets start searching there - leave 1(a) on "Instruments".
Since we're looking for instruments, select any number of options from the "Instruments" section of 1(b). For now, select "strings/orchestral"
I leave 2 alone - most of what you'll find will be VSTs because of their popularity anyway.
In 3, uncheck all but your system - in my case, I leave "Windows checked"
I only want free stuff, so I uncheck "Commercial" and "Unreleased" in 4.
Leave the rest of the questions as they are, and click search.
This gives me a list of 6 synths, totally free. If I were you, I'd download String Theory - its just a really fun (but specialized) synth.
Since we're looking for instruments, select any number of options from the "Instruments" section of 1(b). For now, select "strings/orchestral"
I leave 2 alone - most of what you'll find will be VSTs because of their popularity anyway.
In 3, uncheck all but your system - in my case, I leave "Windows checked"
I only want free stuff, so I uncheck "Commercial" and "Unreleased" in 4.
Leave the rest of the questions as they are, and click search.
This gives me a list of 6 synths, totally free. If I were you, I'd download String Theory - its just a really fun (but specialized) synth.
Ditto on String Theory, also look for plugins by EVM. They have some awesome old plugins of individual samples such as 2 choir plugins, a string plugin, flute, grand piano, etc... Good Stuff if you can find them, the Grand Piano and other cool stuff can be had at EVM http://www.evmsynths.com/free.htm
Land of Cockaigne: Cool Stuff, Go Get It (Seriously the Phibes elctric organ plugin is one of the creepiest sounding organs you'll ever hear). http://www.funkelectric.com/~cockaigne/
Mik Sybrandts "GTG JP 7A" Rocks!!! (and any of his others for that matter). http://miksybrandt.panicnow.net/downloads.htm
And for the abosolute best free Mini Moog and Arp2600 emulations go right straight to http://glenstegner.com/softsynths.html
Check out Sampletank and Sonic Synth (Both have free demos with some cool downloadable patches:
http://www.sampletank.com/Main.html?STFreeDwn
http://www.soniksynth.com/Main.html?prod_SS
And last but not least navigate to the VST Instruments portian of http://www.soundfonts.it/ and grab ORGANized Trio and Mr Ray (Hammond B3 and electric piano plugins respectively).
As far as KVR goes, do like LFO said, but I usually leave the "Unreleased" plugins option enabled as often you are getting the very latest plugins (Often Beta, but usually quite stable) from companies with established track records, and they will eventually no longer be free, so get while you can.
You can also search by manufaturer on that page too (Dropdown list at the top of the search page), so go check them out.
Land of Cockaigne: Cool Stuff, Go Get It (Seriously the Phibes elctric organ plugin is one of the creepiest sounding organs you'll ever hear). http://www.funkelectric.com/~cockaigne/
Mik Sybrandts "GTG JP 7A" Rocks!!! (and any of his others for that matter). http://miksybrandt.panicnow.net/downloads.htm
And for the abosolute best free Mini Moog and Arp2600 emulations go right straight to http://glenstegner.com/softsynths.html
Check out Sampletank and Sonic Synth (Both have free demos with some cool downloadable patches:
http://www.sampletank.com/Main.html?STFreeDwn
http://www.soniksynth.com/Main.html?prod_SS
And last but not least navigate to the VST Instruments portian of http://www.soundfonts.it/ and grab ORGANized Trio and Mr Ray (Hammond B3 and electric piano plugins respectively).
As far as KVR goes, do like LFO said, but I usually leave the "Unreleased" plugins option enabled as often you are getting the very latest plugins (Often Beta, but usually quite stable) from companies with established track records, and they will eventually no longer be free, so get while you can.
You can also search by manufaturer on that page too (Dropdown list at the top of the search page), so go check them out.
Anytime......
Also check out Crystal http://www.greenoak.com/crystal/
One of the best sound design plugins around (Reminds me of Absynth, but with simpler envelopes), with awesome modulation, delay, wave sequencing, morphing, and mangling options. Try loading in any soundfont, and using all the above options to create sonic textures you've never even dreamed of. You can even use it as a straight up sampler (Although in order to use your sounds you need to create a soundfont in a third party program (Check out Awave: http://www.fmjsoft.com/awavestudio.html If it needs to be converted, Awave can do it)).
Also check out Crystal http://www.greenoak.com/crystal/
One of the best sound design plugins around (Reminds me of Absynth, but with simpler envelopes), with awesome modulation, delay, wave sequencing, morphing, and mangling options. Try loading in any soundfont, and using all the above options to create sonic textures you've never even dreamed of. You can even use it as a straight up sampler (Although in order to use your sounds you need to create a soundfont in a third party program (Check out Awave: http://www.fmjsoft.com/awavestudio.html If it needs to be converted, Awave can do it)).