Survey: Live Instruments vs. Synthesizers

[The Seifer]

Define "real"...


(Sorry, I just coulnd't help myself)

A sample of an instrument that exists in the universe recorded with a microphone PROBABLY.

Most orchestrated soundtracks to TV shows and some movies are made with samples, and you would never know because it sounds so real.



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[minofifa]

true true seifer

go tot eh garritan orchestra sample webpage, lots of stuff (including some of the tunes on CSI) are made by samples.

When it comes to orcheastra work, i would much rather use samples than a real player. For one, it is many times quicker. Also i would have no clue as to how i should record a violin player. with the right effects and hareware (like mod wheels and velocity sensative keys) a library of samples can sound pretty convincing

 

[The Seifer]

Yep. I've got my eye on the vienna symphonic library. If someone paypals me $3000 I'll buy it and show you how good it works.

 

[Rock Star 87]

it's not that hard to record an instumentalist. As a sax player, i record myself all the time. here's what i use effects and hardware wise.

Shure Beta 98H/C clip-on condenser mic
soundstage fx plug-in
compressor plug-in
Analog warmth plug-in (when appropriate)
Pro Audio 9 for recording and mixing (also playback accompianement)
Line 6 POD Pro Modeler
Monster XLR cables
Soundforge for mastering

c, it's not that hard with the right equipment