Re: [LAU] Music made with Linux: c2015-15

On Mon, 28 Sep 2015 19:14:43 +0100 Will Godfrey <willgodfrey(a)musically.me.uk> wrote: Thanks for the comment ! I'm not certain what you mean by 'kit', so here's a setup overview. All recorded using Ardour 4.2.0. Most track plugins are Calf 5-band EQ and Calf reverb. Master bus uses Fons' 4-band parametric EQ and the Calf multiband limiter. Recording mic is an Audio Technica AT2050. On the sound generation front, the acoustic guitar is a Takamine. The drums are from a Korg Microstation (JazzBrush kit), played live on one track, one take. Or two :) The cello solo sound is from the free Sonatina library, loaded in Renoise 3.0 and going through a Black Deluxe Cabinet simulator effect. The electric guitar is again the Microstation (WetDist), with Calf reverb Ardour automation at the end. Finally, here and there are Reaktor's Microprism (NorthpoleNights), Carbon (TheWarmth), and SpaceDrone (DesertWind), all free versions, through the vsthost app. It is the first time I tried to mixdown. I have lots of tunes, really a lot, but never actually went the extra step to (try to) make something cohesive that also draws on dynamics and moods. And also, by trying to pay attention to not making it too boring for listeners. I have experienced that suggesting works well. By that I mean not delivering everything. The listeners must also experience, there must be room for some kind of participation. When everything is given, it becomes not as much interesting, and that's the other aspect I try to pay attention to: to keep the interest. The slowest tune there is can be made to keep interest. It is much like a plant whose seed is planted, then watered, and then it grows. It sets a backdrop so that the listeners can hopefully "grow things", make their own feelings and stories, during the time the tune lasts. And then again, there's also a question of musical tastes. At least this is now how I view the whole thing. :) Cheers.