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Elliott Fienberg
Canada
Приєднався 4 лип 2013
My channel showcases some of the creative process that goes into my music. I hope you will find some useful tips inside.
Almansa A-400 Nature Classical Guitar - Demo and Review in 2024
A wonderful budget option for new or experienced players to try out.
Includes a short comparison to the Almansa A-403 CW (cutaway)
Includes a short comparison to the Almansa A-403 CW (cutaway)
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Відео
Creator Cart - Music and Video System on Wheels
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Updating some progress on my project to have a self contained workstation for music that can go around my home.
Murphy Slope (Sunrise over Midtown Toronto)
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I was granted access to the roof that morning which made for a special video capture.
Perfect the Chord Movements for 'Stay Stay Stay' by Taylor Swift - 15-Minute Phone-Friendly Tutorial
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This lesson dives into how to get chords moving in time with a song. Any song. Today it happens to be Stay Stay Stay by Taylor Swift. Tomorrow it can be Down by the River by Neil Young. But the theory will always be the same. Slow it down to a tempo that you can comfortably shift those fingers around. Here it is on Hook Theory: www.hooktheory.com/theorytab/view/taylor-swift/stay-stay-stay
Getting the Feel for 'Stay Stay Stay' by Taylor Swift Before Learning It
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Get a feel for Taylor Swift's 'Stay Stay Stay' before you learn it. I have used @HooktheoryLLC for playback, we explore the song's vibe and nuances.
Introduction to the Fienberg Method for Music
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Some background about the method and what we’re going to be covering here. Our first song is Stay Stay Stay by @TaylorSwift.
Mackie MobileMix 8: Mixer Without Panning Knob or Interface Mode
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Mackie MobileMix 8: Mixer Without Panning Knob or Interface Mode
Waves at Night in Jamaica
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Guitar was played alongside the video recording you see here. Runaway Bay, April 2024
The Incredible Arnie Huffman (Solo Improvised Acoustic Guitar)
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20 minutes of uninterrupted, human guitar playing from Elliott's bedroom in Toronto. This is the Seagull S6 dropped into C#. @GodinGuitarsOfficial
Campolina (Ambient Music with Canadian Sunrise)
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Music for busy nervous systems. Find more on the Infinity Waves playlist on Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/7IKcCAz1RKWPesjDFJLq7t
The Origin (Ambient Guitar)
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Enjoy this long swelling piece. Subscribers to The Sunday Bagel newsletter were sent an advance version of this video before it went up. efnbrg.substack.com/
Crater of the Moon (Sunrise in Toronto, March 2024)
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Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5lbw8FWvSTWNP6Ck4E5vit Apple Music: music.apple.com/ca/album/crater-of-the-moon-single/1734990996
Man Plays Relaxing Classical Guitar in a Dimly Lit Room (Almansa 403 CW + Lewitt LCT 140 & MXL 606)
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Just something soft recorded on a quiet Saturday night in Toronto. elliottfienberg.com
Designing Immersive Soundscapes in BandLab
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Supplement to my Creative Mornings FieldTrip. Download the sounds from here: tinyurl.com/FTSoundscapes
When is the Best Time to Record and Post Videos?
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Just remember that there is no best time of day to record and post your vidoes. Find the time that works best for you balancing different factors such as natural sunlight and how your home operates. For more tips on doing your Most Creative Work, visit themostcreative.net Interested in going deeper? Take my Confident (Enough) on Camera Workshop: efnbrg.gumroad.com/l/confcamreplay 00:00 // Intro...
Letting Go of Bitterness and Resentment in Daily Life
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Letting Go of Bitterness and Resentment in Daily Life
The Yamaha CK88 is an Ambient Powerhouse Keyboard (Review + Sound Demo)
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The Yamaha CK88 is an Ambient Powerhouse Keyboard (Review Sound Demo)
Advice for Impatient Creative People Who Want Everything to Happen Now
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Advice for Impatient Creative People Who Want Everything to Happen Now
The Miracle Network - Juicy Red Morning Sunrise in Canada | Nature Timelapse and Ambient Piano Music
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The Miracle Network - Juicy Red Morning Sunrise in Canada | Nature Timelapse and Ambient Piano Music
Revelation | Ambient Guitar Music by Elliott Fienberg
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Revelation | Ambient Guitar Music by Elliott Fienberg
Searchlights: Morning Sunrise, Cold November in Toronto
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Searchlights: Morning Sunrise, Cold November in Toronto
Timelapse in Algonquin Park (Ring of Saturn)
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Timelapse in Algonquin Park (Ring of Saturn)
Substack: The Best Email Newsletter Platform for Musicians and Creators?
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Substack: The Best Email Newsletter Platform for Musicians and Creators?
What My Mom Taught Me About Taylor Swift
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What My Mom Taught Me About Taylor Swift
The Corridor Visualization for Committing to Creative Projects
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The Corridor Visualization for Committing to Creative Projects
The Easiest Way to Work through Songwriter's Block or Producer's Block
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The Easiest Way to Work through Songwriter's Block or Producer's Block
When Everything Disappeared Twice (Live in the Studio Version)
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When Everything Disappeared Twice (Live in the Studio Version)
The Two Channels of Consciousness + Ambient Rhodes Piece
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The Two Channels of Consciousness Ambient Rhodes Piece
The Trey Anastasio Method for Inspired Play (Elliott's Podcast)
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The Trey Anastasio Method for Inspired Play (Elliott's Podcast)
Nice! I'm thinking of getting this as a good bank of sounds. Did you feel like you had enough sound design control? It's not a synth, so I know you don't get full control of envelopes etc., but it sounds like there's still quite a lot of shaping you can do? Secondly, are the effects per-part, or do they apply to the whole mix?
@@duketranslucent3rd hey there you get some very basic editing of the envelope and filters. But that can be enough for some people after you put effects on them. For example a tremolo can add an lfo for you. The effects are both per part and then there is a global section. Best of luck on your search, definitely go to a store and play around on headphones for a bit.
@@efnbrg Thanks!
hey , thanks for your video. you are right , the primary and secondary are SUPER unclear to use. definitely Mackie needs to realease a diagram of the signal flow. so fare here is what I figured out: secondary trrs incoming signal(s) goes to chan 5/6, secondary trrs outgoings works but you cant deal with the level and there is a huge buzz when using it, so not so usefull. Primary trrs incoming signal has its own level ("1 level") above fx, goes directly to to the main and you can't pull it out (!) you cant listen to the primary trrs in the headphones only, it has to go to main. primary trrs outgoing signal works fine, the level switch is definetley usefull to adjust to your phone or camera input level. what is special about this system is the main out is not to be considered as a monitor out, you cant plug your monitors to the main out, it's a mix out actually. this is why there are two more outputs (oddly named mix 1 and mix 2) to use as monitor out, spaker out and so on.
The way you talk matches your music perfectly, a meditative review!
Thanks it’s always nice to hear I am in some sort of alignment 😄
could this be used for console such as ps5 or xbox?
can you clarify what you mean by using it with a gaming console? for starters it does not have a USB audio interface in it similar to what the focusrite series boxes are.
This was helpful
hi elliott, thank you for this beautiful review! I was wondering during the section of strings with rotary, you managed to loop this really special ongoing soundscape. Was the foot pedal used to do this, just the stock sustain pedal? or another switch/onboard piece. Sorry if this is a simple question. You have definitely convinced me how great of an instrument this can be!
Hey glad you enjoyed this video. It is indeed a stock sustain pedal which I happen to use one by Donner for. I think if I had to get a new one it would be the Yamaha one that has a half press. I’m not even sure what that is but apparently the keyboard supports this half state so it sounds like a good choice.
@@efnbrg right on! thank you for the info :)
I love your ambient music, and I am inspired to try something similar, but I can't afford the CK88. Do you think the Numa Compact X SE would be a good alternative? Thank you!
@@SelfSealingStemBolt Aw thanks that’s a sweet comment to receive. I would consider a used CK-61. Sure the keys aren’t weighted but you will have the sound engine that does this unique layering thing. You could always plug a weighted keyboard in later on, like a lower end studiologic. There are other keyboards like Yamaha MX49 or Roland Juno-61 but they operate like traditional workstations so you have to go through more menus to layer and wash with the effects. But after you spend time designing patches you will get similar sounds. But what I love about the CK system is this quick layering with minimal menu diving if any at all really. I can’t speak to what would happen in the Numa keyboard.
@@efnbrg thank you! I keep coming back to this video because it’s so inspiring! 😎
Starts out saying F U to his viewers. LOL
Subscribed just because of how wholesome this video was
Thanks I appreciate it. I don't have the capacity or willpower to make shiny UA-cam videos so you have to be patient to watch mine 😁
@@efnbrg that's exactly what makes your videos more genuine!
hey leo messi!
Nice explainer…and love the ambiant playing
Great video is there away to reset if you go too far into it?
Thanks for doing this video. Really liked and your stuff.
My pleasure i'm glad it was useful. Would be nice to show how the keyboard actually works but this is my style 😄
love u, Ell! "raWk on"
ressspect!
U Look thinner than before
@@nookcolor1130 maybe that is true but I will always have a buddha belly 😂
I don't care about you 😂 and I also don't care about zoom 😅
Great video! I've been trying to find an alternative to the Nord stage 4 since its the one that stood out to me for the external delay and reverb controls and the ability to easily articulate the wet and dry parameters, because I to don't like sharp staccato sounds really when I play but i honestly can't stand the bright red finish of the stage 4.this is a really beautiful keyboard,could you recommend any other keyboards that have external reverb controls?
Thanks for watching I would look at the StudioLogic Nano series and see how the FX are set up on that. It's the only other keyboard that I had a bit of regretsy that I didn't know about before buying this one. Still extremely happy with the Yamaha though so no complaints.
@@efnbrgthanks for your awesome video. When I google I get Numa X-SE. is this a comparable keyboard? I’m loving this demo of the CK88. Thank you!
@@SelfSealingStemBolt hey glad you liked it. I don’t know much about Numa in general but this is the keyboard I was referring to: www.studiologic-music.com/products/numa_compact2x/
Thank you!
hi elliot, great video!! i agree with you completely with this unit not having an interface feature..the secondary analog outs maybe used for this purpose i think... i believe this unit not having panning on any of the channels was designed to work great with live streaming social platform such as Tiktok Live, Bigo Live etc...apps that uniutlizes the TRRS ins or adaptors that only accepts mono mic inputs and stereo outputs in/out mobile apps that allows you to interact with viewers by guesting them onto your mobile stream in real time video chat format.. with that said the Mackie MobileMix cost way too much for that purpose alone...the battery pack option with effects is a great feature...but can be accomplished with other less costing brand units with same purpose such as Maono units ...the MaonoCaster AME2 can serve the same purpose with interface feature and cost a lot less...or for even lesser cost the USB V8 Live External Sound Mixer Board work great with older mobile phones (although sacrificing audio quality if used to record on) ..
Thanks for watching, this one is due for a followup. You are correct that smartphones can be picky about stereo/mono and on top of it instagram live encodes at 64mpbs mono. I'm interested in seeing how the maono units work just for fun. In the meantime I got a Yamaha AG03MK2 on a warehouse deal from Amazon and it is phenomenal.
how does this compare with DGX-670? I'm split between these two rn
i have never seen the dgx before but the two keyboards look completely different. I would imagine they were designed by different teams or subdivisions within Yamaha entirely. The DGX seems to be on the arranger side and also is trying to appeal to people who play traditional piano. That is not a keyboard you would take to a gig. It's also a lot heavier in weight. CK88 builds on the reface series, so people who are into vintage keyboards with effects. You get three layers and that's pretty much as far as the feature set will go. Not even an arpeggiator.
Your happiness and satisfaction with this keyboard shows through the screen. Enjoy.
Thanks I just did a live stream with it last night with just the keyboard. I think I want a CK61 instead now though so I can move around easier instagram.com/reel/C62iLU8g9Ku
Brilliant work on this track Elliott !
Thanks Marti!
Stage keyboard for stage not for home ...?
I think it's just as good for the home as it is the stage. and it has little speakers inside.
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Very inspiring video! You can also use it as an effects unit for other stuff which is awesome
Yeah I believe I did a test where I ran the Behringer Model-D through it. And there's the whole USB + Bluetooth area of the board as well.
Fantastic dive into how creative you can be in real-time with the CK88 Elliott, thanks!!!
My pleasure, glad to hear you enjoyed it. Do you have one yourself?
Not yet but really looking forward to getting one. Have just tried it out at Guitar Center and was struck by how easy and intuitive it seemed to be about to change your current sound even adjust the layers.
Hey man! Could you confirm if the "Felt Piano" from the CP series is on this unit?
Oh wow I didn't know they had a felt piano in there. I don't know why this is not like a default sound on every keyboard now. No it's not in here and it's one of the only things I wish could be improved. I do have Noire in the PC though so I'm ok.
Very nice sir. I too like the lush ethereal sounds. My ck61 is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I never go very far to the right or left. LOL. Arms are short.
Haha yeah you will love it. I could totally pull off putting a CK 61 above my 88, but for that type of thing I would go with Roland Juno DS to get some corny new age soundscapes and trance arpeggiators.
Of course, you know what you want, but I would ask, have you owned a Juno DS61? Because I have and I sent it back. May be just me but the sounds were spikey. For those of us who like etereal, spikey don't get it. I was really disappointed. I've owned multiple Rolands and this one was just very non-Roland-like.@tCreative-ux9zp
@@jimsuber6784 that was me using my other account, sorry for the confusion there. that's great to know. i had only tried it in the store. the other types of synths that i would consider for tier 2 would be Behringer Poly-D or Korg Minilogue/MicroKorg. I have the Model-D but as a module it doesn't really fit into this situation very well.
Only fly in the ointment for me is that on the old Roland RD-150, when playing a piano/strings layer chord with the damper pedal down, then turning off the strings layer, with the intention of fading out the strings with an expression pedal, you could then continue to play piano only notes as the strings faded (a nice resolve at the end of a song). But on the CK as soon as you turn off the layer the strings die, even with the damper pedal held.
Wow I appreciate this level of “in the weeds” detail about keyboards in general. For me the only equivalent wish is that it would just have an arpeggiator but since they didn’t put a button on the keyboard for it, I doubt it will get added to the effects menu with a firmware update. But that’s my hope.
Sorry but I wasn't able to follow what you did there. Can you tell me what you did to get the string/pad sound to sustain and play piano on top of it?
Hi I believe this is a basic layering that's going on. When you hit the keyboard it triggers both sounds, the piano and the pad. Similar to any typical keyboard that has a layering function. There was no extra programming done.
This is great! Thanks. Mine is coming next week and I hadn't even thought about ambient. I'll put my Neutron on top and use the iPad for arpeggiator.
Glad to hear. Lately I have been using the organ section even more for ambient. A lot of B-3 sounds in jazz irritate me but they work great for this. And yes I did an experiment where I ran the Model-D on top of the CK-88, it fits on the spot at the right side. Was an awesome combo. You won't regret the choice.
Great vid bro!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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You're right I was just thinking that this morning as I did some more digging into the program. It's really amazing
nice video !!! are you happy with the onboard speakers , no distortion , clipping etc ? (are them the ones that play on , i mean is the video recorded with sound coming out of those two 2x6W speakers)
Hi glad you liked it, I forgot to address the speakers issue in this video. The sound in this video is NOT from those speakers. I love the fact that this keyboard has them though, which the Korg SV-2 only has if you pay for a more expensive upgraded version. They are totally sufficient for having something quick when you turn on the keyboard. They are not amazing but I just like the option when I don't want to turn on my audio interface and monitors. You get an on/off switch which is appreciated. They don't really clip but I did notice that if you set the output of the CK-88 to be say +26db*, the onboard speakers will get that boost which doesn't seem to make sense since that setting should only apply to the line-outs. This could do damage to the speakers. * The CK-88 has a setting in the menu to boost the output of the volume if you need more gain which is perfect
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Thanks I’m glad for the info. Saved me $300😮I only liked the idea because it was a quick convenience way of recording for music without having to make a full set up using condenser microphones?
Hi Anthony can you clarify why this device doesn’t fit your needs? Because by your comment it does tick off the box of helping you record without setting up condensers. It just doesn’t do multitrack recording very well which they offer in their R series
@@efnbrg I seen other videos and it does look interesting but for multi track recording I would have to place it upside down for acoustic guitar and the other thing I was concerned was the plug-ins are like a spiders legs taking up more room or messy. Someone else mentioned they don’t look like they can take much of a pounding if they fall to the ground after listening to a few reviews, I think the tascam 8 would be the one to get and it has more weight to it. I like the idea that it’s portable and ready to go. I can always go back to my daw later. These recorders are great for recording ideas to start off and transferring to a daw later. There especially excellent for acoustic guitar and vocals. I already owned the zoom r4 recorder. It was an excellent idea. I just thought it needed more tracks and power supply. The built-in mic is right where it should be and everything is visible and positioned properly. I think zoom8 is a spiderweb nest to begin with. Tascams been around for a while for an extra $100 dinaris!
@@anthonyacosta7235 ok this makes sense. The Tascam Portacapture x8 also has higher quality recording at 32-bit rate float which I dont think exists in the Zoom H8. Good to hear your thoughts on the Zoom R4. I think I will get one soon. Lately I have had the best success with the Tascam DP-008ex because it functions like a proper multitrack recorder, but it records at 16/44.1 and i have to plug in a condenser mic to use it.
Thanks Elliott… it’s good to hear its capabilities away from the ‘standard’ stuff. Think I’ll pick up a 61 and see how I get on 👍
Great to hear I think the 61 key will pack a lot of punch at a good price 😀
Nice to see someone doing a video about the CK that isn't doing the standard blues/jazz repertoire. All credit to their musical talent of course.
Yes polyman, I want people to know that you don’t have to be a keyboard wiz to benefit from a solid 88 key system
Thank you, your video is very inspirational
@@Wty-7373 happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Thank you Elliott, that sounded lovely. Really enjoyed your walk through the ambient qualities of the CK. I will have to check out your music too 🙂
Thanks Shane, glad you enjoyed. Do you have this keyboard or looking to get one?
@@efnbrg I am on the lookout for a keyboard that will complement my Reface CP for some gigs, but also sit on top of my Wurlitzer for special gigs too. Also something easy to take to rehearsal.
@@shanesurgey2416 people are calling it all the refaces combined into one package. In your case the CK61 would be great on top of the Wurly, but if you get the CK88 with the special case designed for it, I don't know why you'd want to lug a Wurly to a show. I am also seeing some comments that people wish there was a 73 key edition which I would agree with. This should've been 73 keys.
Yes, 73 keys would be nice - 88 keys and a Wurlitzer is too much for a gig. The 61 keys would be ideal and I don’t mind the compromise in a band setting. Yes, I have heard it is all the refaces in one unit, I also like the fact that Yamaha have good cut through in a band situation too.
I can sit and watch the squirrels the whole day! A really nice piece, thanks for sharing!
Thank you I should make a video for you in another backyard that has a ton of squirrels running around the trees
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So glad you found it ♥
That was so useful. Nice to hear a perspective similar to mine
So calm and quiet, and there were squirrels on the tree! :)
Thanks that's funny you spotted them! they are picking up their last bits of food before starting to hibernate. Posted a new one today: ua-cam.com/video/TZfgdZ_RoAQ/v-deo.html
Peaceful and beautiful...love from France ❤
Thanks so much Miriam ❤
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A great music, I loved it!
Thanks, much appreciated!
Your welcome!
I like very much your style of creating videos straightforward and being honest about what you think and how you articulate yourself. This also refers to the way how you were introducing yourself when you spoke about the zoom H8 which is how I discovered your channel. Please go on, Stay motivated and don't get lost in the traps hidden under the floor of the corridor of life. Best wishes!
Boy thank you. It means a lot. I used to go by Spaghetti Lab on UA-cam for some tech training so your username is very similar. Also I have made some videos on Instagram at instagram.com/mostcreativehq and am working to move some of these lessons over in UA-cam’s format. I hope to continue to deliver useful messages to you. Thanks again.
@@efnbrg Yes of course names and numbers ... And why by the way did you not continue the spagetti lab?
@@S-LAB I was more interested in helping people finish creative work rather than fidgeting with open source electronics and code which isn’t my forte or at least wasnt at the time 🙂
@@efnbrg creative work is inspiring - truly creative work!
Nice work there. Interesting music and thoughts. All the best
Lovely stuff
Thanks BJ!