For wind instruments, many folks find that using a MIDI Breath Controller for CC02 (when supported by the synth or library) yields improved expressivity over sliders. If CC02 is not supported then CC11 and/or CC07 can be driven by the Breath Controller in a pinch.
Something I would like to see in Dorico is a comprehensive walk-thru of an expression map setup. We all have libraries which go way beyond Staccato, Fortissimo, etc., standard things which Dorico likea to do automagically, but I prefer using the Staccato in my sample library, so I create StaccatoX. And there are tons of non-standard articulations which have no standard names which I do use. For instance I'm trying to get OT's "Beauford" expression maps working and it's not happening.
Awesome suggestion! I’ve covered expression maps at various times, but I’m open to presenting a more thorough walkthrough. Such a topic might take 30+ mins to be thorough. Do you think that is watchable and helpful (as long as it stays on point :) ?
@@musicchefpro Very helpful. For instance, one would think there are only Expression Maps and Playback Technique. Yet there is Edit Playback Techniques which is different. The hierarchy of all these is unclear to me. All seems clear enough when using standard articulations, but when creating your own from scratch...not so clear. Such a video would be a good reference.
Agreed! I find Steinberg sometimes uses unintuitive words to name features. They make sense after I fully understand them, but the names of the features can make it harder to wrap my head around them initially. I’ll add this topic to the agenda :-)
This is mostly what I do....record in Dorico and export to Cubase and THEN add the controllers. Inputing score directly in Cubase is something I would only do with percussion. This is the result of being a paper-and-pencil composer all my life. Reminds me I have an idea for a Dorico video.
Thanks for the video! When you're recording the automation, the curve is much more detailed. When you hit stop, many dots get deleted, and the curve gets less detailed. Do you know how to change that? Thanks again!
This is a setting you can change. Basically, Cubase reduces the curve in order to optimize performance. Each point on the curve puts more strain on your CPU. I think this is less of an issue with super modern and powerful computers. Here’s a link with more info: forums.steinberg.net/t/automation-becomes-straight-lines/153632/2
For wind instruments, many folks find that using a MIDI Breath Controller for CC02 (when supported by the synth or library) yields improved expressivity over sliders. If CC02 is not supported then CC11 and/or CC07 can be driven by the Breath Controller in a pinch.
Totally! CC2 can be super helpful as a tool for multi-tasking and getting a more expressive performance. Thanks for posting!
Something I would like to see in Dorico is a comprehensive walk-thru of an expression map setup. We all have libraries which go way beyond Staccato, Fortissimo, etc., standard things which Dorico likea to do automagically, but I prefer using the Staccato in my sample library, so I create StaccatoX. And there are tons of non-standard articulations which have no standard names which I do use. For instance I'm trying to get OT's "Beauford" expression maps working and it's not happening.
Awesome suggestion! I’ve covered expression maps at various times, but I’m open to presenting a more thorough walkthrough. Such a topic might take 30+ mins to be thorough. Do you think that is watchable and helpful (as long as it stays on point :) ?
@@musicchefpro Very helpful. For instance, one would think there are only Expression Maps and Playback Technique. Yet there is Edit Playback Techniques which is different. The hierarchy of all these is unclear to me. All seems clear enough when using standard articulations, but when creating your own from scratch...not so clear. Such a video would be a good reference.
@@musicchefpro Most confusing is setting up the exclusions for the rarer articulations
Agreed! I find Steinberg sometimes uses unintuitive words to name features. They make sense after I fully understand them, but the names of the features can make it harder to wrap my head around them initially. I’ll add this topic to the agenda :-)
@@musicchefpro I guess most important, at least to me, is knowing the order which things should be created for brand new articulations.
This is mostly what I do....record in Dorico and export to Cubase and THEN add the controllers. Inputing score directly in Cubase is something I would only do with percussion. This is the result of being a paper-and-pencil composer all my life. Reminds me I have an idea for a Dorico video.
Yes, this is my workflow more often than not, too…
Thanks for the video! When you're recording the automation, the curve is much more detailed. When you hit stop, many dots get deleted, and the curve gets less detailed. Do you know how to change that? Thanks again!
This is a setting you can change. Basically, Cubase reduces the curve in order to optimize performance. Each point on the curve puts more strain on your CPU. I think this is less of an issue with super modern and powerful computers. Here’s a link with more info: forums.steinberg.net/t/automation-becomes-straight-lines/153632/2