Sample Test: Pacific Strings, Infitite Winds/Brass [Tchaikovsky Sym. 5:II]

[@markelvinstudio]

Very good mock up, good production as well.

[@ryuiso4516]

This is an interesting performance.
I would also like to try "pacific strings" if possible.

[@ArgyOttas]

Your take on the Pacific is truly impressive, and you've managed to achieve such a lush and airy sound. Despite my curiosity itching to know the nitty-gritty details of how you tackled this, I'll respect the time and effort you've spent to create such a wonderful sound. :P Best, Argy

[@michaelbarrymusic]

I appreciate that! Perhaps I'll do a video about it, but the main thing I did was turn down the close mics by 7.1 db.

[@Pax30001]

Awesome!

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

This was great. When it came to the end, I was left wishing there was more. (Don't worry, I know how much work it is. I've been trying to tackle Bartok's 3rd Piano Concerto, myself).

[@michaelbarrymusic]

wow, good luck with that

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

@@michaelbarrymusic Thanks. I'll need it! I've completed the MIDI for the second and third movements, but it still sounds artificial.

[@makkujeison]

this is really good man

[@MarioSchuurmans]

Good job!
What is the Room Noise? Or how does it work?

[@michaelbarrymusic]

Oh, its an old trick - sonic trickery, I did turn it up during the quieter moments as I notice this happens during classical recordings.

[@snarf1504]

Great sound! What is the difference between the various legato patches (A-B-C), or are they just duplicated for divisi?

[@michaelbarrymusic]

Thanks, a long time ago I decided life is too short to fiddle with merging legato patches so I do 4ish bars on track A then track B and I don't have to fiddle with that.

[@5ammy13]

@@michaelbarrymusic I do not understand what you mean by merging legatos?

[@michaelbarrymusic]

@@5ammy13 I work 4-8 bars at a time, if a legato line continues after that I play the next bars on a second track instead of merging two regions with conflicting cc11 and cc1 values. Same instrument same settings, just another track.

[@5ammy13]

@@michaelbarrymusic Ah okay makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up :)

[@sislaneydillanomore2803]

Dynamics are too strong.

[@michaelbarrymusic]

yes, I ran it through Loudness Control (RX) to comply with youtube standards

[@JimBaker-ks4io]

That solo horn sounds terrible. Stick to real sampled instruments and not modeled ones if you can't properly craft a convincing performance.