I've played alot more with my Continuum Fingerboard, and am getting the hang more and more.
I started to play using only the internal sound, routed to VST effects, using another VSTi to have some rythm to play along. This is nice, but I wanted to take things a step further.
I now used the CF to control a VSTi -> VST effects, and played along me playing the piano! :)
A quite challenging task for me, considered that the piano meganism is different from the CF. You can hear that while I play the CF, my piano playing is somewhat basic. I just still have to focus alot on playing the CF so I can't put the left hand on automatic or the right one on automatic etc...
I really like the result.
You can download the song here: http://files.lpchip.com/Album/Fingerboarded/2.%20LPChip%20-%20Why%20is%20it%20so%20hard.mp3
Or if you want to stream the song, head here: http://files.lpchip.com/Album/Fingerboarded
Length: 4:43 (crap, if I just could add another second... XD)
Filesize, somewhat around 4,5 mb.
Enjoy, and feedback is welcome. :)
You're getting somewhere, but there are still a few off-key notes here and there ;P Way to go!
Quote from: "Jojo"You're getting somewhere, but there are still a few off-key notes here and there ;P Way to go!
Yeah I know, but alot less than my first song. :D
It now actually starts to get where I wanna go. Now I also need to get used to this, so I can put expression in it during the song itself. :)
I get quite excited about the sound of this instrument!
The combination of playing on the piano too, is not a very convenient choice.
As you said, you have to 'polder' with a basic piano play, to keep the attention to the CF too.
I would be surprised what you could as a solo sound, if something cq somebody else would provide the background
Indeed. My next goal will be that I compose a song in modplug, and play along with that using my CF. :)
The sound of the CF is actually VSTi sound. I made the sound myself using FMBox2 (vsti I once made) routed to G-Amp classic, MDA delay, Ambience (reverb).
My next goal for a sound, is to model a panflute. :) With control over the Y axis and Z axis, this opens up endless possibilities. :D
LP
I need to listen to your work presented here - I'm taking a copy to work today.
Based on the last piece with this fingerboard that you posted I wonder if I can request a collaboration.
Here is a piece I am working on - it needs to be played tighter - it may be suitable for your fingerboard lead. I'd appreciate if you'd give a listen and tell me what you think. When I play this I "feel" a vocal or lead part.
http://clones.soonlabel.com/mp3/daily20090324-e-major.mp3
As it says it is in e major using major 7th's and 6th's and some poly chordal harmony. I think it sounds "airy".
Personal taste is totally subjective so if you don't like it that is not a problem.
Although I'm still curious about what you think of this song, I do happen to get that same feeling. :)
I'll see if I can play something along with this song you posted and perhaps we can do a collaboration. :)
Can't guarantee ofcource, but I can try it. :)
I like your piece quite a bit - nicely introspective. I'm a fan of your piano pieces.
Your new keyboard is just fantastic! Though it must be as difficult as a violin (at least) to play.
If you want I can re-record my piece - or you can deal with the hesitation - that's your choice.
I've tried a few times to play along with your melody, but I can't.
I tend to get too enthusiastic with a melody and then start playing in another chord than you're doing. I just can't get it to sound right. Sorry.
No problem. Thanks for trying. Perhaps on another piece we can collaborate.
Quote from: "uncloned"No problem. Thanks for trying. Perhaps on another piece we can collaborate.
I'm not sure, unless we change the rules. XD
I usually play the melody and have the background play along that, not the other way around.
I'm game
that sounds like I write the arrangement around your melody and to be honest I like harmony much more than melody. I feel I can experiment with harmony but.. what can you do with melody?
Quote from: "uncloned"I'm game
that sounds like I write the arrangement around your melody and to be honest I like harmony much more than melody. I feel I can experiment with harmony but.. what can you do with melody?
I'm not sure if I can play a melody like that without hearing/playing the arrangement, because if I would, I would also have the arrangement in my head even while not playing it, kinda forcing you to write the arrangement I have in my head.
I'm not that good with this I guess.
Quote from: "LPChip"I've tried a few times to play along with your melody, but I can't.
I tend to get too enthusiastic with a melody and then start playing in another chord than you're doing. I just can't get it to sound right. Sorry.
I don't know what software you are using -
If I were to do this in Sonar I'd improvise while recording the performance as a midi recording - and then edit the "wrong" notes when done.
Though - there are no "wrong" notes - it depends on how you resolve the dissonance that is created - and sometimes those "wrong" notes can lead to very creative paths that one would not have normally thought of when you try to resolve the resulting dissonance.
I could take a shot at doing something simpler - or we can just give up.
Quote from: "uncloned"Quote from: "LPChip"I've tried a few times to play along with your melody, but I can't.
I tend to get too enthusiastic with a melody and then start playing in another chord than you're doing. I just can't get it to sound right. Sorry.
I don't know what software you are using -
If I were to do this in Sonar I'd improvise while recording the performance as a midi recording - and then edit the "wrong" notes when done.
Though - there are no "wrong" notes - it depends on how you resolve the dissonance that is created - and sometimes those "wrong" notes can lead to very creative paths that one would not have normally thought of when you try to resolve the resulting dissonance.
I could take a shot at doing something simpler - or we can just give up.
I'm doing a direct 2 wave record using chainer, so I can have both the audio of whatever I'm plainy along with, together with the sounds of my VSTi's, that I play using my CF. I also don't really have any midi software installed.
This WAS free
http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/09/01/reaper-lightweight-music-software-hits-1x-and-no-longer-free/
but at $40 a bargain...
but doesn't OPEN MPT record midi?
I know I use to drive MPT and FT II with my midi keyboard which recorded what I played
hmm. A bit of the old chicken and egg dilemma : a melody on prescribed chords, or chords on a described melody ?
And, btw, playing a melody somewhere in a song is something else than playing the main theme.
In that case 'melody' should be seen as a 'solo' fragment, based on the current circumstances.
yep - you are correct.
But if LP is interested I'm sure we can work it out.
"Why is it so hard" is really good. The intro reminds me of a song I used to hear on the radio a lot and a couple mixes done by DJ Shadow. It also reminds me of 'Chill' hehe, is there a remake coming down the pipes?
On a lighter note 'Seeking the truth' sounds like Clinton playin the sax while pursuing 'extracurricular activities' good stuff! Some of the melodies were curiously dissonant, got me thinkin...
The FC instrument, I like whatever was used. Some of the songs I had in mind would fit that sound...
Glad you finally filched one!!! Wonder if it could be hooked up to a C64 or other system...