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Chandlerhimself Chandlerhimself https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=318799
- KVRAF
- 1703 posts since 19 Dec, 2013 from Japan
I agree with the taiko expansion idea. I just bought the 2 cinematic expansions on sale and they're really nice, but I'd still like some taikos. It seems like it would be easy to take a few samples from BFD and make a Taiko expansion. In fact I'd like to see more percussion expansions in general.
With the new transmod system it is easier to simulate round robins and velocity layers, so I think they should make more acoustic style percussion.
With the new transmod system it is easier to simulate round robins and velocity layers, so I think they should make more acoustic style percussion.
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- KVRAF
- 7237 posts since 7 Mar, 2003
I'm part way through planning some kind of Taiko+Kabuki pack. No promises, so if it doesn't come to fruition you can't hang me!
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- KVRian
- 1207 posts since 16 Sep, 2006
Whoa, that sounds even better. I'm going to keep subscribed to this thread so you canAmberience wrote:I'm part way through planning some kind of Taiko+Kabuki pack. No promises, so if it doesn't come to fruition you can't hang me!
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Ha ha suck it!
- KVRAF
- 5813 posts since 17 Aug, 2004 from Berlin, Germany
The percussion extensions are ok but not really such great as some competitors libs eg. from 8dio. I have this Cinematic Percussion and always miss Taikos, Framedrum ensembles and all this stuff. I think besides having a great drum sampler FXpansion should also improve their libraries.
So I agree that Taikos etc. are really missing this time.
So I agree that Taikos etc. are really missing this time.
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- KVRian
- 1207 posts since 16 Sep, 2006
I really like and use both Cinematic expansions quite a bit, they have really great sound. I own the Spitfire Albion Darwins, which feature Taiko, plus Stormdrum...but I have a feeling Geist is going to have a better tone. I want a punchy-yet-just-the-right-level-of-boomy sound right out of the box, and Geist is the go to for that imo.4damind wrote:The percussion extensions are ok but not really such great as some competitors libs eg. from 8dio. I have this Cinematic Percussion and always miss Taikos, Framedrum ensembles and all this stuff. I think besides having a great drum sampler FXpansion should also improve their libraries.
So I agree that Taikos etc. are really missing this time.
I also own the Evolution Taiko, allow me to warn EVERYONE away from that crashing mess.
Ha ha suck it!
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- KVRian
- 540 posts since 8 Jul, 2009
How do you use triplets and straight notes in the sequencer in Tremor?bhy wrote: As far as I can tell, only Breaktweaker, Tremor and a small number of Reaktor ensembles (e.g. Massive) let you have triplets and straight notes in the same sequencer/engine.
- KVRAF
- 2228 posts since 25 Feb, 2005 from Ganymede
In Geist, you can use the repeat tool and set it to 3 for a triplet, haven't used Tremor for a long while but I think it's the same in Tremor, but all 3 always trigger, it's a stutter really.
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- KVRist
- 40 posts since 27 Jan, 2013
In Tremor you can adjust the playback speed for each sequencer lane individually.kiezum wrote:How do you use triplets and straight notes in the sequencer in Tremor?bhy wrote: As far as I can tell, only Breaktweaker, Tremor and a small number of Reaktor ensembles (e.g. Massive) let you have triplets and straight notes in the same sequencer/engine.
In the Synth page, in the Mixer panel, click "Show Setup" and drag up and down on the two Tempo fields.
I'm not sure, but I believe if you set the tempo to 3/4 and then adjust the length of the sequencer lane to a multiple of 3, this should give triplets. Experimentation is advised.
- KVRAF
- 3471 posts since 24 Oct, 2000 from A Swede Living in Budapest
Now it's about half a year since the release of Geist 2.
What's your take on it now? Is it all that it was hyped up to be? All bugs are ironed out?
A shimmering diamond or a meh?
/C
What's your take on it now? Is it all that it was hyped up to be? All bugs are ironed out?
A shimmering diamond or a meh?
/C
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- KVRAF
- 3027 posts since 6 Nov, 2006
DrGonzo wrote:Now it's about half a year since the release of Geist 2.
What's your take on it now? Is it all that it was hyped up to be? All bugs are ironed out?
A shimmering diamond or a meh?
/C
been using renoise/redux more lately. will probably get into geist2 more in a few months.
renoise just offers so much control at the event level. different environment for sure but refreshing as well.
- KVRAF
- 2392 posts since 29 Jun, 2005 from La La Land
Damn, I wish I could have kept using Renoise because I love the built in stuff and in general, it is awesome. Problem is that I wanted to hang myself after using the sequencer for more than 5 minutes. I so envy you.dayjob wrote:been using renoise/redux more lately. will probably get into geist2 more in a few months.
renoise just offers so much control at the event level. different environment for sure but refreshing as well.
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- KVRAF
- 3027 posts since 6 Nov, 2006
i'm dabbling in it really but i find that w/just a handful of sounds and some FX i can layout a song or idea and export it if needed or go deeper w/all the FX commands and stuff. so, i try to use it for what's it known/good for and go from there. it's certainly capable of a lot. every time i use it i figure something else out and i'm enjoying that aspect of it. it's fun make things while learning something new.Orbit-50 wrote:Damn, I wish I could have kept using Renoise because I love the built in stuff and in general, it is awesome. Problem is that I wanted to hang myself after using the sequencer for more than 5 minutes. I so envy you.dayjob wrote:been using renoise/redux more lately. will probably get into geist2 more in a few months.
renoise just offers so much control at the event level. different environment for sure but refreshing as well.
i don't finish tracks in it or anything like that. it's, so far, a very serious starting place and i expect it will become more than that since it rewires the brain a little
my advice is to just pick 3 to 5 sounds. it's easier for me to keep track of that way and i find i duplicate a track/sample and then change it in the sampler and do things like loop really short pieces of the sample and add fx and filters and it morphs into something else. it's really quite powerful and friendly to do that kind of stuff and easy to add in a bit of randomness. stacking modulators is great. it will mix the waveforms some you can get some really interesting modulations by putting two LFOs on one track... and it stays time/clock relevant. it's kind of modular in how it works.
i wish i'd gotten more into it sooner! i think trying to make it work or feel like a typical DAW is where people get frustrated. i tried to think about it that way at first and gave up and decided to just use it how it likes to be used. it's elegant.
and speaking of being elegant i think that's where geist2 needs tweaks. it doesn't _yet_ feel elegant to me so i must need to adjust working methods and figure out how to best use it. it's quite powerful too but in a different way. it's very visual and that's a nice thing sometimes.
- KVRAF
- 2392 posts since 29 Jun, 2005 from La La Land
Thanks for the motivation. I might just try to fire it up again, but If I go through with hanging myself, it's on your head.
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Alienware i7 R3 loaded with billions of DAWS and plugins.
Alienware i7 R3 loaded with billions of DAWS and plugins.
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- KVRAF
- 3027 posts since 6 Nov, 2006
lols. just render/export all the tracks when you near the breaking point.. open geist2.. adjust tempo.. load the files.. slice.. rearrange.. go!Orbit-50 wrote:Thanks for the motivation. I might just try to fire it up again, but If I go through with hanging myself, it's on your head.
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PacificNorthWes PacificNorthWes https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=390482
- KVRer
- 2 posts since 20 Dec, 2016
I tried searching, but couldn't find any info: Does anyone know how the Free Expanders deal works? I mean, if I buy it (new) from a third party will I still get those freebies? I found a deal on a combo of Geist and Tremor, but Tremor is secondary to me. But it's a great deal if I get the 2 free expanders still.