Eheh StiX is versatlile enough to be used as a very simple drum machine, a very complex one, and an instrument that one couldn't think of as a 'drum machine' as well, for those who like to push the limits and are confortable with experimental music.Dillinger wrote:Lotuzia,
That all sounds great and I will be glad when it is implemented.
I do value Stix’s ability to generate sound. I’ve found it to be worth more than just a rhythm generator, using samples that typically would not be used in a “drum” machine and patterns/tempos that produce somthing other than “rhythm”.
In other words I like to use stix in an experimental way that it was not intended to be used and am loving the results...sometimes
FR:
1. Ability to rename the pads from kick, snare... etc etc, to something of our choosing ( thump, scream, sing, kick 2...whatever). This would give flexibility and clarity when our sounds don’t follow the rigid mold that is set for us by the pad names.
2. And this is no small one, nks support would put this into the stratosphere above anything out there. A couple other xils instruments have gotten the nks love, why not Stix? Seems to be a great fit for Maschine. Maybe this can tie into the midi drag and drop issue that has been requested.
Thanks
FR : Naming : I have a slightly different model in my head, wich will be both less user customisable, but otoh is fully automatic,not requiring any actions from the user, and therefore be very quick and intuitive. My idea is to dissplay the -real- names of the drumpads automatically on the GUI. Atm I think that under each channel mixer might be the best place for that. This way, you'll get all the info automatically. There's one case not covered though : You load say a snare, and after some advanced editing and complex genetic manipulations in StiX, it suddenly become an FX or a Low Tom. But then, the solution is simple : Simply save this drumpad with a 'right new name', wich will be then displayed. Additionnaly, displaying drumpad names could be an option in the Option Menu (Default : On), for those who want a less cluttered UI.
Do you think it would be OK to replace your request ?
Btw the rigid organisation does also have some merits : When you change the drumkits, it will almost always sound kind of coherent, a Snare remaining a snare etc etc. Also, the AI assisted automatic KIT creation tools use this topology. Moreover, it is compatible wih GM etc configs, so you could even play a GM midifile with StiX and still hear something more/less coherent immediatly.
NKS : Is a huge work for an unit like StiX. But it will come, sooner or later. Afaik, some other Xils synths are still awaiting NKS certification from NI atm.