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Post by JohnG on Mar 15, 2009 8:30:46 GMT
Hi all,
Just a thought.
When we make or edit MIDI files it is often a help if we know the basics about reading the dots ("music theory" if you like). After all, most sequencing packages have a notation view. I wonder how many of us don't use it because we can't "read the dots".
My proposal is that I start writing a series of short articles, starting from first principles, that just gives enough information for people who want to practise the art of sequencing.
Any thoughts?
Regards,
JohnG.
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Post by rosybud1956 on Mar 15, 2009 10:46:27 GMT
Yes please JohnG. I had a dear friend give me one quick lesson using sheet music of which he had better understanding so I didn't absorb a great deal. Thanks Lyn
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Post by weegeo on Mar 16, 2009 0:09:19 GMT
Hmmm well the `dots` would be fine for a vocalist trying to build his/her file but perhaps a little bit picky with the rest of music
weegeo--------------drummer we use squiggles lol lol
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Post by shyamwestwind on Mar 16, 2009 6:35:43 GMT
JohnG, some lessons and advice from you on sequencing and multi track recording will be really really welcome. Please
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Post by JohnG on Mar 16, 2009 14:55:44 GMT
JohnG, some lessons and advice from you on sequencing and multi track recording will be really really welcome. Please Hi Shyam, You're the second to ask for tutorials on sequencing. My dilemma in tackling this huge topic is knowing just where to start. There are some key questions to ask too. Like: step time or real time. With style files or without? BIAB? If with styles, then the ones built into the keyboard or style files played through the sequencer (XGworks). But if you want to see how an "expert" does it take yourself off to YouTube and take a look at the master here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r45ZzmWDr4k&fmt=18ANy tutorial I could write would pale into insignificance against this guy! The Mighty Michael Walthius alias "TheKeyboardWizard". JohnG. P.S. Anyone who thinks they have to have fingers like spiders legs to play keyboards take a look at this guys pinkies. Amazing chops! At least IMHO. Check out all his videos at: www.michaelwalthius.com/ |
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Post by shyamwestwind on Mar 16, 2009 17:38:10 GMT
Hi JohnG
Mighty Michael was just tooooooooo much . .. SUPER !!
Step recording is beyond me, JohnG - it has to be real time and the only stuff I have with me is my good Yamaha S900 and my Cakewalk 9. Getting a drum track from scratch like Mighty Michael will be too tough for me, so I guess I'll be using styles . with (maybe) a few edits.
Any advice will be much appreciated.
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Post by freeway on Mar 16, 2009 19:50:26 GMT
Oops sorry  |
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Post by freeway on Mar 16, 2009 19:59:38 GMT
Even if we just got a basic sequencing tutorial going for beginners ....Im sure the basic principles should apply to all progs ....Id sure appreciate any help I know prob the basics of CW very basic ;D but would love to get into it a bit more esp now since I have my S700....for the time being Im doing like shyam recording styles then editing in CW.. I realise also there's tons of info out there but where do you start indeed...its a minefield......would be great if we could get something basic even started within the confines of MM and Im sure there are lots of sequencers here as well who'd be only too pleased to pass on their expertise ...just a thought ..regards .....Barry  |
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Post by weegeo on Mar 17, 2009 13:01:48 GMT
Well John it looks like you have started an avalanche now lol lol looks like we`ll be needing the gentle`Cat` as well lol lol I look forward with great interest now cw and qbase at the ready lol lol
regards
weegeo
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Post by JohnG on Mar 18, 2009 8:47:36 GMT
Okay guys, I think I've got the message.
But it's tall order to fill. Thinking cap has been placed on head. I guess it will have to be a series dealing with the aspects of setting up, MIDI sync, tempo, metronome, and all that stuff, setting up and importing drum MIDIs, then the actual recording process, punch in re-recording etc., crikey the list gets longer and longer.
What I will do is finish off the other tutorials I have promised first, poor Simmo (Terry) has been waiting for one on importing and setting up SonicCell .ini, then setting up instruments, for ages. And I have another two to do on editing MIDI velocities using two different mechanisms in Cakewalk, and I need to write one more of another series of articles I am writing for a Yahoo MIDI group.
So, don't hold your breath anyone!
JohnG.
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Post by freeway on Mar 18, 2009 8:53:51 GMT
Thanks so much John  we appreciate all your doing here but please don't overdo it you got plenty on at the moment ......so in your own time when your good and ready will be fine we'll wait up in eager anticipation many thanx..........regards......Barry |
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Post by JohnG on Mar 21, 2009 9:00:18 GMT
Yes please JohnG. I had a dear friend give me one quick lesson using sheet music of which he had better understanding so I didn't absorb a great deal. Thanks Lyn Hi Lyn, Sorry, I did read your post and forgot to reply with the avalanche of "sequencing tutorial" requests! My belief is that if one is going to learn to sequence then a basic understanding of "the dots" is needed anyway. So I might try to write a series of short tutorials on the subject. And a very happy birthday to you! All the best, JohnG. |
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we appreciate all your doing here but please don't overdo it you got plenty on at the moment ......so in your own time when your good and ready will be fine we'll wait up in eager anticipation many thanx..........regards......Barry