Antone wrote:
> I realize this is probably sacrilege to bring up but I've never been
> known for my tact or sense of propriety: I am curious about the M-Tron
> software. Has anybody tried it? Perhaps in the privacy of their own
> homes (and washed their hands afterwards) and aren't embarrassed to
> admit it? I love the sound and feel of furniture and heft but don't have
> a roadie, tech, or enough spinal discs to continue to drag it around.
> I'm looking at having to alter the character of my songs by using a
> (retch) string synth on stage or quit touring to preserve the integrity
> of my music and get a real job. Mellotronists don't let Mellotronists
> get day jobs. Think of the children...
It's serviceable, but I find the Pinder sample set (Akai compatible)
∗much∗ better. If you're going PC (or even Mac) on stage in lieu of a
sampler, you can always convert the Pinder from Akai to WAV and then
playback the samples using Sampletank or equivalent tool. Either way
you'll most likely be happier than using an ersatz "string-synth".
For checking out at Soundclick (see my sig): "Under Oriental Skies"
and "The Boy Who Gazed At Stars" both have their 'tron parts done by
me using the Pinder samples. I did an OK job, and they'll give you an
idea of what to expect. You'll fool all but the really knowledgeable
punters and owners of the real McCoy. And you might even fool some of
them too...
--
Cheers,
SDM -- a 21st century schizoid man
Systems Theory internet music project links:
soundclick <www.soundclick.com/systemstheory>
garageband <
http://www.garageband.com/artist/systemstheory>
"Soundtracks For Imaginary Movies" CD released Dec 2004
"Codetalkers" CD coming very soon in 2006
NP: nothing