Be careful blending the Sad Strings with anything. They are actually
pretty much in tune and show other stuff up pretty horribly. They blend
well with the New Cello though. As for bleed, be aware that Great
Hulking Sounds (like the bass clarinet) do have a slight bleed effect,
even on 3 track tape and are best placed next to another Great Hulking
Sound.
As for the blending, to quote from the web site: "Why limit your M400 to
just three sounds? We have been experimenting and can now offer an
expanded version of M400 tapes. In an effort to maximise what can be
achieved with the predetermined format we are now producing 6 track
tapes. Standard three track tapes have always offered two additional
blends at the mid points between A and B and B and C but now you can
have 5 unique voices from the new 6 track format. It's all about
∗maximising the possibilities∗ and reducing the inherent limitations.
These tapes open up a host of new sound combinations, all recorded on
wonderful EMI stock of course. And all at no extra charge!"
Bernie wrote:
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, "lilainjil" <andym@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Rick Blechta <rick@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > On Apr 9, 2009, at 6:35 PM, ceccles_ca wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I seem to recall that you can have five (5) unique voices from the
> > > > new 6 track format. A AB B BC C. Martin-baby can explain it better.
> > >
> > > You know, I do believe Clay is correct.
> > >
> >
> > A AB B BC C. That says to me three actual sounds per tape set. Total
> of five including the blends.
> >
> > My understanding is there would six new sounds per set. More like A
> AB B BC C CD D DE EF F. Correct me if I'm wrong.
> >
> > Anybody else here have experience with the new tapes? How much bleed
> is there when selecting an individual voice?
> >
> > Andy
> >
>
> I don't believe you can select an individual voice. There are two
> instruments per track, so Track A would be a blend of A1 and A2,
> between Tracks A and B would be a blend of A2 and B1, etc..
>
> Regarding the Angry Strings, I really like the sound of the sample on
> the Streetly library website. It sounds Mellotronic to me. Keep in
> mind that there is cello on the lower half-octave or so. Another
> possible string sound is the Sad Strings, or even the standard MkII
> Violins.
>
> Bernie
>
>
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