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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Advice on a new tape set

From: lsf5275@aol.com
Date: 2009-04-12

In order for this to work Tracks A, B and C have to be blended tracks
 
So, for example, it works this way:
 
A is Clarinet & Flute
B is Oboe & French horn
C is Brass & 3 violins
 
AB is Flute & oboe
BC is French Horn and Brass
 
In a message dated 4/10/2009 1:21:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kornowicz@cox.net writes:


--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com, "lilainjil" <andym@...> wrote:
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. 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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