It took me a few tries, but I did get the whole thing in without interruption, some connectivity issues I've experienced these past few days. Anyway, I like that string in the beginning and throughout. Wondering if that is a patch or you play violin also ? The finger snapping sounds fresh recorded too!
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DSound isn't always super stable either. Thanks for the comments! I don't play the violin, no...even though it would be interesting to try! :) I used Thumbjam on my iPad, very useful for creating sounds of specific instruments!
All these new tools that do a superb job of replicating the instrument sampled, with high fidelity, realism ... Makes me rethink the effort I put in learning a second instrument ... Some sample libraries and velocity sensitivity programming can really get the nuance of the instrument to come out, like you did here, I couldn't tell you hadn't bowed it yourself!
I know what you mean, still...there's nothing like being able to actually play an instrument. That being said, the fact that you couldn't hear the difference means that Thumbjam definitely is a powerful tool. Especially for producers with limited financial means, who can't afford a violin player to come over every time they need a violin section!
Oh yeah! I had that conversation with someone else who 'pulled a fast one on me' with his sample library ;-) We agreed that besides cost, one can get the whole project wrapped up in the time it takes to just 'talk to the agent' for the session player.
For me it's a personal journey. So many times finding myself in these situations, like drum circles, folk gatherings, all kinds of six stringing going on , but no place to plug in. ...
Very true...and for me personally that is very handy. I'm not a full-time musician, so I have limited time to create tracks. If I was working on my music full-time, I would love to connect more with other musicians, record live sessions, etc. So in a way I'm jealous of that personal journey you're describing!
Funny thing is, "working on music full time" involves a lot of 'agent' work. I wish I could just chill on a few instruments several hours each, everyday, still getting my practice time in, when I can. Another thing, I'm almost grandpa age, it took that long to get here, and it probably won't last all that long, I have some serious decisions I need to make when my youngest turns 18 next year. Then there was that period of about a decade and a half when I was being a full time Dad and holding down those day jobs that eat 60-80 hours a week. Kind of feel like I paid my dues and will still have some 'paying the piper' ahead of me, to be honest ...
Yeah I suppose it does, especially when you're not part of a label or something like that. I suppose you might have more time when the kids leave the house...?? I'm only just starting the whole having kids journey, so I suppose my available time will only dry up more in the coming years...