metromike Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Just got back from a rehearsal with my new group. I wanted to say thank you for the encourgement and support you guys gave me! I worked hard this past week and did ok.....They are a good group of guys and are being very patient, but I think i may be able to do ok!!! My assignment for the week....learn 'disco inferno' (all keyboard, string and horn parts - UGH!!! and the solo from 'what I like about you'....and about 15 other songs.. Feeling good so far...although I may want to explore some different brass patches...they did not care for the ones on the motif es6 Thanks again everyone!! Gear: Roland RD700, Yamaha MotifES6, Roland Fantom FA76, Roland JP-8000, Roland AX-7, Roland Juno-106. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Jx Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 ...and the solo from 'what I like about you' Are you referring to the harmonica solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Feeling good so far...although I may want to explore some different brass patches...they did not care for the ones on the motif es6 Thanks again everyone!! What tunes, and what patches did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metromike Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 ...and the solo from 'what I like about you' Are you referring to the harmonica solo? Yes, looking for a good harmonica patch I think it just noodles around on E,A,D ?? (like the rest of the song) Gear: Roland RD700, Yamaha MotifES6, Roland Fantom FA76, Roland JP-8000, Roland AX-7, Roland Juno-106. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metromike Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Feeling good so far...although I may want to explore some different brass patches...they did not care for the ones on the motif es6 Thanks again everyone!! What tunes, and what patches did you use? You can leave your hat on, September, ....I think is was 'small brass sct" under the "voice" section. (I really need to learn how to use this board....LOL Gear: Roland RD700, Yamaha MotifES6, Roland Fantom FA76, Roland JP-8000, Roland AX-7, Roland Juno-106. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. B. Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You couldn't pay me enough to play that stuff, I lived it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yeah, for those parts you really need to set up a "Performance" and layer four instruments. And if your bands mates want Real horn sounds--have them hire the "Motor City Horns" away from Bob Seger's touring band. geesh. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You can leave your hat on, September, ....I think is was 'small brass sct" under the "voice" section. (I really need to learn how to use this board....LOL Yeah, that's your problem; the guys probably want to hear lively, bright brass sounds, that patch doesn't bring it to the table. As Steve mentions above, you're better off with a performance mixing a few different brass timbres, so spend some time going through that category (you do know how to use Category mode in both Voice and Performance mode, right?). There are lots of patches that get you closer than the one you picked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yes, looking for a good harmonica patch I think it just noodles around on E,A,D ?? (like the rest of the song) Metromike - tell the lead vocalist to grab a harmonica and play that lead. Dammit! Sooooo simple. He's just being lazy. Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metromike Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yeah, that's your problem; the guys probably want to hear lively, bright brass sounds, that patch doesn't bring it to the table. As Steve mentions above, you're better off with a performance mixing a few different brass timbres, so spend some time going through that category (you do know how to use Category mode in both Voice and Performance mode, right?). There are lots of patches that get you closer than the one you picked. Thanks.....this is part of my underlying problem...I don't know how to use the modes or make a performance, layer sounds...etc. I guess it is time to dig up the manual and get intimate with my board Thanks for the advice everyone! Gear: Roland RD700, Yamaha MotifES6, Roland Fantom FA76, Roland JP-8000, Roland AX-7, Roland Juno-106. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 keep asking specific questions here--the Motif has a severe learning curve and the manual, although once experienced on the board is very good, for the beginner is rather hard to understand. The peeps here can really help. Again, ask away. The Motif is a Very Powerful board, and you can get some great sounds with fast configuration once you understand it. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Jx Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 ...and the solo from 'what I like about you' Are you referring to the harmonica solo? Yes, looking for a good harmonica patch I think it just noodles around on E,A,D ?? (like the rest of the song) When we first started doing this song, I played it using a harmonica patch on my Korg, but I also went out and bought a real harmonica. I practiced in the car, and now I just play the solo on the harp. I don't think you could find an easier harmonica song. John Popper it ain't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 ....I think is was 'small brass sct" under the "voice" section. (I really need to learn how to use this board....LOL I'm using a Motif ES rack unit for most of my brass sounds. My hands down favorite is the "VeloFalls" brass patch. As Sven suggests - it's bright and lively - and has a real nice "swell" to it if you keep hold a chord with it. Be mindful of the Modulation wheel with this patch. Although I've never dissected the patch settings to truly understand "why" - I find that if I've left the modulation wheel "on" - the patch seems to be way more responsible to key velocity (engaging the "fall" part of the patch much easier and not in a good way!) - than when the Mod wheel is "off". The SpaceNorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Graul Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I use an organ patch if our lead singer forgets his harmonica. And I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 ....I think is was 'small brass sct" under the "voice" section. (I really need to learn how to use this board....LOL I'm using a Motif ES rack unit for most of my brass sounds. My hands down favorite is the "VeloFalls" brass patch. As Sven suggests - it's bright and lively - and has a real nice "swell" to it if you keep hold a chord with it. Be mindful of the Modulation wheel with this patch. Although I've never dissected the patch settings to truly understand "why" - I find that if I've left the modulation wheel "on" - the patch seems to be way more responsible to key velocity (engaging the "fall" part of the patch much easier and not in a good way!) - than when the Mod wheel is "off". This man knows what he is saying. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacedout Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yeah, that's your problem; the guys probably want to hear lively, bright brass sounds, that patch doesn't bring it to the table. As Steve mentions above, you're better off with a performance mixing a few different brass timbres, so spend some time going through that category (you do know how to use Category mode in both Voice and Performance mode, right?). There are lots of patches that get you closer than the one you picked. Thanks.....this is part of my underlying problem...I don't know how to use the modes or make a performance, layer sounds...etc. I guess it is time to dig up the manual and get intimate with my board Thanks for the advice everyone! When I got my S90 ES, I also got the "S90 Under Control" DVD, which, although made for the original S90, made the whole structure of the synth a lot easier for me to understand (the differences between the two instruments were minor enough in the context of the DVD that it wasn't the slightest problem to adapt). As far as I understand, the Motif ES is pretty similar operationally, apart for the extras like sampling & sequencing, so you might find that helpful if you can get hold of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 This is the shizzle. Enjoy. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. Montage M7, MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XS Rack, PolyEvolver, Voyager, Cobalt 8X, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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