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  4. Orchestral Instrument Reference Chart version 4
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    The Chart is now hosted on my site if anyone needs to get it quickly.

    http://www.elvenmusic.com/vsl/ranges/ranges.html
  • M
    M
    Thanks Hetoreyn.

    By the way, this is version 2. It contains a bracketed low C2 for the 32" Timpano which I have been reliably informed is possible on some models.

    Cheers,
    Mobius.
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    M
    Version 3 has now been uploaded onto Hetoreyn's website (link above).

    Improvements include:

    [list:c16f8547eb]-Note name and octave number (where middle C=C4) for the instrument ranges.

    -Extra space for column 1.

    -Tidier string range information

    -Clearer pedal tone and trill information.

    -The oboe statement that from Bb3-D4 should be played f-fff only has been removed. It is true that this is hard to play, but I have discovered some examples from the literature (not obscure) that do employ this instruction. I have merely stated that "These notes are hard to play at
    dynamics less than mf", so caution is advised. If possible, know your player and get advice from the horses mouth!

    -Similarly, the instruction not to ask a Horn player to attempt less than mp above written A4, has been downgraded to a cautionary warning.

    -Other aesthetic improvements have been made here and there.[/list:u:c16f8547eb]

    Sorry to waste your ink and paper! [[;)]]

    All the best,
    Mobius
  • S
    S
    [[[[:D]]]] [[[[:D]]]] Thank You Mobius, a USEFULL tool!!!!! [[[[:D]]]] [[[[:D]]]]
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    @Mobius said:



    http://www.elvenmusic.com/vsl/ranges/ranges.html

    Both PDF and Sibelius 3 formats are available.]



    Hi,

    I'm new to the forum and just want to say hello to all.

    The link above is not working [*-)]: . Any help on this?

    Atan
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    M
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    @Mobius said:



    http://www.elvenmusic.com/vsl/ranges/ranges.html

    Both PDF and Sibelius 3 formats are available.]



    Hi,

    I'm new to the forum and just want to say hello to all.

    The link above is not working [*-)]: . Any help on this?

    Atan

    Hi Atan,

    Hetoreyn had to temporarily move it.

    Go here:

    http://www.elvenmusic.com/vsl/vsl.html

    and scroll down. It's second from the bottom.

    Cheers,
    Mobius.
  • A
    A
    Mobius,

    Thanks for the reply and for the link!!!

    Atan
  • T
    T
    Hi--Just wanted to say thanks for making this chart available--much appreciated! (I'm new here, saw a recommendation in a recent issue of the Sweetwater newsletter!) Peace--B.
  • M
    M
    Hi,

    Version 4 is now online.

    Update changes:

    v4

    -Text spacing and size changes improve legibility

    -Tidied up ledger line graphics

    v3.6 (unpublished)

    -Spacing improvements

    -Saved using Sibelius 4

    Regards,
    Darren
  • U
    U

    wow, thanks for sharing!

    will have a closer look at it tomorrow

    beautifull job! 

    -Em
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    A

    Before I make myself the stress to explain any further digital audio production specifications, I post a few links for my distinguished friends here. Below some links to basic theoretical papers which deal with the subject of mastering and transcoding audio for lazer discs:

    Overload in Signal Conversion

    A paper about the headroom needed in processing, routing and reproduction of digital signals to prevent distortion and listening fatigue from happening. It includes a discussion of AD, DA, sample rate conversion and data reduction systems.

    by Soren Nielsen & Thomas Lund

    [url]http://www.tcelectronic.com/media/nielsen_lund_2003_overload.pdf[/url]

    Mastering and Formats - Stop Counting Samples

    Report from the frontline of the CD Loudness war, 2006: It's not over yet. Read about distortion developing in CD players, data reduction systems etc. The Appendix suggests improved procedures to follow in production and mastering.

    by Thomas Lund

    [url]http://www.tcelectronic.com/media/lund_2006_stop_counting_samples_aes121.pdf[/url]

    0 dBFS+ Levels in Digital Mastering

    This paper examines the sonic consequences when 0dBFS+ signals are reproduced in typical consumer equipment. The performance of a variety of domestic CD players exposed to such signals are presented and evaluated.

    by Soren Nielsen & Thomas Lund

    [url]http://www.tcelectronic.com/media/nielsen_lund_2000_0dbfs_le.pdf[/url]

    Level Control in Digital Mastering

    Music mastering is becoming a battle for maximum level rather than a quest for audio quality, because counting consecutive samples at OdBFS is not an adequate restriction of level.

    by Soren Nielsen & Thomas Lund

    [url]http://www.tcelectronic.com/media/nielsen_lund_1999_level_co.pdf[/url]

    The Secret of the Mastering Engineer

    Mastering is an art and a science. In this acclaimed booklet, Bob Katz shares good advice about monitoring, metering and processing. About listening to the music and supporting it as the road to Nirvana - from one of the true yogis of our industry.

    by Bob Katz

    [url]http://www.tcelectronic.com/media/katz_1999_secret_mastering.pdf[/url]

    .
  • A
    A

    Sorry

    posted in the wrong thread
  • S
    S

    Thanks Mobius for the chart and Hetoreyn for hosting the download. I have just downloaded this and it is really cool!

    best,

    Steve[:D] 
  • T
    T

    Mobius,

    I am sorry to inform you but from here the link does not work.

    Stefan. 
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    M
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    @trifidmaster said:

    Mobius,

    I am sorry to inform you but from here the link does not work.

    Stefan. 



    Hi,

    NEW LINK:

    http://www.elvenmusic.com/tech/tools/tools.html

    Unfortunately, since the forum upgrade, I've been unable to edit my own post! Aaaargh! It's so frustrating. Why can't this get sorted?!
  • P
    P

    I realise I'm years late but any ideas where I can find this chart?

    Thank you
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    Hello,

    I have only just seen this, sorry. I've uploaded it to my Dropbox account:

    Instrument Reference Chart v6.1

    Kind regards,

    Darren
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    PaoloTP

    Darren, thank you very much!

    Paolo
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