Natural volume

[SabReit]

Hi,

if I understand correctly the patches are normalized to 0 dB. But when I load the staccato patch from the download flute 1 into VI Pro I get a volume peek up to + 4 dB if played with 127 velocity. Are the patches normalized with velocity at 100?

Of course I don't have those problems in MIR, when I use the natural volume option. But as I'm using MIR SE I'm limited to 32 instruments. Is there a list anywhere on the website what the natural volume for each instrument should be? Then I could match the instruments playing inside my DAW with the ones playing inside MIR. If there isn't a list can some people share their experiences? I have never played an instrument in an orchestra, so I really have a hard time balancing those instruments to natural volume.

Thanks a lot for any help!

Sabine

[SabReit]

Ups, my fault. I forget to turn off the reverb. [:$]

The samples are "now" normalized to 0 dB at 127 velocity.

But the question concerning balancing the instruments is still there.

Cheers,

Sabine

[DG]

 Why don't you make a list f the "natural volume" values in MIR and then transfer them to your DAW as a trim on the VSTi Outputs? This, at least, would be a starting point.

DG

[SabReit]

Hi DG,

thanks for your reply. Yes, I just realized that I can see those values in MIR. That is a good starting point for me. But I also realized that you can't just use those numbers. A lot of recording I listen to have very unnatural volumes. So I have to use my ears in the end - I guess!

Cheers,

Sabine

[Dietz]

@SabReit said:

[...] So I have to use my ears in the end - I guess!

😊 In the end, that's always the best way to go. "Natural Volume" was meant to be used as a quick but useful starting point. It can't (and won't) replace a tasteful final mix, which is totally dependent on the composition, the arrangement and of course the room you're mixing in (be it virtual or real).

Kind regards,