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  • Opus 1, Performance Tool, Laying out tracks

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    Just bought Opus 1 and I'm looking forward to diving in. My first project is to replace some old samples in a few compositions I have already programmed. The old samples didn't allow for key switching so everything is on it's own midi track (tremelos, pizzacatos, detache, etc.). It's already a lot of tracks but if I'm adding performance tools tracks as well for legato...

    My question for those of you experienced in using VSL, is it better to load a combination program (with pizz, tremelo, cres/decres., etc.) all on one midi track using key switches to switch between the programs and then create an additional midi track for legatos or do you load each individual performance element type on it's own midi track? I know everybody does things alittle differently and different compositions can have different requirements but any insights as how most folks work would be appreciated and could save me a lot of trial and error time.

    Geoff
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP
    Hi and welcome, Sing4doe,

    it´s best to test different possibilities, but obviously it really makes sense to use the combination programs.

    You are on the right track!

    Best, Paul
    Paul Kopf Head of Product Marketing, Social Media and Support
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    I would make a new track for every articulation. The only reason I see for combination tracks is for notation purposes, and then the notation is messy because of the keyswitches. I'll usually play the part on one track then cut and paste the notes onto the track with the desired articulation.

    I know Kai's figured out a better way to do things, but my way is fast and saves resources. I only have 2GB of RAM so I don't want to load, say, whole tone trills unless I need them.

    JD
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    O
    I use a seperate track for each and every articulation. When it comes to a real performance, I just rewrite it in Sibelius, that way you dont have to worry about what the notation looks like, and I believe it saves time. Also, depending on which notation program you use, you can set each articulation at a different velocity, pan, etc. Hope that makes sense (and helps [:)]).
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    Thanks for the responses. Since my tracks are already split off according to articulation, I think I'll try sticking with that for now and then create legatos by cutting and pasting. I don't think I'm in trouble on ram (G5 Dual 2 Gig, 4 G Ram) so unless that becomes a problem, it should work fine. I'm sure I'll have more questions. Appreciate the prompt help.

    Geoff