In this forum, it is noticeable that most regular contributors have something in common, the very honourable practice of sharing experience and information. Even the most experienced of us have something to learn in one skill or another within our composing 'toolbox', and input from others of a kindred passion can often help each of us to take a step further increase our potential. I know i've learnt much, and appreciate tips, ideas, philosophies from all, even if i disagree from time to time. It would be honest to say, most of you have contributed to my own knowledge with your input, and i am a better composer for it.
So my suggestion is this.
Many of us have played, and/or continue to play, instruments. And there are tips and tricks for each instrument that can't be gained from a book, or dvd, or any other source but experience and expertise. And i'm thinking about the difference between samples used from a player's point of view, and a computer musician's point of view. I say this not make a difference between the two, or in any way demean one or the other, but with a view to helping each other with 'finesse'. and a collective drive towards a more realistic end result. For example, I have experience in W/W, Percussion, Piano, and playing in large and small orchestral ensembles, but am woefully lacking in computer skills related to mixing, using specific plugins, or task designed software. (Just what is a NoiseGate?)
I wonder how many are willing to add to a list of sorts, or put their 'instrument' in view. If between us all we have close enough to an orchestra and the important computer and engineering skills required, our collective pool of information and experience could benefit us all.
We do this to a certain extent with the posting of threads and answers, but i'm thinking more of a general list that regular users could refer to.
This of course would require mutual participation, and many have their own projects and work to do, so i'm not suggesting any type of formal commitment that would take valuable time away from one's own music.
Alternatively, is it possible to include a line underneath our name and location that appears in the window, that can accomodate this?
Comments most welcome,
Regards to you all,
Alex.
So my suggestion is this.
Many of us have played, and/or continue to play, instruments. And there are tips and tricks for each instrument that can't be gained from a book, or dvd, or any other source but experience and expertise. And i'm thinking about the difference between samples used from a player's point of view, and a computer musician's point of view. I say this not make a difference between the two, or in any way demean one or the other, but with a view to helping each other with 'finesse'. and a collective drive towards a more realistic end result. For example, I have experience in W/W, Percussion, Piano, and playing in large and small orchestral ensembles, but am woefully lacking in computer skills related to mixing, using specific plugins, or task designed software. (Just what is a NoiseGate?)
I wonder how many are willing to add to a list of sorts, or put their 'instrument' in view. If between us all we have close enough to an orchestra and the important computer and engineering skills required, our collective pool of information and experience could benefit us all.
We do this to a certain extent with the posting of threads and answers, but i'm thinking more of a general list that regular users could refer to.
This of course would require mutual participation, and many have their own projects and work to do, so i'm not suggesting any type of formal commitment that would take valuable time away from one's own music.
Alternatively, is it possible to include a line underneath our name and location that appears in the window, that can accomodate this?
Comments most welcome,
Regards to you all,
Alex.