Modartt user forum - Just Messing Around with the Mics

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Smilie) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:20:25 +0000

dazric wrote:

..re your query on copying mics. Yes, it is quite easy to do...

I see, this just copies over the position. Thanks for your guidance.

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (dazric) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:30 +0000

@Smilie, re your query on copying mics. Yes, it is quite easy to do, if a bit fiddly. Open 2 presets A and B, lets say your 2 settings 'far' as A and 'close' as B. Now open the mics window. Right click on the mic you want to copy from A (we'll use mic 1), select Copy. Now go to preset B and activate mic 3, then right click on that mic and paste the position you copied from A onto it. You may need to adjust the mic level and mic type. Note that this doesn't work with linked mics, you have to unlink them before you can copy and paste. As I say, there are endless possibilities. For instance, you can import some distant mics from another preset to add to a close mic setting. Have fun!

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Philippe Guillaume) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:16:56 +0000

Smilie wrote:

Philippe Guillaume wrote:
Would it be too much if I ask you to upload also the MIDI file of "Amazing Grace"?
I though I'd lost it as I didn't save the performance - but PianoTeq has archived everything I've ever played on it - so here it is...
Amazing Grace as played by ear with lots of mistakes!

Thank you very much Smilie. Beautiful introductory chords BTW

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Qexl) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:28:35 +0000

Hat's off to you Smilie - so nice of you - may you always feel encouraged!

Sincerely looking forward to more of your ideas and discoveries and to helping in some way whenever I can, as others I'm sure would feel the same. It's been a pleasure seeing you here, and certainly a smile follows from reading your friendly posts

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Smilie) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:32:03 +0000

Feffson wrote:

Great sound and enjoyable playing!

Thank you for your kind words

Jake Johnson wrote:

Lovely sounds.

I'm only just beginning to scratch the potential of this marvelous programme.

dklein wrote:

Very delicate and beautiful [...] shows off the versatility of Pianoteq.

I love the fact that Pianoteq responds rather than dictates "Here's the only sound you're going to get - like it of lump it!" as some other programmes do.

Amaryllis wrote:

Thank you

No, thank you for taking the time to listen and comment.

sigasa wrote:

Beautiful work...

It's amazing [excuse the pun] what a flexible approach to Velocity Curves can achieve.

dazric wrote:

With Pianoteq, the possibilities are endless!

They certainly are many and varied. You spoke of copying microphones over to other slots - haven't looked into that yet. Is it easy to do?

All-in-all, thanks everyone for your encouragement. I'm self-taught and not that confident in my ability to do justice to the music I stumble my way through.

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Smilie) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:16:53 +0000

Philippe Guillaume wrote:

Would it be too much if I ask you to upload also the MIDI file of "Amazing Grace"?

I though I'd lost it as I didn't save the performance - but PianoTeq has archived everything I've ever played on it - so here it is...

Amazing Grace as played by ear with lots of mistakes!

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (dazric) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:39:15 +0000

Just downloaded these settings, very much looking forward to trying them out. Definitely agree with the thoughts of other posters here. I have a feeling they might also sound good if blended together (i.e., copy & paste the mic positions from 'far' onto mics 3 & 4 of 'close', adjust levels to taste). With Pianoteq, the possibilities are endless!

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (sigasa) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:32:53 +0000

Beautiful work Smilie, very well done,

Warmest regards,

Chris

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Borealis) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:45:42 +0000

Indeed. Thank you, Smilie !

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (dklein) — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:58:17 +0000

Very delicate and beautiful, Smilie, and a different approach to the mics that brings a feel unlike what we are used to. Shows off the versatility of Pianoteq.

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Philippe Guillaume) — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:56:44 +0000

Smilie wrote:

Philippe Guillaume wrote:
Could you also post the first fxp, the one "with mics at end of piano"?
Here you go...

Thank you!

EDIT: would it be too much if I ask you to upload also the MIDI file of "Amazing Grace"? I love it, and it would allow me to listen to it fifty time in a row without saturating the net

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Jake Johnson) — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:24:40 +0000

Lovely sounds. Very realistic, with great clarity. You’ve opened a new door, here, even if only by experimenting with the mics. I think the fxp with mics at the end of piano will be great for accompanying a singer or for a singer-songwriter solo performance. And for recordings like the ones you’ve made.

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Feffson) — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:02:23 +0000

Smilie wrote:

Qexl wrote:
Very sweet sounds...
That's is very kind of you. I believe I'm right in saying that you are a sound engineer and to compliment me on my simple tests is something indeed!
Philippe Guillaume wrote:
Could you also post the first fxp, the one "with mics at end of piano"?
Here you go...
HB Steinway Model D (Far Romantic) - mics at end of piano
C'est bleu, l'Amour! - test piece

Great sound and enjoyable playing! I'll be sure to try those out

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Smilie) — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:55:17 +0000

Qexl wrote:

Very sweet sounds...

That's is very kind of you. I believe I'm right in saying that you are a sound engineer and to compliment me on my simple tests is something indeed!

Philippe Guillaume wrote:

Could you also post the first fxp, the one "with mics at end of piano"?

Here you go...

HB Steinway Model D (Far Romantic) - mics at end of piano

C'est bleu, l'Amour! - test piece

Re: Just Messing Around with the Mics

null@example.com (Qexl) — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:15:03 +0000

Absolutely - that mic array seemed in a lovely sweet spot - I do love the FXP Corner - one of the best things about Pianoteq is being able to share and the more the merrier