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I just tried the layering feature for the first time - and it is quite amazing
now i am wondering:
the presets that i use, or might use, all vary slightly in their output volume - at least it feels like that.
how can i balance the layered presets that they all have the same 'presence' in volume?
cheers
I just tried the layering feature for the first time - and it is quite amazing
now i am wondering:
the presets that i use, or might use, all vary slightly in their output volume - at least it feels like that.how can i balance the layered presets that they all have the same 'presence' in volume?
cheers
Trial and error:
1) By ear. - playing at different velocities in combinations and using lugholes!
2) reduce dynamic range slider
3) custom velocity curve per the individual keyboards velocity response.
4) custom preset settings of hammer hardness
5) tuning FX settings to complement each other - especially EQ settings and reverbs. Perhaps using a compressor or two here too.
6) microphone positioning, and instrument width.
weightedKeys wrote:I just tried the layering feature for the first time - and it is quite amazing
now i am wondering:
the presets that i use, or might use, all vary slightly in their output volume - at least it feels like that.how can i balance the layered presets that they all have the same 'presence' in volume?
cheers
Trial and error:
1) By ear. - playing at different velocities in combinations and using lugholes!
2) reduce dynamic range slider
3) custom velocity curve per the individual keyboards velocity response.
4) custom preset settings of hammer hardness
5) tuning FX settings to complement each other - especially EQ settings and reverbs. Perhaps using a compressor or two here too.
6) microphone positioning, and instrument width.
ok, sounds like a nice weekend project :-)
Fab round-up Key Fumbler.
There's also a volume slider for each layer in the layer panel, so if you like the instruments as they are, you don't need to alter them, just up or down each volume to adjust.
There is also a per layer 'M' and 'S' (mute and solo) to help with listening/deciding as you go.
I find much of the usefulness of using layers comes by using quite different sounding layers but complimentary, rather than each having equal presence or force/power.
The way I like to use layers most, is by using layers 2 and 3 for 'supporting sounds', quiet often, like reverb, or 'distant' FX if wanting something more unique.
Def. don't forget Key Fumbler's #5 point.. width/stereo.. you can for example, edit layer 2 preset 'mics' so they lean to the left.. edit layer 3 mics so they lean to the right.. create your own 'wider' vistas and FX.
I know you'll have much fun WeightedKeys!