fulvia wrote:Thanks Philippe. This works nicely. However, it raises a question for me which is how would it be possible to recreate exactly the line-out modelling for the e-pianos through the use of the mics, each of which has its own character I guess, and then the placement would always produce something a little different than the actual line-out?
If the mic type is "perfect-omni" and if it is set close to the instrument (as in the fxp I linked in the other post), then the sound will be very close to the line out. You can check it by comparing the same fxp with mono Line out selected and disabling all effects.
I'm interested in the line-out signal for the other pianos too. Just as an aside, I've been trying to utilise the stereo line out model for the acoustic pianos, with a view to recreating a left channel more bass notes, and right channel more upper keyboard effect, and around middle c more centred. It's quite pronounced with some other vst pianos and I'm after getting that effect. I find the stereo width slider does not provide the answer to this.
Many thanks,
Ian
The mono or stereo "Line out" outputs are available only for the electric pianos. For the acoustic pianos, the corresponding output would be the one called "Stereophonic", which simply consists in a particular position for a pair of omni mics, as you can see by double clicking in the mic window (Standard or Pro version), which will reveal the mic position.
Regarding acoustic instruments, a good way of achieving what you are seeking is to place first two mics in an adequate position, and then adjust the stereo width itself (which is bound by the position of the mics feeding it). A good example might be the "NY Steinway D Player Clean" preset, which I think achieves nicely what you are asking for when you increase the stereo width.
