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by Rainmak3r
Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: HOW TOs, Tips & Tricks
Topic: Orchestral Mockup in Musescore 4
Replies: 22
Views: 6161

Re: Orchestral Mockup in Musescore 4

Last week I tried to give MuseScore 4 a chance to test Muse Sounds, and unfortunately it was a disaster... I have the same concerns as others about the closed source nature of Muse Hub, which is shared by others in their community too apparently, but I was curious so I decided to try and use it anyw...
by Rainmak3r
Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Drop-D (Matteo Mancuso duet solo challenge)
Replies: 7
Views: 1299

Re: Drop-D (Matteo Mancuso duet solo challenge)

Thanks! For the phrasing I tried to borrow something from the backing track too, like when I mirror the arpeggio that comes in towards the end. The ascending run is a cheap trick I use often, and just takes advantage of the fact the fingers shape remains the same :mrgreen: It's something lazy guita...
by Rainmak3r
Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: escape velocity -- instrumental melodic tech death metal
Replies: 6
Views: 1032

Re: escape velocity -- instrumental melodic tech death metal

The only thing a bit more lackluster IMHO may be drums: what drumkit did you use in Hydrogen? I'm more or less using the Death Metal kit in Hydrogen. I don't tend to vary velocity much, so if it sounds robotic, I wouldn't be terribly surprised. What kit(s) do you like? I usually don't use the Hydro...
by Rainmak3r
Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: MAX-Q
Replies: 7
Views: 573

Re: MAX-Q

Carl Irwin wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:57 am

Here is a walk-through of the project and a lengthy discussion of my philosophy and approach:
https://youtu.be/HYEGwQ-JQrA

Thanks, I'll have a look at it this weekend!

by Rainmak3r
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: MAX-Q
Replies: 7
Views: 573

Re: MAX-Q

I think it's about time I start experimenting with that too, rather than do the usual MuseScore + VPO dance I usually do that takes a lot effort. Last time I checked MuseScore 4 was not available for Fedora yet, though, and apparently you need to get sounds via their own proprietary tool which is a...
by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Autumn/Oblivion: a merger
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Re: Autumn/Oblivion: a merger

After listening to The Inhabitant, I just went through the whole EP. I think it does work as a single piece of work! I personally can't hear the integration issues you mentioned, but we always are the heaviest critics of our own work :lol:

by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Time for illusions (videomusic)
Replies: 4
Views: 856

Re: Time for illusions (videomusic)

As usual, gorgeous soundscapes to those gorgoeus landscapes! I consider you our own Jean-Michel Jarre :D

by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: The Inhabitant: a glimpse
Replies: 6
Views: 1018

Re: The Inhabitant: a glimpse

Very cool! It reminds me of some of the more atmospheric tracks by early Antimatter. I love Antimatter! The electronic influence on their earlier albums was due to this Anathema guy, who's sadly left the band. But without him, Mick still makes great stuff. Black Market is a stellar album.. I loved ...
by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Buskers - Hellhole in the Sofa (Video made using Linux software)
Replies: 14
Views: 2599

Re: Buskers - Hellhole in the Sofa (Video made using Linux software)

Good first effort, as others have said do keep them coming! :mrgreen: Since you mentioned being new to JACK and all that, I thought I'd give a link to a talk I made at the last FOSDEM on how to "become a rockstar" using just Linux. The title is very much tongue-in-cheek of course, as I'm d...
by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: MAX-Q
Replies: 7
Views: 573

Re: MAX-Q

Holy mother of god, Muse Sounds really sounds great... that brass at the beginning gave me chills!! I think it's about time I start experimenting with that too, rather than do the usual MuseScore + VPO dance I usually do that takes a lot effort. Last time I checked MuseScore 4 was not available for ...
by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: escape velocity -- instrumental melodic tech death metal
Replies: 6
Views: 1032

Re: escape velocity -- instrumental melodic tech death metal

That riffing was tight! No sloppyness I could detect (or maybe I'm so used to mine that I didn't notice it :lol: )
The only thing a bit more lackluster IMHO may be drums: what drumkit did you use in Hydrogen?

by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Believe it or not, but...
Replies: 4
Views: 836

Re: Believe it or not, but...

I watched the video on YouTube and I have no idea how you managed to do all that -- it seems to be an incredibly complex tool that you truly got the best out of! :shock: Kudos!

by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: Penguin Win Situations
Replies: 8
Views: 1442

Re: Penguin Win Situations

Feels like the soundtrack for a sci-fi exploration RPG game, me likey!

by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: aXXenZ - getting SeRiOuS
Replies: 2
Views: 997

Re: aXXenZ - getting SeRiOuS

I brought to mind more old Eurodance music than salsa (I heard echoes of 2 Unlimited here and there :lol: ) but I see what you did there :mrgreen:

by Rainmak3r
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Original Scores & Recordings
Topic: The Inhabitant: a glimpse
Replies: 6
Views: 1018

Re: The Inhabitant: a glimpse

Very cool! It reminds me of some of the more atmospheric tracks by early Antimatter.