I have a question about synth patterns. People often talk about bass patterns and some common examples, but what about synth patterns? Do you just use the chop tool on your step sequencers, or do you make patterns yourself? And are there any common synth patterns amongst professionals?
Thanks.
Dec-13-2006 13:09
System101
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lol... i thought music was about expressing yourself... not using everything that other people use.
Dec-13-2006 16:01
vccv
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I make my own with a midi keyboard or programming. But its always nice to be inspired from other peoples work and try out new ideas.
Oh and here is another good thread on the subject:
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&forumid=48&threadid=360771
Oh and there nothing wrong with gettin inspiration I mean y invent the wheel once more. But its not a good idea to copy a Tiesto cd or like patterns and presets named Tiesto and sell it as your own atleast not artistically, tho economically it just might pay off
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Dec-13-2006 16:23
DigiNut
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How about er, not using patterns? You know, like actually writing music instead of a repeating loop?
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Dec-13-2006 22:34
Mr.Mystery
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quote:
Originally posted by DigiNut
How about er, not using patterns? You know, like actually writing music instead of a repeating loop?
Pfft, that's just a waste of resources. All that time you're spending doing a synth that just copies your favourite artist you could be practicing the jesus pose.
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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
Pfft, that's just a waste of resources. All that time you're spending doing a synth that just copies your favourite artist you could be practicing the jesus pose.
That's true, but you could get even better productivity if you switch to eJay, that way you don't even have to search for loops, which frees up additional time not only to practice the Jesus pose but also to scratch your armpits and sniff your fingers a few times.
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Dec-13-2006 22:38
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LOL.
Dec-13-2006 23:24
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Dec-13-2006 23:26
michaelconway
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while yea you should always express yourself in your music. In music production there are rules certian fundamentals you really wouldn't want to avoid. Same thing in Gnres there are fundamental sounds and techniques producers use. LOL I dont think we would have had trance if people didnt try to copy eachother.
Originally posted by michaelconway
while yea you should always express yourself in your music. In music production there are rules certian fundamentals you really wouldn't want to avoid. Same thing in Gnres there are fundamental sounds and techniques producers use. LOL I dont think we would have had trance if people didnt try to copy eachother.
Then again we might still have decent trance if people didn't copy each other.
Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
Then again we might still have decent trance if people didn't copy each other.
I was refering to the origins of trance, not where its been the past 2-6 years. I mean im not disagreeing with you, lately there has been well lets say lack of flavor. Biting of other people is how we evolve
Originally posted by michaelconway
I was refering to the origins of trance, not where its been the past 2-6 years. I mean im not disagreeing with you, lately there has been well lets say lack of flavor. Biting of other people is how we evolve