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I used Prayer.STY style.
4 Instances of Kontak 5

All instances channels are set to Omni,
but channels are separated when rendered.

Little bit of sidetrack...no pun intended.
When using NI goodies with keyboards make sure
the piano display is using the correct band for the notes.

The instruments are small but from the 64bit library's.

Departure -- Experiment.

Created using the style mentioned within BIAB.
rendered to wav file for each track.
Then dragged the completed tracks into RealBand.

This was a great and fun learning effort on my part.
Very happy with the PG Music tools with the NI sounds.


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I also have a lot of fun experimenting with PGMusic suite of tools and get a little rush when something clicks.

I made one loop that works to perfection on every song I've tried. But I'm proud of that loop and it's ended up in a couple of songs, both quite different from the other.

We have a lot of directions to go with BIAB using RealTracks, midi, loops and User Tracks.

Kontact 5 is giving you great sounds.

Enjoyed hearing your work.


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Frank,

That is really cool. I was very impressed with how good the female aahs are... the male ahhs aren't bad either, but they hold that one note too long to be "real" - the little bit of moment later in the piece made them work better (and sound good).

Always enjoy your work. You should post more often. You have much to offer that many might miss because they don't visit the other forums...

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Cool Sounds!

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Hi Frank,

sounds great.
Like Floyd I'd wish you post more often again.
Enjoyable listen.

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This is cool!! Very meditative. Would make great film score music. Much enjoyed!! Take care. Greg

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As mentioned this was an experiment. Mainly how to pick and load from
the K libraries.

Charlie,

Yes on the success side of our work. What makes this music trip
enjoyable "sometimes".

Floyd,

Real pleasure to get nice comments from you.
Admire your work.
Yes on the sound quality, but "Ya" pay for it.
Had a mentor with the $$$$ my wife of 51 years.
And other assistance.

Tommy,

Yes the sounds are pretty nifty.
My "earring" experience is thru movies.
To marry right sounds takes extra efforts, but worth it.

Guenter

Appreciate the posting comments.
My time on the system is limited.

Gregg,

Intention of the sound were just that.
Possible soundtrack(training) or maybe inside games.

Thanks to you all for the nice comments.

FWIW "Departure" was down a path bit more on the dark side
like some movies and games.


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Hi Frank,

Yes, Kontakt can very well be used together with BiaB, We often use it.
This experiment is very cool!


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
This is cool!! Very meditative. Would make great film score music. Much enjoyed!! Take care. Greg


Yes it is cool and yes it would make make a wonderful film score....

And another yes for how great it is to see a post from you.

Enjoyed the audio production and the vid images!

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Frank,

I really enjoy the new-agey stuff you do! As I listened to this my mind took off in a bunch of directions, adding other instruments along the way and finishing it off with vocals sung by Loreena McKennitt...

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RnAM,

Appreciate your coments.

Janice & Bud,

Appreciate your generous compliments.
Was fun to put the experiment to work
with the NI goodies.

Pat,

Loreena McKennitt... I just like the fit in the arrangement.
Do not know this lady.
Your nice compliments and analysis are appreciated.

Thank you all for giving me support.

FWIW There is a new version bit different that is about 1/2 completed.
Complete the mixes, and also a Video to match the genre.


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A very interesting experiment. Well done!!

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David,

Wow....with your credentials such nice compliment.

Thank you!


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I enjoyed it very much. You have gotten me interested in learning more about how you are using BIAB to compose in this style.

I'll be looking into it.

Thank you for sharing this.

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I really, really enjoyed it Frank and am looking forward to a lot more. Experimentation is where it is at. Break the mold!!! Please!!! We all need you!!!

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