Originally Posted By: BIABguy
[quote=Notes Norton]

With a good MIDI sound module, you can get very close to audio in tone, and if you climb the moderate learning curve, you can get as expressive as any instrument.

And a good MIDI synth is the first key. Most people who dis MIDI are using the software synth that comes in their computer. This is an el-cheapo synth that is predominantly good for games and IMHO is not ready for prime time.


Then why does every single Midi example you have at your site sound el-cheapo cheesy?

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We've all been through this before. I use the built-in cheesy synth that BiaB supplies. If I used a good synth, a novice customer would expect great sounds out of their cheesy synth and then come back on me for misrepresenting my product.

Don't laugh, it happened in the beginning of my mp3 demos.

So I set out to make my demos at the lowest common denominator. I'm selling the parts, the notes, not the tones, and anyone who understands anything about MIDI knows that. For those that do not, I'd rather not sell a style than have a disappointed customer. It's my name, my reputation, and personal integrity that is at stake.

Originally Posted By: BIABguy
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I would make two recommendations for Mr. Norton.

First, since the site is rather ahem... 'busy' with bright colors and flashing things, I would tone down the page where he has his demos and make sure the note about the quality of the .mp3s is right at the very top where people wouldn't miss it.

Second, I would try to have at least one or two REALLY good sounding mp3s available to listen to, and displayed near the top of the list with prominent indicators.

That way potential customers would be able to get a good sense of what was possible with a good system/setup.


Thanks for the suggestions BIABguy.

And my suggestion back to you, is to take advantage of both MIDI and Real Tracks. In the end it's possible to make better music if you use all the tools at your disposal. Please understand this suggestion is meant to be helpful, not critical.

Notes

Last edited by Notes Norton; 04/01/15 03:37 AM.
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