Hallo
I'm in the process of making some easy-listening backingfiles. I need high-quality sounds, but I'm not sure which way to go and what is possible.....
1) Some of the demos on the PGmusic's site sound really great. How do I make my file sound the same way? ... or as good?
2) I actually like the sounds that comes with logic, but is it possible to use them (as a sound module) with BIAB?
3) Everybody speaks highly of the Ketron SD-2. I used to have a Roland SonicCell, but couldn't make really great with that machine. How do a comparison fall out?
4) Is there any virtual modules worth mentioning in regard to the questions above?
sincerely
mads a
I'll try to answer these as best I can
1. Band in a Box (BB) will give you the raw tracks as will Real Band (RB). What you do with them and how you use them will determine the results you get. The more experience you have with mixing and production, the better the results will be. However, straight out of BB/RB, the tracks will sound good.
2. IDK.... read on...
3. I've never heard the SD-2. I use a Yamaha DX-27S for my midi work and NEVER use it's internal sounds.
4. I always use the virtual or soft synths I have. What you use depends on what you like and your budget.
If you have a listen to the music of the folks here in the forums.... check the websites listen in their signature as well as new songs from the User Showcase forum, you will find a wide variety of styles, genre's and quality based on the individual's abilities and experience.
IMHO..... BB & RB, when used together properly, will give you superbly crafted quality audio tracks which are the building blocks for your song projects. What you do with them after that is up to you. Needless to say, you can use them "as is" for fun, or you can mix and produce them into something that approaches professional quality.
I first bought a few of the introductory packages with the Real Tracks I wanted..... but soon realized the full potential that was lurking in the top of the line version and upgraded to the everything package and love it. The audiophile version uses uncompressed wave files, BUT.... the "normal" version, which is the one I use is mighty fine too. I've never had anyone complain about the quality of my audio tracks.