Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#506846 12/05/18 10:16 AM
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
I'm sorry if this is redundant. I have not found the magic words for a search to find this question answered. Will "The Trumpet 3" work with BIAB to give me a realistic trumpet sound. If I load an MGU file, for edample, and use realtracks for the backup, can I get a realistic trumpet sound on the (MIDI) melody line this way? Is there a less expensive way? I simple can't stand the sound I get with the built in methods. Of course, I mute the trumpet line much of the time while practicing, but when I want to listen to the whole thing I'd like the trumpet line to sound like a trumpet and not a kazoo. Thanks much, Denver

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6,795
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6,795
Short version: It depends on which version of BiaB you're running.

The Trumpet v3 runs in the 64 bit Kontakt Player, so requires that the host program (BiaB) be able to run 64 bit VSTis.

BiaB 2018 and prior were 32 bit, so they required jBridge to run 64 bit VSTis.

So if you're running BiaB 2018 or prior, you should be able to run The Trumpet in the Kontakt Player if you have jBridge. PG Music offered it as an optional purchase with BiaB.

However, the 2019 release of BiaB is now 64 bit native, which means it will be able to run 64 bit VSTis (like Kontakt) without JBridge. So if you're running BiaB 2019, you should be able to run it without jBridge.

Caveat: I haven't tested The Trumpet, but I'm running other Kontakt 64 bit libraries under BiaB 2018.


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050
Denver do you play an instrument? If so let us know what instrument. That way we can help you get more realistic horns via MIDI.


My goal this weekend is to move just enough each day so that no one pokes me to see if I'm dead or not.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
Thanks for the quick reply. I have no problem upgrading to 2019, though I do have JBridge from an earlier version. Now I am assuming that if I get The Trumpet running with the included player in BIAB what I will get is a better trumpet sound but with the artificial articulation of the current output. That is, all at the same level from attack to end of each note. If I wanted to make the line even more realistic with a real attack and "fall off", etc. what would I be getting into? Would I need to learn the full Kontakt 6 machine? or some other product from these people? I know this is getting above and beyond, but I appreciate any direction you might give. I am a total noob at this despite using (successfully) BIAB for some years as my practice buddy.

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
Yes. Bach Mt. Vernon Cornet, Strad model, Bach #6 or Schilke 14 mouthpiece, depending on the sound I want. Also some piano and sometimes a Bach trumpet. Thank you for offering to help. I have used BIAB for some years but all this other is totally new to me.

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,659
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,659
Being a trumpet player, it's going to be difficult to find a synth that sounds good to you for a trumpet.
You've heard it sound real for years (and how you like it).
There is always some give/take in this situation.
Do you plan to keep/publish any of the resulting tracks or just use for reference/practice?


Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
My use in the immediate future is for reference and practice, but using it live is in the back of my mind. Publishing? I doubt I am that good!

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050
I agree that it will be hard for you to achieve that real trumpet sound however with the right tools you can come close.

You said that you play some piano so if you have or get a MIDI keyboard controller you can add either an expression pedal or a breath controller. That will help you get a more realistic sounding trumpet. Both would be used to control CC11 which means more volume control.

You can control a few more CCs with an Akai wind controller:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/589255-REG/Akai_EWI_USB_EWI_USB_Wind_Instrument.html

It can be set to a trumpet like fingering.It takes a little time to master but it can make a VSTi sound more realistic. I use it for all of my brass and woodwind sounds as well as many others. I was a trumpet player and the fingering is just like a trumpet so all you have to really learn is the octave rollers.

I have no experience with Trumpet 3 but I do have and like the Screaming Trumpet:

https://realitone.com/products/screaming-trumpet

but it needs the full Kontakt version; it will not work in the player.

I hope this helps.


My goal this weekend is to move just enough each day so that no one pokes me to see if I'm dead or not.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7,954
P
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
P
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7,954

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
Thank you. That is very informative. Wayne Bergeron is one of my trumpet heroes, and not necessarily for the high notes. I'm not really a high note fan...more of a Chet Baker sound. Screaming Trumpet sounds amazing in the demos, but so does Trumpet 3. Looks like, for budgetary reasons, I should start with Trumpet 3 and the included player to get some kind of sound resembling a real trumpet in BIAB, and graduate to Kontakt 6, etc. as my budget and learning allow. Make sense or no?

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,154
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,154
Not so quick. The webpage Pipeline linked to is from 2005.
Quote:
We regret to report that production of the MDT has been discontinued.
+++ THIS +++ webpage is the USA distributor, Patchman Music. Check out their page for used midi gear!


Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK
DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8
Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD
Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD
Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
Pipeline, OMG James Morrison, another of my trumpet heroes. Thanks so much. I will have to take some time to sit down and digest this info. This is great! I had no idea this stuff existed.

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
Shucks. Thanks,Jim Fogle, I'll check it all out.

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
Hold everything. Looks like if I buy Screaming Trumpet at the curremt sale price of 99 dollars I can get the Kontakt 6 as a crossgrade for 249. Anyone see a catch to this?

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7,954
P
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
P
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7,954
Native Instruments just had their thanksgiving sale 50% off so I think at that price you are still doing good.

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6,795
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6,795
I ended up getting Kontakt via crossgrade and the 50% sale last summer. Having the full version of Kontakt opens a lot of options for you.

Having a breath controller for The Trumpet is probably the best route, as you've played trumpet before. You can drive it with an expression pedal or a mod wheel, but I think you'll find the breath controller a lot more natural.

You might also have a look at WIVI Band, which is in the same general price range. But I suspect that you'll like The Trumpet a lot better, based on what I've heard. But it's got a free trial, so you can get a feel for the instruments. The main advantage of the WIVI route is that it doesn't require the Kontakt player, but I don't think it's as realistic an instrument.

I've had my eyes on the SWAM Saxophones myself... maybe next year I can justify the purchase. But the demos for The Trumpet sound sweet. laugh


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050


I have seen this before and I would love to get this but the price makes it impossible right now.

{edit} oops never mind. It looks like a lot of people couldn't afford it either!

Last edited by MarioD; 12/06/18 05:05 AM.

My goal this weekend is to move just enough each day so that no one pokes me to see if I'm dead or not.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,050
David is right in that a wind controller is the way to go for a trumpet player or actually any wind instrument player. I tried the expression pedal, mod wheel as well as routing different sliders to emulate breath and they just didn't work all that well. They may for a keyboard player though.

One of the options of the full Kontakt is that you can take any patch and make it a wind controlled patch. Thus you are not limited to those companies that make wind controlled patches.

David I have the Swan Saxes and they are the most realistic saxes that I have found. I wish all wind instrument patches used the Swan interface. It is so easy to change attributes with it. Also you can change between various keyboard and wind controllers with a click or two.


My goal this weekend is to move just enough each day so that no one pokes me to see if I'm dead or not.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
D
ddolman Offline OP
Newbie
OP Offline
Newbie
D
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
So I'm downloading the WIVI trial right now. It looks like "Screaming Trumpet" requires Kontakt full version but does not require registration with Kontakt which is a requirement for the crossgrade. Soooo...looks like the best route is to buy "Trumpet 3" which does require registration with Kontakt and hope that it qualifies for the crossgrade. If it doesn't, at least I'll have a decent back end for BIAB midi trumpet. Any thoughts?
Clearly I have a lot of learning to do...can someone direct me to a good resource for MIDI, VSTs, Samplers, etc. I don't even have a good handle on the order I should approach this in. Thanks so much to all of you. This community is amazing! I have been on boards where noobs are simply ignored or trolled. Not here? Thanks again to all. Denver

Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6,795
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6,795
Assuming you're a decent keyboard player, I think you'll be best served by The Trumpet and a breath controller.

Although you'll really need a breath controller to get the most out of both instruments, you've got other options. You can use the Modulation wheel to control the amplitude/timbre of The Trumpet and WIVI instruments.

And if you want, you can go into the BiaB Piano Roll Editor and draw in the CC curves to manually create the dynamics.

Heck, you can even do that with the GM trumpet patch you're currently using, and see if you can get better results that way.

By the way, Embertone has their Chapman Trumpet, which is a sampled trumpet, so it won't have the dynamic timbre changes of The Trumpet 3. But it's got lovely sampled legato transitions - you need to practice to get used to the delay in moving from one note to the next, but it's a gorgeous sound. It requires Kontakt full, but it's only $30.


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials!

If you've reviewed our Support page, you've probably noticed the Videos page, which separates our Band-in-a-Box® tutorial videos by category: Overview, VST DAW Plugin, Setup, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and there's even an Archive category to go down memory lane... (You'll also find these videos on our YouTube Channel.)

It's always great to hear how other Band-in-a-Box® users create their songs, especially when they explain in detail what they're doing. Like Henry Clarke's YouTube Channel, Henry Clarke - Senior Musicians Unite! There you'll find his ALL Band-in-a-Box Tutorials playlist with over 50 videos! His top-three most watched videos include "How to Get Started with Band-in-a-Box," "How I use the Audio Chord Wizard in Band-in-a-Box," and "How to Create An Effective Solo Using Band-in-a-Box" - however he touches on many other topics and also demonstrates his own Band-in-a-Box® songs in the Band-in-a-Box Created Songs playlist!

You're guaranteed to find some helpful videos when you visit Henry Clarke's channel!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Italian for Windows is Here!

Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!

Tutti Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Windows is Here!


Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 et bien plus encore!

Tous Packages | Nouvelles Fonctionnalités

Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V

Take your Band-in-a-Box® project to a whole new level when you incorporate ChatGPT and Synth V to add lyrics and vocals to your song!

We wanted to demonstrate how this is done with our video, where we show you how to go from nothing to a finished "radio ready" modern pop song by combining the features of Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V!

Listen to the finished song, so you get a listen to the finished product: https://demos.pgmusic.com/misc/behindthefame.m4a

If you like it, watch the video. Either way, let's hear your comments!

Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function

One of the new features added with Band-in-Box® 2024 is the Tracks Window, which will look familiar if you've worked with other DAWs.

Henry Clarke explains why he loves the Re-generation function within the Tracks Window in their video Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function.

Watch video.

Learn even more about what the Tracks Window can do with our video Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Tracks Window.

User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®

The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!

His latest video, Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!

Watch: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box


Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!

Paket | Was ist Neu

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics81,982
Posts739,643
Members38,631
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
Musitechnic, JOSEP ALEXANDER, deathbydrone2045, Henreo, Lzn
38,630 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 138
musocity 124
DC Ron 95
rsdean 95
dcuny 85
Today's Birthdays
Ingar R Henden, isidro1
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5