|
|
|
|
#641366 - 02/10/21 09:21 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 7267
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
Veteran
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 7267
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
|
Wow David this is so good. Those vocals are really cool. Amazing so real sounding. Really like the male voice. Very neat song too. Well done
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641487 - 02/11/21 04:37 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 12/06/19
Posts: 138
Apprentice
Registered: 12/06/19
Posts: 138
|
Hi David,
I like the voices and music. The lyrics are great as well. Something was bothering me about the title messing with the 'time(s)' mentioned in the song [past, present, future].
I wanted to start rearranging the lyrics to fit a time sequence better, but the easiest solution would be to replace 'After' with 'Now' in all occurrences in the song. Then the whole concept flows better.
Thanks for sharing.
James
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641560 - 02/11/21 12:21 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 9021
Veteran
Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 9021
|
Man, I loved the song. I'm not a fan of vocaloids but.... having said that... I'd love to hear this with a good male/female duet. That would really take this one over the top.
_________________________
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but you can't do both.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641578 - 02/11/21 01:42 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 5292
Loc: Sydney Australia
Veteran
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 5292
Loc: Sydney Australia
|
David
That was really nicely done and the male voice was especially good.
Clever engaging and some really nice song writing.
Peter
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641656 - 02/12/21 01:43 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 09/30/16
Posts: 2019
Loc: Netherlands, Haarlem
Veteran
Registered: 09/30/16
Posts: 2019
Loc: Netherlands, Haarlem
|
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your nice and well based reply on my post.
also nice was your mentioning of Realivox from Mike. I have the 'Ladies' and I had a long email conversation with him about some issues. Really nice guy. And I hope that update you mentioned also includes the 'Ladies', because maybe I can use them again.
Kind regards,
Hans
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641771 - 02/12/21 01:43 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 13315
Loc: GA USA
Veteran
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 13315
Loc: GA USA
|
"Now you're gone And life goes on (Flowers bloom) The flowers bloomed without you there They watched the sun (They watch the sunshine) Like nothing's changed One more day" David, that is a wonderful way of saying life goes on. Fine write! The sparse arrangement is most effective in delivering the lyric and lovely melody. Your work with the vocals is way beyond our pay grade but the result is very impressive , e.g., the phrasing and the harmony are in the pocket. And, hey, regarding the female vocal within the context of modern music we feel there is a thin line between ethereal and "alien." And, as folks who "talk" to Siri all the time we say she can be quite emotive  As a demo it would well deliver your fine write and standing alone it's an impressive listen and a good indicator of your high level of musicality if you will. We enjoyed listening and this entire thread has been a fascinating read. J&B
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641775 - 02/12/21 02:04 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 10/09/16
Posts: 1543
Loc: Central Ohio
Expert
Registered: 10/09/16
Posts: 1543
Loc: Central Ohio
|
Extraordinary workflow and technique, David. Thank you for taking the time to explain your methods. I'm not the only one hanging on every word. Fascinating!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641813 - 02/12/21 09:19 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: BlueAttitude]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Good melody and harmonies, that probably helped them along  Hi, Dave. Yeah, I think the harmonic interplay really helps make the song. I'm glad you enjoyed it! 
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641815 - 02/12/21 09:34 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: Steve Young]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Excellent write, David. I'm still getting used to the synthesized vocals. They have come a long way, and the mail vocal you programmed did sound more realistic, as you pointed out. On this song the vocals didn't get in the way of putting your song across, and that's a good thing. Thanks, Steve. That was my biggest concern here. Arrangement is nice. At first I was thinking the positive feel of the arrangement was at odds with the sad lyrics. But then the 2nd half of the song cheered up and makes it work. Sort of has a Carpenters feel (and that's a very good thing.) Any Carpenters reference is a huge compliment! I wasn't sure starting off with harmony would be a good match for the song. I'd only sketched in the harmony over the first verse because the second verse hadn't been put together yet, as I was still working out the first verse. I intended to remove it from the beginning to give the song a bit more of a build, and I wasn't sure that starting with harmony was a good way to go. But then I thought of all the classic Beatles songs that started that way, and decided to take a risk. I was also worried that the drum fills were a bit "big" and made the sound a bit too "pop". But after not having much luck searching through BiaB (I didn't try too hard), I decided to stick with them anyway. On a different day, I might have made a different decision. Thanks again for listening and your feedback!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641817 - 02/12/21 09:45 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: BabuMusic]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Man, that's a lot of work, David, and I really really like the result. The song itself is a gem, and you present it in a very engaging way. The vocals sound cool, perhaps a bit too perfect, but you made them work very well. Thanks! That's good to hear. I'll work harder at "tuning" the vocals next time around. Or so I keep promising. Yes, the female sounds a bit more alien, but it's definitely as cool as singing into a tube hooked to a guitar. I like the effect. I'm glad it wasn't too distracting. I'd worked with the Avanna Vocaloid in the past, and while I really liked the voice, it also had an "alien" sound at a higher register, as well as a sort of detached sound. I'm looking forward to a Synthesizer V voice that sounds more natural in the upper register.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641818 - 02/12/21 09:46 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: Scott C]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Wow David this is so good. Those vocals are really cool. Amazing so real sounding. Really like the male voice. Very neat song too. Well done Thanks, Scott!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641820 - 02/12/21 10:04 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: jamestoffee]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Something was bothering me about the title messing with the 'time(s)' mentioned in the song [past, present, future].
I wanted to start rearranging the lyrics to fit a time sequence better, but the easiest solution would be to replace 'After' with 'Now' in all occurrences in the song. Then the whole concept flows better. Hi, James. I see your point. The intent of using the word "after" was to convey the idea that the singer was speaking to the soon-to-be departed about what will happen "after" it happened, while the second verse would be the singer reflecting on how things had - and had not changed - by their leaving. So both verses are taking place "in the present", only they are at different "present" times. But it obviously didn't come off as clearly as it should have. Glad to hear the rest of the song worked. I appreciate your feedback
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641821 - 02/12/21 10:06 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: Guitarhacker]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Man, I loved the song. I'm not a fan of vocaloids but.... having said that... I'd love to hear this with a good male/female duet. That would really take this one over the top. Hi, Ed. So would I! I haven't ruled it out. Thanks for stopping by.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641822 - 02/12/21 10:08 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: PeterF]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
That was really nicely done and the male voice was especially good.
Clever engaging and some really nice song writing. Thanks, Peter!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641823 - 02/12/21 10:29 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: Birchwood]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
also nice was your mentioning of Realivox from Mike. I have the 'Ladies' and I had a long email conversation with him about some issues. Really nice guy. And I hope that update you mentioned also includes the 'Ladies', because maybe I can use them again. Hi, Hans. I love watching Mike's videos of his products - he obviously loves what he does. His enthusiasm makes me want to buy everything he makes - even though I know I'd never use it!  But he's got a habit of getting sidetracked on stuff. He worked on Hip Hop Creator forever, which looks like it would be a ton of fun if I was even remotely into that genre. But it (bafflingly) doesn't seem to be selling that well, whereas the RealiBanjo apparently his hottest seller, and that only took a day to sample. (I'd have bought it, but BiaB has got me set for life with banjo tracks. And I've got a banjo sitting in the corner of the room). Realivox Men is a product that's perennially promised, but always seems to be "next year". I should probably just record (and heavily pitch correct) myself singing "Ooooh" and "Aaaaah" and build a vocal library for myself with the Aria player.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641825 - 02/12/21 10:40 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 04/26/20
Posts: 307
Journeyman
Registered: 04/26/20
Posts: 307
|
Nice Song, well crafted arrangement. I like the breaks that give the song more dynamics than just running it straight through. I'm not one to read they lyrics. I want to hear the melody and how the phrasing flows. Thought you did a nice job on this one. Cheers !!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641837 - 02/13/21 02:46 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 05/30/20
Posts: 1463
Loc: Belgium
Expert
Registered: 05/30/20
Posts: 1463
Loc: Belgium
|
Hi dcuny,
Wonderful vocals. Everything in the softness with the very soft violin line. It is very pleasant. Well done.
Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash
_________________________
Kindly regards
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641840 - 02/13/21 03:09 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: Janice & Bud]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
David, that is a wonderful way of saying life goes on. Fine write! Thanks! As a demo it would well deliver your fine write and standing alone it's an impressive listen and a good indicator of your high level of musicality if you will. Awesome, that was the goal! I appreciate your positive feedback!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641842 - 02/13/21 03:09 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: edshaw]
|
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5963
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Extraordinary workflow and technique, David. Thank you for taking the time to explain your methods. I'm not the only one hanging on every word. Fascinating! Thanks, Ed!
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#641938 - 02/13/21 11:53 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: After You've Gone (Synthesizer V)
[Re: dcuny]
|
|
Registered: 12/21/13
Posts: 6793
Loc: Davis, CA
Veteran
Registered: 12/21/13
Posts: 6793
Loc: Davis, CA
|
Really pretty song David!! I'm surprised how much I like the vocaloid thing.....conveys the emotion better than I would have thought. A really nice write and good production!! Take care. Greg
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Review - Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Windows is Overflowing with Features!
Dennis posted his very thorough Band-in-a-Box® review recently, where he dives into some of the new features added with version 2023: Sound-Guy's Band-in-a-Box Review
Read his thoughts on the Download & Install Manager, partial track regeneration, Playable RealTracks, Audio Editing, the addition of SynthMaster, the VST DAW Plugin, and more!
"Band-in-a-Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is, without negative connotation, a monster of a program. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. No DAW can do some of the things BIAB does, while BIAB can do a lot that DAWs do."
Band-in-a-Box® Tutorials for Low-vision and Blind Program Users
Our friends at EyesFree_Tutorials have just released their Band-in-a-Box Tutorials, Bundle 2!
Created for low-vision and blind program users, this collection of Band-in-a-Box for Windows tutorials includes 31 audio instruction files and 19 music files for practice, plus help documents. Specific topics include "ABACA, let's make a song form," "Recording melody and lead-in," "Playing and editing: part markers; the handy clipboard. The play function. Search and replace," and more!
Learn more about their new tutorials, and connect with Roy & Gudrun to order the Band-in-a-Box Tutorials, Bundle 2 here.
Introducing... ChatPG!
Looking for answers to your questions about Band-in-a-Box? From "How do I ____?" to "What do I ____?" to "What is ____?" and more, you'll find your answers when you ask ChatPG!
We will be constantly updating the resources for this powerful addition to our website based on suggestions & feedback, as well as all of the questions that have been asked by program users and website visitors.
Videos! Get To Know XPro Styles PAK 5 & Xtra Styles PAK 16 for Band-in-a-Box® 2023
XPro Styles PAK 5 adds 75 new RealStyles for rock, pop, jazz, funk, and country, and 25 styles based around MIDI SuperTracks that utilize the SynthMaster plugin!
Here's just a taste of what XPro Styles PAK 5 has in store: electronic Latin funk, spacey dancehall grooves, soulful Americana ballads, heavy house beats, vibin' cool jazz, rollicking country train beats, playful pop country jams, gritty blues rock, modern disco funk, moody synthwave, subdued bossa nova, lo-fi jazz, and many more! Pick up XPro Styles PAK 5 today!
What are XPro Styles PAKs?
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2023 (or higher). Each PAK includes over 100 styles!
XPro Styles PAKs aren't exclusive to Pro users, there's a huge range of RealStyles available for everyone - even Audiophile customers! That's right, XPro Styles PAKs can be used with ANY Band-in-a-Box® 2023 package!
XPro Styles PAK 5: https://youtu.be/QdhS9tc0y_s
Xtra Styles PAK 16 includes an absolute plethora of styles... 200 to be exact! 50 new styles each for Jazz, Country, Rock & Pop, and Praise & Worship!
Take a gander at what you can expect to find: modern disco funk, exciting gospel shout, busy jazz fusion, soulful R&B ballads, various Americana styles, modern pop country, blistering heavy metal, uplifting worship rock, lo-fi hip hop, a plethora of progressive rock, old-timey autoharp, modern surf rock, and many more!
What are Xtra Styles PAKs?
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2023 (or higher). With over 2,600 styles included in Xtra Styles PAKs 1-16, the possibilities are endless!
Xtra Styles PAK 16 requires the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® version 2023. They won't work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the 2023 UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition..
Xtra Styles PAK 16: https://youtu.be/KP1svm_RMfI
How do I know if I have XPro Styles PAKs or Xtra Styles PAKs?
You can find out in Band-in-a-Box® by clicking the "Add-ons" button in the StylePicker. Show me how.
Just Released - XPro PAK 5 & Xtra Styles PAK 16 for Band-in-a-Box® 2023!
We're back with 300 new RealStyles included in XPro Styles PAK 5 & Xtra Styles PAK 16!
XPro Styles PAK 5 adds 75 new RealStyles for rock, pop, jazz, funk, and country, and 25 styles based around MIDI SuperTracks that utilize the SynthMaster plugin!
Xtra Styles PAK 16 includes an absolute plethora of styles... 200 to be exact! 50 new styles each for Jazz, Country, Rock & Pop, and Praise & Worship!
Amp up your Band-in-a-Box® 2023 experience when you add XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs!
Each PAK can be purchased for $49... Order XPro Styles PAKS | Order Xtra Styles PAKs
Mac User? Click here for your OS specific announcement.
Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac - Translations Available!
The New Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac Update is Ready!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37888 Members
67 Forums
79167 Topics
706134 Posts
Max Online: 2537 @ 01/19/20 07:09 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previous Topic
Index
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean