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Post by Cat on Nov 23, 2008 23:41:22 GMT -6
I had this idea earlier today to start another new SoundFont, loosely based on my Mario Paint Real and delaythepickup's Woodwind Symphony. All of the instruments will be high-quality symphonic instruments, like what you hear in an orchestra.
Now, there are 19 instruments, so I just need to know what to use. I can put in lot of percussion instruments (numerous on a single note), as well.
In no real order, here is most of what I have to work with. Anything in red is not likely to be in, because of a similar instrument. Anything in blue is guaranteed to be in. I need to shorten this list down to 17 instruments, to leave room for percussion.
1. Violin
2. Viola
3. Cello
4. Double Bass
5. Strings Section
6. Trumpet
7. Trombone
8. Tuba
9. French Horn
10. Brass Section
11. Piccolo
12. Flute
13. Clarinet
14. Oboe
15. Bassoon
16. English Horn
17. Vibraphone
18. Glockenspiel
19. Marimba
20. Xylophone
21. Piano
22. Bright Piano
23. Celesta
24. Pipe Organ
25. Harp
26. Tubular Bells
27. Orchestra Hit
28. Pizzicato Strings
29. Choir
Percussion (technically, the mallets and piano go here):
1. Bass Drum
2. Timpani (Kettle Drum)
3. Snare
4. Cymbal
5. Castenets
6. Wood Block
7. Triangle
8. Tambourine
9. Gong
10. Chime Tree
11. Vibraslap
12. Güiro
Please post your ideas for what instruments you believe are unnecessary or anything I should add, such as saxophones, guitars, or synthetic sounds. I hope to get this out before Thanksgiving.
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 24, 2008 11:21:39 GMT -6
I have no real preferences except that you add Trombone and Violin.
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 24, 2008 14:29:48 GMT -6
I have no real preferences except that you add Trombone and Violin. He already has Trombone and Violin on the list. I'm aware, but I believe he is saying that the purpose of this thread is to choose instruments, out of the ones he has potsed, for his new soundset. |
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Post by eataninja on Nov 24, 2008 15:42:39 GMT -6
Some suggestions:
-Combine all precussion into 1, and put timpani on mushrooms
-Ax all "sections". They aren't necessary with the individual instruments
-Keep the trombone
I hope you finish this. It looks good.
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Post by _ on Nov 24, 2008 18:11:59 GMT -6
Choir, Harp, String Orchestra, Violin, Horn, Tuba, Trombone, Piano and a lower octave String Orchestra. That's pretty much all you need for a symphony. Right?
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Post by Cat on Nov 24, 2008 18:18:45 GMT -6
Some suggestions: -Combine all precussion into 1, and put timpani on mushrooms -Ax all "sections". They aren't necessary with the individual instruments -Keep the trombone I hope you finish this. It looks good. - Combining percussion will be done. That was my plan for timpani. - The sections work nice because of the limits of MPC. I absolutely can't toss the string section. - See below. No need for: -Double Bass -Viola -Piccolo -Glockenspiel -Marimba -Xylophone -Bright Piano -Trombone -Celesta -Pizzicato -English Horn -Vibraphone The only addition that's most useful in my opinion is a Choir. A male or a bass choir is the best type in my opinion. Remember to set the loop points, and if that isn't possible, make them sustain longer by other means. I almost guarantee these won't be in: viola, double bass, piccolo, marimba, bright piano, trombone, or English horn. Pizz will be in, for sure. I might combine the glockenspiel and vibraphone into one: the star. Current assignment: obtain the sounds of all necessary instruments. I will try to make some about three to five seconds, especially the cello and |
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 24, 2008 18:22:05 GMT -6
C'mon, AGBNT.
All good BANDS NEED TROMBONE.
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Post by Cat on Nov 24, 2008 18:23:55 GMT -6
C'mon, AGBNT. All good BANDS NEED TROMBONE. Alright, MAYBE. But I really need a decision on the remaining instruments. Notice I changed some of them to blue in the first post. Those are sticking for sure. |
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 24, 2008 18:31:13 GMT -6
I think you should definitely cross out French horn. And perhaps add in... a Tenor sax?
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Post by brianLED on Nov 24, 2008 19:58:51 GMT -6
I would have to hear a demonstration of each of these sounds before making judgment. The idea sounds good though; I'll definitely try out the finished product.
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Post by Cat on Nov 24, 2008 20:49:34 GMT -6
I am now in the process of ripping all the blue sounds.
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 25, 2008 6:51:12 GMT -6
I think you should definitely cross out French horn. And perhaps add in... a Tenor sax? French Horn is the best! You can't take that away from me! It's always the worst instrument in a band, I don't know if it's hard to play or what. It also sounds equivalant to shoving some apples down a tenor sax. |
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Post by Jamie on Nov 25, 2008 8:17:42 GMT -6
I need a bassoon. INCLUDE A BASSOON!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 25, 2008 8:47:00 GMT -6
I need a bassoon. INCLUDE A BASSOON!!!!!!!!!!!! Oboe, bassoon and trombone are a must. |
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 25, 2008 14:06:46 GMT -6
If RehdBlob ever finishes his "Mario Paint Composer Professional", use the full list of instruments as the soundfont for his MPC Pro. Wait, so you mean that image he posted in Ford Prefect's thread was an image of something he was working on? |
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Post by Cat on Nov 25, 2008 19:00:59 GMT -6
Alright, I've got most of it complete. These instruments are in: Mario - Piano  Mushroom - Timpani Yoshi - Flute Star - Glockenspiel (probably will add vibes to lower half) Flower - Trumpet Game Boy - Pizzicato Strings Dog - Cello Cat - Violin Pig - (not in yet)Swan - Orchestra Hit Face - (not in yet)Plane - French Horn ;D Boat - All percussion mentioned above except gong Car - Choir  Heart - Acoustic Bass  Piranha - Tuba Coin - (not in yet)Shy Guy - String Section Boo - Harp That's it. Only THREE instruments left! Due to the way the coin is handled, I will likely move the pizzicato strings to it and put something else there. |
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Post by Cat on Nov 25, 2008 19:04:04 GMT -6
I feel like adding brass section, bassoon , and either the clarinet or oboe. |
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 25, 2008 19:04:34 GMT -6
No, but seriosuly, ADD A TROMBONE! It won't be a real symphony otherwise.
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Post by Admin on Nov 25, 2008 19:14:42 GMT -6
OBOE
I remember playing it in the band about 5 years ago. I don't remember the first thing about it now, but it sounded cool.
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Post by blueheat127 on Nov 25, 2008 19:19:51 GMT -6
Oh, oh! The final three should be oboe, bassoon and trombone.
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