On Second Thought
By Bunjigram on December 8, 2024 11:29 pm
Well, I started early today (not usual for me), but I had a new VST I was excited to play with -- a Steinway D Studio Grand from Addictive Keys (Black Friday Sale). Anyway, I spent all afternoon noodling around with the various presets and trying to adjust to my liking. I recorded a piano solo and then recorded an orchestral string intro from the Philharmonic. I realized my intro and my piano solo didn't jive, but I liked my intro better. After fiddling around and getting frustrated, I just said "Ef it" and deleted my piano solo -- before looking at the clock. Damn, 90 minutes til the fat lady sings. Oh well, it looks like it's back to my old way: I needed a one-take improv. Inspired by my string intro, I played something I could live with. If I had more time, I would layer in strings and other accompaniment with the piano, but for now, it will just have to be filed away with all the other unfinished ideas. I also need to fiddle around with the editing features of Addictive Keys. I thought the piano was a tad bit too punchy, but it worked well enough. Well, Mosaic just showed up for dinner. Gotta go sear some steaks. As always, thanks for stopping by. - RCN
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