Re: Somewhat of an odd request, but need a little help
Look for demos on YouTube? Surely you don't need to hear a specific song. Also, if you have some spare cash, the lad in my band is using a klavia Nord Stage 2, and swears by it. Even to my guitarist's untrained ear it sounds kick ass. Happy hunting. Sent from my iPhone On 20 Jan 2013, at 04:46, Christopher-Mark Gilland clgillan...@gmail.com wrote: OK guys. I am in the market for getting a new keyboard to use with my ProTools setup. I have a few models in mind, but the one that really stands out is the Yamaha Motif. So, I have a few questions. First of all, I assume that this keyboard would be totally compatible with PT based on what I've read and seen. Second of all, here's the little favor I have to ask. I know that a butt load of you don't do this stuff as a hobby, but more as a living to put food on your table, clothes on your back, and nappies on your kids bum bums, OK, juwst kidding on the last one, LOL! but bottom line is, you don't do free work, nor do I expect anyone to, but hear me out on this. I also understand this is probably not exactly the list to ask this, so I'm gonna keep this very direct, to the point, short and sweet, and very sparing. Basically, I've looked at a Motif, yes. but the thing is, within PT, I'm wanting to use the main samples that come on the keyboard itself, so I'd probably run it through it's line out, into my interface. The only thing is, I've heard some of the samples, like the grand pianos a few of the guitars, maybe a few of the drum kits, etc. but I never really have heard them in context. I've heard a few sequences which have been done but it didn't really give me a good idea, as it's not really exactly the style I'll be doing. With this said, I'm not going to sit here and ask any of you to do Beethoven's fifth synthany or something complex, don't worry, that's not even my style, but rather let's take this real easy. I want to hear something in context, a song that I actually know and can follow, so that I can better not only hear the samples in context but can even know what exactly I'm listenning for. With music I don't know, it's hard as I don't exactly know where things should go in the first place. I don't want anything major, but if any of you on here have a motif, and a way to patch it through PT, using the internal sequencer just within the Motif itself, and all onboard samples, nothing from a soft synth what so ever, let's just say something with only 2 chords the whole way through, just basically C, and G/G7. It's not really my choice of music, but it's something very easy that I don't think would take much any effort to do. Could someone maybe make me an mp3 of basically piano, drums, base and maybe guitar doing Skip to my Lou? I know again this isn't really the list to ask this per sey. I promise I'm not gonna keep asking. I'm making this one request, and that'll be the end of it, no questions asked. I cross my heart! I just want to hear in real time what I'm getting. This way, I can better decide if indeed the motif really will have the sound I'm looking for when certain samples are combined. I don't need anything done real fancy. Just wsomething like this simple that will give me an idea. If willing, my e-mail address is: clgillan...@gmail.com I also know this probably will not happen over night. Take all the time you need. If it takes upward of a week, that's fine. Just let me know however that if I am willing to be patient, you will do it for me. This way I keep in the loop. OK, enough said. I'm finnished. I won't ask anymore on list about this being it's a bit off topic. That's my sincere whole hearted promise, so help me god. Chris Gilland. Founder of CLG Productions http://www.clgproductions.com E-mail: ch...@clgproductions.com Phone: 803-760-7136 Toll-Free: 1-888-405-3185 Mon-Fri 8A.M-5P.M Eastern Standard Time except weekends and holidays.
Got Pro Tools up and running, now what?
Hi, I have now successfully downloaded and installed Pro Tools v9.06 as was suggested here on the list and everything appears to work fine. I was looking at the interface without doing much of anything, have to have a good midi keyboard before i can do some serious work with PT. I figured that now is the time for learning about Pro Tools, which to me as a total newbie looks scary and confusing. Is there anything i can read or listen to to get the hang of PT from a blindness perspective? Thanks in advance. /Krister
Re: Got Pro Tools up and running, now what?
Google Kevin reves, he is a member of this list, and his beginners podcast has become my bible. HTH. Sent from my iPhone On 20 Jan 2013, at 12:36, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: Hi, I have now successfully downloaded and installed Pro Tools v9.06 as was suggested here on the list and everything appears to work fine. I was looking at the interface without doing much of anything, have to have a good midi keyboard before i can do some serious work with PT. I figured that now is the time for learning about Pro Tools, which to me as a total newbie looks scary and confusing. Is there anything i can read or listen to to get the hang of PT from a blindness perspective? Thanks in advance. /Krister
Re: Got Pro Tools up and running, now what?
I did a huge server cleanup and must have killed it. Does anyone have it, and would be willing to send it to me privately, or post it publicly here via drop box or something for everyone to grab? Thanks so much. Kevin
Re: Got Pro Tools up and running, now what?
i think this is the link 3: Now available! Pro Tools Tutorial Part 1. « Kevin Reeves Official Site3: Now available! Pro Tools Tutorial Part 1. « Kevin Reeves Official Site On Jan 20, 2013, at 1:14 PM, Kevin Reeves reeves...@gmail.com wrote: I did a huge server cleanup and must have killed it. Does anyone have it, and would be willing to send it to me privately, or post it publicly here via drop box or something for everyone to grab? Thanks so much. Kevin
getting started
Hi guys, So just to expand on the pro tools podcast for beginners, I was wondering if a macbook air with a 128 gig ssd and 8gb of ram will suffice. My agency will be buying me either this machine or a macbook pro, and was wondering if a bootcamp setup, leaving either os install 64 gb would be enough. Also, how does one going about selecting and obtaining/paying for a copy of pro tools. I know there are several versions, and though i've been on this list for months and have never said anything, the time is nearing that i may make the transition from sonar 8 5 to pt. Basically the only reason I'd use windows is to use cakewalk, but, is pt currently good enough to do that, I.E. extensive raw audio trimming, editing, moving things around, adding effects, etc, and I know the midi aspect is still a bit sketchy, so what are people doing for this. I'd primarily being using midi only for drums, as my very small apartment doesn't allow for a full sized kit. What are some good midi drum controlers, I've seen those all in one midi controlers with a few pads, and 49 keys and some other cool things, anyone got any input on this. I want to basically write my music as pain free as possible, and if that requires still using windows 7 until pt can catch up, so be it. in other words: Can someone describe to me the most ideal setup for a blind person to write music? I'm starting over from scratch and want to buy quality gear, but it still needs to be useable and accessible. Hardware specifrics would be appreciated. Thanks all Cody
Re: hello all
Hi Byron,
Glad to see you finally made it onto the list. Welcome. I'll let others chime
in about surfaces other than the C24. Speaking of which, I think you might be
one of the only users on the list with a c24 specifically. Since the Control|24
differs from the C24, it would probably be helpful if you came up with a
document that specifies the layout of the C24 for other users. I know some
schools are using them so other blind students would benefit from such
information.
I'm attaching a few documents that outline the layout of the Control|24 as an
example of what I mean.
Best,
slau
On Jan 20, 2013, at 5:24 PM, byron harden wrote:
hello all my name is byron.
i am a new pro tools user.
i was wondering if there was any other pro tools surface control users out
there.
i am new to the list as well.
currently have a hdx with the c-24 control surface.
i appreciate any help. thanks in advance
On Jan 20, 2013, at 1:14 PM, Kevin Reeves reeves...@gmail.com wrote:
I did a huge server cleanup and must have killed it. Does anyone have it,
and would be willing to send it to me privately, or post it publicly here
via drop box or something for everyone to grab?
Thanks so much.
Kevin
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{\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset77 Helvetica-Bold;\f1\fswiss\fcharset77 Helvetica;\f2\fswiss\fcharset77 Helvetica-Oblique;
\f3\fswiss\fcharset77 Helvetica-BoldOblique;}
{\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;}
\margl1440\margr1440\vieww9000\viewh8400\viewkind0
\pard\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\ql\qnatural\pardirnatural
\f0\b\fs16 \cf0 \ul \ulc0 control 24 Layout Left Side\
Upper Console Section\
\f1\b0 \ulnone \
\f0\b meter select buttons
\f1\b0 These are five round buttons in a vertical column at the top left. They are: \
#1 .
\f2\i input
\f1\i0 \
#2 .
\f2\i pre fader
\f1\i0 \
#3 .
\f2\i post fader
\f1\i0 \
#4 .
\f2\i channel
\f1\i0 \
#5 .
\f2\i clear peaks
\f1\i0 \
\f0\b Function Keys
\f3\i are below the Meter Select buttons. There are\
10 round buttons in\
2 columns.\
Left column buttons are: \
\f1\i0\b0 #1.
\f2\i F1
\f1\i0 \
#2.
\f2\i F2\
\f1\i0 #3.
\f2\i F3\
\f1\i0 #4.
\f2\i F4\
\f1\i0 #5.
\f2\i F5\
\f1\i0 Right column buttons are:\
#6.
\f2\i F6
\f1\i0 \
#7.
\f2\i F7
\f1\i0 \
#8.
\f2\i F8\
\f1\i0 #9.
\f2\i F9\
\f1\i0 #10.
\f2\i F10\
\f1\i0 Below F5 in the left column is the\
\f2\i Record Safe
\f1\i0 button.\
Below F10 in the right column is the\
\f2\i Master Record
\f1\i0 button. these are to the left of the row of channel Record Arm buttons.\
\f0\b Show Buttons
\f1\b0 are below the Record Safe Master Record buttons. There are\
4 buttons grouped together in\
2 columns. The\
Left column buttons ar\
#1.
\f2\i show values
\f1\i0 and
\f2\i \
\f1\i0 #2.
\f2\i show channel names\
\f1\i0 Right column buttons are: \
#3.
\f2\i show groups
\f1\i0 and \
#4.
\f2\i show info
\f1\i0 \
\f0\b Encoder buttons
\f1\b0 are below the Show buttons. There are\
4 round buttons in\
2 columns. Below the Show Names button in the\
left column is the \
#1.
\f2\i Vel Sens Encoders
\f1\i0 . This is the last button in the left column. In the\
right column below the Show Info button are:\
#1.
\f2\i auto/select\
\f1\i0 #2.
\f2\i pre/post
\f1\i0 and
\f2\i
\f1\i0 \
#3.
\f2\i send mutes
\f1\i0 . these last 3 buttons are linked to the row of switch active buttons located below the row of channel encoder knobs. \
\
\f0\b \ul Lower Console Section
\f1\b0 \ulnone At the \
top left of the Lower Console Section there are a group of\
8 round buttons in\
2 columns. In the\
left column are six buttons in 2 groups of 3. The top 3 are:\
#1.
\f2\i Copy Settings From Channel
\f1\i0 \
#2.
\f2\i Specify Settings
\f1\i0 and\
#3.
\f2\i Paste Settings To Channel
\f1\i0 . The remaining 3 are: \
#4.
\f2\i Apply To All Channels
\f1\i0 \
#5 .
\f2\i Apply To All Selected Channels
\f1\i0 \
#6.
\f2\i Default
\f1\i0 . In the\
right column are 2 round buttons. They are:
\f2\i
\f1\i0 \
#1.
\f2\i Edit/Bypass
\f1\i0 This is to the right of the specify settings button and directly to the left of the rows of eq dyn buttons in the channel strip.\
#2.
\f2\i Inserts/Bypass
\f1\i0 this button is directly to the left of the row of inserts buttons in the channnel strips. \
\
Below the Default button in the\
left column is the \
\f2\i Solo Safe button
\f1\i0 . To its right, in the\
right column is the \
\f2\i Solo Clear button
\f1\i0 . These two round buttons have a screw between them and are located to the left of the row of square solo buttons in the Channel Strip.\
\f0\b Automation Section
\f1\b0 is below the Solo Safe Solo Clear buttons. There are\
12 round buttons in\
2 columns of 6. The top bottom rows of this section has screws between the two columns. The \
left column begins under the Solo Safe button and is labelled
\f0\b Mode
\f1\b0 These buttons are:\
#1
\f2\i Write\
\f1\i0
Re: hello all
awesome will do. just found out that i have to go back to pro tools 10.0 On Jan 20, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Slau Halatyn slauhala...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Byron, Glad to see you finally made it onto the list. Welcome. I'll let others chime in about surfaces other than the C24. Speaking of which, I think you might be one of the only users on the list with a c24 specifically. Since the Control|24 differs from the C24, it would probably be helpful if you came up with a document that specifies the layout of the C24 for other users. I know some schools are using them so other blind students would benefit from such information. I'm attaching a few documents that outline the layout of the Control|24 as an example of what I mean. Best, slau On Jan 20, 2013, at 5:24 PM, byron harden wrote: hello all my name is byron. i am a new pro tools user. i was wondering if there was any other pro tools surface control users out there. i am new to the list as well. currently have a hdx with the c-24 control surface. i appreciate any help. thanks in advance On Jan 20, 2013, at 1:14 PM, Kevin Reeves reeves...@gmail.com wrote: I did a huge server cleanup and must have killed it. Does anyone have it, and would be willing to send it to me privately, or post it publicly here via drop box or something for everyone to grab? Thanks so much. Kevin Control24 Layout Left Side.rtfControl24 Layout Rear Panel.rtfControl24 Layout Right Side.rtfControl24LayoutChannels.rtf
Re: getting started
While i would be tempted to say the current Gen air with the 2.0GHZ processor and 8 gb of ram would be sufficient, if its going to be your only machine i'd say go with the mac book pro. I own a mid 2011 air with 1.8GHZ processor, 4GB of ramm and i can mix on it no problem wit aproject containing 12 to 24 tracks. Wouldn't try recording to one of those without an external drive though as that much constant writting to any SSD drive will shorten its life span greatly. If you go for the pro i'd spring for the 8GB or 16GB of ramm if affordable and a 128GB SSD as well. The advantage of the pro is you can swap out the cd rom drive for a second HD down the road should you so choose to. But like i Said you will need a second HD for recording for best performance no matter which laptop you go with, the pro just gives you more flexibility. As for Pro TOols. Any authorized dealer like the usual online ones are good places to start. If you need an interface its a better deal if you buy Pro tools bundled with one of avid's interface. I don't use midi much if at all so can't speak to that, so will leave it for others to answer. I prefer to build my drum tracks from drum loops personally. On Jan 20, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Cody wrote: Hi guys, So just to expand on the pro tools podcast for beginners, I was wondering if a macbook air with a 128 gig ssd and 8gb of ram will suffice. My agency will be buying me either this machine or a macbook pro, and was wondering if a bootcamp setup, leaving either os install 64 gb would be enough. Also, how does one going about selecting and obtaining/paying for a copy of pro tools. I know there are several versions, and though i've been on this list for months and have never said anything, the time is nearing that i may make the transition from sonar 8 5 to pt. Basically the only reason I'd use windows is to use cakewalk, but, is pt currently good enough to do that, I.E. extensive raw audio trimming, editing, moving things around, adding effects, etc, and I know the midi aspect is still a bit sketchy, so what are people doing for this. I'd primarily being using midi only for drums, as my very small apartment doesn't allow for a full sized kit. What are some good midi drum controlers, I've seen those all in one midi controlers with a few pads, and 49 keys and some other cool things, anyone got any input on this. I want to basically write my music as pain free as possible, and if that requires still using windows 7 until pt can catch up, so be it. in other words: Can someone describe to me the most ideal setup for a blind person to write music? I'm starting over from scratch and want to buy quality gear, but it still needs to be useable and accessible. Hardware specifrics would be appreciated. Thanks all Cody
Re: getting started
Yeah, but I plan on having external storage anyway. I wonder if using the apple time capsule will be an ok option? It's wireless, but it's got a USB port, so I'm thinking I could use that if I wired into it for recording.that would be sick. Or would a normal external hdd be better. I'll look at the packages Avid offers. I guess my biggest question is, is the accessibility currently employed by pro tools justifiable by the price I'm paying? Or is this still in experimental stages. On 1/20/2013 6:09 PM, Stephen Martin wrote: While i would be tempted to say the current Gen air with the 2.0GHZ processor and 8 gb of ram would be sufficient, if its going to be your only machine i'd say go with the mac book pro. I own a mid 2011 air with 1.8GHZ processor, 4GB of ramm and i can mix on it no problem wit aproject containing 12 to 24 tracks. Wouldn't try recording to one of those without an external drive though as that much constant writting to any SSD drive will shorten its life span greatly. If you go for the pro i'd spring for the 8GB or 16GB of ramm if affordable and a 128GB SSD as well. The advantage of the pro is you can swap out the cd rom drive for a second HD down the road should you so choose to. But like i Said you will need a second HD for recording for best performance no matter which laptop you go with, the pro just gives you more flexibility. As for Pro TOols. Any authorized dealer like the usual online ones are good places to start. If you need an interface its a better deal if you buy Pro tools bundled with one of avid's interface. I don't use midi much if at all so can't speak to that, so will leave it for others to answer. I prefer to build my drum tracks from drum loops personally. On Jan 20, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Cody wrote: Hi guys, So just to expand on the pro tools podcast for beginners, I was wondering if a macbook air with a 128 gig ssd and 8gb of ram will suffice. My agency will be buying me either this machine or a macbook pro, and was wondering if a bootcamp setup, leaving either os install 64 gb would be enough. Also, how does one going about selecting and obtaining/paying for a copy of pro tools. I know there are several versions, and though i've been on this list for months and have never said anything, the time is nearing that i may make the transition from sonar 8 5 to pt. Basically the only reason I'd use windows is to use cakewalk, but, is pt currently good enough to do that, I.E. extensive raw audio trimming, editing, moving things around, adding effects, etc, and I know the midi aspect is still a bit sketchy, so what are people doing for this. I'd primarily being using midi only for drums, as my very small apartment doesn't allow for a full sized kit. What are some good midi drum controlers, I've seen those all in one midi controlers with a few pads, and 49 keys and some other cool things, anyone got any input on this. I want to basically write my music as pain free as possible, and if that requires still using windows 7 until pt can catch up, so be it. in other words: Can someone describe to me the most ideal setup for a blind person to write music? I'm starting over from scratch and want to buy quality gear, but it still needs to be useable and accessible. Hardware specifrics would be appreciated. Thanks all Cody
