[ddots-l] Re: some opinions
- From: "John Fioravanti" <fioresq1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:40:01 -0400
Do you always use the same track numbering, how do you get the motif to always
have you playing on the same track. I had some problems doing this.
----- Original Message -----
From: Omar Binno
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 9:13 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: some opinions
Yes I have. I've actually had no problems doing that. I just load about 25
songs at a time in the order i plan on playing them and it's pretty much cake
from there. It seems to me that a laptop would indeed be just extra and
unnecessary baggage.
----- Original Message -----
From: John Fioravanti
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 9:10 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: some opinions
When I played using midi, (and I actually stopped 2 years ago) I used a
laptop. I happen to have the same motif and have messed around putting songs on
the unit; however, a computer is simply more versatil. Are you also going to be
using the motif live while the songs are playing? I have a sighted friend who
does this very well. He loads songs on the motif and always plays live on track
8. Don't think I could do that all night. Why I asked though, is because if
you're also playing the motif and using it as a generator it would be a bit
tricky. Good luck!
----- Original Message -----
From: Omar Binno
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 8:04 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: some opinions
All this can be done from within the motif, though. I had no plans for
using any mp3's at all; only midi sequences. Perhaps I should be more specific.
Would it be more beneficial to use a laptop and sonar on stage rather than just
the motif to run/play the midi sequences? I tend to think that the motif alone
should be fine, but if anyone can think of any advantages of playing the
sequences through a laptop and sonar, with the motif only as a sound generator,
please share.
Thanks again.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Burroughs
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 8:01 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: some opinions
Let's see.. A few random thoughts about midi vs. MP3 on stage.
If the bass player is sick; you just unmute the bass. grin
Or perhaps a traveling piano player wants to gig with you between shows
at the Met. mute the piano and let him jam.
Or maybe you realize that you are getting too old to remember the
words, so you add some cheater lines to a track that only goes in your monitor,
just prior to the start of each verse/chorus and when the solo should start.
How cool is it to set the volume and effect controls through midi for
the guitar, so all you have to do is play and sing? Not repeatedly stomp on
your midi control foot pedal like you are looking for your lost glass slide or
guitar picks on the floor?
Just try adding the four above scenarios to an MP3?
I dunnno, Sonar's playlist makes anything possible. guffaw. Love to set
it for five seconds between songs, so the music almost seems constant to the
audience. You can also do multiple midi tracks with a group of three songs
that are similar with no break in between; to keep em dancing.
It's always better if you can have the 9 fellow musicians to play on
stage with you, but how realistic is that? I did good keeping a drummer, bass
player and a female vocalist that played acoustic together for three years.
I've spent the last two only doing studio work, learning Sonar, and hoping I
can get a good mix of original songs, so that I can get out of the totally
cover song band scene.
I agree with John that having versatility in being able to tweak your
songs is a huge plus.
Good luck though with whatever works for you. You have to feel
comfortable with your gear and audio. You are the one using it.
Mark
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[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Fioravanti
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 5:39 PM
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: some opinions
Hi: The advantage to midi, if you consider it an advantage, is that you
can edit it if you find that certain parts are too loud etc. Once you do an
MP3, it's done. Of course, some people here use them and it's probably the best
way to go. But midi is easier to change once you've heard it on stage. John
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Hillebrandt
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 6:21 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: some opinions
I can see a lot of advantages in having a laptop on stage but
understand what you mean in regards to the pc doing all of the work. I would
like to take that just a step further as wonder why some choose to have
computers play drum machines and synths via midi rather than simply recording
the parts and playing along to an mp3. I realize some do that as well but just
wondering the advantage of using the midi verses recording parts and making an
mp3 out of it to play with. Would think that having extra midi stuff would take
up more room than an mp3 player if you aren't actually playing all of the
parts. Thanks for any input as curious to hear opinions. Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 11:05 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: some opinions
Hi Omar,
I personally don't like lap tops on stage. People see a computer
and instantly think that the computer is doing all of the work.
On all songs, I put 1 bar of drum hits or rhythm for my personal
recognition just so I know straight away which song is set up, this way the
audience don't suddenly hear a familiar beginning of a recognisable song.
Steve W
----- Original Message -----
From: Omar Binno
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 2:47 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] some opinions
Hello,
I'm going to start gigging live soon and wanted to hear some
thoughts. I'll be using a Motif ES6 to play midi sequences. My question is: if
my band performs around 30 songs a night, would it be more efficient to just
use the motif's playback capabilities to run the sequenced files, or would it
be more beneficial to use a laptop to handle the operation?
Thank you for all input.
OMAR BINNO
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