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Help with Magnetic Fields 1 Synth Sequence


Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:39 pm
fischek


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Hi,

Can anyone help me with the notes for the fast synth sequence on Magnetic Fields 1? I think the sheet music I have isn't correct because it doesn't sound right.

It might be related to portamento or proper effect or a combination of those two, but it just sounds wrong.

Any help GREATLY appreciated - thanks!
Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:42 pm
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I think you can use the notes from the sheet music, but you have to add delay on that sequence :)
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Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:43 pm
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From memory:

F2 - F2 - F1 - F2 - E2 - F1 - F2 - E2 - F1 - F1 - E2 - F2 - F1 - F1 - F2 - F1

'1' being the central chord on your keyboard. Add some pingpong delay and there ya go...
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Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:52 pm
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Hi guys,

Thanks for an ultra-fast response!

@GeeJee, that's exactly the same as within the sheet music - I'll try experimenting with the delay - thanks again
Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:34 pm
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That's the right notes. Listen to the original closely... ;)
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Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:37 pm
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GeeJee wrote:That's the right notes. Listen to the original closely... ;)

What I meant is, now I am sure the notes are correct, so I need to work on delay to get the same sound as in the original.
Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:39 pm
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I know - but I did that from memory, so I wasn't sure. I just checked and confirmed those were the right notes. :fine:
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Post Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:41 pm
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GeeJee wrote:I know - but I did that from memory, so I wasn't sure. I just checked and confirmed those were the right notes. :fine:
Great - thanks! It's easier to rehears and tweak when you know you're on the right path :smoke:
Post Posted Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:20 am
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GeeJee wrote:I know - but I did that from memory, so I wasn't sure. I just checked and confirmed those were the right notes. :fine:
Oh, wow... you're Mozart or something? :P :punch:
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Post Posted Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:56 pm
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I must say I am ready to give up. I've tried every single delay effect I have in my Korg TR and am not coming close to the original. I am actually trying to do a cover of Overture for China Concerts, which is the same sequence but slowed down.

I've also asked a guy who's done a very nice replica on You Tube which sounds accurate to me. He's recorded a slower version of what he is actually playing.

I am not sure this slower version has anything to do with the sheet music I have (not to mention the fact that he's using pitch bender as well). I must say I am very confused by all this cuz I only wanted to do a proper cover of a tune I really love. Also, at this point I am ready to admit my hearing is inferior. :shock: :(
Post Posted Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:10 pm
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Have you tried it using Reverb and Delay at the same time ?
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Post Posted Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:41 am
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Dominc wrote:Have you tried it using Reverb and Delay at the same time ?
Yup - tried all sorts of effects simultaneously (two at the time) as well as combining 2 sounds - it sounds good, but it doesn't sound like it is the same composition. In other words, when you're playing it by the notes, it sounds like a cover (remix) :D
Post Posted Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:20 am
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Do you have a stereodelay in the TR. if you have... 60000:BPM=outcome of the delaytime.

60000:120=500.. set left to 250 and right to 500. this should get you started fischek.

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Post Posted Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:23 am
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Thanks Studio F! You're a walking encyclopedia on synthesis man :) Will try at home - thanks again! :)
Post Posted Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:25 am
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You're very welcome my friend.

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