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**ironman1919** · 11-11-2005, 09:54 AM

another work in progress. I like the rythem change at the solo. I need to find a better way to do drum tracks (ie: find new software) but over all i think it's interesting. once again and as always any comments/suggestions/critiques would be greatly appreciated. thanks

**sjmjr** · 11-11-2005, 09:59 AM

sounds cool to me

**BleedingPinky** · 11-11-2005, 10:33 AM

I liked it too,

Very cool rythem guitar, sounded like early eighties Black Sabath-Ozzy´s , not that I´m too crazy about them, but it sure had the vibe

Good job!

Goport · 11-11-2005, 10:45 AM

pretty cool tune. the playing is good and there is a lot of colour in here. the drums are pretty decent sounding to my ears. the bass sounds like a stock midi sound though and could be much improved with a decent soundfont.

Good track mate

**ironman1919** · 11-11-2005, 08:20 PM

Hey guys thanks for listening!
sjmjr-thanks for checking it out dude
bleedingpinky-thanks for the listen, i grew up on 80's metal and even though i like other types of music now i guess its imprinted on my dna and whenever i try to write a lot of it has that flavor. Thanks again for checking it out!
Goport-Really cool that took a listen!I have a lot of respect for your song composition skills. I did the bass in cakewalk staff view but i can't export it as a midi file. therefore i cant import it into fruity loops which is where my soundfonts are. is there a way to use soundfonts in cakewalk that you know of? thanks again to all for posting!!!!!!

**eamon7** · 11-11-2005, 09:51 PM

now all you need is to get geordie to throw some dio type vocals on it.

Goport · 11-11-2005, 10:37 PM

Goport-Really cool that took a listen!I have a lot of respect for your song composition skills. I did the bass in cakewalk staff view but i can't export it as a midi file. therefore i cant import it into fruity loops which is where my soundfonts are. is there a way to use soundfonts in cakewalk that you know of? [/quote]
depends what version you are using mate - this may help http://www.hammersound.net/hs_sd_sou..._cakewalk.html

**Rid** · 11-12-2005, 02:30 AM

Like it.

Rythameen · 11-12-2005, 07:36 AM

Enjoyed it, can't wait to hear the next revision.

**bluesplayer** · 11-12-2005, 07:49 AM

yeah the intruments dont sound too bad , in my opinion i would probably add more reverb to the snare to make it blend better , also use more than one crash , May I also suggest Sampletank for the Bass , to turn that midi bass you have here into a raging monster ! The tune is happening to me , defo instrumental , bit rushy in places but its very encouraging

**ironman1919** · 11-12-2005, 09:09 PM

Thanks guys

eamon7-thanks for checking it out. i'd love to get vocals but don't know

any vocalists other than my kids.Thanks again for posting!!
Goport- Thanks for the link when i get some time i'm gonna check it out!
Rid- Thanks for the listen
Rythameen-thanks for stopping in! Hopefully i can get the bass sounding
better and possibly redo the solo for the next revision!
bluesplayer- Thanks for the tips!! I've got a lot to learn about this home
recording but these forums have been a great resource in that
respect. I know you checked out the last post and i think this
one (sonically) is much better just from things i picked up here.
I'll definitly look into that software, thanks!!!
thanks again to all!!

**keihan** · 11-14-2005, 08:42 AM

Very nice rythym. Lots of color there and nice playing.

I agree that using soundfonts in place of the stock midi instruments will definately give it a true to life feeling.

I have been using soundfonts loaded into Fruity Loops to get all my instruments in my compositions and sometimes it sounds so realistic it is hard to believe that a real band isn't playing the score.

The instruments in the Jazz piece I did (She's So Fine), that is here in the originals section somewhere, are all soundfonts and it was produced in Fruity Loops. When I finished it and added post effects in Adobe Audition, I was more than satisfied. It sounds like a real band and it takes you back to another era. Amazing what you can do with computers these days hehe.

**ironman1919** · 11-14-2005, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by keihan

Very nice rythym. Lots of color there and nice playing.

I agree that using soundfonts in place of the stock midi instruments will definately give it a true to life feeling.

I have been using soundfonts loaded into Fruity Loops to get all my instruments in my compositions and sometimes it sounds so realistic it is hard to believe that a real band isn't playing the score.

The instruments in the Jazz piece I did (She's So Fine), that is here in the originals section somewhere, are all soundfonts and it was produced in Fruity Loops. When I finished it and added post effects in Adobe Audition, I was more than satisfied. It sounds like a real band and it takes you back to another era. Amazing what you can do with computers these days hehe.

whats a good site to get soundfonts? thanks for checking it out!!

**keihan** · 11-14-2005, 09:10 AM

Here is a link to a soundfont library. They have tons.

http://hammersound.net/cgi-bin/soundlink.pl

Your soundcard must support Soundfonts to use them in a sequencer I think.

I know The Soundblaster Live and Audigy series do, but not sure about the others.

I use two soundcards. The Live I use for playback (and sequencing) and I use my AC97 for recording because I have too many Latency issues with the Live.

**ironman1919** · 11-14-2005, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keihan

Here is a link to a soundfont library. They have tons.

http://hammersound.net/cgi-bin/soundlink.pl

Your soundcard must support Soundfonts to use them in a sequencer I think.

I know The Soundblaster Live and Audigy series do, but not sure about the others.

I use two soundcards. The Live I use for playback (and sequencing) and I use my AC97 for recording because I have too many Latency issues with the Live.

thank you. i'll check it out