Automation parameters in this Video of the SM Solo Violin ?

MuziksculpMuziksculp
edited February 2021 in SM Solo & Ensemble Strings

Hi,


I was watching this video showing the SM Solo Violin in action. So, I'm trying to make sense of some of the parameters in the automation curves shown in the video, and how they are being used in making this track sound realistic, and alive.

Automated parameters shown are : Expression, Overtones, Modulation, Pitch, Detache, Timbral Shaping. 

i.e.

What are the 'Pitch' automations doing in this track ? I'm guessing it is modulating the pitch in small amounts, but why ? and how important is it to apply this type of modulation ?

'Detache' Automation is turning it ON-OFF, how important is this ? Would it sound very different if it was not used ?

'Overtones', I'm guessing this is to add some color, and shine to the bowing sounds, especially when playing fast bows.

'Timbral Shaping' , adding more color, and timbral variation to the sound of the solo violin.

'Modulation' , controlling the vibrato amount.

Any feedback from SM-Solo & Ensemble Strings users on this track, and the automation parameters being used, and in general when using this library would be very interesting, and helpful.


Thanks,

Muziksculp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec2avppVLQA

Comments

  • Thorgod10Thorgod10

    The most IMPORTANT CCs in this library are, without a doubt, vibrato intensity and vibrato delay.

    Detache is for smooth rebows.

    Realistic violin playing is all about dynamic fluctuation, and fluctuation in vibrato, so you really want to lean into these CCs.

    The other CCs you listed are optional, but quite nice additions to add some organic quality to the sound...although not all violin tracks will wan

    I'll be ready to respond here any time you have any questions, so shoot away, I play Violin professionally irl so I have a good grasp on how this library can achieve top levels of quality and results.



    And oh yea, pitch bending is using for realistic "slide" movements along the finger board.

  • MSchnellMSchnell

    Is this really "automation" ? What DAW is used ?

    in most DAWs "Automation" is the name for direct modulation of the plugin parameters, but AFAIK, usually these parameters are driven by Midi events, and hence not by "automation" but by programming Midi CC events together with the notes,

    -Michael

  • MuziksculpMuziksculp
    https://vanilla.samplemodeling.com/discussion/comment/45627#Comment_45627

    Thanks for your helpful feedback.


    I'm sure I will have more questions about this library, so I will post more on this thread.

    Cheers,

    Muziksculp

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