More expressivo playing samples via voice translator,but SM?

danahardendanaharden
edited February 2015 in General Questions
Have had an extended range of expressiveness with an ordinary non-vibrato sample (Blakus Cello) played by a midi translation of a vocal track by Melodyne. Melodyne, unless I am missing a setting, only translates velocity and PB data. The PB data is amazingly tracking the voice in all of its microtonal subtleties. However, how can I:



1. Translate CC dynamic expression data or convert it from the velocity data?



2. Set up a template with (my numerous) SM instruments that don't each keep asking for cc data to enable them? Since I mostly just want the PB and velocity/dynamic data, can I just use SM instruments in this case like a regular non-vibrato sample?



3. Adjust pitchbend in latest SM Brass to 2 semitones? When in BC mode it reverts (in The Trombone at least) to 1 semitone. In WC mode, I set it to 200% but don't see how to retain the portamento I had in BC mode.



Thanks, it is a worthy new dimension to make work with these great instruments!

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  • MSchnellMSchnell
    edited 1:54PM
    danaharden wrote: how can I:



    1. Translate CC dynamic expression data or convert it from the velocity data?

    You could use Reaper as a VST host and do a JSFX script that is used as a plugin in the track "before" the SWAM VSTi. This works as well live as with recorded Midi data.


    danaharden wrote: 2. Set up a template with (my numerous) SM instruments that don't each keep asking for cc data to enable them? Since I mostly just want the PB and velocity/dynamic data, can I just use SM instruments in this case like a regular non-vibrato sample?
    The first cc message will make SWAM happy. If necessary you could configure Reaper (or the JSFX) in a way that it sends it directly after loading.


    danaharden wrote: 3. Adjust pitchbend in latest SM Brass to 2 semitones? When in BC mode it reverts (in The Trombone at least) to 1 semitone. In WC mode, I set it to 200% but don't see how to retain the portamento I had in BC mode.
    Not necessary when preprocessing the Midi data.



    If not used "live", I suppose there are DAWs that feature Midi Editors that can do such conversions offline.



    -Michael
  • PlougotPlougot
    edited 1:54PM
    You should look into Blue Cat's DP meter pro. It's a plugin that can transform an audio signal's amplitude into a midi data. Might be exactly what you need to combine with melodyne to have what you're looking for.

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