Cello Tips

[AlanB]

Hi guys!

At them moment I'm using Manystation to add cello to a vocal/piano/bass track.

Does anyone have any advice on how to get the most realistic sound? The sample sounds are great (as always), but are there any cello techniques I could use, to sound more like it was a cellist playing?

Any help appreciated!

AlanB

[manytone]

Hmmm ... I have thought long and hard on this....
and this is all I can come up with:

Put lotsa rosin on yer bow
Keep it between yer legs
Play it with feeling

Hmm ... perhaps only the third applies to you Alan
And perhaps explains why I have not sampled an accordian yet. You want me to what????

hehe... on a more serious note, those samples in ManyStation were new Fitch samples. So they should already have some feeling built in
Maybe we can PM her to come by this thread if she is around these days.

Cheers and sorry I don't play the cello or I would try to help more.
Paul

[Gregjazz]

I would put some controllable volume and controllable vibrato/vibrato speed. Also, put all the articulations in different layers, but with separate velocity ranges. But make sure velocity doesn't affect the volume--your assigned controller to volume will take care of that.

[AlanB]

Thanks for the suggestions guys (serious and otherwise!). I'll experiment with what you suggested.....well..with what Greg suggested anyway!

I'm finding playing solo cello and violin from a keyboard is ok if you can hide it in with other instruments, but it's hard to do well on it's own. But, I guess that's what real cellists are for!

Thanks again guys!

AlanB