SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off

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2012/04/17 22:11:28 (permalink)

SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off

I am trying to create an SFZ file for some raw piano samples that I have. I can designate the samples, keys, velocities with no problem; however, all the notes seem to shut off rather abruptly on "note off" and when the sustain pedal is set to "0." I'd prefer a smoother end sound.
 
I have looked at he DimensionPro SFZ piano files, but no luck. I can't quite figure this out.
 
I am looking for a couple of main commands to help smooth the end sound out, etc. Once I get this down, it's just the tedious matter of composing the SFZ file text.
 
Anyone know?

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    pdarg
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    Re:SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off 2012/04/18 11:03:30 (permalink)
    I believe that it has something to do with release time/decay after the note/pedal off signal is received.

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    Re:SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off 2012/04/18 12:02:40 (permalink)
    Maybe watch out for fileg_release and ampeg_release. And make sure off_mode is "normal" (the default is "fast").
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    Re:SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off 2012/04/19 13:41:33 (permalink)
    Thanks - I keep coming across some SFZ commands - but still have not found one/some that work. I think I am just missing something critical.

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    Re:SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off 2012/04/20 11:52:22 (permalink)
    I think that some of the DimPro SFZ files have the commands, but I am not sure which ones.

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    Re:SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off 2012/04/20 15:41:03 (permalink)
    I believe that it is related to the decay time of the sample on "note off"

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    Re:SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off 2012/04/20 15:45:31 (permalink)
    Got it - the command is:

    ampeg_release=1.2 (=seconds)

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    Re:SFZ format, Piano Samples and key/pedal on/off 2012/04/20 21:01:50 (permalink)
    Thanks for confirming.
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