The Maillard Reaction
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How do I decide which preset I should use?
I've never figured that out.
Tips? Instructions? RTFM? Maybe a video?
best regards,
mike
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 08:53:14
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I've never figured that out.
Tips? Instructions? RTFM? Maybe a video?
best regards,
mike
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 09:19:38
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I'm really glad you asked, because I know the right answer!
I try to use the one that sounds or works best, but that's exactly where it gets overwhelmingly difficult.
So, as that regularily fails, I pick the one with the coolest name.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 09:39:15
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Well I just close my eyes....and let my fingers do the picking.....My brain will then have some one else to blame for being stupid!
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 10:07:19
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There's probably something in the registry that needs to be changed.
I think it is:
key:,yg,f,h,hv897 l,jhjgthmmh. go. here. notnow.
otherwise, use your ears..
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 10:51:12
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I refuse to answer the question..., until I know why.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 11:27:56
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I never use 'em.
I abhor 'em.
Oh wait, you said presets not suppositories.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 11:44:53
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how do you decide the plugin to use?
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 11:49:37
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If you can't learn a preset by it's name, then you'll have to use your ears or create your own that work for you. Everything else is just dust in the wind...
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 11:55:40
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pwal
how do you decide the plugin to use?
And you don't mean suppositories do you?
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 11:59:09
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 12:01:09
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A necessity when using suppositories (or so I'm told)
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 12:36:20
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 12:49:38
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What this? I thought they were all the same!
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 13:08:00
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Depends on what you want your music to sound like.
If you're trying to replicate a band or orchestra select presets for those instruments, many of which are sampled from real instruments. TTS-1, Dimension Pro and True Pianos come to mind.
If you're trying to create something totally new, use Rapture, Pentagon, Z3TA+, or other analog or digital synths to create new sounds.
I spend a lot of time just listening to the different sounds of the softsynths and trying to figure ways to use them in a musical settings. The number of sounds available is infinite and can be mind boggling.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 13:14:39
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I hear you, too stressful trying live up to the originator's idea for a preset. I need warm tea now.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 13:46:59
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I pick from the list the one that sounds closest to what I'm planning to use it for.
Then I tweeze it to my liking and generally save it with a new name.... then that becomes my starting point preset of future projects.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 13:52:50
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I build a magic circle, sacrifice a live baby and pray to lord Narabugu to give me holy preset guidance. Sorry if that answer seems too obvious.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 13:54:21
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it goes without saying that baby had better be a virgin!
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 13:56:10
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I use the "rock preset" on my pop synths. Then I chuckle softly at my complete disregard for conformity and praise my own unique brilliance.
Unfortunately I never really make any music....but when I do, my track template is all set
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/26 15:31:36
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I usually put on ear muffs so the sound doesn't distract me and I click through the presets...usually picking the one that is dramatic and stands out compared to the others. It's the only consistent way to a pro mix that I can recommend. Also...I find a baseball bat usually works best for taking down hornets nests;-) YMMV
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/27 08:57:22
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Guitarhacker
I pick from the list the one that sounds closest to what I'm planning to use it for.
Then I tweeze it to my liking and generally save it with a new name.... then that becomes my starting point preset of future projects.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/27 10:53:40
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Trying varying it with maybe the choice of drink you are enjoying at the time...you may also find that after a few drinks that your inhibitions fade and you might find yourself branching out of the box...I know it sounds scary, but man what a ride it has given me before! ....and SAVE as mentioned here...don't try to remember when using this method!
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/27 14:13:37
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Huh... I thought Bapu chose all your presets.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/27 16:40:07
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/27 16:52:00
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What's a preset? It's similar to a post-set, but different. I don't think they use presets when installing fences, though I could be mistaken.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/27 18:01:28
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I only use those created by Mike McQ.
And I only use the plugins that he has made presets for.
My mix's don't always turn out the best but at least I don't have to think.
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/28 15:05:00
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Where can I purchase the signature McQ 'Sizzzle' presets for the Sonitus suite?
I've searched the interweb and cannot find them anywhere.
I'd pay good money for those. Are they still available? I want that characteristic phatt punch on my choral pads, and my vacuum tubes need more air.
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/28 16:53:31
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I think the sizzzle may have only been available for a limited time.
:-)
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mike
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Re:How do I decide which preset I should use?
2012/02/28 19:05:01
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I think the sizzzle may have only been available for a limited time at full price. It will likely be discounted tomorrow.
Price fixed? I thought 'Waders' was a good EQ preset. It didn't remove any mud but it made you feel more comfortable about it being there.
post edited by Jonbouy - 2012/02/28 19:07:58
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