I'm a midi guitar junkie. I really enjoyed it. Did you program any of those sounds our mostly work from presets?

BenMMusTech
I like it, didn't sound too rough too me.  I'm experimenting with midi guitar too (Yourock guitar) so I'm always keen to hear others experimenting this way.
 
Ben

Hello Ben , 
 
A big part of my experimenting involves seeking a balance between the melody , harmony , arrangement , correct instrumentation, all with the intended goal of accomplishing a highly individualized expression of my music ...
While doing this sort of thing , I spend a lot of my time listening and imagining what I would like to hear …
 …then I just let the chips fall where they may fall 
 
I'm happy you liked this music clip the way I posted it so far 
 
Kenny

MarkusClinus
Well done Kenny. I have a midi guitar - play it through a Roland GR-30 - think that's what it is - it's packed away right now. I can't get that kind of sound out of it - you set up sounds really nice.
 
Love it.
 
Mark
formerly CLEAN

Hello Mark,
I'm using my guitar as a midi controller only to input midi data for the VST synths I used on this tune .
I think the VST synths  sound better than the few holdover hardware synths I still have collecting dust ....
 
I'm happy you liked my playing 
 

Beagle
Hey Kenny
normally I don't like commenting on "draft" and "in progress" work, but I always love your work, so I had to listen anyway and I'm not disappointed!  love the different sounds and textures throughout.
 
1:35 is a pretty abrupt change, not sure I like the change there, I'd make that transition a little different.  same for 2:07.  love that last segment, tho, love the choir sounds .  piano's a little "verby" IMO.
 
nice work Ken!  can't wait to hear a more mature version!

Hello Reese , 
I got a few things interfering w my music right now so it may be a little while before I can whip this one into shape …at least I'm getting to play a lot of acoustic guitar ….
yes , I do enjoy coming up with unconventional musical phrases and instrumentation , ..
in the meantime I'm glad you enjoyed most of this clip  …
 

gswitz
I'm a midi guitar junkie. I really enjoyed it. Did you program any of those sounds our mostly work from presets?

Hi gswitz , yes , midi guitar can be very addictive ….it is so much different than playing keys ...
I might start with a preset/ patch , but I won't stay w a preset …
I hit everything pretty hard all across the board in all areas…starting w the synth patch itself, track EQ and efx….the master buss , 
this song has already been through a number of different  DAWs to get to where it is now and that's what works for me  
I'm happy you enjoyed this midi guitar outing of mine 
 
 
 
Kenny
 
 

Kenny, I really like the progression in this and all of the changes throughout.  You've made good choices with the samples, especially that mellotron/flute sound.  The change at 1:35 reminded me of Zappa for some reason.  You've piqued my interest in MIDI guitars, as I'm looking for a new guitar.  I eagerly await your next composition.

FABULOUS - I liked the flute sound in the beginning - and LOVED the prog section from 1:35 (like the others above).
 
Please PM me if you ever need any prog keyboard tracks to go with anything you are writing - I would be happy to try to help you.  :)
 
Bob Bone
 

Lynn
Kenny, I really like the progression in this and all of the changes throughout.  You've made good choices with the samples, especially that mellotron/flute sound.  The change at 1:35 reminded me of Zappa for some reason.  You've piqued my interest in MIDI guitars, as I'm looking for a new guitar.  I eagerly await your next composition.

Hello Lynn, 
I like the sound of the IK Sampletron a lot , thats where I got the patch you enjoyed .
Sure Frank Zappa is an influence of mine , he blew me away back in the day ….
Midi guitar is certainly a tough nut to crack …I wish you the best of luck if you decide to go there ...
 
 
I'm very pleased you enjoyed the progression on this clip  
I'm in the process of working up some acoustic guitar parts that hopefully I may be able to add to this song at some point …
they sound pretty good so far …it is a slow process over here on my end , i might end up just doing something with them on their own .
thank you once again Lynn, for song listen and kind words 
 

robert_e_bone
FABULOUS - I liked the flute sound in the beginning - and LOVED the prog section from 1:35 (like the others above).
 
Please PM me if you ever need any prog keyboard tracks to go with anything you are writing - I would be happy to try to help you.  :)
 
Bob Bone
 

Hello Bob , 
 
thanks for the song listen and kind words  you never know I just might take you up on your offer ...
 
OT , my lap top is running a lot better …..thanks for helping me out 
 
Kenny
 

One of the best "ruff" drafts that I have heard.  I too liked that change at ~1:35.  I am not familiar with MIDI guitars (I have enough trouble with the 6 string electrics), but you certainly have opened my eyes to the possibilities.
Very nice work!

Very COOL! Nice work! I Am a fusion lover so I Shirley love this! Skillful messing of classical and jazz! Thanks Kenny

Hi Kenny,

I love it when you get outside your usual bag.  Given your level of harmonic development as a jazz player I think that you could apply some of that knowledge by being more daring with the root motions (staying away from the diatonic key-center cliches) and maybe using some of the more exotic modes in places (dorian #4,major b6, a weird altered pentatonic scale perhaps?).  

Not to belabor the point too much, but here's a little "transformation" of your IV-V-vi progression (F-G-Ami): http://www.audiorecordingandservices.com/Kenny456.mp3  to give you an idea of how to render your piece unrecognizable ;-D

It's really a huge personal challenge to integrate your skill set in an unfamiliar context and I'm excited to catch a glimpse of where you're ultimately heading with this.

J

Love it Kenny. Especially where it transitions from the Renaissance Fair to Zappa.